About Savanna Study

East Africa's Premier Guiding Ambition
to Britain's Best

Since 1999, we have placed over 200 East African students into the UK's most distinguished boarding schools — through relationships, not algorithms.

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200+Students Placed
25+Years Experience
80+Partner Schools
98%Placement Rate
Students studying at a prestigious UK boarding school
Our Purpose

Strategic Positioning.
Enduring Distinction.

We exist to bridge the gap between East African ambition and British educational excellence — not through a website or a brochure, but through 25 years of personal relationships and an unwavering commitment to every family we serve.

Every engagement is end-to-end: academic profiling, scholarship strategy, interview preparation, application management, and pastoral support after arrival.

  • Personal consultations in Nairobi — no call centres, no templates
  • Insider access through direct school relationships built over decades
  • Specialist expertise across academic, sport, music & all-rounder scholarships
  • Honest counsel — we only recommend schools where your child will thrive
Andrew Walker — Partner Consultant, Savanna Study
Partner Consultant Andrew Walker
  Partner Consultant

Andrew Walker
UK School Specialist

With over 25 years inside the British independent school system — as teacher, Head of Department, and Deputy Headmaster — Andrew Walker brings unparalleled access to the UK's boarding school world on behalf of Savanna Study families.

He travels to Kenya and Uganda regularly, meeting families in person, and makes twice-yearly visits to UK schools to maintain the direct relationships that make every Savanna application stand apart. When his name accompanies your child's, doors open differently.

Nairobi & UK-based 25+ Years in UK Education Former Deputy Headmaster Scholarship Specialist Annual East Africa Tours

"The right student in the right school — where fit matters as much as ambition."

— Andrew Walker, Partner Consultant
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How It Works

From First Call to First Day

01
Discovery

A private consultation exploring your child's profile, talents, timeline, and family priorities — the foundation of every placement.

02
School Report

A tailored written report with 4–6 recommended schools, scholarship opportunities, and a clear application roadmap.

03
Preparation

Entrance exam coaching, interview preparation, personal statement guidance, and scholarship positioning.

04
Applications

We manage every submission, liaise directly with admissions teams, and navigate offer decisions on your behalf.

05
Arrival

Guardian coordination, UK visa support, arrival logistics, and a personalised pre-departure briefing for your family.

06
Ongoing Care

Regular check-ins, pastoral support, GCSE and A-Level guidance, and university advisory throughout the school journey.

Family Stories

Voices of Trust

"

Andrew Walker spent three sessions with our daughter before recommending a single school. He wasn't selling — he was listening. She is now in her third year at Felsted and thriving in every way.

Grace & Peter K.Parents, Nairobi — Daughter at Felsted School
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Andrew Walker identified Sedbergh, prepared our son specifically for their rugby scholarship process, and he received a 25% award. Something we could never have achieved alone.

James W.Parent, Nairobi — Son at Sedbergh School
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Every question we had — about guardians, exeat weekends, uniform, food — Andrew Walker answered before we even asked. We arrived in the UK feeling completely prepared.

Sarah M.Parent, Kampala — Son at Culford School
Begin Your Journey

Ready to Find Your Child's Perfect School?

A free, no-obligation consultation. We listen carefully, assess your child's profile honestly, and give you a clear picture of what is achievable — including scholarship possibilities.

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