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Welcome to Boarding

Braeside Thika offers full and weekly boarding programmes. Students can go home for a weekend at the parents’ or guardians’ request, however, the Head of Boarding must be notified several days prior to the student leaving the boarding house.

Our Boarding House

Our boarding facility offers spacious houses and comfortable lounges equipped with DSTV and Wi-Fi, creating a relaxed and welcoming environment where students can unwind after a busy school day. A wide range of activities keeps boarders active and engaged, including board games, table tennis, pool, lawn tennis, football, badminton, basketball, netball, athletics, rounders, and swimming.

Our rooms accommodate four students and are thoughtfully allocated by age group or key stage to ensure compatibility and a strong sense of community. Each room provides privacy and personal space, with ensuite bathrooms. While students are responsible for tidying their rooms and making their beds, daily cleaning and laundry services are provided, allowing them to focus on their studies and fully enjoy boarding life.

Activities

Full boarders have access to bi-weekly weekend activities outside the school. These include; Paintballing, Go Karting, hiking, watching 3D movies, bubble soccer, camping, horse riding, boat riding, water rafting and kayaking. The students’ spiritual needs are also considered, as they are given the option to visit places of worship.

Pastoral Care

Each boarding house is led by a dedicated Boarding Parent who plays a central role in mentoring and nurturing students emotionally, academically and spiritually. They ensure that every boarder is well prepared for the school day and actively engaged in both academic and cocurricular activities. Above all, Boarding Parents are entrusted with the holistic wellbeing and safeguarding of each student, providing consistent guidance, care and support within a secure and family-oriented environment.

Weekend Trips

Full boarders have access to bi-weekly weekend activities outside the school. These include: paintballing, go-karting, hiking, watching 3D movies, bubble soccer, camping, horse riding, boat riding, water rafting and kayaking.

The students’ spiritual needs are also considered, as they are given the option to visit places of worship.

Meet the Team

  • Richard Awili- Head of Boarding, Teacher
  • Mary Kimani – Nurse
  • Faith Koech – Sports Coach
  • Christopher Njoroge – ICT Specialist
  • Brian Otieno – Nurse
  • Everjelyne Ulira – Teacher

Testimonials

Toigo, Year 10 Boarding Student

‘I particularly enjoy the cocurricular activities, because they are not only fun, but also competitive and there are a variety of sports to play, which keeps things interesting. The teachers are enthusiastic and ensure that every student fully understands every academic concept.

The boarding provides multiple weekend activities, including going to malls, go-karting, paintballing, escape rooms, and more. The other boarders are easy to get on with, and we are encouraged to participate in clubs like World Scholars and MSMUN, which develops public speaking and gives us opportunities to go on trips around the globe.’

Shannel, Year 12 Boarding Student

‘Braeside Thika has taught me that boarding can be comfortable, homely, and enjoyable. During my time in boarding, I have been given many opportunities, including the time to study, which has made a significant improvement in my academics. Moreover, our boarding houses have a wide variety of entertainment such as board games, a pool table, and a table tennis area. I have especially enjoyed the weekend activities, such as go-karting and paintballing, and then going shopping afterwards. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to be a boarder at Braeside Thika.’