
Juja Preparatory and Senior School
Founded 1997
Updated July 2026
Juja Preparatory & Senior Schools is a comprehensive educational institution in Kiambu County offering a triple-curriculum approach that integrates the Kenyan 8-4-4 system, the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and the Cambridge IGCSE. It serves students from kindergarten through to senior secondary levels in a secure, countryside environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to providing an atmosphere of a "home-away-from-home" where students can develop academically, socially, and spiritually at their own pace. Its core values include excellence, integrity, discipline, teamwork, and social corporate responsibility. The institution aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are prepared to actively assume their roles in a global community.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive academic pathway starting with a kindergarten programme for children aged 2 to 6. Primary and junior secondary education is provided through the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the Cambridge Primary curriculum. At the senior level, students can choose between the Kenyan 8-4-4 (KCSE) curriculum or the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme. Additionally, the school offers a specialized "Fly Young" aviation programme for secondary students.
Outcomes
The school reports a 96% transition rate for students moving to their next grade level or university. Graduates are prepared to become well-adjusted members of a global community, equipped with the academic, social, and spiritual skills necessary to impact their communities positively. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for both national and international examinations, including the KCPE, KCSE, and IGCSE.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes individualized learning and provides a nurturing environment to support student development. A dedicated counseling team is available to assist students, and the school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio to ensure personalized attention. The Learning Resource Centre is available to facilitate both independent study and group learning.
Frequently asked questions(5)
- What curriculum does Juja Preparatory and Senior School offer?
- Juja Preparatory and Senior School offers IGCSE.
- What ages does Juja Preparatory and Senior School teach?
- Juja Preparatory and Senior School enrolls students aged 2 to 18.
- Is Juja Preparatory and Senior School a day or boarding school?
- Juja Preparatory and Senior School is a boarding school.
- Is Juja Preparatory and Senior School co-educational?
- Juja Preparatory and Senior School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Juja Preparatory and Senior School located?
- Juja Preparatory and Senior School is an international school in Ruiru, Kenya.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with the submission of an inquiry form, followed by a personalized campus tour and the collection of registration materials. Applicants must undergo an interview with the academic team and provide documentation including a birth certificate, passport-sized photographs, previous academic reports, and immunization records. The school operates on a term-based system with specific application deadlines for the CBC and Cambridge IGCSE programmes.
Calendar
The school operates on a three-term academic year. For the CBC school, terms run from January to April, May to August, and September to November. The Cambridge IGCSE school follows a schedule with terms from September to December, January to March, and April to July.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is located on a serene, secure site along the Thika Superhighway in Kalimoni, Juja. Facilities include modern laboratories, a Learning Resource Centre, and a 24-hour infirmary. Boarding options are available for students aged 10 and above, featuring clean, comfortable cubicles, study rooms, entertainment halls, and on-campus laundry services. Sports facilities include a dedicated sports centre and playing fields.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of clubs and activities, including a specialized Aviation Club that exposes students to modules on the aviation industry and potential careers as pilots. Students may also participate in a Music Academy, which provides vocal and instrumental training, and a Sports Academy that offers structured training in disciplines such as soccer and basketball. Additionally, the school hosts events like science fairs, mathematics competitions, and library-focused literary activities.


- James WarrenOwner & Founder
Founder of Juja Preparatory & Senior Schools.
- Consolata SyombuaKindergarten Principal
Principal of the Kindergarten section.
- James OtulaPrimary Principal
Principal of the Primary section.
- Sospeter MisikoIGCSE Principal
Principal of the IGCSE section.
- Amos MzengeSenior Principal
Principal of the Senior School.
- Kristin WatsonHead of School
- Courtney HenryPrincipal
- Chea-Lene ChangPrincipal
- Angeline DavisAthletic Director
IGCSE