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CityNairobi
CurriculumBritish
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
Boarding available
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: Shilling516,000
to: Shilling1,379,000
Address: Karen C, Off Langata Road Nairobi, Kenya
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All the details about this school in their own words

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Number of students

548

Number of nationalities represented in the school

33

Most common nationality

Kenyan

Ratio of local students to international students

4:1

Native English speaking teachers

No

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes

Additional language classes offered by the school

French, Spanish, Turkish, Swahili, and German

Max. number of students per class

24

Average number of students per class

20

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

The use of smart and interactive boards, Online Learning Platforms, Educational Apps and Software and us e of Digital Devices.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

Yes, Christianity and Islam

How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?

The students whose religions are not catered for by the school or practiced in school go home over the weekend to for religious services with their parents.

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE Cambridge, Btec Pearson's & A Levels Cambridge.

Results in these examinations

Very impressive results have been posted by the students in their final examinations thus far

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

Within a week at most

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

98%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Not at the moment.

Learning support offered

Not in action at the moment

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

Through competitions and talent nurturing platforms.

Student access to education psychologist

We have career counsellor and the guidance department that help students through education.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

The incoming students have to sit for a written evaluation and an oral evaluation

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

September

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

7:45 am

School finish time

Monday & Thursday at 4.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 3.30pm

Supervised care before/after school

Yes it does provide

School bus service available

Yes it does

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes it does provide

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Music Club
Art Club
Drama Club
Digital Arts
Robotics
Journalism Club
Debating and Public Speaking Club
Photography
Boxing
Cooking
Dance Club
Chess and Ludo
Scouts and Girl Guides
Red Cross Society
Karate
Math Club
Presidents Award
Performing Arts
EAMUN
Handcraft
Environmental/Wildlife
Skating
Entrepreneurship
Science Club
Crocheting Club
First Aid Club
Swimming Club
Tond-il-moo-do
Aerobics
Archery

Sports activities included

Physical education

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes students take part in internal and external competitions

Facilities at the school

Library, science labs, Computer Labs, Art room, Music Room, Drama Room, Auditorium, Canteen, Innovation room.

Sports facilities at the school

Football pitch, Basketball court, Volleyball pitch, table tennis, netball pitch and a skating area

Grades/ages available for boarding

Grade 9-13

Boarding facilities at the school

Dormitories, Common Areas, Dining Facilities, Study Areas, Games areas, Supervision and Support

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Our school is characterized by a fraternity that is socially responsible and morally upright

Teaching approach of the school

The school uses hybrid style of teaching where lecturing is done, discussion and complemented with audio visual aid from the smart interactive boards.

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