100% 'Exceeding Expectations' in 2023 KPSEA 2023

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Consistent academic growth since 2010: KCPE 327 (2016) → 384 (2023).

Where Faith Meets Future-Ready Skills 2012

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Specialized CBC implementation with Islamic values integration.

Seamless Transition to Premier Secondary Education 2018

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Graduates excel at California Secondary, CIS, and National Schools.

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Quality Education for Brighter Future

Founded in 2010 as the flagship school of California Group of Schools, CIA has shaped young minds in Nairobi's Kamukunji District for 14 years. From humble beginnings with 50 students to nurturing 400+ learners today, our journey embodies Kenya's educational evolution.

  • 2023 KPSEA Milestone: 100% "Exceeding Expectations" rating | Mean scores >90 in core subjects.
  • Competitive Achievements: 2019: #1 in Nairobi - Golden Maths Ratio Contest | 2019: #3 in Nairobi - Great Debaters Contest | Multiple football tournament trophies.
  • 2016: First KCPE class scoring 327 mean
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Our Mission

To partner with families in providing a safe, disciplined, and nurturing environment where every child develops: Academic mastery through Kenya's CBE curriculum | Moral integrity grounded in Islamic values | Unique talents via project-based learning | Social responsibility through community engagement

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Our Vision

To be Nairobi's premier foundational institution where: Every learner discovers their potential through personalized development | Islamic principles inspire daily growth and ethical leadership | Innovative CBC implementation sets national standards | Graduates excel academically and contribute meaningfully to society

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14 +

Years of Academic Excellence

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Pre-Primary (PP1-PP2)

Play-Based Foundation: Bilingual (English/Arabic) immersion • Sensory STEM: "Little Inventors" projects + Islamic values • 7-Domain Tracking: Digital developmental portfolios • Key Focus: Fine motor skills • Social-emotional growth

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Lower Primary (Grades 1-3)

• Core Innovation: Singapore Math + Jolly Phonics literacy • Sustainability Labs: Urban farming projects • Islamic Studies: Quranic recitation + Prophetic stories

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Upper Primary (Grades 4-6)

KPSEA Excellence: 100% "Exceeding Expectations" (2023) • STEM Focus: Robotics • 3D printing • Financial literacy • Competitive Edge: Debate champions • Math wizards • Transition Prep: Personalized remediation programs

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Junior Secondary (Grades 7-9)

Transition Program: Secondary subject sampling (Grade 9) | Career interest mapping | Alumni mentorship network

Headteacher

Jackson Musau

(+254) 726 79 9525

Mon - Sat : 07am - 05pm

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Solution that inspire progress

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Progressive Academic Excellence

CIA continues to raise the bar in foundational education with a steady rise in performance — from a KCPE mean score of 327 in 2016 to 384 in 2023. Our 100%.

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Specialized CBE Implementation

As early adopters of Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) since 2010, California Integrated Academy (CIA) stands at the forefront of transformative education in Nairobi.

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Values-Integrated Holistic Development

At California Integrated Academy, Daily Islamic Studies, Qur’anic recitation, and Jumu’ah prayers form the moral foundation of our school culture.

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Seamless Secondary Transition System

California Integrated Academy ensures a seamless academic transition, with 94% of graduates advancing to top schools — 45% to California Secondary, 30% to CIS International, and 25% to National Schools.

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PP2

🎓✨ A Joyous Leap Forward: Celebrating Our PP2 Graduates! ✨🎓

This wasn’t just a graduation — it was a powerful reminder that every child’s journey begins with belief. The belief of parents, the dedication of teachers, and the courage of the child to learn, grow, and shine.

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CGOS

✅ Celebrating 2024 KCSE, KCPE, KEPSEA & IGCSE Champions

From heartfelt speeches to loud rounds of applause, the Exemplary Performance Celebration honored learners from Grade 6, Standard 8, and Form 4 who posted exceptional results in national exams.

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Hear from our school community.

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Best School

"My daughter has flourished at CIA — not just academically, but spiritually and socially. The CBC approach, blended with Islamic values, has made her more confident, disciplined, and inquisitive. We couldn’t have asked for a better foundation".

Fatma Ahmed

Parent of Grade 6 Learner
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Best School

"CIA gave me more than just an education — it gave me a purpose. The mentorship, subject sampling, and robotics exposure helped me discover my path early. Scoring 415 in KCPE was just the beginning."

Ruweida Mohamed

Class of 2023
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Best School

"Teaching at CIA is fulfilling because we don't just deliver lessons — we shape lives. The integration of Qur’an, critical thinking, and tech in our curriculum gives students a balanced worldview."

Mr. Collins Ouko

CIA, Deputy Lower Primary
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Best School

"I love learning here! The Digital Studio and Science Labs make lessons exciting, and we also get to memorize Qur’an every day. Fridays are my favorite — we have Jumu’ah prayers and halaqas."

Amina Noor

Junior School Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

California Integrated Academy delivers proven CBC mastery through data-driven teaching strategies, personalized remediation programs, and specialized facilities like our rooftop project hub and digital design studio. Our track record shows consistent improvement from KCPE 327 (2016) to 384 (2023), with 100% "Exceeding Expectations" KPSEA 2023 ratings and national distinctions including 2019 Golden Maths Champions, ensuring your child receives Nairobi's benchmark foundational education.

Daily Islamic studies, Quranic recitation, and Jumu'ah prayers form the ethical core of our curriculum, seamlessly blended with talent development programs that produce national debate champions and STEM finalists. This holistic approach—combining moral leadership training with project-based learning—ensures students develop strong character alongside academic competence, setting us apart as Kamukunji's premier values-based institution.

Our structured pathway engineering guarantees 94% of graduates advance to premier institutions through Grade 8 career mapping, secondary subject sampling, and alumni mentorship. With 45% joining California Secondary, 30% entering CIS International, and 25% placed in national schools like Alliance, we offer seamless transitions validated by top performers like Ruweida Mohamed (KCPE 415).

Purpose-built infrastructure enables unparalleled CBC delivery: our rooftop project hub hosts sustainability initiatives, the digital design studio facilitates AR geography and coding, junior robotics center drives STEM innovation, and sustainability labs foster environmental stewardship. These facilities—exclusive to CIA in Kamukunji—empower hands-on learning with Singapore Math methodologies and bilingual immersion from PP1.

With 24/7 CCTV surveillance, secured pick-up systems, and PWD-compliant infrastructure, we maintain Nairobi's safest learning environment. Beyond security, students lead community projects like neighborhood clean-ups and recycling initiatives, applying ethical leadership skills from our curriculum to drive tangible local impact—demonstrating how CIA nurtures socially responsible citizens.

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NEWS & ARTICLES

Celebrating Excellence: 2024 CGOS National Exam Champions

Celebrate the CGOS Graduation 2025 — a day of faith, achievement, and lifelong learning. Discover the highlights, speeches, and proud moments.

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🎓✨ PP2 Graduation Ceremony Highlights – California Integrated Academy ✨🎓

Celebrate the PP2 graduation at California Integrated Academy, California Group of Schools. See the joy, performances, and proud moments as our youngest learners move to Grade 1.

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A Day of Pride and Promise: Graduation 2025

Celebrate the Class of 2025 at California Group of Schools! Relive the joy, Qur’an recitations, heartfelt speeches, and unforgettable graduation moments from our July 27th ceremony at the CGS Conference Hall.

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