SOS HERMANN GMEINER PRIMARY SCHOOL

St. Joseph International Science School (SJISS) is a private, secular educational institution with a global presence, operating campuses in Buruburu, Nairobi, and Kapsoya, Eldoret, Kenya. Formerly known as SOS Herman Gmeiner School under SOS management, it is now operated by DFT Africa. The school serves students from kindergarten through junior secondary levels, with a strong emphasis on science and mathematics as core academic areas. It integrates a modern, skill-based curriculum that employs a constructivist approach to learning, emphasizing hands-on projects, play, and performance-based activities to foster critical thinking and creativity. The campus is designed as an urban oasis that blends with nature, providing an outdoor environment conducive to environmental learning and appreciation of the natural world. The school's mission is to develop students into moral, empathetic, and socially responsible citizens, focusing on holistic growth through academics, athletics, community service, outdoor education, and extracurricular activities. It values individual learner abilities, incorporates Christian values within a secular framework, and promotes African values of family and community. The institution is equipped with digital facilities to support teaching and learning, and it has achieved national recognition for student performance in regional and national rankings. Health and safety protocols are in place, including detailed reopening plans and precautions. The school offers various facilities such as catering, medical services, games and sports, and library services, and it provides admissions processes with options for virtual campus tours.