South African private school giant going international
The JSE-listed private school group ADvTECH has acquired another school in Kenya as part of its international expansion efforts.
ADvTECH is one of the top private school companies in South Africa, owning Crawford International, Varsity College, Trinityhouse, Pinnacle College and a host of other schools.
The group has announced that it has expanded its Makini Schools offering in Nairobi, Kenya, after acquiring Regis Runda Academy for R172 million.
The school is situated in the fast-developing Runda area, northeast of Nairobi, and has a current capacity of 2,000 students.
It has a full K-12 offering and will be rebranded as Makini Schools Runda, which has a network of 6 existing schools in the East African country.
“We are delighted to increase our Makini Schools footprint in Kenya and to bring the brand’s compelling proposition to parents and students,” said ADvTECH CEO Geoff Whyte.
The group said the move reinforces its commitment to the African continent. In November 2024, ADvTECH acquired five Flipper International Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for R135 million.
The group already has the aforementioned offerings in Kenya via its Makini Schools and Crawford International networks, as well as three schools in Gaborone, Botswana.
In the tertiary education space, ADvTECH will soon open Rosebank International University College in Accra, Ghana. The first academic year will start on 1 September 2025.
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