MPESA
Foundation Academy & Scholarships
The MPESA Foundation Academy is a state
of the art, mixed boarding high school providing world class Kenyan education.
Driven by leadership, entrepreneurship,
technology and innovation, the Academy serves talented but economically
disadvantaged students with demonstrable leadership potential.
M-PESA Foundation
Academy - Admission
Admission into The Academy is based on
an independent application process separate from the national process.
Each applicant must be in their last
year of primary school, be at least 13 years old registered to sit for their
KCPE examinations in November.
MPESA Foundation
Academy - Applications for Admission
Admission is evaluated on the following
criteria:
Academic Excellence
Leadership Potential
Need
Responsible Citizenship
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Applications are accepted from students
from all counties in Kenya.
The Academy is an inclusive learning
environment and qualifying students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The admissions cycle runs from May to
November each year, and consists of filling and returning an application form
(see links below) and, a multiple stage evaluation process including, telephone
and in person interviews, for selected applicants.
M-PESA Foundation
Academy - Academic Life
At M-PESA Foundation Academy, learning
goes beyond listening to the teacher disseminate knowledge and test accuracy.
The approach involves elements such as collaborative and self-directed
learning.
In addition, there is a rigorous study
skills program so that students are well prepared to sit for the KCSE
examinations at the end of their 4 years in high school, making possible the
successful completion of secondary education.
Consistent with the Ministry of
Education guidelines, students have a choice of KCSE subject offerings. In
addition to examinable subjects, the Academy offers supplementary subjects to
fulfil students’ other educational needs.
The Academy delivers and practices
in diverse and excitable ways the following key skills for the future:
·
Critical thinking
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Communication
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Analysis and Problem solving
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Collaboration
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Curiosity
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Leadership
MPESA Foundation Academy -
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
This is an overall development
program that nurtures students’ skills and builds a culture that enables
positive change.
These programs cover social and
servant leadership, emotional intelligence, working in teams, simulating real
life challenges and failures, elevator pitching, etc. The Academy cultivates
students’ ability to innovate, irrespective of their academic strengths or
weaknesses.
As such, students work with teachers
and one another to design projects that can solve real world challenges.
MPESA Foundation Academy -
Technology
Technology is a key aspect of life
at The Academy, building key skills across the community regardless of areas of
interest.
In leveraging technology to support
teaching, learning, and operations, we invest in the following areas:
·
Blended Learning: Our model incorporates both direct teacher – student
contact time and online learning opportunities. As a way of accommodating
diverse learning styles and to ensure that no student is left behind, blended
learning allows for collaboration, use of online tools to practice concepts,
and access to curated and open academic content.
·
Resource Management: The Academy maintains a digital resource bank of
recommended and approved learning materials and other relevant resources from
around the world, which students and educators have access to.
·
Administration: The key functions of The Academy are managed through
central technology applications. This includes finance administration,
facilities management, catering management, student management, and residential
life management among others.
MPESA Foundation Academy - Community
Engagement
The community engagement arm of the
Academy is in line with our Responsible Citizenship value.
As the school is a community in
itself, and as a way of practicing gratitude for the opportunities afforded to
the members of the Academy, every member of The Academy community is expected
to be actively engaged in the community service programs.
This programme is planned in the
following key ways:
·
Sharing Academic Resources– The Academy will share the knowledge that
has been tried and tested at the school. The Academy is building a data bank of
resources in the form of recorded lectures, learning materials, teaching tools
that are accessible online.
·
Community Service Projects (External) – Each student is required to
participate in a community service project, guided by faculty and staff
members. The students and faculty members will work alongside members of the
community to ensure that these projects meet the community’s needs.
·
Community Service (Internal) – Every aspect of the school has a
community engagement arm. All the clubs that the students are involved in will
be required to hold regular in-house community events.
M-PESA Foundation Academy - Value
Based Education
The following values drive life
across all elements of The Academy for educators, learners, and staff:
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Excellence : We are exceptional people committing to personal and shared
achievement.
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Responsible Citizenship : We value compassion and care for those around
us as we contribute to the common good. Curiosity : We are invested in and take
ownership of our teaching and learning in order to constantly grow.
·
Accountability : We hold ourselves and others responsible for decisions,
attitudes and actions taken.
·
Leadership : We have the courage to challenge the status quo in order to
inspire and lead positive change.
