REM High School

Nestled in the beautiful, rural landscape of Kenya’s Rift Valley, our high school in Ngong feels different from the moment students arrive. Many of our students describe the campus as a retreat—a peaceful place away from the noise, pressures, and instability that can be part of life in the communities they come from. Here, surrounded by open space and natural beauty, students have room to breathe, focus, and begin imagining what their future might hold.

Because Ngong is a boarding school, it quickly becomes much more than a place to attend classes. Students live, learn, eat, worship, study, and grow together, creating a strong sense of family on campus. Teachers and staff become mentors, classmates become brothers and sisters, and the relationships formed here often provide the encouragement and accountability students need during these important teenage years. For many, Ngong becomes a true home away from home.

The boarding environment also provides something incredibly valuable: consistency. Students have reliable meals, a safe place to sleep, dedicated time for their studies, spiritual mentorship, and adults who are present in their everyday lives. Removed from many of the distractions and challenges they may face at home, students are able to concentrate on their education while developing independence, responsibility, leadership, and faith.

Ngong represents an exciting season in the journey of our students. Many have grown up within GOYA’s schools and programs, and arriving at high school is an accomplishment worth celebrating. Our hope is that these years prepare them not simply to graduate, but to step confidently into adulthood knowing they are loved, capable, and created by God with purpose. In this peaceful corner of the Rift Valley, students aren't just preparing for their next exam—they are preparing for the lives they will build beyond our gates.