St. Mary's School Nairobi
International School in Nairobi
Quick answer
St. Mary's School Nairobi offers a multi-track IB and British programme. Well-suited to internationally mobile families valuing curriculum portability families. Graduates leave with IGCSE and IB Diploma.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Ages: Ages 6 to 18 school day starts at 7:50 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
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IBO, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About St. Mary's School Nairobi
St. Mary's is a private catholic day school and is famous for developing its students academically, spiritually and physically. SMS programs deliberately promote self expression, discipline and God-centered living. SMS encourages its students to be communicators, principled, open-minded, innovative and caring. This is why a Saints student takes maths, prayers, rugby, charity work, drama and violin all in his stride. It also explains why Saints students are usually all rounded confident individuals. This is also why the school has gained a reputation for molding just such leaders. So at Saints the question is not what will your child be when they grow up but rather what can’t they be.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE
7:50 am – 4:00 pm
Yes. Meals are available at Cafeteria. Your child can buy Break snacks and Hot Lunches from the school Cafeteria. The Cafeteria’s friendly staff and open Environment make it one of the most popular places in the school.
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