Rift Valley Academy

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Rift Valley Academy
Location
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PO Box 80
Kijabe
,
Kiambu

Kenya
Coordinates0°56′39″S 36°35′47″E / 0.944262°S 36.596300°E / -0.944262; 36.596300
Information
TypePrivate boarding
MottoOmnes Christo
(All In Christ)
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1906
FounderCharles Hurlburt
OversightAfrica Inland Mission
Faculty53
GradesK–12
GenderMale and Female
Enrollmentover 500
Education systemAmerican
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeRural
Color(s)   White, red and black
AthleticsFootball, Tennis, Basketball, Field Hockey, Rugby
MascotCape Buffalo
NicknameBuff's
RivalRosslyn Academy; St. Mary's School
YearbookKiambogo
Websitehttp://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.

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]

RVA has a strong Rugby culture as shown by the number of titles of the Blackrock Rugby Festival (12) and also Prescott Cup among others.

Notable alumni

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References

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  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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