A school rooted in Runda, open to the world
Founded in 2012 by educators who wanted international learning without leaving the neighbourhood.
Learning that travels
Riverbend began in 2012 with 60 children in a converted house in Runda. The founders, teachers from Kenya, the UK and India, wanted an international programme that still felt like part of Nairobi.
Today more than 700 children from over 40 countries learn here. The curriculum is international. The values, a love of learning, kindness and curiosity, are local.
Our values
Inquiry first
Children ask the questions and learn how to find the answers.
Belonging
A community where every child and family is welcomed.
International mind
Two internationally recognised curricula and children from 40 nations.
Care for the planet
A campus run on solar power, with students leading the recycling programme.
Our history
- 2012
Riverbend opens with 60 children.
- 2015
Primary school and the first IB PYP authorisation.
- 2018
The new campus, music hall and pool open.
- 2021
First IB Diploma class and the solar pavilion.
- 2024
More than 700 students and a waiting list in most years.
The people you will meet
A former IB examiner with 20 years across Nairobi, London and Dubai.
Guides every family from first visit to first day.
Come and see how we learn
A campus visit takes about 90 minutes. You will see a lesson, meet the head and have time for every question.
Book a campus visit