About Thorne Grove Schools

Thorne Groove Schools (TGS) is a thriving private educational institution that has grown from a single pre-school class into a comprehensive center for holistic learning in Nairobi. The school commenced its journey on January 15, 1999, starting humbly as a pre-school in a rented car garage. This inspiring origin story underscores the school’s resilience and unwavering commitment to its core mission: to provide holistic quality education to equip students with knowledge, practical skills, and moral values for life.

Curriculum Approach and The Holistic Mission
Thorne Groove Schools is committed to a balanced education that ensures students are prepared for academic challenges and ethical living.

Holistic Education Focus: Our primary mission is the holistic development of the learner. This means we place equal importance on academic excellence, practical skills acquisition, and strong moral grounding. We aim to produce well-rounded individuals ready to engage positively with the world.

National Curriculum Excellence: TGS delivers the Kenya National Curriculum, with full and robust implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE/CBC) framework across the Primary and Junior Secondary levels.

Practical Skills: We equip students with practical skills that foster self-reliance, innovation, and critical thinking, aligning perfectly with the competencies required by the CBC.

Moral Values: The curriculum is infused with the teaching of strong moral values, ensuring students graduate with integrity, discipline, and a sense of responsibility.

Values and Unique Ethos
Our unique growth story, coupled with a deep commitment to quality, makes Thorne Groove Schools a preferred choice for parents in Nairobi seeking foundational excellence.

Founding Spirit: The school’s origin in a small car garage is a testament to its foundational values of determination, humility, and resourcefulness—qualities we seek to instill in every student.

Knowledge and Integrity: We believe in the power of knowledge combined with moral integrity, guiding our students to use their skills and intelligence ethically.

Community Focus: We foster a warm, inclusive, and supportive community environment where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their best.

Thorne Groove Schools provides a time-tested, quality education, committed to the holistic growth of every student, transforming knowledge into practical success and moral strength.

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