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Nationalities
| Number of students |
685 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 80 |
| Most common nationality |
Kenya, British, Italian and Israeli |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer support for EAL students depending on level of English |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Swahili, French & Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 or 20 in IB |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
In a number of ways - e.g. Specktron boards, iPads, computing suites |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes - we have a complete RTL Programme, fully set up with Google Classroom |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are non denominational and celebrate diversity, respect and kindness |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, the older the child, the more they get |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
In Primary, English and Maths is set (along with some others such as daily reading). In Secondary, there are more frequent subject homework - in some cases two subjects per night |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a team of inclusion teachers who are trained in special needs and offer varying levels of support through a range of programs dependent on individual needs. |
| Learning support offered |
We have tiered support which is tailored depending on the specific needs of the child. This ranges from one to one support to supporting the class teachers with in class strategies. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through quality first teaching, extra curricular activities, specialised clubs and team events. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a couple of options and support parents with making the choice of who to use. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
We are non-selective but do require up to date school reports and may need to bring the child in for a taster day. We would also use CAT4 for baseline assessments, |
| Waiting list |
In some year groups |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students at any point in the year although in the examinable years, this is more complicated. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.00am |
| School finish time |
3.45pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes, we serve a wide network with door-to-door |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide variety including sports, creative and performing arts, |
| Sports activities included |
Football, hockey, basketball, squash, tennis, Cross-country running and also swimming. Boys will also have the opportunity to play cricket and rugby whilst girls will also play rounders and netball; both play field hockey. Opportunities are created for the eldest students to take part in non-competitive sport such as yoga, zumba, CrossFit, dance and personal fitness. Our extensive range of co-curricular activities supports our main sports programmes giving children the opportunities to learn golf, horse riding, sailing, karate and tae kwondo. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, Sports programmes offer Saturday training sessions to further develop students’ abilities and as a member of the KAIIS (Kenya Association of Independent International Schools) we participate extensively in inter-school sport offering our students high quality competitive sport. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Extensive Playing fields & practise areas to accommodate all team sports including:
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Braeburn Schools actively value and celebrate diversity, nurturing personal growth by providing a friendly and supportive environment. Early years, primary and secondary students develop the skills, attitudes and awareness necessary to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. Based in East Africa, Braeburn schools are co-educational offering British / International curricula, to a multi-national student body of varied academic ability. |