Westridge School: Inside the International Day & Boarding School Owned by Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a.

How MP Alice Ng’ang’a’s Westridge School Is Shaping Holistic Learners Through CBC Curriculum, Co-Curricular Activities, and Career Exposure.

Thika Town Member of Parliament (MP) Alice Ng’ang’a is the proud owner of Westridge School, a renowned international day and boarding school located along Kandara Road in Thika Greens, Thika. The school has positioned itself as a hub for quality education, offering a competency-based curriculum (CBC) that spans early learning, primary, junior secondary, and senior mixed school levels.

A Nurturing Start: Pre-School Education
At the pre-school level, Westridge provides a playful, stimulating, and nurturing environment for young learners. Children in playgroup, pre-primary, and pre-primary 2 classes are encouraged to develop their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills through interactive and hands-on activities.
Primary Education: Building Strong Foundations
As learners move to the primary level, they are introduced to core subjects including English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The curriculum is complemented with Creative Arts and Physical Education, ensuring a balanced and holistic approach to learning.

Junior Secondary: Bridging the Gap
Westridge School’s junior secondary program is designed to bridge the transition from primary to secondary education. Students focus on building a strong foundation in core subjects while exploring interdisciplinary learning, preparing them for advanced studies and diverse career pathways.
Co-Curricular Activities for Holistic Development
The school emphasizes holistic development, offering a wide range of co-curricular activities. These include:
Sports: Basketball, soccer, skating, junior golf, and karate
Intellectual games: Chess and indoor games
Creative pursuits: Performing arts to enhance self-expression, emotional intelligence, communication skills, and cultural appreciation
STEM & Environment: Science, technology, and environmental activities
Career Exposure: Career dress-up days to help learners explore multiple professions

Fees Structure
Westridge School offers flexible options for both day and boarding students. The fees are as follows:

Playgroup (Day): Admission Ksh 10,000; Term fees Ksh 40,000

PP1 & PP2 (Day): Ksh 45,000 per term
Grade 1–3 (Day): Ksh 70,000 per term
Grade 4 (Day): Ksh 75,000 per term
Grade 5–6 (Day): Ksh 85,000 per term
Grade 7–9 (Day): Ksh 95,000 per term
Fees exclude transport charges, and boarding students pay higher fees to accommodate accommodation and meals.

Westridge School stands out as a premium international school in Thika, combining academic excellence, creative arts, sports, and career-oriented exposure to equip learners for a holistic and successful future. Under the ownership of MP Alice Ng’ang’a, the school continues to grow as a center for nurturing young talent in Kenya.