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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1070 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
65 |
| Most common nationality |
United States of America |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
8%: 92% |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish & Kiswahili |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Integrated into curriculum |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
N/A |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme |
| Results in these examinations |
MAY 2023 IB DIPLOMA STATISTICS
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
We call it home learning - not homework, however:
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| Approximate hours of homework given |
•Pre-K / Kindergarten - Not required
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY MATRICULATION- CLASS OF 2023
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Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
ISK prides itself on destigmatizing learning diversity by creating an environment for neurodiverse students to thrive at ISK. We welcome families to partner with the school by supporting our Mission and providing the school with essential information about their child’s learning profile. This information includes, and is not limited to: psycho-educational evaluations, speech-language/occupational/physical therapy evaluations, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Accommodation Plans, Behavior Plans and history of behavioral issues, medical information that impacts their child’s learning, and other relevant information related to learning and school performance. Through the student’s learning journey, ISK continues to monitor individual needs in relation to the provision available at that time to ensure that students are in the appropriate environment to excel. ISK strives to meet the needs of all its students. ISK serves a managed number of students representing a range of learning differences from mild to moderate needs, as well as the highly capable. Consideration for admission to Learning Support is given to students who are performing behind their peers. Moderate support is provided for a managed number of students who may be performing below grade level or whose social/emotional behaviors impact academic performance. Each applicant is considered on a case-by-case basis by the Head of Student Support Services in consultation with the Principal, Counselor, and Learning Support Teacher, taking into account the availability of places to meet the student’s level of need in the grade level to which they are applying. We offer collaborative learning experiences that aim to develop successful habits of learning, and appropriate strategies for personal organization and study skills. The key component of all instructional delivery is that each student has the opportunity to perform to the best of their potential. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students that are gifted, able and talented have extension opportunities within the classroom. Our teachers differentiate instruction. We do not have a pull out gifted and talented program. At ISK we work through a strength based model and provide opportunities for students to find and follow their passions. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We don't have an ed psych on staff but we do have highly qualified ed psychologist that consult with us. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Middle and High School students test in math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing and French/Spanish. For Elementary School applications, the Admissions Team will review the application and revert on whether an assessment is required.
The entrance assessments for Elementary School students need to be conducted at ISK. However, we can generally conduct remote assessments for Middle and High School applicants. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept students throughout the year and strongly encourage parents to apply as early as possible. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:20 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes, at a fee |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, at a fee |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Below is a sample of Co-Curricular Activities offered at ISK. For a full list of activities offered per division, visit our website: https://www.isk.ac.ke/co-curricular
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| Sports activities included |
Track & Field
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
• Elementary, Middle and High School Buildings
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| Sports facilities at the school |
• Track & Field
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At ISK, learning is the construction of meaning. We construct meaning through inquiry-based experiences that transcend disciplines. More about ISK's mission, vision and educational aims can be found on our website: https://www.isk.ac.ke/our-school/mission-vision. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The primary focus of the curriculum is to equip students with the skills and dispositions that will empower them for the future. The curriculum draws from rigorous standards and benchmarks, with the objective of providing an engaging and challenging program that meets the needs of our diverse student population and enables students to transition to the best schools and universities around the world. The IB Diploma programme, including both standard and higher level subjects, is offered in Grades 11 and 12. The school-testing program includes the College Board tests (PSAT and SAT), and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP-Grades 3-10). Instruction is in English, with French, Spanish, and Kiswahili offered as modern languages for non-native speakers. A Family Languages program is offered after school to support home language instruction. |