An Education That Prepares for Life
From PP1 through Grade 8, every NorthGate lesson is designed to build not just knowledge — but the thinking skills, values, and confidence to use it.
Curriculum by Level
Explore the learning journey at each stage — from early childhood through Junior Secondary.
Pre-Primary Education (PP1 – PP2)
Our Pre-Primary programme lays the foundation for all learning that follows. Through play, exploration, and structured activities, children develop language, numeracy, creativity, and social skills in a warm and stimulating environment.
Our Teaching Philosophy
Six principles that guide every NorthGate classroom.
Every concept is reinforced through practical application — experiments, projects, and real-world problem solving.
Students work in groups, debate ideas, and learn to contribute to a team — skills as important as any subject.
We reward curiosity. Students are taught to ask why, not just what — critical thinking from the earliest years.
Mistakes are part of learning. NorthGate teachers frame challenge as opportunity and effort as the engine of progress.
The ABCD values are not a separate programme — they are woven into every lesson, discussion, and classroom interaction.
With manageable class sizes, every NorthGate teacher knows each student's strengths, struggles, and aspirations.
CBC Assessment Framework
NorthGate follows the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development's CBC assessment approach — continuous, holistic, and centred on demonstrating competency rather than memorisation.
Detailed CBC-format reports covering all learning areas, competency levels, and values development.
Ongoing teacher notes on participation, group work, attitude, and individual progress.
Each student maintains a portfolio of their best work across the year — a record of growth, not just grades.
Termly parents days and open-door policy ensure families are always informed and involved in their child's progress.
Enrol Your Child at NorthGate
Applications for 2026 are open across all levels. Come and see the NorthGate learning environment for yourself.