Brookhouse School
independent day and boarding school in Kenya
Brookhouse School (also known as Brookhouse International School) is an independent English 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) and Edexcel Boards.
Curriculum
The school follows the National Curriculum for England 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).
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) and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS).
Alumni
The Brookhouse community (alumni and staff) includes:
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