About Riara Springs Girls' High School

Riara Springs Girls’ High School is a prestigious private girls’ secondary institution located in the accessible Imara Daima area of Nairobi. Continuing the rich educational legacy of the venerable Riara Group of Schools, this High School is dedicated exclusively to the unique developmental and academic needs of young women from Junior Secondary (JSS) through Senior Secondary School. Our mission is to provide a rigorous, supportive, and holistic learning environment that produces confident, ethically grounded, and intellectually capable female leaders prepared to excel both nationally and globally.

Values, Vision, and Foundational Ethos
Riara Springs Girls’ High School is guided by a commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and fostering a strong sense of female empowerment and responsibility.

Excellence and Empowerment: The school carries the Riara tradition of excellence, coupled with a special focus on female empowerment. We provide a nurturing space where girls are encouraged to take intellectual risks, lead confidently, and break barriers in all fields.

Holistic Development: We believe in nurturing the whole girl, ensuring the balanced growth of academic prowess, emotional intelligence, strong moral character, and practical leadership skills.

Core Values: We instill values such as Integrity, Responsibility, Resilience, and Compassion, guiding students to become ethical, self-aware, and influential contributors to society.

📚 Curriculum Approach: CBE, Rigour, and Future-Ready Skills
Riara Springs Girls’ High School utilizes a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that aligns with the national framework while integrating best practices for 21st-century competence, tailored for girls’ achievement.

Competency-Based Curriculum (CBE/CBC): The school is fully committed to implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) across the Junior Secondary School (JSS) level, transitioning seamlessly to the Senior Secondary School framework. This national framework is crucial for empowering learners with essential 21st-century skills.

Key Competencies: Our pedagogy emphasizes developing practical skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy, integrating these essential competencies across all subject areas.

Academic Rigour: Guided by professional and experienced educators, we maintain a high standard of academic rigour, encouraging inquiry-based learning and mastery of core subjects vital for success in higher education and professional careers.

Targeted Mentorship: We offer gender-specific mentorship and guidance programs designed to address the specific career and personal development needs of young women, encouraging their participation in STEM fields and leadership roles.

Riara Springs Girls’ High School provides a high-quality, specialized, and values-driven education in Nairobi, committed to fostering academic excellence, competence, and leadership potential in every young woman.

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