Rift Valley Academy

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Rift Valley Academy
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Rift Valley Academy
PO Box 80
Kijabe

Coordinates 0°56′39″S36°35′47″E / 0.944262°S 36.596300°E / -0.944262; 36.596300
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TypePrivate boarding
MottoOmnes Christo
Established1906
FounderCharles Hurlburt
Faculty53
GradesK–12
Enrollmentover 500
Campus typeRural
Color(s)   White, red and black
AthleticsFootball, tennis, basketball, field hockey, rugby
Mascot Cape Buffalo
Rival Rosslyn Academy
YearbookKiambogo
Website http://www.rva.org

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.

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It was ranked second 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]

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References

  1. "top20highschools". 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.

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