Soma International School students and staff on campus
International Day & Boarding School · Juja, Kenya

Where Accessibility Meets Quality Education & Global Recognition

The British Cambridge curriculum at every stage and the full K–12 American curriculum, delivered by internationally trained teachers to students from more than 15 countries.

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Welcome to SIS

A world-class education, rooted in character and open to every family.

Founded in 2024, Soma International School is a co-educational day and boarding school on Thika Road in Juja. We combine internationally recognized curricula with individual attention, strong values and a genuinely global community.

Our students are known, valued and challenged — in the classroom, in the lab, on the sports field and in boarding life — and leave ready for leading universities and a changing world.

15+
countries represented across East & West Africa, Asia, Europe and North America
K–12
full American pathway, from Kindergarten to Grade 12 graduation
Y1–13
Cambridge Primary through IGCSE and AS & A Level
5:1
student–teacher ratio, so every child gets genuine individual attention
Academic Pathways

Two globally recognized routes to university.

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A modern SIS classroom with a smart screen
British Cambridge

Cambridge at every stage

  • Cambridge PrimaryYears 1–6
  • Lower SecondaryYears 7–9
  • Upper Secondary · IGCSEYears 10–11
  • Advanced · AS & A LevelYears 12–13
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SIS students in school fleeces
American K–12

The full American journey

  • Elementary SchoolK – Grade 5
  • Middle SchoolGrades 6–8
  • High School & GraduationGrades 9–12
  • Standards-aligned curriculumMassachusetts
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Also offered: the Kenyan Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), Grades 7–9. Learn more

The SIS Advantage

Beyond academics — a well-rounded, globally competitive education.

Excellence in teaching

Internationally trained teachers using innovative, personalized approaches.

STEM & robotics

A dedicated computer lab, science laboratories and a robotics club that competes.

A true global community

Students from more than 15 countries learning together, welcoming families of all backgrounds.

A second home

Caring boarding with study rooms, healthy meals, matrons and weekend activities.

Life at SIS

Learning that goes far beyond the classroom.

Sport, trips, competitions and friendships that last — a glimpse of an ordinary term at Soma.

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Table tennis
Football
Weekend outings
School spirit
Skating day
SIS girls on a school trip to a tea estateSchool trips
Students and staff taking a group selfieFriendships
Bernice Wambui Gikandi at the Commonwealth School Chess Championship 2026Chess · Bernice, Team Kenya
SIS teachers and staff on a team day outOur teachers
Guled Kabare, Director and CEO, beside the SIS crest
From the Director

“At SIS, every child is known, valued and challenged. We develop the whole student — academically, in character and in leadership.”

Guled Kabare Director & CEO, Soma International School
Boarders on a weekend trip to a waterfall
Boarding at SIS

A safe, structured home away from home.

Spacious rooms, supervised study, healthy meal plans and weekend activities — guided by experienced boarding staff who know every student by name.

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Recognition & Partnerships
Registered Cambridge International School · Centre KE341
Cambridge International School
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
Ministry of Education, Republic of Kenya
Google for Education
Admissions

Join the SIS family in four simple steps.

We welcome students throughout the year, subject to space.

  1. 01VisitTour the campus and meet our team.
  2. 02ApplySubmit the online form, transcripts and references.
  3. 03AssessA placement assessment finds the right level.
  4. 04JoinReceive your decision and complete registration.

Step 1 of 3

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