Brookhouse School (also known as Brookhouse International School) is an independent British curriculum co-educational day and boarding school that offers early years, preparatory and secondary schooling. The first and main campus is located in

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, a suburb of

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. The

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Campus off Kiambu Road was opened in 2017.

Academics

Brookhouse follows the

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and students take

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and A-Level at 16+ and 18+, respectively. Students take examinations through both the

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(CIE) and Edexcel Boards.

Curriculum

The school is a British national System admitting students from 2yrs to 18 yrs. Brookhouse Schools also offers an international foundation year bridging programme in partnership with the Northern Consortium of UK Universities (NCUK).

Extracurricular activities

Brookhouse School offers a large programme of extra-curricular activities, including a wide range of sports and trips. Examples of activities regularly offered at Brookhouse are: *''

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'' Community Service projects *President's Award Scheme *Model United Nations School Library

*LAMDA, drama, debating and verse speaking *Choir, orchestra and other ensemble musical groups *Individual musical instrument tuition *Camping and outdoor adventure activities *Environment and wildlife clubs *Horse-riding, archery and Martial Arts clubs *Aerobics and Gym *Desktop publishing and magazine production *Electronics, Robotics and Science Discovery *First Aid *Chess and Board Games *Various craft and cooking clubs Sports at Brookhouse

Reputation

The school was selected for review by the

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International and is a member of the prestigious

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Schools. The school is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the

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(IAPS).

Alumni

The Brookhouse community (alumni and staff) includes: *Dr.

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, palaeontologist, educator and lecturer * E-Sir (1981–2003), musician *

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, musician and playwright * Nikita Kering, musician

References

External links

Official website
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