Q: What is Caplora STEM International School?
A: Caplora STEM International School provides structured homeschooling following the Cambridge International Curriculum. It combines home learning flexibility with traditional school structure through live online classes, weekly in-person meetings, and ongoing academic and pastoral support.
Q: What age ranges does the school serve?
A: The school serves learners from Primary Year 1 to A-Level Year 13, typically covering ages 5 to 19.
Q: Where are your students located?
A: Students come from across Kenya and the wider East African region. Classes are conducted online with weekly in-person sessions in Nairobi and Nanyuki, with additional centers planned.
Q: When was Caplora established?
A: Caplora began operations in 2021 and has grown steadily since then, with many initial students progressing successfully to IGCSE and A-Level programs.
Q: Do you have physical locations?
A: Yes, the main office is at Arbor House, Arboretum, Nairobi, Kenya. Weekly in-person sessions occur every Friday for hands-on learning, mentorship, and social activities.
Q: What is the class size and teacher-student ratio?
A: The school maintains a 1:15 teacher-student ratio. Classes split into smaller groups when reaching 20 learners, with Years 1-2 limited to 3 students per group for personalized attention.
Q: What curriculum does Caplora follow?
A: The school follows the Cambridge British Curriculum, offering Cambridge Primary (Years 1-6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Years 7-9), Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10-11), and Cambridge AS & A-Level (Years 12-13). Students take Cambridge exams through registered exam centers.
Q: What is the homeschooling model like?
A: The model features structured homeschooling with scheduled online lessons from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, typically covering four subjects daily. Students receive homework, projects, and regular teacher feedback, with parents encouraged to participate in their child's progress.
Q: How do you motivate students?
A: The school uses a Critter Coin System, a point-based reward program that recognizes effort, participation, and achievement to maintain student engagement and motivation.
Q: What are the fees?
A: Fees vary by academic level (Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, or A-Level) and cover tuition, digital learning resources, mentorship, and academic support. The current fee structure is available on the school's website.
Q: How do parents communicate with the school?
A: Multiple communication channels are available including a parent portal with termly progress reports, scheduled parent-teacher meetings, WhatsApp and email updates, and direct contact with teachers and mentors for academic matters.
Q: What makes Caplora's STEM focus distinctive?
A: The STEM approach integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics across all subjects. Students engage with coding, robotics, and real-world problem-solving through project-based learning.
Q: Are extracurricular and social activities offered?
A: Yes, students participate in sports, innovation challenges, art and talent showcases, leadership programs, and local and international competitions to develop creativity, confidence, and teamwork.
Q: Do students wear uniforms?
A: No formal uniform is required, but students must dress neatly and respectfully for both online and in-person sessions.
Q: Can students transition from other curricula?
A: Yes, the school welcomes students from the Kenyan national curriculum (CBC) or other local systems. Admission considers age, previous academic level, and placement assessment results, with bridging support and personalized learning plans provided for smooth transition.
Q: How is student progress monitored?
A: Continuous assessment occurs through quizzes, assignments, projects, and tests. Teachers provide termly progress reports, and parents can track performance through the Caplora Learning Portal.
Q: Do students take official Cambridge exams?
A: Yes, learners take Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, and A-Level exams at accredited exam centers.
Q: How do Caplora students perform academically?
A: Students achieve excellent results with an average 75% pass rate in Cambridge examinations, attributed to structured teaching and personalized academic support.
Q: Is Caplora Cambridge certified? Where do students take exams?
A: The school follows the Cambridge International Curriculum and partners with Cambridge-accredited exam centers. Teaching, assessments, and learning materials align with Cambridge standards.
Q: What are the admission requirements?
A: Parents complete an online application and provide recent academic reports, birth certificates, previous school clearance forms, and passport-size photos. A placement interview determines the appropriate level, followed by orientation and onboarding for successful applicants.