International Homeschoolfor IGCSE, A-Level,IB, American & CBC Students
Live classes. Qualified teachers. Internationally recognised qualifications. Smartious delivers Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma, Kenya CBC and American Curriculum — taught online by specialists serving families across Kenya, the UAE, UK, Canada and 10+ other countries. From USD 8/hour for 1-on-1 tuition · from USD 423/month for full homeschool programmes.
We specialise in helping families like yours
If any of these describe your situation, Smartious is built for you.
Relocating families
Diplomats, oil & gas, NGO, banking — families moving between countries every 2-4 years need an education that comes with them.
Athletes & performers
Eldoret runners, swimmers, gymnasts, musicians — students whose training schedules don't fit a school day.
Gifted students
Children whose current school moves too slowly. We accelerate while preserving depth.
Students struggling at school
Bullying, anxiety, oversized classes, behind in core subjects — situations where school is making things worse.
IGCSE / A-Level prep
Form 3 and Form 4 students preparing for Cambridge or Edexcel external examinations, needing structured 1-on-1 specialist support.
IB Diploma candidates
MYP and DP students at IB World Schools needing supplementary HL Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology specialists.
Expat & diaspora families
Kenyan families in the UAE, UK, Canada, USA, Australia wanting curriculum continuity with home.
Children needing 1-on-1
Students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism considerations, or any child who learns better with personal attention.
Why parents come to Smartious
The patterns we hear from families across Kenya, the UAE and beyond.
Bullying
Persistent bullying that the current school cannot resolve — leaving your child anxious, withdrawn, or refusing to attend.
Long commutes
2-hour daily commutes on Thika Road, Mombasa Road or Sheikh Zayed Road — stealing 4+ hours of rest and study time every day.
Overcrowded classes
Classrooms of 40-60 students where individual attention is impossible and your child is falling between the cracks.
Frequent relocation
Expat or diplomatic postings that move your family every 2-3 years, disrupting your child's schooling each time.
Special learning needs
Dyslexia, ADHD, autism, gifted profiles that standard classrooms can't accommodate well.
Underperforming grades
School reports trending downward despite effort, with no clear path to recovery.
Sports & arts schedules
Serious training schedules that incompatibly clash with a 7am-3pm school day.
Cost of international schools
International school fees of KSh 1.5-3 million/year that have become unsustainable for your family.
Three Ways to Learn. One Standard of Quality.
Same qualified teachers. Same curriculum standards. Same internationally recognised qualifications — delivered the way that fits your family.
An Online School That Travels With You
Same curriculum, same teachers, same friends — wherever life takes you. Click your country for local exam centres, fee guidance and regulatory information.
From Enquiry to University Offer
A clear, four-step path. Most families complete steps 1–2 in under a week.
Free consultation
Speak with our admissions team. We review your child's current academic level, family goals, and the curriculum that best fits. No commitment.
Personalised plan
We map a study plan: subjects, weekly timetable, exam pathway and teacher allocation. Year-round enrolment — start within days.
Live online classes
Daily live lessons with degree-qualified specialists. Recordings available. Weekly progress reports for parents. Wednesday enrichment programme included.
Exams & university
Sit Cambridge, Edexcel, IB or American exams at registered centres locally. Full UCAS, Common App and university application support.
The Smartious Advantage
What separates Smartious from a typical online school or a high-fee international school.
Live, not self-paced
Every Smartious class is taught live by a qualified teacher in real time. Recordings are a supplement, not the product. This is how children actually learn — not watching videos alone.
Fraction of private fees
USD 4,000–6,000 per year for a full programme. Private international schools in Dubai, Lagos and Cairo charge 5–25× more for the same Cambridge or American curriculum.
Real exam credentials
Students sit Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB, Edexcel and AP examinations at official British Council and Cambridge centres. Qualifications are identical to brick-and-mortar school graduates.
Continuity across moves
One school that follows your family from Nairobi to Dubai to London. Same teachers, same curriculum, same friends — no disruption when life changes.
Wednesday enrichment
Every week, 2-hour reserved window for sports, clubs, leadership and music. The kind of holistic education premium private schools charge a fortune to provide.
AI-augmented, human-led
Mshauri AI tutor reinforces concepts between live lessons. Adaptive practice, instant feedback. AI accelerates the human teacher rather than replacing them.
Smartious vs the alternatives
What you get with each option, side by side.
| Feature | Smartious | Traditional School | International School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible schedule | |||
| 1-on-1 specialist teachers | Limited | Limited | |
| International curricula (IGCSE / A-Level / IB) | Sometimes | ||
| Kenya CBC + KCSE preparation | |||
| Relocation-friendly (continues across countries) | |||
| Online sessions recorded for review | Sometimes | ||
| University admissions support (UCAS/Common App/SAT) | Rarely | Sometimes | |
| Pricing transparency (published rates) | Sometimes | Often hidden | |
| Starting price | USD 8/hour | KSh 5-50K/term | KSh 1.5-3M/year |
Five curricula. Transparent pricing.
All major curricula supported. Pricing is published, not negotiated.
Cambridge International
IGCSE · AS · A-Level
Pearson Edexcel
IGCSE · International A-Level
International Baccalaureate
PYP · MYP · Diploma (HL/SL)
Kenya CBC
KICD-aligned · KCSE-eligible
American Curriculum
Elementary · Middle · High · AP
Universities our students progress to
Smartious students complete external examinations (Cambridge, IB, KCSE, Pearson, College Board) and apply to universities across these systems.
United Kingdom
UCAS applications: Russell Group, ancient universities, specialist institutions. Personal statement coaching included.
United States
Common App, SAT/ACT preparation, AP coursework. Strong need-based aid pathways for African students at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Stanford.
Canada
Direct applications to McGill, Toronto, UBC, Waterloo, Queen's and other top Canadian institutions.
Australia
Direct entry to Group of Eight universities — Melbourne, Sydney, ANU, UNSW, Monash.
UAE & Gulf
NYU Abu Dhabi, American University of Sharjah, Heriot-Watt Dubai, branch campuses of UK and US universities.
Kenya & East Africa
University of Nairobi, Strathmore, USIU, Moi University, Makerere, Kampala International. KUCCPS coordination.
Quick Answers
The most common questions, answered briefly. See the FAQ page for more.
What is Smartious Homeschool?
Smartious Homeschool & eSchool is an international online school founded in Nairobi in 2019. We deliver Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma, Pearson Edexcel, Kenya CBC and American Curriculum to students across 14 countries. All classes are live, taught by degree-qualified specialists.
How much does Smartious cost?
1-on-1 tuition from USD 8/hour. Full homeschool programmes from USD 423/month (Primary) to USD 923/month (IB Diploma). Annual plans save ~20%. USD 38 application fee. 10% sibling discount.
Will my child get a real qualification?
Yes. Students sit official Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, IB Diploma or American High School Diploma exams at British Council and Cambridge centres worldwide. Qualifications are identical to those from any other school.
Which countries do you serve?
Dedicated country pages and support for the UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Nigeria, South Africa, Qatar, Egypt and Kenya. Live classes scheduled across time zones with recordings for asynchronous catch-up.
How do online students socialise?
Daily live classes with international classmates. Wednesday enrichment programme (2–4 PM) with sports, clubs, leadership and arts. Active online clubs in debate, coding, AI, Model UN and journalism.
Can my child join mid-year?
Yes. We accept enrolments year-round. Mid-year transfers are common for relocating families. We assess current academic level and place students at the right point with no loss of progress.
Explore Smartious
A world-class education platform for ambitious families across 12+ countries. Tap any card to explore in full.
The kinds of students we typically support
Anonymised scenarios — not specific named families. We protect privacy by describing situations we typically support, not by inventing testimonials.
A Year 11 student in Nairobi falling behind in Chemistry weeks before Cambridge IGCSE examinations. Twice-weekly intensive 1-on-1 tutoring on past-paper technique, focused on the specific topics they were weakest on.
A family in Dubai relocating from British Curriculum to Cambridge IGCSE mid-year. Smartious provided bridging tutoring in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry to align curriculum coverage without losing the academic year.
A Form 4 student in Nairobi targeting UK universities through the IB Diploma pathway. HL Mathematics, HL Physics and Extended Essay coaching alongside UCAS personal statement support.
A working adult in Nairobi completing Cambridge A-Level Mathematics to qualify for UK university application as a mature student. Evening sessions scheduled around full-time work commitments.
A South African family choosing online homeschool for their Year 4 daughter to maintain Cambridge Primary curriculum coverage at international standards, with KCSE-equivalent assessments available later.
A Kenyan family relocated to Lagos wanting their teenager to continue with a Kenyan-context CBC curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE options for international university applications.
Give Your Child a Global Education — Without Paying International School Fees
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your child's situation, current school reports, and recommend a Smartious pathway. From USD 8/hour tuition · USD 423/month full homeschool.
International Homeschooling & Online School
Smartious Homeschool & eSchool is a Nairobi-based international online school serving families across Kenya and 13 other countries since 2019. We provide live, internationally accredited education for students preparing for Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A-Level, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and A-Level, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), Kenya CBC (KICD-aligned, KCSE-eligible), and the American High School Curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) coursework.
Curricula We Deliver
Cities & Countries
Subjects We Teach
- Mathematics · Further Mathematics
- Physics · Chemistry · Biology
- English Language · English Literature
- Business Studies · Economics
- Computer Science · ICT
- History · Geography · Religious Education
- Kiswahili · French · Arabic
Smartious supports homeschooling, 1-on-1 home tuition, online learning, university admissions (UCAS for UK, Common App for US, KUCCPS for Kenyan state universities, plus Canadian, Australian, UAE branch campus pathways), academic assessments, and personalised learning plans for gifted students, students with learning differences, athletes balancing training with academics, and diaspora families needing curriculum continuity across relocation.