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) 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).
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 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) and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS).
Alumni
The Brookhouse community (alumni and staff) includes: Dr. Louise Leakey, palaeontologist, educator and lecturer E-Sir (1981–2003), musician Eric Wainaina, musician and playwright Nikita Kering, musician