A boutique homeschooling and tutoring centre combining personalised academic programmes, international curriculum support, and learning through nature and conservation.
Learning through nature, conservation and independent thinking.
Our approach
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.
Individualised learning
Shaped around academic level, curriculum, strengths and goals, with progress reviewed together.
Nature & conservation
Biodiversity, ecosystems and stewardship, explored on walks, in fieldwork and through projects.
Project-based learning
Real questions, interdisciplinary projects, and findings shared through research and creative work.
Self-directed learning
Growing ownership: study habits, responsibility and the confidence to pursue questions.
Academic excellence
Structured teaching, guided independent study and examination preparation, with high expectations.
Groups of 6 or fewer, so every child is known by name.
Our foundation
Rooted in faith, open to every family.
Waridi Cottage is founded on a Christian ethos of love, compassion, integrity, respect, humility and service. It shapes how we learn, how we lead and how we treat one another, and we welcome children and families of every faith and background.
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
John 13:35
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Faith and spiritual growth
Prayer, reflection and gratitude, and Christian teaching lived out in everyday life.
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Character and values
Kindness, honesty, responsibility, courage and respect, following the example of Jesus.
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Love and service
Faith expressed through empathy, generosity and meaningful service to others.
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Respect and inclusion
Every belief respected, every family welcome, everyone belonging.
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The whole person
Heart, mind, body and spirit, growing together.
Education is not only about what a child knows, but who they become.
In person, online or hybrid
Waridi, wherever your child learns.
Join us at the cottage, or live online from anywhere in the world, with the same teachers throughout. Lesson times show in your own time zone, and Waridi Classroom keeps you close to every piece of work.
Live lessons from anywhere in the world, with the same teachers as at the cottage.
6learners at most in a live group
3ways to learn, with the same teachers
Everylesson time shown in your own time zone
Allmarks and teachers’ comments visible to parents
What makes us different
Six promises, kept every term.
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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 & fees
Meet your learner where they are.
Choose a programme to see what it covers and what a year costs. Not sure which fits? That’s what the consultation is for.
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Preparatory Learning
Structured support for foundational literacy, numeracy, subject readiness and effective learning habits.
First year including the one-off KES 30,000 registration: KES 1,155,000
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Tuition
Flexible, pay-per-session tutoring in any subject, one-on-one or in a small group, at times that suit your family. Choose your weekly timetable and see the total before you register.
Example: 2 one-on-one sessions a week for 4 weeks = KES 28,000. No registration fee for tuition; sessions are paid in advance.
Fees
Clear fees, no surprises.
Tuition is paid once a term, before the term begins. Online and hybrid fees, tuition sessions, a calculator for your family, what is included, and our two-week promise are all on one page.
Through The Big Conservation Conversations, learners explore complex environmental questions, develop evidence-based perspectives and share their discoveries through creative and practical work.
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.