Nairobi, Kenya · Est. 2020

Shaping Futures Through Expert Education Consulting

We help parents choose the right curriculum for their child and support school founders in building institutions that last — across British, American, ACE and Kenyan CBC frameworks.

10+
Years of Experience
4
Curriculum Frameworks
10
Service Areas
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Curriculum Clarity Sessions

One-on-one consultation to identify the best curriculum pathway for your child's learning profile and future goals.

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School Establishment

End-to-end support for founders building new schools in Kenya.

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Digital Products

CBC parent guides and learning tools via My Smart Hub.

Our Services

From curriculum selection to full school establishment, we provide expert guidance across every dimension of education.

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Curriculum Design & Advisory

Expert advisory on curriculum selection, mapping and implementation across British, American, ACE and Kenyan CBC frameworks — tailored to each school's ethos, learner profile and regulatory context.

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School Establishment & Pre-Opening Support

End-to-end support for greenfield school projects covering feasibility, Ministry of Education compliance, timetabling structures, staffing frameworks, admissions systems and operational readiness.

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Staff Professional Development & CPD

Structured Continuing Professional Development programmes for teaching and non-teaching staff — covering curriculum delivery, differentiation, assessment practice and cross-framework transitions.

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Student Guidance & Pastoral Support

Holistic pastoral and guidance support for learners navigating school transitions, subject selection, university pathway planning and social-emotional wellbeing within the school environment.

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School Procurement & Resource Planning

Strategic procurement advisory for teaching and learning resources, school furniture, ICT equipment and capital supplies — with vendor management and quality assurance at every stage.

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School Leadership & Governance

Coaching and advisory for school principals, deputy heads and boards of governors — covering instructional leadership, school improvement planning, staff appraisal systems and governance frameworks.

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Family Support & Parental Engagement

Structured support for families navigating learning difficulties, curriculum transitions and child development concerns — including parental engagement strategies and home-school partnership frameworks.

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School Growth & Institutional Strategy

Strategic planning for school enrolment growth, fee structure development, brand positioning, community outreach and long-term institutional sustainability for proprietors and school boards.

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EdTech Integration & Digital Learning

Advisory on learning management systems, digital classroom tools, blended learning models and ICT infrastructure — supporting schools in building future-ready teaching and learning environments.

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Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy Development

Development of school-wide safeguarding frameworks, child protection policies, staff code of conduct, whistleblowing procedures and designated safeguarding lead (DSL) training aligned to international best practice.

Curriculum Frameworks

Deep expertise across four major curriculum systems — so we can guide your family or institution with precision and confidence.

🇬🇧 British / Cambridge

British, IGCSE & Cambridge

The gold standard for internationally mobile families. We support curriculum implementation, teacher transition and assessment preparation across the full Cambridge pathway from Early Years through A Level.

EYFS KS1–KS4 IGCSE A Level IB Pathway
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American Curriculum

For families targeting US university admissions or internationally accredited American schools. We advise on standards alignment, AP course strategy and transitional support for students entering from other systems.

K–12 AP Courses SAT/ACT Prep US University
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ACE Curriculum

Accelerated Christian Education offers a self-paced, mastery-based learning model ideal for home educators and small faith-based schools. We provide training, setup support and ongoing advisory for ACE institutions in Kenya.

Self-Paced Mastery-Based Home Education Faith-Based
🇰🇪 Kenyan CBC

Kenyan CBC

As Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum rolls out nationwide, we help parents understand its demands and support schools in implementing it effectively — from PP1 through Junior Secondary.

PP1–PP2 Grade 1–6 Junior Secondary Parent Guides
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Academix Group gave us a clear roadmap when the CBC changes felt overwhelming. My daughter is now thriving on a Cambridge pathway and has never been more confident.
Mrs. Wanjiku Parent of Lucy Wanjiku · Nairobi

Lucy Wanjiku's Journey

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Initial Assessment

Lucy joined us midway through CBC Grade 5, struggling with the competency-based assessment model.

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Curriculum Clarity Session

Ms. Cecilia conducted a full learning profile assessment and identified a Cambridge pathway as the best fit.

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Transition Support

Academix managed the school transition, bridging assessments and parent coaching throughout the move.

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IGCSE Success

Lucy sat her IGCSE examinations and achieved distinctions in five subjects.

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University Pathway

Lucy is now studying Interior Architectural Design — a passion discovered through our career guidance sessions.

My Smart Hub

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My Smart Hub

Digital educational products for Kenyan families and educators

Academix Group's digital product arm — My Smart Hub — provides affordable, high-quality educational resources for CBC parents, home educators and classroom teachers across Kenya. All products are available at mysmarthub.com.

Our resources are grounded in curriculum research and practical classroom experience — designed to make the demands of the new curriculum navigable for every family.

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CBC Parent Guide

A practical guide helping parents understand and support CBC learning at home — from PP1 through Grade 6.

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Strategic School Planner

A digital planning tool for school founders and leaders to map their establishment journey step by step.

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CBE Workbooks

Competency-based workbooks aligned to the Kenyan CBC framework, available by grade and learning area.

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Zuia Valley Learning Suite

A synthetic phonics and mathematics programme for PP1 to Grade 2, developed under the Academix Africa and My Smart Hub imprint.

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About Academix Group

Academix Group is a Nairobi-based education consultancy founded by Ms. Cecilia Kariuki — an educator with over 10 years of international school teaching experience spanning British, American, IB, ACE and Kenyan CBC curriculum frameworks.

We work with families navigating curriculum choices, students in transition and school founders building institutions from the ground up. Our team brings together expertise in educational psychology, human development, digital innovation, academic leadership and business development.

Currently advising on a large-scale greenfield school establishment project of 8,000 students in Kenya, Academix Group brings institutional-level experience to every engagement — whether a single family session or a multi-year school build.

Our Mission

To make expert education guidance accessible to every Kenyan family and school founder.

Our Vision

An education ecosystem in Kenya where every child thrives in the right learning environment.

Our Approach

Evidence-based, child-centred and always tailored to the specific context of each family or institution.

Our Reach

Serving families and schools across Nairobi, the wider East Africa region and diaspora communities.

Curriculum Expertise

  • British / Cambridge IGCSE & A Level
  • American Curriculum & AP Framework
  • Accelerated Christian Education (ACE)
  • Kenyan Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Advisory
  • Home Education Programme Design
  • Early Childhood Development (ECD)
  • Special Educational Needs Integration

Meet the Team

A multidisciplinary team of educators, psychologists, technologists and business strategists — united by a commitment to educational excellence.

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Ms. Cecilia

Founder & CEO · Educational Leadership

Over 10 years of international school teaching experience across British, American, IB, ACE and CBC frameworks. Founder of Academix Group and My Smart Hub.

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Ms. Kariuki

Educational Psychologist

Specialist in educational psychology with extensive experience in international schools. Affiliated with Mind Unmuted — bringing evidence-based psychological insight to every engagement.

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Ms. Tess

Human Anatomy & Nutrition Expert

Expertise in human anatomy and nutritional science applied to learner wellbeing, physical education curriculum design and school health programmes.

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Mr. Rakiro

Educational Leadership & School Establishment

Senior education leader with deep experience in school establishment, academic governance and curriculum implementation across East African institutions.

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Mr. Felix Malombe

Digital & Innovation Expert

EdTech strategist and digital innovation lead, bringing expertise in learning management systems, digital transformation and educational technology integration.

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Mr. Ted Mwatha

Business Development & Sports Innovation

Business development strategist with a specialism in sports innovation and school enterprise development — helping education institutions build sustainable revenue models.

Book a Consultation

Whether you are a parent choosing a curriculum, a school founder or an educator seeking professional development — we would love to hear from you. Book a session or send us a message below.

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Nairobi, Kenya  |  Serving East Africa & diaspora
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