About Nawiri International School

Nawiri International School (NIS) is a prominent private co-educational institution located in a strategic and accessible area within the Nairobi Metropolitan region. The name “”Nawiri,”” which means “”to thrive”” or “”to flourish”” in Swahili, perfectly encapsulates the school’s core mission: to provide a world-class, holistic educational experience that ensures every child achieves their maximum potential and thrives intellectually, personally, and globally.

Values, Vision, and Foundational Ethos
NIS is dedicated to cultivating global citizens who are morally upright, intellectually curious, and ready to lead with confidence.

Vision to Thrive: Our entire philosophy is centered on fostering a secure and stimulating environment where learners are encouraged to explore, discover, and build resilience. We are committed to helping students flourish in an interconnected and ever-changing world.

Holistic Development: We believe in nurturing the whole person. Our education emphasizes the balanced development of academic knowledge, practical skills, emotional intelligence, and moral character, integrating Kenyan and international perspectives.

Core Values: We instill values of integrity, global-mindedness, perseverance, and innovation, guiding students to become responsible, compassionate, and forward-thinking citizens prepared for global challenges.

📚 Curriculum Approach: Global Standards, Local Relevance
NIS provides a curriculum that is both internationally recognized and culturally relevant, ensuring students are competitive locally and globally.

International Curriculum: The school primarily follows a recognized International Curriculum (e.g., British IGCSE/A-Levels or an American framework, depending on campus structure) blended with elements of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) principles. This dual exposure ensures academic depth and local compliance.

Competency-Based Focus (CBE): Regardless of the specific international track, our pedagogy is heavily focused on developing essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, digital literacy, and effective cross-cultural communication.

Continuous Pathway: By offering education across Early Years, Primary, and Secondary sections, NIS provides a stable and seamless educational pathway, ensuring consistency in teaching standards and strong student-teacher relationships throughout their development.

Forward-Thinking Methodology: We employ child-centered and project-based learning methodologies, making lessons interactive, practical, and highly engaging, thereby fostering a genuine love for learning and intellectual independence.

Nawiri International School provides a high-quality, continuous, and globally-minded education in Nairobi, committed to helping every learner flourish and become a resilient, future-ready international citizen.

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