A Closer Look at Life at TOFAA

Wondering what it's actually like to be a student at TOFAA? This page gives you a window into our school — from who we serve and how our classrooms are structured, to what students wear and what a typical school day looks like. The more you know about TOFAA, the more you'll understand why this community is worth investing in. 

Who We Serve 

TOFAA welcomes children from the Kabete community across six levels of education:

Pre-Primary (Baby Class, PP1, PP2)

Lower Primary (Grades 1–3)

Upper Primary (Grades 4–6)

Junior Secondary School (Grades 7–9)

We currently serve over 100, over 40 of whom come from families who struggle to cover basic school fees. No child is turned away simply because their family cannot afford an education.

How Enrollment Works

For local Kabete families, the enrollment process includes:

A brief interview with school administration

Payment of one-time new learner fees totaling Ksh. 4,500 (~$34.88)

Arriving on opening day in full uniform with at least 70% of termly fees paid

For American supporters, understanding this process helps put into perspective just how accessible — and how critical — affordable education is in this community.

What It Costs to Educate a Child

The cost of educating one child at TOFAA ranges from just $101 to $132 per term — including tuition and meals. That's roughly $303 to $396 per year for a complete education. To an American, that number is striking. To a family in Kabete, it can feel out of reach.

What Students Wear

Uniforms are an important part of school identity and discipline at TOFAA. Every student arrives dressed neatly in their school uniform — a visible sign of belonging and pride. A full uniform set costs approximately Ksh. 6,000 (~$46.51), which is itself a significant expense for many of our families.

A Typical School Day

7:00 AM — School begins. Punctuality is expected and enforced

Morning — Devotions and academic classes

Midday — Lunch and break (included in school fees)

Afternoon — More classes, PE on Tuesdays, co-curricular activities

Swimming — One session per month at Ksh. 250 (~$1.93) per child, transport included

Faith at the Center

Every school day at TOFAA begins with devotions. Teachers and students gather together to pray, sing, and ground themselves in the Word of God before the academic day begins. Our Pastoral Program (PPI) runs throughout the year, and each term includes special spiritual events. This past term, our camp meeting resulted in 11 baptismal candidates — a testament to the spiritual vitality of our school community.

Now that you know what TOFAA looks like from the inside, we invite you to become part of our story. Whether you donate, fundraise, or simply share our mission — you are helping make this education possible.

Click here to see how you can get involved!