Yes.

Banda does not have a designated ESL department but welcome children whose first language is not English. Banda can advise on ESL teachers who could support the learning of these pupils as an extra programme either within or outside school hours. Most of the younger children benefit from full immersion in English in the classroom.

French, Kiswahili.

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Yes - Lower School and Early Years

The Banda is at the forefront of E-Learning in Kenya. All pupils in Years 6, 7 and 8 have iPads, which further enhances the wide use of technology in the classroom. Classrooms are equipped with HD smart boards, data projectors and Apple TV. This is in addition to two modern ICT Suites and the bank of iPads for use by other year groups in the classroom.

Yes - The Banda School's Virtual Learning Environment allows students to study and learn online and access learning resources and interact with teachers and fellow pupils. It is available on-campus as well as off-campus and contains material prepared by the teachers, from Pegasus Early Years through to Upper School.

Common Entrance Exam

2020’s Year 8s gained 95% A* - C grades in their final Common Entrance Exams, with all gaining entry to their first choice Secondary School.

Homework is assigned in the Upper School; 20 minutes in Year 5, increasing by 10 minutes in subsequent year groups culminating in a 60 minute Prep in Year 8

100%

Learning Support Department with 6 full-time staff.

Our support team consisting of five full-time teachers and one part-time qualified teacher offering a range of experience in Special Educational Needs both one to one lessons and in-class support for children with learning difficulties.

Our progressive department nurtures creativity and techniques to achieve academically in one of the best schools in Kenya.

Yes.

A brief screening of the child's individual word reading, comprehension and numerical computation skills.

This varies from year to year. Currently the school has been experiencing high demand in the Early Years and Years 1 and 2. It is recommended that early application is made in these year groups.

No deadline.

Yes.

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Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Over 30 clubs of which some examples are listed: Taekwondo, Fencing, Planet Warriors, Coding, Your Writers Book, Choirs, Orchestras, Instruments, Voice, Chess, DT , Cross Country Training, Maths, Swim Training, Squash, Tennis, LAMDA, Hip-hop, Dance, Ballet, Basketball, Funn Running, Art, Gymnastics, Little Einsteins, Express Soccer, French songs, Pottery, Golf

Sports include Girls & Boys Rugby, Football, Hockey, Girls & Boys Cricket, Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Athletics, Squash and Cross-Country.

Yes.

3 Libraries, Theatre, 2 Art Rooms, DT Room, 2 ICT Suites, 3 Science Laboratories & Multi-Purpose Indoor Space

Significant School Grounds for a 400 m running track and several pitches for rugby, hockey, cricket, football and netball. An Astro-turf hockey pitch which can also be used as netball and tennis courts. A 25-metre heated swimming pool with and two glass-backed squash courts.

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Banda School is a British curriculum preparatory school.
The aims of Banda School are:
–To provide a broad and balanced educational experience that will ensure the development of the whole child.
–To encourage an ambition to excel – in all areas of school life.
–To create a nurturing environment so that each child feels safe to face new challenges.
–To develop enquiring minds, self-confidence and a range of skills to enable pupils to become independent learners.
–To promote acceptance of all, thereby preparing pupils for their future as global citizens.

As a British Curriculum School, our teaching is entirely in line with modern British Prep Schools in the UK.
-In Pegasus Early Years we have successfully implemented the Early Years Foundation Stage and Early Learning Goals, which are designed to help children acquire and develop fundamental learning skills.
-In Key Stage 1 and 2, we adhere closely to the National Curriculum guidelines, adapting the syllabi where necessary to ensure that it is relevant to the children in the environment in which they live.
-At the start of Year 6, we begin to study the 13+ Common Entrance Syllabus in all academic subjects, preparing our children for the transition to their nominated Secondary Schools, whether they be in Kenya, South Africa, the UK or elsewhere.