Preamble
We must acknowledge the fact that the education system in Kenya is a rigid and hardy system. On the flip side, if properly managed, it would be very competitive at a global level. However; it has had its challenges especially due to limited resources, implementation and management.
The system requires allocation of resources, facilities and equipment for effective implementation and management.
The 8-4-4 curriculum is largely content based, giving learners an opportunity to gather information and recall through rote learning, without giving them the space to assimilate the content and actualize it in a more practical and hands on approach.
The students are evaluated and their destiny is determined by achievement of grades as opposed to considering other areas of talent development.
The system is also designed to make learners cling to the mindset of being job seekers as opposed to being job creators.
The Government has reviewed the education system and has proposed adopting a new curriculum that is a competence based curriculum.
This is an opportunity for NLA to adopt the new proposed curriculum that equates to the International Global Education systems.
WHY START NLA PRE-SCHOOL AND PRIMARY SCHOOL?
The Nairobi Leadership Academy has taken a differentiated approach to be a game changer.
As it was rightly quoted: Be a game changer because the world is full of players.
NLA has decided to change the game and not allow the game to change NLA
NLA is therefore a game changer and not a game ender.
Progress is impossible without change. Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
When you’ve got over ten thousand schools doing the same thing, why should NLA be the ten thousand and one school?
First we thought about it, secondly believed and thirdly dreamed and finally dared to start NLA Pre School and Primary School.
Phil Libin-CEO Evernote once said that, there are lots of bad reasons to start a company, but there is only one good reason, and I think you know what it is: It is to change the world.
As Nelson Mandela said: Education is therefore the most powerful weapon with which you can change the world.
NLA has taken that bold step to be different, to inculcate and impart knowledge, skills and attitudes in both boys and girls , to empower them with tools that will change their communities, their country, the continent and ultimately change the world.
WHO ARE WE?
The Nairobi Leadership Academy Pre School and Primary School.
Approved and Registered by the Ministry of Education – Kenya.
WHAT IS THE NAIROBI LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PRE – PRIMARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL (NLA) ?
A private Pre- School, Primary School for both boys and girls.
WHERE IS NLA LOCATED?
Country : Kenya- East Africa
County : Nairobi
Sub County : Lang’ata
Location : South C Area, Mugoya Phase Three
WHICH ARE THE ACCESS ROADS?
- Off Mombasa Road via Popo Road.
- Off Mbagathi Way via T-Mall through Ole Shapara Road
- Off Nyayo Stadium via Nairobi West through Muhoho Avenue into Mugoya Estate Phase 3.
- Through Ole Shapara Road through Five Star Road.
- Off Ngong Road via Southern By Pass.
WHEN IS NLA PRE- SCHOOL AND PRIMARY OPENING ?
Wednesday 30th August 2023 & Closes Thursday 19th October 2023
WHAT TYPE OF STUDENTS DOES NLA ADMIT ?
NLA is an equal opportunity school that enrolls boys and girls from diverse background regardless of their:
- Social status
- Economic status
- Religion
- Race
- Colour
- Ethnic community
- Physical orientation
WHICH CURRICULUM DOES NLA OFFER ? 2-6-3-3-3
Pre- School and Primary School
Adopting the New Kenya Education Curriculum of 2-6-3-3-3
- 2 years in Pre- School
- 3 years in Lower Primary
- 3 Years in Upper Primary
- 3 years Lower Secondary
- 3 years in Senior Secondary.
WHAT IS THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE ?
Pick up the Expression of Interest Form for Admission from The Nairobi Leadership Academy Admissions Office and fill the Expression of Interest Form.
WHEN ARE THE ADMISSION INTERVIEWS ?
- Weekdays and Saturdays starting at 8.00am.
- Every Saturday of the week starting at 8.00am.
- Pre School- Direct admission
- Grade 1-4
WHAT ARE THE INTERVIEWEES REQUIREMENTS ON THE DAY OF INTERVIEW ?
- Interview Fee
- Original receipt of the Interview Fee
- Pencil
- Pen
- Rubber
- Geometrical Set( Upper Primary)
- Snacks
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION ?
Pre-School
- Duly filled and signed Admission Form
- Attached coloured Passport sized photographs (2)
- Attached Copy of Birth Certificate
- Attached Copy of Parents Identification Card
- Complete School Fees payment Original Bank Slip
PRIMARY GRADES 1-4
- Duly filled and signed Admission Form
- Attached coloured Passport sized photographs (2)
- Attached Copy of Birth Certificate
- Attached Copy of Parents Identification Card
- Complete School Fees payment Original Bank Slip
- Report Book/ Progress Record of previous school
HOW IS NLA DIFFERENT FROM OTHER SCHOOLS?
Highly qualified, experienced, skilled, professional staff with reputable track records of performance
- Offers exemplary quality academic programmes.
- Exemplary quality co-curricular activities programmes Eg. Games and Sports, Music, Drama, Creative Arts, Performing Arts, Clubs, Trips etc.
- Leadership skills training and coaching.
- Entrepreneurship skills training and coaching.
- Innovation and invention skills training and coaching.
- Exploring advanced technology solutions.
- Gifts and talent development.
- Hands on experiential learning
- Scholarships and Bursaries to deserving students.
- Trips- Local, Regional and International.
- Community Service-Corporate Social Responsibility.
- Global awareness campaigns.
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR NLA STUDENTS ?
- Exceptional scholars.
- Exceptional leaders.
- Exceptional entrepreneurs.
- Exceptional innovators and inventors.
- Exceptionally talented individuals
- Advocates for peace and justice.
- Global citizens.
FACILITIES
- Ultra modern state of the art campus
- Spacious classrooms in accordance with the Ministry of Education specifications and standards.
- Smart board technology for teaching and learning
- Individual Tablet for each student
- Science Laboratories.
- Digital Library.
- Computer and technology hub.
- Perimeter wall fence.
- Surveillance CCTV cameras mounted in all locations.
- School Sanatorium (Sick Bay).
- Spacious 400 seating capacity Dining Hall and cafeteria.
- Tea break and snacks
- Hot delicious and balanced diet lunch.
- Games and sports arena.
- Play Park area
- Spacious Auditorium for entertainment and talent nurturing and exhibition.
- Prayer Rooms to cater for diverse religion, denomination and faith.
- School Buses and School Van
- Power Back up Generator
WHAT DO OUR COLORS MEAN ?
YELLOW – Friendship and Sisterhood.
BLUE – Intelligence and confidence.
WHITE – Peace and Purity.
WHAT DO THE SYMBOLS ON OUR LOGO MEAN ?
- Shield
Defense against ignorance.
- Pen
A tool used to writing our story that shall become our reputation, history and legacy.
- Book
Source of knowledge.
- Flame
Light up the world. Enlighten others.
- Yellow Rose
Sunshine, Brightness, Friendship, Happiness and Sisterhood.
Symbolic to celebrate Day of The Yellow Rose.