Mount Kenya Academy Senior School

Mount Kenya Academy is guided by Christian principles and aims to nurture the whole person by informing the mind, developing the body, and enlightening the spirit. Its core values include excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, environmental and social responsibility, self-reliance, and self-confidence. The school strives to develop independent, resilient, and responsible global citizens.

The school offers an enriched Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) from Grade 1 to Grade 12, covering lower primary, upper primary, and junior secondary stages. It also provides the Kenyan 8-4-4 curriculum and the Cambridge International Curriculum, including IGCSE, AS, and A-Level programmes. The academic offering is supplemented by a unique exchange program with Westminster School in the USA.

The school has a long-standing record of academic success, with the Junior School consistently ranking among the top performers in Kenya. Graduates frequently transition to prominent government and private secondary schools, and subsequently to universities in Kenya, the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia. Many alumni have gone on to hold high-profile professional positions.

The school emphasizes a supportive environment where learners are mentored by staff dedicated to their success, wellness, and well-being. Every child is treated as unique, with programs aligned to help them attain excellence in their specific areas of giftedness. Scholarships are awarded annually to Senior School students based on academic excellence or financial need.

The school welcomes students from diverse cultural, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. The admission process involves an application, entrance examinations, and personal interviews to identify each candidate's unique qualities and strengths. Both day and boarding options, including weekly boarding, are available.

Located in a tranquil setting off the Nyeri-Kiganjo highway, the campus offers panoramic views of Mount Kenya. The school provides facilities to support both day and boarding students, fostering a secure, non-urban learning environment.

The school provides a wide range of compulsory and optional co-curricular activities, including sports, music, and various clubs. Students also participate in community service initiatives, such as constructing libraries, renovating classrooms, and managing a micro-finance program. Additionally, the school offers special programs in coding and robotics.