Brookhouse School

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.

For the Canadian public school, see Brookhouse Elementary School.

Brookhouse School
Address
Magadi Road, Langata

Nairobi

Kenya
Information
TypeIndependent day and boarding school
MottoFloreat Sapientia
("Let Wisdom Flourish")
Established1981 (1981)
DirectorJohn O'Connor
Staff130 (approx)
GradesPre-school through Year 13[1]
GenderCo-educational
Age range2–19 years old[1]
Number of students550 (approx)
Campus typeSuburban, adjacent to Nairobi National Park
HousesFour: Tsavo (yellow), Mara (blue), Samburu (green), Amboseli (red)
Color(s)      Black, Red and Gold
Websitewww.brookhouse.ac.ke

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

The school also offers an international foundation year (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
  • 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 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:

References
  1. "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.
  10. "Liza Mucheru-Wisner". Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  11. "Richard Turere". National Geographic. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
  12. "Kevin Mbugua". Daily Nation. Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 March 2013.

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