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Nationalities
| Number of students |
750 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
Kenyan |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Swahili, French, German, Mandarin |
Classroom
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We incorporate technology in teaching and learning through use of devices and various applications. |
| 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) |
We are already using virtual classroom technology |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a Christian School offering the British National Curriculum. We also have students from other Nationalities |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Examinations at the end of each Key Stage, Checkpoint, IGCSE, A-Level (GCSE & EDXCEL/PEARSON), ABRSM, LAMDA, to name a few |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| 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 |
- School Chaplain
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a learning support department that creates plans and strategies to support these students. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment, exam |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Admission in to Kindergarten is based on informal assessment and interviews.
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
3:30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| 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 |
Drama, community service, football, rugby, basketball, table tennis, music, informatics, swimming, wildlife and environmental club, art and craft, drama, scouts, rollerblading, junior band, cookery, needle work, volleyball, debating, athletics, brownies, salsa, music and dance, computers |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court, athletic track, swimming pool |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Rusinga School is Christian day school offering the British National Curriculum. It has a strong commitment to academic excellence, a high level of discipline and Christian values. Children are accepted from the age of two and are able to progress through our Kindergarten, Prep and Senior schools. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Emphasis is laid up on the following key skills:
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