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| Number of students |
703 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 50 |
| Most common nationality |
United States of America (44%) |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Local (34%) International (66%) |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes we offer an ELL (English Language Learners) Program. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer Spanish, French, Korean and Kiswahilli. |
| Max. number of students per class |
Lower Elementary 20 Upper Elementary 24 MS and HS 24 |
| Average number of students per class |
18-20 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have 4 different computer labs on campus that teachers can utilize for the classes.
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| 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) |
The school uses Google Classroom and this can be used for virtual learning in the event of an emergency. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. Christianity. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Non-religious students and students of different religions are welcome, but they are still required to take CRE (Christian Religious Education) classes and attend weekly chapel services. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP Growth Testing (Grades 3-10), HS Level- ACT, PSAT, SAT and AP tests |
| Results in these examinations |
MAP Growth testing were consistently above US based public schools and we are consistently at or above other International Schools.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes they do assign homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Lower Elementary- Reading and minimal additional homework.
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We offer ELL, Korean Language support and Learning Support services. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a part time teacher on staff for highly capable learners in Elementary School. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes we use a MAP Growth test for admissions screening and placement. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We assess the students previous school records, their MAP Growth Admission test, Parent interview and at the HS level a student interview. |
| Waiting list |
Yes at certain grade levels. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions decisions for the following school year begin being made in March. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No we do not. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, but the cost is separate from the cost of tuition. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, but the cost is separate from the cost of tuition. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The school provides vegetarian options and can accommodate other dietary restrictions if they are made aware of them. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Elementary School- 4 seasons of intramural sports (soccer, basketball and touch rugby) for Grades 3-5, After School Elementary Clubs Program (offered quarterly 3 days a week), Swim team (students must try out for this team)
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| Sports activities included |
Students take physical education classes as a part of the curriculum beginning in Kindergarden. At the HS level students can choose more specific physical education classes. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes we do. Please see the extracurricular section for the specific sports in each school. Our sports teams to compete with other International Schools in Kenya as well as other local schools. |
| Facilities at the school |
Elementary Library
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| Sports facilities at the school |
We have 3 basketball courts (one which is in a covered gym), 1 tennis court, 3 soccer/rugby pitches, 1 futsal field, and a swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Please visit this link to view our Missions Statement and Core Values: http://rosslynacademy.org/who-we-are/mission-statement/
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Educational Philosophy: Rosslyn Academy believes that each person is divinely equipped, uniquely gifted, and worthy of respect and dignity. Rosslyn Academy is concerned for the whole person and strives to develop each aspect of life: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. The school helps students to become disciplined, creative learners who learn to balance the pursuit of personal development with service-oriented values within the home, church and society. |