Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Nationalities
| Number of students |
210 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
57 |
| Most common nationality |
Kenya |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
2:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Swahili, Gujarati, Dutch, |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
18 |
| Average number of students per class |
5 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartscreens, Laptop, Projectors, Tablets |
| 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 through google classroom |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Tapestry, cobis |
| Results in these examinations |
Fair and passes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
2 per day |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99 |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
SENCO |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through Extra curricular activities provided after class work |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Through Face to face and few minutes paper test |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
1 academic term before |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| 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 |
Durham offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical development and movement are integral to learning. Children have fun as they develop balance, stability and co-ordination. Children at Durham enjoy football, gymnastics, karate and ball skills, a student-favourite activity that builds the foundations for sports like football, tennis, basketball, netball, hockey and cricket. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Music studio, dance studio, art workshop, IT suite |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, play areas |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Durham International School Kenya is a truly special place. Located in the heart of Nairobi, it offers children a world class education. As the first branch of a British School to open in East Africa, Durham is a sister school of Durham School UK and enjoys a long legacy of education excellence stretching back 600 years to the founding of Durham School in 1414. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Durham follows a British curriculum comprising the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the English National Curriculum, drawing on a wide range of educational approaches and enhanced by the exciting learning opportunities made possible by its Kenyan setting. |