Kivukoni International School - Kilifi - Kenya
ABOUT KIVUKONI SCHOOL
'Where Children Love to Learn'
At Kivukoni, curiosity, discovery, and a love of learning are at the heart of everything we do; childhood is something to be cherished, and we celebrate its unique qualities every day.
Our school is a vibrant, diverse community where students, teachers, and parents come together to create a truly special learning environment. Set in a beautiful coastal landscape, Kivukoni is full of warmth, creativity and laughter—a place where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to grow as their authentic selves.
We welcome children from Playgroup (age 2+) to Year 11, in classes of no more than 24 students. With 280 students and 60 teachers, learning here is personal and meaningful. We use the Edexcel International curriculum as our framework, enhanced with contextual, tangible learning experiences encouraging
the natural drive to learn.
Kivukoni Secondary (KVK2) is a place where young people are strongly supported to think critically, explore creatively, and carve out their own impactful pathways. The rich and diverse experiences prepare students to do well not only in exams, but in their continued learning journeys beyond school.
In the midst of life’s busy rhythms, KVK2 is a grounding place—where students feel supported, connected and empowered to take on their next challenges. We nurture a deep appreciation for nature while helping students develop the confidence and global awareness to shape a better future.
Kivukoni is more than a school - it’s a community
where students thrive.
'Amazing school. Amazing teachers. Amazing location.'
parent review on the Facebook page
Our Philosophy
Inspiring students is our specialism.
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Optimising childrens' well-being and potential and raising responsible citizens to safeguard their future is our passion.
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At Kivukoni we believe in diversity, creativity and community; we appreciate and celebrate how much we have to learn from each other and our environment.
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Kivukoni School's vision is to be a uniquely stimulating learning centre and model of responsible and sustainable education,
for Coast region, Kenya, and beyond... ​
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We are a place 'where children love to learn', and 'where students thrive'.
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We are also a place where teachers love to teach, growing both personally and professionally with each and every year.
The well being of all in our community is important to us.
The changes from the air between 2011 (left) - 2017 (right).
After 10 years - look how much richer the school's natural environment has become!
WE BELIEVE IN AND MODEL RESPONSIBLE EDUCATION AND
A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Our History
2011: Kivukoni opens its ‘doors’ on 11/1/2011 with 36 happy children. We have 5 classes only (PG-YR2).
In July 2011 we held our official opening ceremony – in the form of a children’s circus!
2012: start of Year 3, and completion of the Computer and Music block. Start of our Wangari Maathai indigenous forest. Fantastic end of year show – “Babushka!”
2013: – more building – another class-block and a dining room! We reached the 100 pupil milestone. We also enjoyed the nursery’s Nativity and “the Emerald Crown” performance.
2014: a new inspiring Art and Design room– and another classroom! Adopted ‘Kivuko’ – an orphaned elephant.
Our end of year musical show was 'Tuishi Pamoja'!
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2015 – a full school to Year 6, a new ‘circle’ play area and netball pitch – and most excitingly of all - a spectacular 25 meter pool! It was "Ocean Commotion" at the end of the year.
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2016 - a new bookstore and offices for the expanding staff body and a new workshop; it never stops!
We ended the year with the classic 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'.
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2017 - plans for YR 7 & 8 come to life. More building once again and more specialist teachers on board. A revamped playground and more plans for development...
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2018 - a sports pitch (graded, re-grassed and extended), sports store and PE hall boost the Sports Department significantly. More toilets and extended classrooms in the Early Years.
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2019 - Car park redesigned and new office/admin block completed. Asante Mama Zak - how did we ever manage without it?! 'Big Small World' was our big show.
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2020 - 'The Covid Year!'- adapting and evolving - Online Learning and Club Pods. 'Covid Nomads' boost numbers.
New First Aid room and adaptive assessments introduced. No shows this year! :-(
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2021 - January 2021 - Kivukoni is 10 Years Old!
Sept 2021 - Welcome Year 9 and new Science Lab.
Dec 2021 - Kivukoni Decennial Circus
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Sept 2022 - Welcome Year 10 - iGCSEs here we come.
2023- Official opening of the Henderson hub.
Introduction the of ECO-Hub.
Sept 2023-24 - First ever Year 11 and IGCSE candidates!
Fantastic KS3 'Oliver' performance.
Launch of Kivukoni Educational Trust
Sept 2024 - New cloud based ICT lab, and extended Art and Design GCSE pod.
Nov 24- First Kivukoni Eco Festival!