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Nationalities
| Number of students |
305 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
29 |
| Most common nationality |
Kenyan and American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
45% |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes - English. Our teachers are Americans. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, English Language Learner (ELL) program |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
Early Childhood Learning Center 3/4 year old class - 12
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| Average number of students per class |
12 to 25 depending on the grade |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, for elementary. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Tablets and document readers in elementary section. Laptops, tablets and Computers in High School. Projectors in all classrooms. |
| 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? |
We are a Christian school and require all students to participate in bible classes and attend chapel once a week. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
PSAT, SAT, ACT |
| Results in these examinations |
Very good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes for Elementary
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have Education Resources Services ( ERS) available for all grades. |
| Learning support offered |
Teachers support special learning needs students by working closely with them in the classrooms and also offer individualized training. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiation is practiced in the classrooms |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For elementary, we require students to do a computer based test for English and Math.
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| Waiting list |
In some grades. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of August/First week of September - academic year starts early August. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:25 am |
| School finish time |
3:25 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, before school but not aftercare. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, vegetarian. |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Clubs - Band, Strings, Choir, Drama, STEM, Ballet, Taekwondo, Dance, Gardening, Crotchet, Volleyball, Swim, Art |
| Sports activities included |
Sports - Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes - Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Cross Country |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor Basketball/Volleyball court, Swimming pool, Soccer pitch |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
West Nairobi School is an international school that partners with parents to provide an education of excellence from a Biblical worldview based on North American curriculum. WNS strives to nurture the academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development of the whole child. Our guiding principles are Teaching Truth, Training Minds and Impacting the Kingdom. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
WNS strives on academic excellence and has a low teacher to student ratio. This means that students are individually valued and receive personalized attention from their teachers. WNS students learn in a caring environment. The atmosphere is child-centered, where the needs of each student are considered. The faculty and staff are committed to providing the best education in an environment that nurtures the whole child. |