Welcome to Guardian Shining Stars Academy!
Nested in Mathare slum of Nairobi, Guardian Shining Stars Academy (GSSA) offers quality education to nurture young minds aged 3 to 14 through the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya. Our safe and nurturing environment empowers students with literacy, numeracy, and technological skills, breaking the cycle of poverty. Together with our supporters, GSSA creates opportunities and promotes development that not only benefit our students but uplift the entire local community.
Why choose Guardian Shining Stars?
At Guardian Shining Stars, we prioritize the well-being and the future of our students like they are our own. Children are valued as unique individuals and receive student-centered education, participating in the bilingual CBC program. Around 300 pupils, even mix of girls and boys, attend GSSA. More are waiting to join us!
Every year, our students receive great results on the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination. Our young, qualified, and local teaching team goes beyond the classroom to offer unwavering support. Students at Guardian Shining Stars also gain exciting opportunities to explore their talents through extracurriculars such as sports, music, dance, and field trips. See the activities that our students get to do.
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Academic Stages
Our school follows CBC’s 2-6-3-3-3 education cycle which is divided into 3 stages: Pre-school (2 years), Middle school (6 years), and Senior School (Junior Secondary-3 years, Senior Secondary-3 years). GSSA runs from Playgroup to Grade 9 as per the ministry requirements of schools.
The school program is divided into 3 terms per year that commences from January to November with a period of 3 months each. There are holiday breaks in April, August, and December. GSSA academic program is divided into 3 main categories of (1) Playgroup and Pre-school, (2) Primary School, and (3) Junior Secondary School.
Playgroup and Pre-school
Facilitate playful learning to foster socialization, motor skills, and self-esteem in kids aged 3-5.
Primary School
Empower young learners aged 6-11 with essential literacy, numeracy, and life skills for active participation in society.
Junior Secondary School
Provide students aged 12-14 with a well-rounded education that prepares them for higher education or the workforce.
GSSA News
Stay informed about our school events, student achievements and other highlights from our school.
Contact us
Questions, comments or requests? Feel free to reach out, we’d love to hear from you.
Mathare North, Area 1 along Raila Odinga Road, Nairobi, Kenya | Find us on Google Maps HERE
guardian.shiningstars22@gmail.com
+254 763 865 223
- Monday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed