Online School & Homeschoolfor IGCSE, A-Level,IB, American & CBC Students
Live classes. Qualified teachers. Internationally recognised qualifications. Smartious is an accredited online school and homeschool provider delivering 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.
Built around families like yours
Families come to Smartious from every part of the world, each for their own reason. These are the stories we know best.
Families on the move
Diplomatic, corporate and mission families who change countries every few years and want school to move with the child rather than start again in every city.
Athletes and performers
Young athletes, dancers and musicians whose training deserves a timetable that bends around it without ever lowering the academic bar.
Gifted students
Children who have outgrown the pace of their class. We let them move faster while keeping real depth and rigour.
Children who need a fresh start
When crowded classrooms, bullying or anxiety have turned school into a struggle, a calm class with teachers who truly notice changes everything.
Cambridge and Edexcel candidates
Students preparing for IGCSE and A Level examinations who want structured teaching and close personal support from specialists in their exact papers.
IB students seeking depth
Diploma and MYP students at IB World Schools who want specialist support in Higher Level Mathematics and the sciences.
Diaspora families
Kenyan and African families in the UAE, the UK, Canada, the USA and Australia who want their children educated to the standard of home.
Children who thrive one to one
Some children simply learn best with a teacher of their own. Ours adapt to each child, whatever their pace and learning style.
Why parents come to Smartious
The same stories reach us from every part of the world. If one of them is yours, you are in the right place.
Bullying
A child who was once eager now dreads the school gate, and the school has run out of answers. Safety comes first, and it should never be negotiable.
Long commutes
Hours lost in traffic every single day, in Nairobi, Dubai or London alike. That time belongs to rest, family and proper study.
Overcrowded classes
In a class of fifty, even a devoted teacher cannot see every child. Quiet students disappear, and gaps grow in silence.
Frequent relocation
A posting abroad every few years should not mean a new school, a new syllabus and a new start for your child each time.
A child who learns differently
Some children need more pace, some need more patience, and most schools are built for neither. Ours adapts to the child in front of us.
Falling grades
Reports trending downward despite real effort, with nobody able to explain why or show the way back.
Sport and the arts
Serious training and rehearsal deserve a school day that bends around them without lowering a single academic standard.
The cost of international schools
In many cities, day school fees now rival university tuition. Families deserve the same standard of education at a price that makes sense.
One school. Three ways to learn.
The same qualified teachers, the same standards and the same recognised qualifications, delivered the way that fits your family best.
An Online School That Travels With You
Wherever your family goes, your child's education goes with you. The same teachers, the same classmates and the same timetable in every time zone. Choose your country for exam centres, fees and local guidance.
From Enquiry to University Offer
A clear, four-step path. Most families complete steps 1–2 in under a week.
Submit assessment request
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
Diploma and MYP subject support (HL/SL)
American Curriculum
Elementary · Middle · High · AP
Kenya Pathway (CBC)
KICD aligned · KCSE eligible
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 global online school founded in Kenya in 2019, serving students and families across 14 countries. 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.