Our curriculum prepares students for the dynamic (rapidly changing) world.
Our curriculum provides a wealth of tools that help teachers ensure they are building the right skills at each developmental stage, in a manner appropriate for each child’s individual learning style.

Kindergarten

Our lessons cater for children who are fast learners as well as those who need additional help because children differ in experience and background. 


Children are allowed to freely explore the natural environment through a wide range of extra- curricular activities including - Swimming, Computer studies, French, Chess club, Drama club, Music club ,Science club , Scouting club, St. John's club, Skating club, Ballet dance club, football club and simple gymnastics.

We have integrated the Montessori and KHA (Kenya Headmistresses Association)

Below is a brief description of the different methods that we use.

K.H.A (2.6.6.3/8.4.4)

This system is used in all 2.6.6.3/8.4.4 schools. This system is academic based.  KHA teachers are a positive influence on the children they teach, dedicated to fostering the development of each child mentally and emotionally, conscientious, patient and sensitive to their needs.

Montessori

The hallmark of a Montessori program is the prepared classroom environment. Each classroom is equipped with materials that first teach through the senses and later lead to reading, writing, advanced mathematics, problem solving, geography, science and cultural studies. Visual arts, music and movement are interwoven through out the days’ activities.

Montessori infant programs foster the development of trust and assist in the natural development of the child’s personality within a nurturing environment. Infants learn by touching and responding to gentle touch, and by moving freely as they interact with their surroundings. The freedom to move and explore is essential to any infant's development. Whether they are enthusiastically manipulating an interesting activity, quietly exploring the secrets of a mirror, scurrying about, or calmly enjoying a song, infants learn emotional and intellectual independence through movement.

Toddlers in a Montessori classroom are assisted as they fulfill the basic human tasks of trust, separation, independence, and self-control.  They learn to make order out of their surroundings, to move with intention and coordination and to communicate with others. Teachers observe each toddler and anticipate the next activity that will entice him to develop through his senses. Independence is encouraged in all things. Montessori teachers who work with this age group must have an incredible energy and deep sensitivity.

 Nearly everything within the walls of a Montessori classroom is child-sized. All of the materials are designed to be self-teaching. Children learn to solve problems, see natural connections in knowledge, learn skills related to practical living, and therefore, expand their imaginative thinking.

Perhaps the hands-on materials, carefully selected and placed on child-height shelves, everything in its place and on view for children to select have a control of error built into their design. Children can see and learn from their own mistakes without a teacher pointing out the error. This is one of the many aspects of a Montessori classroom that fosters independence.

Operating on the principle of freedom within limits, we inspire children to work at their own pace, alone or with others. Teachers encourage the growth of self-motivated, independent children by balancing active, self-directed learning with small group collaboration and peer teaching. 


2.6.6.3

Early years education: Pre-primary Education ( 4 - 5 years)

All learners are expected to begin their education at this level. It is a two year programme.

 Subjects for Pre-primary (Two Years)

1.      Language Activities

2.      Mathematical Activities

3.      Environmental Activities

4.      Psychomotor and Creative Activities

5.      Religious Education Activities 

NB: Digital literacy and pertinent and contemporary issues will be integrated across all Subjects.

Primary

The primary section is currently adopting the new curriculum 2.6.6.3 as the 8.4.4 will be faced out eventually, with the current class 4 pupils.

Lower Primary ( Three years)

 The learners from pre-primary 2 will join lower primary in grade 1 at about 6 years of age and spend 3 years in this part of Early Years Education before exiting to middle school at the end of grade 3. 

Subjects

The following will be the Subjects in lower primary 

1.   Literacy

2.   Kiswahili Language Activities/Kenya Sign Language for learners who are deaf

3.   English Language Activities

4.   Indigenous Language Activities

5.   Mathematical Activities

6.   Environmental Activities

7.   Hygiene and Nutrition Activities

8.   Religious Education Activities

9.   Movement and Creative Activities 

NB:

·     ICT will be a learning tool in all areas.

·     Pertinent and contemporary issues will be mainstreamed in all Subjects.

Upper primary (Three years)

Class 4 - Class 6 classes : Accommodates children who are 9, 10 and 11 years old respectively.
The following are the Subjects taught in upper primary at K.I.A.
# English.
#Mathematics.
#Science.
#Social studies.
# Christian religious studies.
# Creative activities.
# Physical education.
# Pastoral Programs.
# French.
# Kenyan sign language.

Sign language

We provide opportunities for our children to explore the world around them including interaction with people who have disabilities. We introduced a sign language class which is compulsory for the primary section. Children get to interact with a hearing impaired guest from time to time.