When choosing an international school in Nairobi, modern parents often face a troubling dilemma. They want their children to access the global opportunities of the British National Curriculum, but they fear the moral compromise that so often accompanies contemporary international education. They worry that character, discipline, and traditional values are being sacrificed in the name of modernization.

At Holy Cross Catholic International School, we prove that you do not have to choose between world-class academics and an ironclad moral foundation.

Founded in 2013, our school has undertaken a masterfully managed journey of growth, pivoting to the Cambridge Assessment International Education framework in 2022. This coming September 2026, we reach our crowning milestone: the official opening of our Year 13 Sixth Form (A-Level) program. Yet, what truly sets Holy Cross apart is not just the curriculum we teach, but the spiritual fortress in which our students learn.

4 Pillars of the Holy Cross Blueprint

1. Traditional Catholic Values & Active Spiritual Guidance

Our true, unchanging identity is built on a foundation of strong traditional Catholic values, rigorous discipline, and active spiritual formation. We do not treat faith as a weekly checklist; it is the living heartbeat of our campus.

• Daily Pastoral Care: Holy Cross benefits from the permanent, active presence of four dedicated priests who provide daily spiritual guidance, confessions, and character mentorship.
• Global Educator Team: Adding immense energy to our mission, five young, energetic international religious sisters will be arriving from abroad this August to join our educator team.

This vibrant spiritual presence ensures that our campus is a sanctuary of modesty, respect, and traditional discipline—shaping students who are spiritually grounded, emotionally resilient, and morally unshakeable.

2. The Power of 20: Our Uncompromising Class-Size Cap

While many schools in Lavington and the wider Nairobi region overcrowd their classrooms to maximize revenue, Holy Cross enforces a strict, unyielding ceiling: we cap our classes firmly at 20 students.

By maintaining small cohorts, education becomes an act of highly individualized mentorship. No child is lost in a crowd, and no behavioral slip goes unnoticed. This cap allows our elite faculty and religious staff to deeply understand the unique strengths, learning curves, and moral development of every single child.

3. Unmistakable Proof: Our Stellar Cambridge IGCSE Results

Our focus on traditional discipline directly fuels our academic success. In our inaugural Cambridge IGCSE sitting, our students delivered a spectacular performance, earning a magnificent 74% school-wide mean score.

Our classrooms proved to be absolute hubs for STEM excellence. Backed by rigorous study habits, our inaugural cohort achieved extraordinary subject averages:

Subject	Average Score	Top Individual Scores
Physics	86%	Up to 95%
Chemistry	83%	Up to 95%
Mathematics	81%	Up to 94%

We have proven that traditional values do not limit academic potential—they unlock it.

4. Completing the Loop: A-Levels and Premium Care This September

This September 2026, our pioneering students will transition into our fully equipped Key Stage 5 (A-Level) Sixth Form. Supported by our premium, unbundled Snack & Hot Lunch Catering Program and state-of-the-art laboratory upgrades, senior students will tackle advanced pre-university tracks under the watchful eyes of veteran Cambridge educators and our expanded religious team.

They will graduate directly into premier global universities, possessing both elite academic credentials and an exceptional moral compass.

Secure Your Child’s Desk for September 2026

Because of our strict limit of 20 students per class, our highly sought-after primary and middle school spaces (Years 2 through 7) are already operating at near-maximum capacity.

If you are looking for an international school in Nairobi that knows your child by name, guards their moral purity, instills traditional discipline, and consistently delivers top-tier academic results, your journey ends here.

Admissions for the September 2026 Academic Cycle are now officially open across all year groups.

Contact Us to Book a Campus Tour

• 📍 Visit Us: Amboseli Road – Lavington – Nairobi
• 📞 Admissions Team: +254 11 0541384
• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 🌐 Explore Our Web Portal: holycross.sc.ke