Academix Group · Education Consultancy

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 CBE frameworks.

10+Years of Experience
4Curriculum Frameworks
11Core 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

CBE parent guides and learning tools via My Smart Hub.

Our Services

Expert guidance across every dimension of education — from curriculum selection to school establishment and leadership development.

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Curriculum Selection and Development

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

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School Establishment and Development

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

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Student Assessment, Diagnosis and Support

Comprehensive assessment and diagnostic services identifying each learner's strengths, gaps and needs — with tailored support plans to guide students through curriculum transitions and academic progression.

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Teacher Professional Development

Structured CPD programmes for teaching and support staff — covering curriculum delivery, differentiation, assessment practice, cross-framework transitions and best-practice pedagogical approaches.

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Leadership Coaching for Leadership Teams

Coaching and advisory for school principals, deputy heads and boards of governors — covering instructional leadership, school improvement planning, governance frameworks and strategic decision-making.

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Boarding School Excellence

Specialist advisory for boarding school operations — covering residential life frameworks, pastoral care systems, boarding house management and the creation of safe, nurturing residential environments.

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Whole School Improvement and Strategic Planning

Comprehensive school improvement planning covering enrolment growth, fee structure development, brand positioning, community outreach and long-term institutional sustainability.

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Safeguarding and Child Protection

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

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Learning Spaces Design, Furniture and Equipment Sourcing

Expert advisory on the design of functional, inspiring learning environments alongside end-to-end sourcing of school furniture, teaching equipment and capital resources.

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School Management Systems

Advisory and implementation support for school management information systems — covering student records, timetabling, fee management, parent portals and digital administrative tools.

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Educational Excursions

Planning and coordination of purposeful educational excursions — from local field trips to regional study tours — aligned to curriculum objectives, with full risk assessment and logistical support.

Curriculum Frameworks

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

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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.

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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.

K–12AP CoursesSAT/ACT PrepUS 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.

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Kenyan CBE

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

PP1–PP2Grade 1–6Junior SecondaryParent Guides
"Academix Group gave us a clear roadmap when the CBE 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

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Initial Assessment

Lucy joined us midway through CBE Grade 5, struggling with the competency-based 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.

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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

My Smart Hub — Digital Educational Products

Academix Group's digital product arm — providing affordable, high-quality educational resources for CBE parents, home educators and classroom teachers across Kenya. All products available at mysmarthub.com.

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CBE Parent Guide

A practical guide helping parents understand and support CBE 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 CBE 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 imprint.

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About Academix Group

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

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

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.

Meet the Team

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

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Cecilia Kariuki

Founder & CEO · Educational Leadership · Safeguarding & Child Protection

Over 10 years of international school teaching experience across British, American, IB, ACE and CBE 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.

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Ms. Tess

Sports & Wellbeing

Expertise in sports science and learner wellbeing, applied to physical education curriculum design, student wellness programmes and school health initiatives.

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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.

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.

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Nairobi, Kenya | Serving East Africa & diaspora
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