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Nova Pioneer - Tatu City
Mission
We are developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Our founding question at Nova Pioneer has been, ‘What capabilities will young people on this continent need to succeed in and shape the future that they will encounter, and what approaches to education will best develop those capabilities?’
Chinezi Chijioke, Chinezi Chijioke, CEO
Practical and Personalized
Our learning experiences are full of engagement, creativity, and energy. For example, our students learn physics by building their own compass to explore magnetism, English by writing new chapters for novels they love, and math by surveying the local community to understand statistics. As a result, they learn the core material while developing their creativity and problem solving abilities.
21st Century Skills
Nova Pioneer students don’t just learn how to use the latest technology, they learn how to design and build it themselves. Our laboratories and maker spaces allow students to experiment with their own inventions, and graduates will emerge fluent in the innovation skills that they’ll need to thrive in modern careers.
Holistic and High Expectations
We support every student to unlock their individual interests and passions and achieve far beyond what they thought was possible. We treat students as leaders and they rise to meet our expectations by developing the character and skills that they need to lead.
Beyond Exams
We ensure that our students excel on their exams, but we also go far beyond that. Nova Pioneer teachers don’t lecture, they lead discussions and facilitate projects that help students engage deeply and think critically about course material. Our students frequently apply their academic work outside the classroom to real world situations.
Description
Nova Pioneer Education Group is a pan – African independent school network offering preschool through secondary education for students from ages 3 through 19. We prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills.
We established Nova Pioneer because we believe education should prepare young people to create their future, not just work in it. Nova Pioneer is a launchpad where ambitious young Africans can begin to shape a better future for the continent and the world. In the classroom, a Nova Pioneer scholar regularly asks “how does this work?”, “why does it do that?” and “what if we did it another way?”.
Our Culture
We believe that you cannot have great learning or build a great community without a strong and positive culture. At Nova Pioneer all students, teachers, and staff live and learn by the following six culture principles.
Principle 1
Joy of Learning
We are life-long learners and we are fueled by curiosity and discovery
Principle 2
Great Together
We constantly support our team mates because we know that we can achieve more together.
Principle 3
Always Growing
We constantly seek out difficult challenges, share and receive feedback as a gift and see failure as an opportunity to grow.
Principle 4
Servant Leadership
Great leaders always put others before themselves and engage teir community with humility and generosity. We see leadership as a way of improving the world, not simply promoting ourselves.
Principle 5
Solution First
Everything is possible when we are creative and thinking critically about the problem. We are always thinking of new solutions when faced with difficult challenges.
Principle 6
High Expectations
We sweat the small stuff and take pride in what we do. We set goals that others think are impossible and never stop until we achieve them.
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Nova Pioneer - Tatu City
What is the age policy?
At Nova Pioneer, we are very intentional about ensuring that each student achieves their full potential, and all of our policies are designed with that impact in mind. The Nova Pioneer Age Admission Policy is non-negotiable. It is designed to ensure that none of our students are at a disadvantage in their personal development.
The admission age to our Play Group is age three turning four by March 31st in the year of enrolment. Therefore, students are admitted to Pre-Primary 1 in the year that they turn four, while Pre-Primary 2 students are only admitted in the year that they turn five, and so on. This age must be confirmed by a birth certificate.
What Curriculum does Nova Pioneer follow?
Our students enjoy the flexibility of investigative learning through the Kenya National Curriculum (CBC and 8-4-4) and the Cambridge Curriculum (Early Years 1 – Year 8). Nova Pioneer has developed its signature approach to learning that incorporates techniques used by the most forward-thinking schools globally to develop critical thinking, problem solving and key 21st century skills. Our enquiry-based learning approach is student-centered to ensure our students feel empowered and prepared to lead.
What costs will prospective parents incur during the application process?
1. Parents applying for students in Primary School will incur no admission cost.
2. Parents applying for students at any of our Secondary Schools, there is an assessment fee of KES 1,500 to be paid once a student is scheduled for an assessment. This fee is non-refundable.
3. Once an offer has been extended, for both Primary and Secondary, there is a notice deposit that must be paid 2 weeks from acceptance into the school.
Secondary School: An KES 1,500 assessment fee is applicable once a student is scheduled for an assessment.
What payment options are available to parents?
Parents can pay the assessment fee and deposit via bank deposit, a bank transfer or via M-Pesa. Please find bank account details above.
Is the Notice Deposit refundable?
Please be advised that the notice deposit is non-refundable. Also, should you change their mind about enroling your child with Nova Pioneer before the school term begins, you will forfeit your deposit.
What costs are included in your child's annual fees?
School fees are inclusive of the student’s laptop (which Nova Pioneer provides), all internet usage, all software required for class, and all electronics and robotics material required for the computer studies class. All textbooks will be covered within the school fees. Regular academic, sporting, and club trips within Nairobi are included in the tuition. Most trips will be planned and included in the shared calendar for the term.
What costs are NOT included in the fees?
Each campus offers compulsory extra-curricular activities and some optional that are included in the school fees. These activities vary on every campus and usually take place during school hours. In addition, Nova Pioneer works closely with a number of external vendors who provide specialised activities or club activities which come at an extra cost and are not included in the fees. This will require families of those students wishing to participate to cover the extra costs. The specific additional extracurricular activities and corresponding costs are available on request.
Furthermore, PTA annual fees and school trips are not included in the fees. Any costs above the fees will always be communicated in advance to parents.
What is included in the meal plan?
Three full, healthy meals a day and two tea breaks will be provided by the school – and are included entirely in the price of the meals. Menu available upon request.
What costs will prospective parents incur during the enrolment process?
Once a student has been accepted they will be expected to secure their spot by paying the following:
1. Enrollment Fee (one time, non-refundable) : KES 4,000.
2. Caution Fee (one time, refundable): KES 10,000 – to be returned upon graduation excluding any deductions made for damages caused during their Nova Pioneer tenure
What else do I need to know?
Nova Pioneer may organize optional longer distance trips outside of Nairobi or the country. The cost of these optional trips will need to be covered by families. The details of the trip and cost will be communicated with families well in advance. Due to inflation, Tuition Boarding, and Meals fees may be increased at reasonable levels. Parents of Form 3 and Form 4 students can expect to see a modest increase in fees to cover special electives.
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