Rafiki College of Classical Education

Kenya

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Why Classical Christian Education?

Classical Christian education is historically the education of the church.  It pursues truth by teaching the Bible daily and integrating every subject with a Biblical worldview.       

KICD approved the Rafiki curriculum from preschool to Form Four In 2022.  As a result, Rafiki is working with the church to offer this curriculum in its academies and private Christian schools.  The purpose of the Rafiki Institute of Classical Education (RICE) is to train teachers who can teach the rigorous Rafiki curriculum and implement classical and Christian pedagogy.    

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The Rafiki Institute of Classical Education - Kenya

R.I.C.E. is a full-time, in person, two-year diploma program that offers students the opportunity to learn how to teach classically and to integrate biblical truth into lessons in all subject areas. Each day begins with Bible study followed by a series of courses that cover teaching pedagogy/ education theory and subject content in Language, Math, Theology, Music, Art, Science and World History. R.I.C.E. enriches the academic rigor of its program by providing a computer lab, library and sports facilities for student use.  

Each year, students spend one term in the Rafiki model preschool for their practicum experience. A mentor teacher models the Rafiki curriculum which is fully approved by the MOE 

As an affiliate of St. Paul’s University, R.I.C.E. program students will register and graduate from St. Paul’s University. Successful graduates will receive TSC certification upon application.    

Tuition fees are subsidized, and   lunch is provided. Students provide their own housing and transportation. We do not offer boarding facilities. 

Rafiki Kenya Courses

  • This program prepares teachers to teach in preschool and lower primary (Grade one to Grade three). Successful applicants become part of a vibrant cohort who study and learn together the ways of a classical Christian model of education.  

  • This program prepares teachers to teach in Lower and Upper Primary (Grade one to Grade six). Successful applicants become part of a vibrant cohort who study and learn together the ways of a classical Christian model of education. 

  • This one-year full-time program is for TSC certified teachers who want to move into the classical Christian field of education. They spend mornings in a Rafiki classroom with a mentor teacher and afternoons in a cohort to study and discuss classical theory and pedagogy.   

    Classroom experience includes observation, assisting and teaching under the supervision of a mentor teacher.  Graduates from this program will be highly sought after in a growing number of schools throughout Kenya which are implementing the Rafiki Curriculum.   

    Students receive lunch in addition to a daily stipend depending on their level of certification.  

    This course is currently not registered, but students who complete the course requirements receive a certificate of participation from us.    

Interested in applying?

  • Diploma in ECDE Studies: January and April 2025 (Application is ongoing). Click here to apply.

  • Diploma in Primary Studies: April and September 2025 (Application is ongoing). Click here to apply. 

Contact

For all other inquiries, please WhatsApp us on 0716 592 565