A Home Where Learning Happens.
Personal, small-group learning in Nairobi and online, from first letters to A Levels.
- 4 programmes + tuitionPreparatory to A Levels
- International pathwaysCambridge · IB · IPC · American
- 3 terms a yearFees from KES 175,000 a term
Every learner has a distinct profile, pace and set of aspirations. We shape the learning around your child, with academic rigour, attentive guidance and the natural world as a classroom.
6learners or fewer in a group, so every child is known by name, and every parent hears how their child is really doing.
- Individualised learningShaped around academic level, curriculum, strengths and goals, with progress reviewed together.
- Nature & conservationBiodiversity, ecosystems and stewardship, explored on walks, in fieldwork and through projects.
- Project-based learningReal questions, interdisciplinary projects, and findings shared through research and creative work.
- Self-directed learningGrowing ownership: study habits, responsibility and the confidence to pursue questions.
- Academic excellenceStructured teaching, guided independent study and examination preparation, with high expectations.
Rooted in faith, open to every family.
Waridi Cottage is founded on a Christian ethos of love, compassion, integrity, respect, humility and service, and welcomes children and families of every faith and background.
Faith · Character · Love and service · Respect and inclusion · The whole person
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:35
Education is not only about what a child knows, but who they become.
Waridi, wherever your child learns.
At the cottage, live online from anywhere, or both, with the same teachers throughout. Parents see every piece of work as it happens. Start with a free trial lesson. How it works
Live lessons from anywhere in the world, with the same teachers as at the cottage.
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Parents see everything.
Every assignment, mark and teacher’s comment as it happens, plus termly reports and invoices, in your own parent login. Not a weekly email summary.
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Teachers you can meet.
Live lessons with the same teachers in person, online or hybrid. Your child can move between them when life changes, and the cottage in Nairobi is always there.
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Small groups, never more than 6.
Live groups are capped at 6 learners, so every child is seen, heard and known by name. One-to-one tuition is always available.
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Easy for young children.
Learners sign in with a simple username we give them. No email address or Google account needed.
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Clear fees, paid once a term.
Every fee is published. Tuition is paid before each term starts, and anything extra, such as exam entries, is listed in advance. No surprise charges.
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Many curricula, one school.
Cambridge and British, IPC and IMYC, American and IB support under one roof, with a Christian ethos that welcomes every family.
Programmes
Termly tuition from KES 175,000, paid before each term. See fees and the calculator
The world is part of the classroom.
Through The Big Conservation Conversations, learners explore complex environmental questions, develop evidence-based perspectives and share their discoveries through creative and practical work.
- Biodiversity & ecosystems
- Rivers, forests & trees
- Urban conservation
- Environmental photography
- Art & design
- Educational visits
- Conservation projects
Getting started
Six unhurried steps, so you can make an informed decision. Admission depends on programme suitability and our capacity.
- 1Register & family consultationRegister online, then we call you to arrange a consultation and answer your questions.
- 2Academic background & curriculum reviewWe discuss learning priorities and requirements.
- 3Assessment & learner profilingWhere appropriate, to understand the support needed.
- 4Programme & fee confirmationOur recommendation and the applicable charges.
- 5Registration & documentationRegistration is payable on acceptance and confirmation of admission.
- 6Tuition before term beginsTuition is paid in advance of each term.
Questions
Anything else? WhatsApp us or email us.
What kind of learning centre is Waridi Cottage?
We are a boutique homeschooling and tutoring centre offering personalised academic programmes, international curriculum support and learning grounded in nature, conservation and independent thinking, in a small-scale setting.
Do I need to know which programme to choose?
No. Choose “Not sure yet” and we will talk it through. We review academic background, curriculum requirements and learning goals before recommending a programme.
Do I need an account to register?
No. Send us a short enquiry or message us on WhatsApp and we will get back to you. When you are ready, register your child online in a few minutes — no account needed.
Does registering commit us to admission?
No. Registering lets us contact you to arrange a family consultation and talk through next steps. Admission remains subject to programme suitability and Waridi’s capacity. Registration is payable on acceptance and confirmation of admission.
How many terms are there in a year?
Three. Tuition is charged per term and paid in advance, before each term begins.
What does registration cover?
Admission administration, initial learner profiling, academic assessment and individualised programme planning. It is a one-off fee, separate from tuition and non-refundable.
Where do learners sit external examinations?
Waridi is not an examination centre. We connect families with registered examination centres where learners sit IGCSE, A Level and other external examinations. Examination entry fees are charged separately and communicated in advance.
Can we meet online or in person?
Yes. When we call to arrange your consultation, choose whichever suits you: online or at the centre.