Brookhouse School

For the Canadian public school, see Brookhouse Elementary School.

Brookhouse School
Address
Map
Magadi Road, Langata

Nairobi

Kenya
Information
TypeIndependent day and boarding school
MottoLatin: Floreat Sapientia
(Let Wisdom Flourish)
Established1981; 44 years ago (1981)
DirectorJohn O'Connor
Teaching staffc. 108
GradesPre-school through Year 13[1]
Age range2–19 years old[1]
Number of students800 (approx)
Education systemBritish national curriculum
CampusKaren and Runda
Campus typeSuburban
HousesTsavo (yellow), Mara (blue), Samburu (green), Amboseli (red)
Color(s)    Black, red and gold
MascotLittle Brookie
Websitewww.brookhouse.ac.ke

Brookhouse School (also known as Brookhouse International School) is an independent British curriculum co-educational day and boarding school that offers early years, preparatory and secondary schooling. The first and main campus is located in Karen, a suburb of Nairobi. The Runda Campus off Kiambu Road was opened in 2017.

Academics

Brookhouse follows the National Curriculum for England and students take IGCSE and A-Level at 16+ and 18+, respectively. Students take examinations through both the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)[2] and Edexcel Boards.

Curriculum

Music students

The school follows the British national system admitting students from 2yrs to 18 yrs. Brookhouse Schools also offers an international foundation year bridging programme in partnership with the Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK).[3]

Extracurricular activities

Brookhouse School offers a long programme of extra-curricular activities, including a wide range of sports and trips. Examples of activities regularly offered at Brookhouse are:

  • Round Square[4] Community Service projects
  • President's Award Scheme
  • Model United Nations
    School library
  • LAMDA, drama, debating and verse speaking
  • Choir, orchestra and other ensemble musical groups
  • Individual musical instrument tuition
  • Camping and outdoor adventure activities
  • Environment and wildlife clubs
  • Horse-riding, archery and Martial Arts clubs
  • Aerobics and Gym
  • Desktop publishing and magazine production
  • Electronics, Robotics and Science Discovery
  • First Aid
  • Chess and Board Games
  • Various craft and cooking clubs
Athletics

Reputation

The school was selected for review by the Good Schools Guide International and is a member of the G30 Schools. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS)[5] and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS).[6]

Alumni

The Brookhouse community (alumni and staff) includes:

References

  1. ^ a b "About Us". brookhouse.ac.ke. Brookhouse International School. Archived from the original on 12 January 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Events: Stage 2 Professional Development Courses, Kenya". Cambridge International Examinations. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Northern Consortium of UK Universities". brookhouse.ac.ke. Brookhouse International School. Archived from the original on 26 October 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Round Square". Round Square. Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  5. ^ "CIS". Council of International Schools. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  6. ^ "IAPS". Independent Association of Preparatory Schools. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  7. ^ "Dr Louise Leakey". LeakeyFoundation.org. Archived from the original on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

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