Swimming
Swimming lessons in our on-site under-13 pool, following an internationally aligned curriculum.
Our primary school
An excellent foundation for lifelong success
At Bees Circle Academy, we believe that the primary years are the most important years in a child's educational journey. They are the years during which curiosity is ignited, confidence is built, values are formed, and lifelong learning habits take root.
Our Primary School provides an outstanding educational foundation that thoughtfully combines the strengths of recognised best practices drawn from leading educational systems around the world and localised for the Kenyan context. The result is a learning experience that is academically rigorous, globally relevant, and deeply rooted in the realities and opportunities of Africa.
We do not simply prepare children for examinations — we prepare them for life.
Educating for an evolving world
The world our children will inherit will be shaped by rapid technological change, artificial intelligence, climate transitions, entrepreneurship, and increasing global interconnectedness. Success will depend not only on academic excellence but also on creativity, adaptability, emotional intelligence, collaboration, ethical leadership, and lifelong learning.
At Bees Circle Academy, our curriculum is intentionally designed to nurture these future-ready competencies from the earliest years.
Children are encouraged to:
- Think critically and solve real-world problems.
- Communicate confidently in diverse settings.
- Develop creativity and innovation.
- Collaborate effectively with others.
- Build resilience, empathy and character.
- Become responsible local and global citizens.
We provide:
- Leading edge principles that develop practical knowledge and real-life application.
- International teaching methodologies that encourage inquiry, research, creativity and independent thinking.
- Strong literacy and numeracy foundations.
- Technology-enabled learning appropriate for each age.
- Project-based and experiential learning.
- Swimming, educational clubs and enrichment programmes that support holistic development.
This balanced approach ensures every learner develops the confidence to thrive both within Kenya and anywhere in the world.
Class sizes
Small classes. Big opportunities.
We intentionally maintain small class sizes of under 25 learners, allowing every child to receive personalised attention from highly committed teachers. Every class has a dedicated class teacher and, where necessary, an assistant teacher to provide additional learning support and individual attention. This low teacher-to-learner ratio enables our educators to understand every child's strengths, interests and learning style, ensuring no learner is left behind.
Under 25
learners in every class
Every class
has a dedicated class teacher, with an assistant where necessary
The curriculum
A rich, globally informed curriculum
From Year 1 to Year 6, learners follow a curriculum drawn from recognised best practices in leading education systems around the world, localised for the Kenyan context. Our skilled and dedicated faculty bring it to life through collaborative, stimulating, and inventive teaching, in classes of under 25 learners.
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Global Perspectives
- Computing
- Geography
- History
- CRE
- Kiswahili
- PSHE
- Design & Technology
- Music
- Art & Design
- ICT
- PE & Swimming
Beyond the classroom
More than academics
Music — ABRSM
Every primary learner learns music through the ABRSM programme and sits ABRSM examinations each year.
Sport & PE
Weekly PE and games, plus football, basketball, taekwondo, floorball, and more.
Wider experiences
Learning beyond the classroom
Education at Bees Circle Academy extends far beyond textbooks. These experiences nurture confident, well-rounded learners who enjoy learning and embrace new challenges.
School trips
Farms, forests, museums, and cultural centres — learning in the real world.
Educational clubs
Hands-on workshops and clubs, included in tuition.
STEM and innovation
Coding, robotics, and the STEM challenge, through the activity fee.
Swimming programme
Every learner swims, in the school's own under-13 pool.
Leadership opportunities
Responsibility and teamwork, on and off the field.
Community engagement
School events and gatherings that bring families together.
Environmental awareness
The garden and grounds as a working classroom.
Creative arts
Dance, drama, music, and performance for every learner.
Sports and physical development
Weekly PE and games, plus a full sports-day calendar.
Character
Character before achievement
Academic excellence is important — but character is essential. We believe that children who possess strong character become adults who positively influence their families, communities and the wider world.
Integrity
Doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching.
Respect
For themselves, for one another, and for the world around them.
Responsibility
Owning their choices, their work, and their part in the community.
Compassion
Noticing when someone needs help, and offering it.
Courage
Trying the hard thing, and speaking up when it matters.
Self-discipline
The habits of attention and effort that make learning possible.
Leadership
Taking initiative, and bringing others with them.
Resilience
Recovering from setbacks and trying again.
A strong partnership with parents
Exceptional education is built on strong partnerships between school and home.
We actively involve parents through:
- Parenting workshops
- Regular communication
- Learner progress updates
- Parent-teacher conferences
- School events and community activities
Together, we create a nurturing environment where every child feels supported, encouraged and inspired to achieve their full potential.
Preparing children for lifelong impact
Our ambition is not simply to produce high-performing learners — it is to nurture thoughtful leaders, compassionate citizens, innovative thinkers and confident young people who are equipped to flourish in an ever-changing world.
Every lesson, every interaction and every opportunity is designed with one purpose: to provide exceptional beginnings that create lifelong impact.
Looking ahead
Ready for what's next.
Since our inception, we have consistently prepared learners for successful transition into some of Kenya's leading senior schools — equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to excel both academically and personally.
See it for yourself.
Visit us with your child for a taster day — they can wear the uniform, join lessons and activities, and you can meet the Head.