Welcome
Dear Parents and Families,
A very warm welcome to Hillcrest International School. Whether you are looking for a new school home for your child or are already an active part of our campus life, we are so glad you are here. Hillcrest is a vibrant, caring community with a proud history of inspiring young people in Kenya and beyond.
Our goal at Hillcrest is to ensure every student develops the confidence, curiosity, and character they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Across our Prep and Secondary schools, our talented staff focus on:
- Academic Curiosity: Helping students think critically and love learning.
- Whole-Child Growth: Nurturing individual passions across sports, arts, and leadership.
- Warm Support & High Standards: Creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to aim high.
Children achieve their best when families and educators work together. We deeply value our partnership with parents, and we are committed to keeping communication strong between home and campus.
To our prospective families, we warmly invite you to visit our campus and experience the energy of Hillcrest firsthand. To our returning families, thank you for making our school community the supportive, dynamic place it is. We look forward to partnering with you as your child grows and succeeds with us.
Testimonials
About Us
Welcome to Hillcrest International School. We have built our school on a philosophy of inclusion, where every child feels a sense of belonging. We aim to nurture confident, well-adjusted, socially responsible learners who respect and value the environment and community where they live and learn.
Our personalised approach to learning enables teachers to match and stretch individual students to achieve their best. We understand that good academic qualifications contribute to improved opportunities beyond Senior School.
Curricula
Early Years
Our Early Years curriculum caters to children aged 2 to 5 years. Learning happens through structured play, allowing children to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively. Teachers carefully tailor the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to meet each child’s unique needs, ensuring they are appropriately challenged in their learning.
Read MorePrep School
Our Prep School teaches children aged 5 to 13 years. The curriculum balances strong academics with art and sports, including an extensive activities programme for pupils to pursue their interests. Combining an individualised approach with our family-oriented setting nurtures pupils in a safe and secure environment.
Read MoreSenior School
Our Senior School teaches learners aged 13 to 18 years. Students choose up to ten subjects to study for their IGCSEs. Subject selections include a minimum of six compulsory academic subjects and several optional ones, choosing from a diverse range of 22 IGCSE subjects overall.
Read MoreSixth Form
Our Sixth Form (Key Stage 5) provides an opportunity for our senior students to excel academically and mature through involvement in our enrichment programme. We offer both A-Levels that allow specialisation in areas of strength related to future tertiary education, and the BTEC programme that provides vocational education at diploma level. Sixth Form life at Hillcrest comes with special privileges, opportunities, and responsibilities.
Read MoreAccreditations, Memberships and Inspecting Bodies