Blair Serem Academy

Iten, Kenya

Blair Serem School, located in Kibargoiyet near Iten, Kenya, provides primary and early secondary education to approximately 900 students from the surrounding rural communities. The school was founded by Kelvin Serem, a former Blair Academy student, with the goal of bringing high-quality education to children in his home village.

The school provides education from early childhood through junior secondary school and continues to expand to meet the needs of the community.

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Levels of Education

Blair Serem Academy currently educates students across the following levels:

  • Nursery School / Playgroup – Early childhood education for young learners

  • Primary School (Grades 1–6) – Foundational education following the Kenyan national curriculum

  • Junior School (Grades 7–9) – Expanded to align with Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and prepare students for secondary school

The school prepares students for national examinations and transition to secondary school, continuing the strong academic tradition established by Blair Educational Centre.


Core Educational Initiatives

Blair Serem Academy focuses on providing not only classroom education but also the resources students need to succeed.

Key initiatives include:

  • Integration of the Kenyan national curriculum

  • Preparation for national exams and secondary school placement

  • Development of digital literacy through computer labs and internet connectivity

  • Sponsorship program to support student tuition, meals, uniforms, and supplies

  • Cultural exchange programs through partnership with Blair Academy in New Jersey

  • Boarding facilities at the Iten campus for older students

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Holistic Student Support

Education at Blair Serem Academy is supported through the Child Sponsorship Program, which helps cover:

  • Tuition

  • Books and school supplies

  • School uniforms

  • Daily breakfast and lunch

This support ensures that students are able to attend school consistently and focus on their education.