Brookhouse School
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| Brookhouse School | |
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Magadi Road, Langata Kenya | |
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| Type | Independent day and boarding school |
| Motto | Latin: Floreat Sapientia (Let Wisdom Flourish) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Director | John O'Connor |
| Teaching staff | c. 108 |
| Grades | Pre-school through Year 13[1] |
| Age range | 2–19 years old[1] |
| Number of students | 800 (approx) |
| Education system | British national curriculum |
| Campus | Karen and Runda |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Houses | Tsavo (yellow), Mara (blue), Samburu (green), Amboseli (red) |
| Color(s) | Black, red and gold |
| Mascot | Little Brookie |
| Website | www |
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 Langata, 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
The school is a 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 large 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
Reputation
The school was selected for review by the Good Schools Guide International and is a member of the G20 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:
- Dr. Louise Leakey, palaeontologist, educator and lecturer[7][citation needed]
- E-Sir (1981–2003), musician[citation needed]
- Eric Wainaina, musician and playwright[citation needed]
- Nikita Kering, musician
References
- ^ a b "About Us". brookhouse.ac.ke. Brookhouse International School. Archived from the original on 12 January 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "Events: Stage 2 Professional Development Courses, Kenya". Cambridge International Examinations. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "Northern Consortium of UK Universities". brookhouse.ac.ke. Brookhouse International School. Archived from the original on 26 October 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
- ^ "Round Square". Round Square. Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "CIS". Council of International Schools. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "IAPS". Independent Association of Preparatory Schools. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ "Dr Louise Leakey". LeakeyFoundation.org. Archived from the original on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
