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Educational Spectrum & Integrated Timetable

Academic & Madrasah Excellence

Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) seamlessly harmonized with authentic Islamic Studies, Qur'an Memorization (Hifdh), and STEM innovation from Playgroup to Grade 9 Junior Secondary School.

Our Programs

Choose the right program for your child's age and learning journey

Kindergarten Program
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Kindergarten

Perfect for ages 3-5 to build confidence in learning & faith

Play-based CBC curriculum blended with Quran, Arabic, and Islamic values—all in a nurturing, child-friendly environment.

  • Small classes (12-15): More attention for your child
  • PP1 & PP2: Ready for Grade 1 with strong foundations
  • Daily Arabic & Dua: Natural, stress-free language exposure
Lower and Upper Primary Program
Grade 1 - 6

Lower & Upper Primary

Grades 1-6: Where academic excellence meets Islamic character

Full CBC curriculum with daily Quran memorization, Arabic literacy, and Islamic studies—building scholars with strong moral foundations.

  • Interactive CBC methods: Students love learning
  • Daily Quran & Hadith: Spiritual growth every day
  • STEM & Arts included: Balanced development
Islamic Studies Program
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Islamic Studies

All ages: Comprehensive Madrasah integrated into every school day

Qualified teachers with Ijazah deliver Quran, Arabic, Aqeedah, Hadith, and Adhkar—no separate Madrasah trips needed.

  • Ijazah-certified teachers: Authentic Quran & Tajweed instruction
  • 5 core subjects daily: Full Islamic education, not just basics
  • Prayer in congregation: Daily Dhuhr prayer built into timetable

CBC Academic Subjects

We follow the Kenyan Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) across all grade levels:

English
Kiswahili
Mathematics
Science & Technology
Social Studies
Creative Arts
Physical Education
Agriculture & Nutrition
ICT & Coding
Indigenous Language
Religious Education
Environmental Activities
Note: Subject offerings vary by grade level (PP1–PP2, Grades 1–6, Grades 7–9 JSS) according to Ministry of Education CBC guidelines.
THE HEART OF HIGHLANDS

Islamic & Arabic Studies

  • القرآن الكريم (Quran Memorization & Tajweed)
  • القراءة والكتابة (Arabic Reading & Writing)
  • الأذكار (Adhkar & Daily Supplications)
  • العقيدة (Aqeedah & Faith Fundamentals)
  • الحديث (Hadith Studies & Prophetic Ethics)
Age-appropriate: Content is tailored to each grade level for optimal spiritual and intellectual learning.

Enrichment Programs

Developing well-rounded students through diverse experiences

Physical Education

Age-appropriate physical activities that develop motor skills, coordination, and teamwork while promoting an active lifestyle.

Arts & Crafts

Creative expression through various art media, developing fine motor skills, creativity, and aesthetic appreciation.

STEM Exploration

Hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities that spark curiosity and develop early problem-solving skills.

Language Development

Storytelling, dramatic play, and language-rich activities that develop vocabulary, listening skills, and early literacy.

Social-Emotional Learning

Activities focused on developing emotional intelligence, self-regulation, empathy, and positive social interactions.

Cultural Exploration

Learning about diverse cultures, traditions, and communities to develop global awareness and appreciation.

Dual Excellence Framework

Integrated Curriculum Architecture

Our learners experience a balanced daily timetable that eliminates evening Madrasah commutes while ensuring top-tier national academic scores.

Competency-Based

Focusing on practical skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative project work required under Kenya's CBC structure.

Qur'an & Tajweed

Daily structured Qur'an recitation and memorization (Hifdh) sessions led by qualified Ijazah instructors integrated into the school hours.

STEM & Digital Literacy

Modern computer laboratory instruction, pre-technical studies, coding fundamentals, and practical science experiments.

Tarbiya & Character

Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), Aqeedah, Hadith, and moral education designed to build ethical, respectful, and responsible leaders.

Early Years Education

Playgroup, PP1 & PP2 Kindergarten

Our Early Years Assessment program builds a loving, stimulating foundation. We combine sensory play, fine motor skills, language development, and early numeracy with foundational Arabic alphabet literacy and short Surah memorization.

Play-based learning and psychomotor coordination
Early reading fluency in English & Kiswahili
Basic Arabic phonics, numbers, and Islamic Adhkar
Highlands Kindergarten Early Childhood Classroom
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Primary Education

Lower (Grades 1–3) & Upper Primary (Grades 4–6)

Learners dive into comprehensive CBC learning areas—Mathematics, Science & Technology, Social Studies, Agriculture, Creative Arts, and Languages—paired with systematic Tajweed rules and Qur'anic Hifdh schedules.

Continuous formative assessments & practical tasks
Daily Qur'an memorization with verified instructors
Arabic reading, writing, and basic conversational fluency
Senior Levels

Junior Secondary School (Grades 7–9 JSS)

Fully accredited JSS program preparing pre-teens for national assessment excellence. Featuring STEM science practicals, pre-technical and career studies, computer science, and advanced Islamic studies (Fiqh, Sirah, and Hadith).

Fully equipped computer laboratory & science practicals
Pre-technical studies, business, and digital literacy
Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence & leadership Tarbiya
Highlands JSS Practical STEM Lab
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