PO Box 282–50204, Kimilili, Bungoma County, Kenya
Academics & Pathways

Academic excellence & holistic growth.

Seven academic departments drive classroom teaching, nine dedicated support offices look after every girl’s welfare, and our curriculum follows CBC’s learner-centred senior school pathways.

Students in the science laboratory
Learning by doing

Hands-on lessons in our laboratories and classrooms.

Core Curriculum

Academic Departments

Every subject sits within one of seven departments led by dedicated Heads of Department reporting directly to the Deputy Principal, Academics.

English, Literature & French

Language, composition, and set-book literature, building essential communication, critical reading, and expression skills across all levels. The department also teaches French as an additional foreign language.

Kiswahili

National language mastery through structured grammar, Kiswahili literature (fasihi), and creative essay writing (insha).

Mathematics

Core and applied mathematics across all forms, accompanied by tailored support clinics for students striving for mastery.

Sciences

Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, anchored by practical experimentation in our well-equipped science laboratories.

Humanities

History, Geography, and Christian Religious Education (CRE), connecting everyday lessons to global perspectives and ethical values.

Technical Subjects

Applied, skills-driven practical subjects: Computer studies, Business Studies, Agriculture and Home Science, giving students versatile technical foundations and vocational skills.

Quality Assurance & Standards (QUASO)

Monitors teaching quality, marking standards, and academic performance tracking, keeping our instructional delivery consistently top-tier term after term.

Student Development

Academic & Mentorship Department

Academic success requires a structured, supportive environment. This department oversees supervised evening prep, ensures fair and consistent discipline, and provides special learning accommodations so that every girl can reach her full potential.

Working in close partnership with class teachers and the Deputy Principal (Academics), the mentorship team identifies learning hurdles early to offer timely interventions before national examinations.

Students studying in the library
Total Student Care

Support Beyond The Classroom

A thriving boarding school requires dedicated pastoral, health, administrative, and welfare infrastructure.

Chaplaincy

Anglican worship, spiritual growth, and pastoral counseling for every student.

Guidance & Counselling

Confidential psychological, personal, and academic guidance from certified counselors.

Student Welfare

Looks after student social wellbeing and manages day-to-day boarding needs.

Sanatorium

24/7 on-site medical treatment and professional routine nursing care.

Boarding Department

Manages comfortable dormitory living, hygiene routines, and home-away-from-home care, with a good boarding diet that includes chicken and eggs on select days.

Campus Security

Surveillance cameras all around the coumpound and round-the-clock trained security personnel ensures campus safety.

Careers & Pathways

Guides girls through subject selection, university entry requirements, and career roadmaps.

Co-Curricular & Sports

Supports CBE Arts and Sports Science pathway. Coordinates athletics, drama, music festivals, and student societies. Home to our flagship handball team, bronze medallists at the East Africa regional level.

ICT Services

Maintains computer laboratories, campus internet access, and digital learning platforms.

Curriculum Framework

Learning under the CBC curriculum.

We implement Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), shifting focus from memorization to practical application, critical thinking, and talent cultivation.

At the Senior School level, students choose specialised academic pathways that align directly with their individual strengths and future career ambitions.

Students engaged in CBC learning

STEM Pathway

Tailored for students passionate about pure sciences, advanced mathematics, engineering technology, and medical fields.

Social Sciences Pathway

Combines languages, humanities, and business studies, preparing students for law, media, governance, and commerce.

Arts & Sports Science Pathway

Designed for creative and athletic talents, pairing theoretical knowledge with intensive artistic and sporting development.

Our Careers & Guidance department walks alongside students and parents to select the right pathway well in advance.

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