Brookhouse School

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Brookhouse School
Brookhouse International School Nairobi seal.gif
Address
Magadi Road, Langata

Nairobi

Kenya
Information
TypeIndependent day and boarding school
MottoLatin: Floreat Sapientia
(Let Wisdom Flourish)
Established1981; 40 years ago (1981)
DirectorJohn O'Connor
Staff130 (approx)
GradesPre-school through Year 13[1]
Age range2–19 years old[1]
Number of students550 (approx)
Campus typeSuburban
HousesTsavo (yellow), Mara (blue), Samburu (green), Amboseli (red)
Color(s)Black, red and gold    
Websitewww.brookhouse.ac.ke

Brookhouse School (also known as Brookhouse International School) is an independent British curriculum co-educational day and boarding school offering Early Years, preparatory and secondary schooling. It is located in Langata, a suburb of Nairobi.

Academics[]

Brookhouse follows the British National Curriculum 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.

Admission[]

Students come from 40 countries.[1][3][4]

Curriculum[]

Music students

The school also offers an (IFY) bridging programme in partnership with the Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK).[5]

Extracurricular activities[]

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

  • Round Square[6] 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 prestigious G20 Schools. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS)[7] and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS).[8]

Alumni[]

The Brookhouse community (alumni and staff) includes:

  • Dr. Louise Leakey, palaeontologist, educator and lecturer[9][citation needed]
  • E-Sir (1981–2003), musician[citation needed]
  • Eric Wainaina, musician and playwright[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ "Application and Admission". brookhouse.ac.ke. Brookhouse International School. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  4. ^ "Brookhouse International School". The East African Private Schools Guide. Archived from the original on 1 February 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Northern Consortium of UK Universities". brookhouse.ac.ke. Brookhouse International School. Archived from the original on 26 October 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Round Square". Round Square. Round Square. Archived from the original on 18 January 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  7. ^ "CIS". Council of International Schools. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  8. ^ "IAPS". Independent Association of Preparatory Schools. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  9. ^ "Dr Louise Leakey". LeakeyFoundation.org. Archived from the original on 15 March 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

External links[]

Coordinates: 1°20′46″S 36°45′54″E / 1.34611°S 36.76500°E / -1.34611; 36.76500

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