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Nationalities
| Number of students |
800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
Kenyan |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
7:3 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes we do. English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Kiswahili, Mandarin/Chinese, English |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms are equipped with digital projectors, interactive smart boards and white boards. Laptops are provided for all teaching staff. Students and staff will have access to high speed Broadband Internet and wireless network. |
| 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 the School does use Microsoft Teams for our assemblies, Class Dojo, Stasy which is a private network for Crawford Schools, zoom meetings, and Microsoft virtual classes. The school is the only one in East Africa to be granting the Microsoft school certificate. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Religious Education. Not categorized in any religion. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The school does no ascribe to a certain philosophy or religious affiliation. The environment accommodates students who ascribe to religious denominations and those who do not. It is a global diverse culture school. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels
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| Results in these examinations |
Excellent |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This depends on the subject and the course choice. Design and Technology courses are termly homework while others such as literature are given the due date time on daily basis. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have assistant teachers and shadow teachers who walk with the students who require additional help step by step to ensure they are not left behind in class work or co-circular assignments. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
The school has a full time school psychologist. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, each student is assessed before joining the school. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The students have a sit down exam administered by the school. The exam evaluation relates to the grade they are intending to join. An online follow up interview is done with the teacher and the parents and a recommendation letter from the previous school with the child records is required. |
| Waiting list |
Currently we are able to enroll without a waiting list |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Student are eligible to enroll at the beginning of a new academic year. Deadline for registration will vary from time to time. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes it does. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes the school has a qualified Chef and serves 3-course meal |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Athletics, basketball, cricket, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, netball, rounders, rugby, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, archery, art, business, chess, choir, craft, dance, debating, drama, first aid, drone, robotics, inventors club, Model United Nations, outreach and community service, photography, press club, public speaking. |
| Sports activities included |
Biking, Gym, physical education, Athletics, Inter house competitions, dance, music, indoor games. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Drama theater, library, three science labs, computer labs, ICT labs, Go lab, multipurpose hall, piazzo, music classes, dance rooms, |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose hall, 25 metre swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, sports fields for rugby, cricket and football |
Boarding
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
N/A |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
N/A |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Crawford International School is committed to developing leaders through various leadership programs and encouraging interaction on various levels. In the classroom, on the sports field or in the cultural arena there are many different roles that students can fill that allows them to work with others in a more collaborative way. This is achieved by a strong differentiated leadership program developed for each year. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Crawford International School teaching encompasses the student centered approach. where learners are active agents. They share their own knowledge, past experiences, education, and ideas – and this impacts how they take on board new information and learn.
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