Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
33 |
| Most common nationality |
Kenyan and British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
33% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Kiswahili, French (Early Years & Prep) + the following in Secondary Spanish, German, Arabic + native languages such as Dutch |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes Year 5 upwards have their own laptops, lower down classes share school laptops. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a non denominational school - respect & learn about all religions |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Year 8 - ISEB Common Entrance, Year 11 Cambridge IGCSE, Year 13 A-Levels and BTECs |
| Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Age appropriate |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, Learning Support Departments |
| Learning support offered |
Personalised depending on requirements |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through a scholarship and 'Stretch and Fly' programme. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We can recommend one. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Taster & Evaluation Day at the school for those in Nairobi, for overseas students, skype interview and confidential reference received from current school. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English, Maths and verbal& non verbal reasoning |
| Waiting list |
In some classes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Ideally 1st June |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes if space available and admissions criteria met |
| School start time |
Early Years 8.30 am; Prep 8 am; Secondary 8.10 am |
| School finish time |
Early Years 3 pm; Prep 3.30 pm; Secondary 3.45 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes - Early Years and Prep included in the fees; Secondary Optional |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Big choice that changes termly including sports, performing arts, creative arts, STEAM. |
| Sports activities included |
Lots of sport |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Extensive fields with track, gym, 2 swimming pools, basketball/tennis courts, squash court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Small, friendly, strong values - respect, determination, curiosity and independence. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We aim to inspire, encourage and empower our students. |
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