Brookhouse online prospectus 2020-2021 Final (1)

BROOKHOUSE SCHOOLS 2020 - 2021
UNIFORM

The aim of the uniform at Brookhouse is to ensure that all students are neatly, comfortably and elegantly attired, and can act as
ambassadors for the ethos of the School in the way they present themselves.
All items of uniform must be Brookhouse branded.

YEAR GIRLS BOYS
Reception
– Year 4 Pinafore: Tartan Trousers: Black, tailored or black shorts
Trousers: Black, tailored Shirt: White, short or long sleeves
Year 5 - 8 Slipover: Black
Shirt: White, short or long sleeves Pullover: Black
Year 9 - 11 Blazer: Rust (not required until Year 3)
Slipover: Black Socks: Black, short
Year 12 – 13 Pullover: Black Shoes: Black leather formal wear
Tie: Striped rust & black, elastic band
Sportswear Blazer: Rust (not required until Year 3) Book Bag: Brookhouse design
(Prep and
Secondary) Socks: Black, long Trousers: Black, tailored
Shoes: Black leather formal wear Shirt: White, short or long sleeves
Slipover: Black
Tie: Striped rust & black, elastic band Pullover: Black
Book Bag: Brookhouse design Blazer: Rust
Socks: Black, short
Skirt: Tartan pleated Shoes: Black leather formal wear
Tie: Striped rust & black
Trousers: Black, tailored
Shirt: White, short or long sleeves Trousers: Black, tailored
Shirt: White, short or long sleeves
Slipover: Black Slipover: Black
Pullover: Black
Pullover: Black Blazer: Rust
Blazer: Rust Socks: Black, short
Shoes: Black leather formal wear
Socks: Black, long /plain black stockings Tie: Striped rust & black

Shoes: Black leather formal wear Trousers: Black, tailored
Tie: Striped rust & black Shirt: White, short or long sleeves
Slipover: Black
Skirt: Black (Brookhouse pocket label) Pullover: Black
Blazer: Rust
Trousers: Black, tailored Socks: Black, short
Shirt: White, short or long sleeves Shoes: Black leather formal wear
Tie: Striped rust & black
Slipover: Black
Pullover: Black

Blazer: Rust

Socks: Black, short /plain black stockings
Shoes: Black leather formal wear

Tie: Striped rust & black

Skirt: Black (Brookhouse pocket label)
Trousers: Black, tailored

Shirt: White, short or long sleeves

Blouse: White, with mid-arm sleeve
Slipover: Black

Pullover: Black
Blazer: Rust

Socks: Black, short/plain black stockings

Shoes: Black leather formal wear
Tie: Striped rust & black

Scarf: Rust & black

Shorts: Black or Yoga Pants (school design) Shorts: Black
Polo Shirt: Red Polo Shirt: Red

House T-shirt: in 4 House colours House T-shirt: in 4 House colours

Shoes: White or Black Gym Shoes: White or Black Gym
PE Socks: Black PE Socks: Black

Match Socks: Black knee-length football socks Match Socks: Black knee-length football socks
Swimsuit: Brookhouse design (for swim team) Swimsuit: Brookhouse design (for swim team)

Tracksuit: Brookhouse design Tracksuit: Brookhouse design

Boarding: Black t-shirt Boarding: Black t-shirt

 Prefects, House Captains and other student leaders are required to wear their badges.
 A watch and subtle stud earrings are allowed as jewellery. Jewellery should be inexpensive. No facial piercings are allowed.

 For all students, hair must be of natural colour, and neatly kept. Boys must be clean shaven, and keep their hair neat and tidy.

 School ties are compulsory for all boys and girls. Additionally, senior girls may wear the school scarf.
 Footwear must be sensible for school: no sandals, flip flops, boots or high-heeled shoes.

 All uniform items must be marked with the child‟s name, preferably using woven nametags.

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BROOKHOUSE SCHOOLS 2020 - 2021
WHY BROOKHOUSE?

 Brookhouse is a British curriculum school in Kenya on two campuses with international accreditation through both the:-
• Council of International Schools (CIS) and
• Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS)
and as such a quality education is assured.

 Brookhouse is proud of its global membership of the Round Square group of schools worldwide.

 Brookhouse caters for a diverse age range and a comprehensive selection of subject choices is available.

 Strong academic results. Our students gain entry to leading UK, USA, Australian, Canadian, South African and Kenyan
universities.

 Highly qualified teachers, who are committed to their students. Many staff have been teaching at Brookhouse for ten
years or more, ensuring essential continuity in the education process and an excellent basis for pastoral care.

 A truly multi-cultural environment, mixing students from over 40 countries.

 A friendly atmosphere, with discipline based on mutual respect.

 A well developed pastoral care programme, with emphasis placed on the Global Citizenship course of Personal, Health and
Social Education (PHSE), General Studies and Critical Thinking lessons each week.

 The support of a team of professional school counsellors as part of the pastoral network within the school.

 A Learning Centre, catering for students who have specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, and for students for
whom English is an additional language (EAL). Qualified specialist staff work in this key area of the school.

 An Academic Extension Programme (AEP) for students to explore and extend particular talents.

 Outstanding sporting facilities and an impressive history of team and individual sporting achievements. Opportunities
abound for students to develop their sporting interests across twenty or more different sports.

 A major commitment to The Arts, with music and drama productions of the highest calibre, and an impressive Fine Arts
department that mounts regular exhibitions.

 A vast array of extra-curricular activities, ranging from outdoor pursuits to community involvements, including a
flourishing President‟s Award Kenya scheme, the annual East African Model United Nations, and an extensive Service
Learning programme.

 An array of field trips, and social and educational expeditions within Kenya, the East African region and internationally.

 The relaxed and friendly atmosphere created by having beautifully landscaped campus environments only a short
distance from the city of Nairobi.

 A strong sense of discipline focused on developing self-discipline in each pupil.

 Science, IT/computing and food science laboratories, impressive library facilities and an extensive careers centre.

 Several levels of opportunity for active student and parent involvement through the student „rika‟ councils and a board
advisory group, who liaise with the school management teams of senior staff.

 Outstanding boarding facilities in a purpose-built boarding compound at the Karen Campus, which provides caring
supervision and a safe and secure living environment. Brookhouse boarding is a major regional provider of quality
boarding.

 A truly international outlook that fosters global citizenship through Round Square conferences, student exchanges and
service learning projects.
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BROOKHOUSE SCHOOLS

2020 - 2021

IS ACCREDITED BY BOTH CIS and IAPS

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU AS A PARENT?

 WHAT ARE THESE ORGANISATIONS?
The Council of International Schools or CIS is an association of international schools from all over the world. The
organisation was first established in Europe, however today it is a major worldwide accreditation agency. It bases
membership on the school achieving the highest standards and structures to deliver world class international education for
its pupils.
IAPS or the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools is a UK-based organisation designed to ensure that a quality
learning environment is maintained at the preparatory school level to enable young learners to be nurtured through their
crucial early years in the education process.

 WHY DID BROOKHOUSE SEEK SUCH ACCREDITATIONS?
Any school can tell its parents and community that it is wonderful. What we want at Brookhouse is for external and
independent agencies to come into the school regularly to inspect us and tell us what they think. We want an ongoing and
objective analysis of how effective we are at providing quality educational opportunities for the young people under our care.

 WHY CHOOSE CIS and IAPS?
Within the educational world, a CIS inspection is regarded as extremely rigorous. It involves a two year period of preparation
in which the school goes through a self study. Every five years a team of highly regarded international educationalists visit
the school and look at every single area of school life including curriculum and assessment, teaching and learning,
governance and management, philosophy and objectives, health and safety, and student services and facilities. The visiting
team meets with management, staff, students, parents and the school Board before writing their report. Gaining full
accreditation with CIS is an achievement any school can be very proud of.
IAPS inspection provides a focused opportunity for the preparatory section of the school to undergo a rigorous self study,
followed by an accreditation visit. Since much of the most crucial learning for a child takes place during their earliest years of
formal education, Brookhouse is keen to have specialist external evaluation of learning in the classroom for our preparatory
school. Again, we take great pride in our IAPS accreditation as it affirms the level of excellence provided in our preparatory
school classrooms.

 WHAT DID THESE REPORTS SAY SPECIFICALLY WERE GOOD FEATURES ABOUT BROOKHOUSE?
The reports contain many positive points. The inspection teams were particularly impressed by:
• the friendly student-centred atmosphere and excellent relationships which prevail at all levels within the school
• the pervasive evidence of the school striving for excellence
• the teachers‟ commitment and loyalty to the students
• the Board‟s vision in developing the school so successfully
• the attractive, spacious, safe, secure and clean school environment
• the school‟s helpful pastoral system and extensive extra-curricular programme.

Regular visits make sure that our standards remain high, and we will know further visits are always just around the corner, so
we cannot afford to relax our high standards.

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BROOKHOUSE SCHOOLS 2020 - 2021
FINANCIAL MATTERS AND FEES

At Brookhouse we are proud of the high quality of education that we offer and we can only maintain our standards if fees are
paid promptly. Therefore the following fees policy applies.

Each year the school has a limited number of places available for new students. To reserve a place, the following fees must
be paid: the registration fee, caution money (refundable) and 50% of the total first term fees for the child.

All Brookhouse fees are quoted in Kenyan Shillings, and can be paid in Kenyan Shillings or in US Dollars at the current
exchange rates quoted by the school. There are two standard payment options available to parents: a single annual payment
or three termly payments at the commencement of each term. There will be a two week window of payment time at the
beginning of each term, constituting the “standard payment period”. Payments made after the end of the second week of term
will attract a “late payment penalty charge”, a monthly cumulative % surcharge.

If fees have not been cleared by half-term, students may not be allowed back in school after the half-term break until all
outstanding monies are cleared. Although it is never the intention of the school to impede the academic progress of any pupil,
unfortunately such a measure may be necessary until fee payment issues are resolved. The school reserves the right to
return a pupil home should fees not be paid by the due date.

A limited number of partial scholarships are awarded by the School for academic, sporting and artistic excellence. As
standard policy all scholarships are reviewed annually, and are dependent on continued maintenance of high standards by the
pupil concerned.

Due to the high demand for boarding places, if parents wish to reserve a boarding place then boarding fees should be paid in
advance.

Once a student has a confirmed offer of a place at Brookhouse, the registration fee and caution money must be paid in order
for the child to commence classes. It is also required that at least 50% of the first term‟s fees be paid as a deposit for new
children joining the school.

Any parent whose cheque is dishonoured will be required to make payments by cash or by bankers cheque. However, if there
is a reason for the dishonoured cheque parents are asked to produce a letter of explanation from the bank. Any costs incurred
by the School in pursuing recovery of any outstanding fees shall be borne by the Parent.

Upon leaving Brookhouse, the refunding of caution money should be obtained within three months of departure from the
school (the original receipt must be produced for processing of the caution money refund). This requires the clearance
process to be completed within three months of leaving the school.

Caution money is refunded without interest when the pupil leaves school at the end of his/her school career.

There is no refund for students who are excluded or expelled from Brookhouse.

Remission of school fees is not made in cases where the School returns the pupil home because of illness, infections,
discipline or absence through any other cause.

Examination fee deadlines must be adhered to; a late payment penalty fee may be levied for exam fees paid after the
published deadlines. Only those examination candidates who have cleared both their total school fees for the year and their
examination fees are allowed to sit their examination papers at Brookhouse.

In all matters relating to the payment of fees communication is the key to this policy. Parents are requested to keep the school
informed of any problems that arise with payment at the earliest opportunity to avoid misunderstandings. As can be seen from
the above policy, although it is never the wish of the school, failure to make payments by the stated deadlines may result in
children being excluded from the school.

All correspondence regarding fees should be addressed to the Deputy Director.

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FEES SCHEDULE 2020- 2021
Please note: fees are determined as a total figure for the academic year, and billed on a 3 term basis, as outlined below.

FEES IN KENYAN SHILLINGS

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Class Annual Fee PPeerr TTeermrm AnAnunualal Per Term
300,000 100,000 FFeeee n/a
“Little Brookies”
Stage 1 n/a
Pre-school Stage 2
Pre-school Stage 3 780,000 260,000 n/a n/a
Reception
Year 1 810,000 270,000 n/a n/a
Year 2
Year 3 870,000 290,000 n/a n/a
Year 4
Year 5 1,095,000 365,000 n/a n/a
Year 6
Year 7 & 8 1,830,000 610,000 3,225,000 1,075,000
Year 9
Year 10 1,845,000 615,000 3,240,000 1,080,000
Year 12
BTEC courses 1,860,000 620,000 3,255,000 1,085,000

1,875,000 625,000 3,270,000 1,090,000

2,010,000 670,000 3,405,000 1,135,000

2,025,000 675,000 3,420,000 1,140,000

2,220,000 740,000 3,615,000 1,205,000

2,235,000 745,000 3,630,000 1,210,000

2,295,000 765,000 3,690,000 1,230,000

1,200,000 400,000 2,595,000 865,000

Term fees are payable at the commencement of each term, due on 18th August 2020, 5th January 2021 and 6th April 2021.

FEES FOR YEAR 11 and 13 IN KENYAN SHILLINGS

Tuition Only Full Boarding & Tuition – Karen only

Class AAnnnnuuaal lFee PPeerr SSeemmeesstteerr Annual Per Semester
Fee Fee
Year 11 1,117,500 1,815,000
2,235,000 3,630,000

Year 13 2,295,000 1,147,500 3,690,000 1,845,000

Year 11 and 13 fees are payable in two equal instalments, due on 18th August 2020 and 5th January 2021.



TOTAL COURSE FEES for IFY IN KENYAN SHILLINGS
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Class Full IFY Full IFY Course Fee plus boarding
Course Fee

International Foundation Year (IFY) 1,200,000 2,130,000

IFY fees are payable in two equal instalments, due on 5th January 2021 and 6th April 2021.

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Important information about school fees: - 2020 - 2021

1. The above fees include lunch, textbooks and exercise books but does NOT include registration fee
and examination fees.

2. Enrolment applications are only processed upon the return of the completed Registration form with all
supporting documents and payment of a non-refundable Registration fee of Kshs 45,000/=.

3. Mode of all payments: direct deposits / swift transfers in the school bank accounts, details as provided
in the fees statement / invoice. Cheques and cash payments are not accepted.

4. Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term.
5. Early payment discount: a discount of 2% on tuition fees is provided when full payment is made

before the start date of each term.
6. A late payment penalty of 2% is charged for the late payment of fees - commencing 2 weeks after the

start date of term.
7. Trips and activities are charged separately and are normally accompanied by an official letter from the

School.
8. A full term’s notice in writing is required for all withdrawals or a full term’s fees is payable in lieu

of such notice before any final clearance documents are issued by the school.

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Additional fees: - 2020 - 2021

The tuition cost includes all textbooks and some stationery.

The student is expected to provide some items of equipment as listed in the handbook for parents and students.

Registration fee (non-refundable) Kshs 45,000 (once only)

Caution Money for day students Kshs 100,000 (once only)

Caution Money for boarding students Kshs 200,000 (once only)

Caution Money for IFY students Kshs 100,000 (once only)
(refundable only upon progression to an NCUK university)

Individual Music Lessons (instrumental or vocal) Kshs 14,000 each term
Music Instrument Hire (payable to Brookhouse Schools) Kshs 8,000 each term

Yearbook Fee (annual) Kshs 2,600 per year

Kenya pupil pass and re-entry pass (non-Kenyans) Kshs 15,000
* Subject to adjustment by the relevant government authorities

Medical Cover for boarding students (optional) Kshs 72,500 per year*
* Subject to adjustment by the medical insurance provider

Please note:
Information regarding transport fees for bus service will be communicated by separate letter.

In some subjects residential field courses are offered. There will be an additional cost for these only to cover the
cost of transport, food and accommodation. For example, a class field trip may cost about Kshs. 8,000 per night
for two nights.

Other optional activities and clubs are offered at an extra cost and require a weekly or termly payment.

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BROOKHOUSE SCHOOLS
STUDENT CONDUCT SHEET

2020 - 2021

All pupils should remember and observe the following points concerning conduct during the school day:

 Uniform and Appearance
It is your responsibility to know the uniform guidelines and dress appropriately. Students must be smartly dressed at all times. Shirts
must be tucked in neatly and top button closed. A watch and suitable stud earings are allowed as jewellery. No facial piecings are
allowed. For all students, hairstyles should be of natural colour, smart and tidy. Male students should be clean-shaven and hair should
be kept neat.

 Promptness and Punctuality
It is your responsibility to know where you are meant to be throughout the day and arrive in good time, properly equipped to commence
each lesson. Unless otherwise instructed by your teacher, be waiting quietly in your classroom by the time the bell rings.

 Security Issues
Remember that prime responsibility for your valuables lies with you. Keep valuables such as money with you at all times. Do not leave
valuables in your school bag. The school cannot be held responsible for any losses. Prep students should not bring in any money
unless asked to by the teacher.

 Chewing gum
This is strictly forbidden at school.

 Absences – Day Students
If for any reason you are absent from school, please ensure that the school office receives a call on the first day of your absence. You
are also required to bring a letter of explanation from your parent or guardian to give to your form tutor /class teacher on the first day of
your return.

 Late Arrival to School
If on a particular day you arrive late to school, you are required to sign the „late arrivals book‟ at the office, and to notify your form tutor
/class teacher as soon as possible after your arrival.

 Leaving School during the Day
To be absent from school for part of a day you must bring a letter from your parent or guardian to show to your form tutor /class teacher
and to any teachers whose lessons you will miss. This should be done, if possible, on the preceding day. You must be signed out by
your Head of Year in the „permission to leave book‟ that is kept at the office, and you will be given a gate pass slip. In the absence of
your Head of Year, a senior member of staff can sign you out.

 Food matters
The coffee shop is out of bounds for Prep pupils, except with express permission from staff. Secondary students may visit the coffee
shop during break and lunch times. Food and drink should not be consumed in classrooms.

 Litter and Graffiti
Brookhouse is our environment so please do your part to keep it clean. Place all litter in the bins provided and encourage others to do
so. Any pupil involved in acts of graffiti will be punished.

 Mobile Phones
For Year 1 – 8, these items must not be kept by Prep children at school,, and will be confiscated if they are.

For Year 9 – 13, BTEC and IFY, these items may only be used during non-lesson times. Use at any other times, including attempts to
text during lessons, will lead to confiscation. Like all personal valuables they are brought to school at your own risk. All student mobile
phones must be inexpensive models.

 Visitors
You are not allowed to entertain anyone who is not a current Brookhouse pupil without prior permission from a member of the senior
staff.

 Smoking, Drinking and Drugs
These items are strictly forbidden.

In general, please remember to respect all members of the Brookhouse community and their property at all times. Any form of bullying
behaviour will be dealt with harshly. Appropriate language and behaviour is required from everyone. Be polite and sensible; always
consider the needs of others…and ensure that your individual contribution as a member of our community sets an example for other pupils
to follow.

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BROOKHOUSE SCHOOLS
SCHOOL TRANSPORT FORM 2020/2021
STUDENT DETAILS (ONE FORM FOR EACH CHILD)

STUDENT NAME

YEAR GROUP

CAMPUS(KAREN
OR RUNDA)
PHYSICAL
ADDRESS

PARENT DETAILS
PARENT’S
NAMES

TELEPHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

TRANSPORT CHARGES

Two way Please tick One way Please tick
transport
transport KSH 42,000
KSH 56,250
Scheduled Stop KSH 56,000

Door to Door KSH 75,000

Terms and conditions
1. Payment must be made at the start of the term
2. The bus will leave the bus pick up points at the scheduled times (see attached). If the
student is not at the pickup point by the scheduled time, it is the responsibility of the parent
to get the child to school.
3. Door to door is only offered on some routes (see attached) and it is on a first come first
served basis.

I confirm that the above details are correct and agree to the terms and conditions

Parents Name--------------------------------------Signature-----------------------------------Date----------

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2020 - 2021

BROOKHOUSE BUSES ROUTES-scheduled bus points

ROUTE NO. ROUTE COVERAGE
1 WESTLANDS
2 KILELESHWA Brookside Drive, Sarit Centre, Kitisuru

3 KILIMANI Kangundo Rd, Lion's Lair oloitoktok Rd, Twin Oak Tigoni
Rd, Lenana Rd, CBK Apartment Statehouse ,Kentemere
4 LAVINGTON/ Githunguri Close, Kings Distinction Argwings Kodhek Rd.
6 RIARA RD Kirichwa Rd,Argwings Kodhek, Kilimani BP Station,
7 Marakwet Rd, Dennis Pritt Rd, Ndemi Rd, Menelik Rd
8 LAVINGTON/ ,Nyangumi Rd, Galana Rd, George Padmore, Lenana Rd,
9 GITANGA RD Kayahwe, Ngumo Estate, Kilimani Woodlands ,Wood
Avenue.
10 KAREN A Skyrock Apartment, Pyramid Garden, Riara Rd, Muhoya
11 Avenue, Shanju Gardens, Diami Rd, Nyeri Rd, St Austin
KAREN B Sch, Braeside Gardens, Jade Gardens, Jamhuri Gardens.
Mbaazi Avenue, Convent Rd, Chalbi Drive, Gitanga Rd,
NGONG Hatheru Rd, Rusinga Rd, Gichuru Rd, Loresho Estate,
Amboseli Lane, Kingara Rd
MOMBASA RD
/NYAYO ESTATE Milima Rd, Fahari close, Ndege Rd, Hardy, Dikdik Lane,
Milima Rd, Bogani Place, Marula Lane, Kasuku Close
PARKLANDS
Windy Ridge, Nandi Rd, Miotoni East & West, Karen
Plains, St Hellen, Warai Rd, Boston Court, Comboni Rd,
Fair Acres, Comboni Close.
Ngong Town, Muteero Rd, Keralapon, Pepo Lane, Marula
Lane, Ngong Olerua ,Woody Ridge, Malura Lane, Mwitu
Drive.
Highway Court, RiverBank, Space Apartment, Monari
South C, Al-Mubarak, Rubby Estate, South C, Balozi Estate,
Avenue Park 2, Fedha Estate, Mugoya, Eagle Plain, Nyayo
Estate

Highway Court, 6th Avenue Parklands, Tariffa Rd, Highway
Court, Kolobot Rd, 4th Parklands, Mpaka Rd.

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BROOKHOUSE DOOR TO DOOR ROUTES

ROUTE NO. ROUTE COVERAGE
12 KILIMANI
Lacassa Apartment,Oledume Rd, Ringroad, Off
Kindaruma Rd, Muchai Drive, Muringa Place,
Kilimanjaro Flats, Melmount Apartment, Argwings
Kodhek Rd, Sun Valley Estate,St Marys Sch, Yaya
Heights, Menelik Rd.

13 LANGATA/ Royal Garden, Kiambere Estate Upperhill, Airport View
MBAGATHI ROAD Estate, Phenom Park, Serene Gardens, Dam Estate.

14 RONGAI/ KISERIAN Kiserian Pry, Seventh Day Adventist, Rimpa, Mukoma,
Baraka Close ,Rongai ,Zoross, Tumaini

KILIMANI/ Ngulu Court Kandara Rd, Kijani Willows Mandera Rd,
KILELESHWA
15 Viraj Court Siaya Rd, Vahilla Court Siaya Rd, Krishna
Gardens Mwingi Rd, Sapphirre Gardens Othaya Rd,

Mugoiri Rd, Gitanga Rd,S.S Villas Gichuru Rd.

16 LAVINGTON/ Olea Apartment Gitanga Rd, Latena Terries Ouwashika
LANGATA RD. Rd, Crystal Springs Apartment Gitanga Rd, Greenwood
Villas Ouwashika Rd, Onyonka Estate, Uhuru Gardens.

LAVINGTON/ Isaac Gathanju Rd, Millenium Villas, Pearl

17 WESTLANDS Residence,Taj Park Villas, Riverside Gardens, Mijikenda

RIVERSIDE Rd.

Gigiri Drive,Flametree, Meadows, Bluebell, Hawana,

18 RUNDA Glory Rd, Andrew Zagotia Rd, Runda Rd, General

Mathenge

19 KIAMBU Muthaiga North Springs, Thome Estate, Safari Park,
Evergreen Police Post, Redhill, Githogoro, Edenville

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P O Box 24987 Nairobi 00502 Kenya Karen Campus - off Langata Road Runda Campus - off Kiambu Road

Website: www.brookhouse.ac.ke Tel: +254 (0)722 204 413 Email: [email protected]

CIS Code: BROOK John O’Connor - Managing Director - Brookhouse Schools Brookhouse Schools
Clara Mwangi - Deputy Director Eric Mulindi - Headteacher Secondary Moses Lutta - Deputy Runda
Carrie Gammon - Headteacher Karen Nairobi Kenya
Michelle Forsyth - Headteacher Runda Otieno Milafu - Director of Careers

Andrew Kimwele - Headteacher Boarding Sabina Okech, Josephine Kariuki - Heads of Sixth Frm 2020 - 2021 Profile

Introduction: Brookhouse Graduates
Brookhouse (established 1981) is a co- College and University
educational, independent day and Acceptance:
boarding school on two campuses
serving the international community in United Kingdom
Nairobi, Kenya at pre-school, primary
and secondary levels. University of Aberdeen
University of Bath
Brookhouse is a Round Square school the Karen campus provides University of Birmingham
and a member of the G-30 group of accommodation for 200 students. University of Bradford
schools. The school is registered with The academic year at Brookhouse is University of Brighton
the Kenyan Ministry of Education, and divided into three terms. Term 1 runs University of Bristol
fully accredited by the AQA, Edexcel and from mid August to mid December, Term Cardiff University
Cambridge International Examination 2 from January to March, and Term 3 University of East Anglia
(CIE) Boards UK, by IAPS (Independent begins in April and ends in mid June. University of Glasgow
Association of Preparatory Schools), by Students attend seven 55 minute class University of Huddersfield
the ISEB and by the Council of periods per day. There are 37 weeks Imperial College London
International Schools (CIS). (180 days) in the school year. Final Keele University
More than forty nationalities are examinations are taken in June, and University of Kent
represented amongst the school's 1100 constitute 100% of the grade allocation Kingston University
student body, and the faculty of 140 staff by the UK examining boards. University of Leeds
include British expatriates and teachers Leeds Metropolitan
from Africa and Asia. All teaching staff Curriculum: University of Leicester
have a Bachelor's degree, and several From pre-school to secondary, University of Liverpool
have advanced degrees. Brookhouse utilises an adapted form of Liverpool John Moores
the British National Curriculum to London School of Economics
The 15-acre Karen campus lies 10km structure its academic programme. In Loughborough University
southwest of downtown Nairobi, while the Primary School various assessments University of Manchester
the 15-acre Runda campus is to the are used to diagnose academic progress Middlesex University
northeast of the city. Facilities on both in relation to age peers, leading to the University of Newcastle
campuses include multi-purpose Common Entrance examination at 13+. University of Nottingham
classrooms, specialist science and Oxford Brookes University
computing labs, art and music studios. At secondary level, the Brookhouse Queen Mary, Univ of London
Each campus has a performance curriculum follows the University of University of Reading
auditorium, multi-purpose hall, library, Cambridge Board UK system of a two University of Salford
gym and aerobics studio, indoor sports year IGCSE course, usually taken University of Sheffield
centre, swimming pool and athletic across nine subjects, followed by A- University of Southampton
fields. A large on-site boarding facility at Level study, where three subjects are University of Sussex
normally taken. This two year linear University College London
course prepares students for their final University of Warwick
A-level examinations, through the UK University College Worcester
Cambridge, Edexcel and AQA Boards. University of Oxford
A-levels provide students with a
qualification recognised by universities
throughout the world.

USA and Canadian universities consider
the two years of IGCSE equivalent to

Grades 9+ and 10+, and the two years of Subjects offered at A-level include: Art & Brookhouse Graduates
Advanced Level study as equivalent to Design, Biology, Business Studies, College and University
Grades 11+ and 12+. The final year of Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Science, Acceptance:
A-level study is considered equivalent to Drama, Economics, English Literature,
an Advanced Placement or pre- English Language, French, Geography, United States
university course; often credit points for German, History, Law, Mathematics,
the first year of a USA/Canadian Music, Psychology, Physical Education, Univ of Southern California
university are granted, given the Physics, Sociology and Spanish. University of Miami
intensive study involved in A-levels. Alternative courses at 16+ for students Universiy of Pennsylvania
include the International Foundation Yale Unversity
College Placement: Year (IFY) bridging course to university Harvard University
180+ students are in the graduating entry, and a range of BTEC vocational Stanford University
class each year. 100% of the graduating subject pathways. MIT
class would normally pursue their Ithica College
education beyond high school, most ACHIEVEMENT EFFORT UCLA
going direct to university, with a small UCBerkeley
number each year deferring their studies A (A*) - Excellent standard 1 - Excellent Carnegie Mellon University
to take a 'gap' year of work and travel. Cornell University
Brookhouse annual college and B - High standard 2 - Good Brown University
university placement: United Kingdom NYU
50-55%; United States and Canada 25- C - Competent standard 3 - Satisfactory Embry-Riddle University
30%; Australia and South Africa 10-15% University of Delaware
& other destinations 5-10%. D - Below standard 4 - Unsatisfactory Mount Holyoke College

Subject Selection (at 14 years+): E - Poor standard 5 - Unacceptable Canada
Students take nine subjects at IGCSE:
English Language, English Literature U - Ungraded Fail University of British Columbia
and Mathematics are compulsory Carleton University
subjects. In addition, all students Grading System: McGill University
receive instruction in IT and take part in Below is the internal grading system University of Guelph
a Citizenship programme, Physical used throughout the school. These McMaster University
Education and Games lessons. grades A-E and U match the boundaries Queen’s University
Students then choose their other six established by the University of University of Toronto
subjects from: one or more Sciences Cambridge Board UK for the grading of University of Western Ontario
(Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics); one work in each subject. Victoria University
or more Languages Other Than English An A* grade distinguishes those York University
(French, German, Spanish, Chinese or candidates achieving at the highest Simon Fraser University
Kiswahili) one or more Social Sciences level.
(History, Geography, Economics and/or Grade Point Average and Class Ranking: Australia
Business Studies); and one or more from By policy, Brookhouse does not use
a range of electives (such as Art & GPA's, however at A-level a combination Edith Cowan University
Design, Drama, Music, Computer of A and B grades would gain students University of Melbourne
Science, Physical Education). places at top-rated British universities; Melbourne Inst. of Technology
three A grades at A-level would deem Monash University
At A-level, students select three the student a strong candidate for entry Murdoch University
subjects and most combinations of to Oxford or Cambridge universities. University of Sydney
subjects are available. For A-level, no University of Western Australia
subjects are compulsory - Maths and Brookhouse does not have any
English are not required at this level formalised system of comparison of South Africa
although many students do choose students, nor of ranking students within
these subjects at A-level. their year group, but a student achieving Monash University (SA)
a grade A would be considered to be in University of Cape Town
the top 5-10% of that year group. Rhodes University
University of Stellenbosch
Mr John O'Connor
Managing Director Grenada
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Switzerland

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Glion

Spain

Les Roches Marbella

Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi

Kenya

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Kenyatta University
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