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Open the World Through French

La Claire Fontaine

Empowering young people in East Africa to master the French language, embrace Francophone cultures, and access global academic and professional opportunities.

Who We Are

La Claire Fontaine

La Claire Fontaine is a duly registered company operating in Nairobi, Kenya, and Kigali, Rwanda. It is a multidisciplinary educational and cultural enterprise structured around several strategic areas of intervention, referred to as education streams, which include:

  • The University Stream, focusing on higher education and academic training;
  • The Book Industry Stream, dedicated to educational publishing and content production;
  • The Laboratory Stream, centered on research, pedagogical innovation, and curriculum development;
  • The Spiritual Stream, promoting values-based education and character formation;
  • As well as other complementary educational and cultural initiatives.

Our Identity

  • A for-profit educational initiative
  • Rooted in Christian values
  • Focused on multilingual and multicultural excellence
  • Designed for African realities with global standards
La Claire Fontaine
Our Language Industry

Where Language Becomes a Bridge Between Cultures

Promoting French Education & Cultural Exchange in East Africa

An initiative of Happy Kids School (HKS)

📍 Kigali (Rwanda) | Nairobi (Kenya)

🎓 Education • Culture • Francophonie

🌍 Serving Youth Across East Africa

Experience & Achievements

Experience & Achievements in Higher Education

Over the past twenty years, La Claire Fontaine Ltd. has demonstrated strong institutional capacity in supporting the establishment, strengthening, and accreditation of higher education institutions across Africa. The company has consistently assisted universities in meeting national and regional regulatory requirements, particularly in the areas of academic infrastructure, laboratory development, library constitution, and quality assurance compliance.

La Claire Fontaine has played a significant role in the successful establishment and operational readiness of multiple higher learning institutions by providing comprehensive academic book collections, scientific laboratory equipment, and fully developed university libraries. These interventions enabled the institutions concerned to meet essential prerequisites for programme launch and institutional accreditation.

The company has also contributed substantively to the achievement of full national accreditation for higher education institutions through the supply of certified laboratory equipment, programme-aligned academic resources, and standardized library collections, in line with applicable regulatory frameworks.

In addition, La Claire Fontaine has supported the strengthening and accreditation of academic programmes by delivering specialized laboratory equipment and curriculum-aligned academic materials, thereby facilitating compliance with national quality assurance standards.

Throughout its engagements, La Claire Fontaine has maintained a reputation for professionalism, academic integrity, and a deep understanding of higher education accreditation processes. Its support services are grounded in international academic standards and are carefully adapted to the specific requirements of each institution.

Drawing on this extensive experience, La Claire Fontaine remains fully prepared to support future university establishment and accreditation initiatives, including the provision of programme-specific textbooks, laboratory equipment, complete university library collections, and accreditation advisory services, in accordance with national higher education regulatory authorities.

Our Language Industry

Promoting French Education & Cultural Exchange in East Africa

French is more than a language – it is a bridge between cultures, universities, and opportunities across continents.

1. French Language Programs

Structured learning pathways for:

  • Children
  • Youth
  • Professionals
  • Beginners to advanced learners
  • Grammar & vocabulary
  • Pronunciation & communication
  • Academic & business French
  • Public speaking in French

2. Culturally Enriched Learning

Language taught with culture, not in isolation:

  • Francophone literature & poetry
  • African stories in French
  • Film, music & arts
  • Comparative cultural studies

3. Unique Educational Publications

La Claire Fontaine has developed 32 original pedagogical books, tailored to East African learners:

  • French grammar & vocabulary
  • Pronunciation guides
  • Workbooks & textbooks
  • Business French
  • Poetry & literature
  • Children’s books
  • Multilingual (French–English–Swahili) resources
Why French in East Africa?

A Strategic Language for the Future

French is spoken on five continents, is an official language of international diplomacy, and a gateway to education, trade, tourism, and global institutions.

For East African Youth, French Creates Access To:

  • Francophone universities
  • International careers
  • Regional and global mobility
  • Cultural literacy and dialogue

Our Impact So Far

  • Hundreds of bilingual learners trained
  • Dozens of educators empowered
  • 32 educational books produced
  • Strong partnerships in Rwanda & Kenya
  • A growing Francophone education ecosystem
Methodology

An Integrated Learning Approach

Our pedagogy combines progressive language acquisition, cultural immersion, digital learning tools, and local relevance with global standards.

  • Many reference books already developed
  • Digital platforms and online courses
  • Continuous evaluation and improvement
Sustainability & Growth

Built for Long-Term Impact

La Claire Fontaine is built for long-term impact through continuous feedback, regular curriculum updates, and a strategic growth model.

  • Continuous feedback from educators
  • Regular curriculum updates
  • Regional expansion planned (Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa)
  • A “train-the-trainer” model for scalability

Ready to Start Your French Learning Journey?

Join thousands of students who are mastering French with La Claire Fontaine