Rift Valley Academy
Rift Valley Academy (RVA) is a Christian boarding school located in Kijabe, Kenya run by the African Inland Mission. It was founded in 1906 by Charles Hurlburt.
| Rift Valley Academy | |
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| Location | |
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PO Box 80 Kijabe | |
| Coordinates | 1°18′16″S 36°48′33″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private boarding |
| Motto | Omnes Christo |
| Established | 1906 |
| Faculty | 53 |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Enrollment | over 500 |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | White, red and black |
| Athletics | rugby, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, women's field hockey |
| Mascot | Cape Buffalo |
| Rival | Rosslyn Academy |
| Yearbook | Kiambogo |
| Website | http://www.rva.org |
It was ranked 2nd out of the top 100 best high schools in Africa by Africa Almanac in 2003, based upon quality of education, student engagement, strength and activities of alumni, school profile, internet and news visibility.[1]
Notable alumni
See also
- List of boarding schools
- Category:Alumni of Rift Valley Academy
References
- "top20highschools". Africa Almanac. Africa Almanac. 1 October 2003. Archived from the original on 14 January 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
The research leading up to the publication of the 100 Best High Schools in Africa began with the launching of the website in December 2000.
- Dow, Phil (2003). School in the clouds: the Rift Valley Academy story. Pasadena: William Carey Library. ISBN 0-87808-357-X.
- Honer, Mary Andersen (2003). Missy Fundi Kenya Girl. Lincoln, NE: iUniverse. ISBN 0-595-66060-6
External links
- "Rift Valley Academy (RVA)". USA Mobilizing Office. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
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