From a toddler's first day in Early Years to a teenager's IGCSE — every stage builds deliberately on the last.
We deliver the full British Curriculum — from EYFS to IGCSE — enriched with African history, languages, and civic studies, so learners graduate fluent in global standards and rooted in who they are.
At Haven Hybrid Springs, our curriculum follows the British National Curriculum, aligned with Graveney School (UK), guiding learners from Early Years through to IGCSE. This internationally recognised pathway provides strong academic foundations, subject mastery, and essential life skills. For term dates and school holidays, we align with the Braeburn schools calendar to ensure consistency within the local education context.
The UK's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, guiding play-based development across seven key learning areas.
Key Stages 1 & 2 — English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, ICT, Art, Music, and Physical Education.
Key Stage 3 followed by the two-year IGCSE programme (Key Stage 4), preparing learners for globally recognised qualifications.
Our Early Years programme follows the UK's EYFS framework, blending play-based discovery with structured early literacy, numeracy, and creativity — all delivered by specialist Early Years teachers in warm, home-like classrooms.
Key Stages 1 & 2 form the core of our Primary years — English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, ICT, Art, Music, and Physical Education — taught in small, mixed-ability classes.
A broad subject base with deeper academic focus, independent study, and leadership development, preparing learners for the IGCSE years ahead.
A two-year Cambridge IGCSE programme, delivering internationally recognised qualifications that open doors to top secondary schools and universities in Kenya and abroad.
A look at how our Primary curriculum (Years 1–5) deepens in complexity and independence, subject by subject.
| Subject | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Early reading, speaking, listening, handwriting, and sentence-writing through engaging stories. | Reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, grammar, and creative writing confidence. | Independent reading, vocabulary development, and structured writing across genres. | Analytical reading, persuasive writing, and effective communication skills. | Advanced comprehension, critical thinking, creative expression, and confident communication. |
| Mathematics | Number recognition, counting, shapes, patterns, and simple problem-solving. | Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and reasoning skills. | Calculations, fractions, measurement, and problem-solving strategies. | Multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and logical reasoning. | Complex problem-solving and real-life mathematical applications. |
| Science | The natural world through observation, questioning, and simple investigations. | Experiments involving plants, animals, materials, and everyday science. | Forces, habitats, nutrition, and scientific processes through hands-on learning. | Scientific enquiry, experimentation, and understanding of living things. | Scientific knowledge applied through investigation, analysis, and exploration. |
| History | Personal history, family life, and significant people and events from the past. | Local history, comparing life in the past with modern life. | Ancient civilizations and important historical changes over time. | Chronological understanding, analysing significant historical societies. | World history, leadership, innovation, and how the past shapes the present. |
| Geography | Homes, weather, seasons, maps, and the local environment. | Continents, oceans, cultures, and simple geographical skills. | Regions, settlements, climates, and environmental awareness. | Map-reading, fieldwork, and physical and human geography. | Global issues, sustainability, environments, and cultural diversity. |
| Arts | Creativity through drawing, painting, crafting, and self-expression. | Different artistic techniques, materials, and imaginative projects. | Artistic confidence through experimentation and cultural art studies. | Refined artistic skills, evaluating and discussing creative work. | Independent creativity using advanced techniques and personal style. |
| Physical Education | Coordination, balance, teamwork, and healthy movement habits. | Agility, cooperation, and confidence through games and activities. | Fitness, teamwork, and sports skills through structured activities. | Leadership, resilience, and sportsmanship in individual and team sports. | Advanced physical skills, strategy, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle choices. |
| Design & Technology | Designing and making simple models using basic tools and materials. | Creativity and problem-solving through practical design activities. | Technical skills through designing, constructing, and evaluating products. | Innovation and critical thinking applied to purposeful design challenges. | Functional, creative products using advanced planning and evaluation. |
| RHE & Wellbeing | Self-awareness, kindness, friendships, and emotional understanding. | Positive relationships, confidence, and healthy daily habits. | Emotional resilience, respect, communication, and personal responsibility. | Wellbeing, teamwork, online safety, and responsible decision-making. | Leadership, resilience, empathy, and independence for future challenges. |
Our Lower & Upper Secondary timetable balances core academics with the skills that round out a confident learner.
Hands-on learning by investigation, early engineering exposure, and real-world problem solving.
Age-appropriate introduction to code, computational thinking from an early age, and technology as a creative tool.
School farming projects, environmental awareness, and hands-on learning through planting and forestry.
Music, art, drama, creativity, sport, and physical development nurtured alongside academics.
Each activity is designed to foster personal growth, teamwork and a spirit of discovery beyond the classroom.
Learners ask questions and investigate answers themselves, building understanding that sticks — not just facts memorized for a test.
Older learners mentor younger ones weekly, deepening their own mastery while building empathy and leadership.
Every term includes a cross-subject project connecting classroom learning to real Kenyan and global contexts.
Within each class, teachers adapt pace and support to the individual child — our homeschool-sized classes make this possible.
Assessment at Haven Hybrid Springs is a conversation, not a verdict — designed to inform teaching, not just rank children.
Teachers track progress weekly through observation, classwork, and short checks — not just end-of-term exams.
Years 6 and 9 sit official Cambridge Checkpoint assessments, benchmarking learners against global standards.
Every learner keeps a growing portfolio of work, reflections, and projects reviewed each term with their family.
Face-to-face conferences every term ensure no parent ever learns about a challenge from a report card alone.
Download our complete 2026/2027 prospectus for the full year-by-year curriculum breakdown, term-by-term topics, and everything else you need to know.
Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are open. Book a campus tour or begin your child's application today.