Brookhouse Schools

Karen Campus (Magadi Rd, Nairobi) and Runda Campus (Off Kiambu Road, Nairobi), Kenya. Brookhouse Schools operate in the Nairobi metropolitan area with two campuses in Karen and Runda; premium boarding is available at the Karen campus.

Kindergarten ages 1-5; Primary School ages 6-13; High School ages 14-18; Boarding ages 8-18.

Private international day school with boarding available at Karen campus.

Over 50 nationalities represented; multicultural international student body.

Pastoral care includes student well-being and a School Counselling Team providing academic, social, emotional and personal guidance.

British National Curriculum (UK) affiliation.

Private Transport Network; bus routes operate to and from the Karen and Runda campuses; service is provided at a reasonable additional cost and is supervised; five days a week.

The school provides a UK curriculum across Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form at the Karen and Runda campuses. The Primary Years syllabus follows the UK National Curriculum. High School education (Years 9–11) is broad-based and includes additional language tuition, PE and the arts. IGCSE and A-Levels are offered as part of the upper secondary and Sixth Form provision. Brookhouse is fully accredited by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Edexcel and AQA boards to deliver the UK curriculum. Learners are taught from age 1 to 18, spanning all divisions.

2025 A-Level results show 28% A, 54% A-A, 76% A-B and 95% A-C. 2025 IGCSE results show 20% A, 48% A-A, 75% A-B and 96% A-C.

Brookhouse alumni have gained acceptance to Russell Group universities, including the University of Manchester, Imperial College London, Warwick University and the University of Sheffield.

Academic Extension provides enrichment through languages (French, Spanish, Mandarin) and a range of clubs and programmes such as Enterprise, Journalism, Model United Nations, Mooting Club, Web Rangers and World Scholars Cup.

Learners feel safe in the school environment, which supports their education and Healthy relationships. Form tutors and class teachers monitor daily progress, while Heads of Year work alongside educators. Heads of Year may attend parent-teacher meetings to discuss progress and help designate year groups into bands reflecting students' academic abilities. All staff aim to support the student community. The Counselling Team advocates for student well-being and offers academic, social, emotional, and personal guidance.

French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Kiswahili are offered. Language study is compulsory at the High School and IGCSE levels, and the A-level course also has language options available. Foreign language acquisition is regarded as a critical element of education for internationally-minded children and their families.

The Counselling Team advocates for student well-being and offers academic, social, emotional, and personal guidance. The school recognises that learners can only reach their potential if they are happy and secure. Form tutors and Heads of Year monitor well-being through daily progress and oversight of educational practices. Counsellors are available to provide additional support when needed.

Learners feel safe in the school environment, enabling them to explore their education and develop healthy relationships. The school supports all members of the school community in collaboration with their families. Happiness and security underpin safeguarding and welfare across Brookhouse.

1. Register Your Interest. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team to begin the process. The Admissions Team is available to guide applicants through the next steps and answer questions. The school welcomes students who live locally in Nairobi, those who live outside the city, and families moving to Kenya from elsewhere.

2. Application. Complete an Application Form with your child's school reports attached. Applications are submitted for the Karen Campus via brookhousekaren.openapply.com and for the Runda Campus via brookhouserunda.openapply.com. The submission initiates the formal admissions process.

3. Assessment / Taster Day. Kindergarten students are welcome to join a taster day and are assessed by the Head of the Kindergarten's section.

4. Interview. Year 3 to Year 12 / IFY students are invited to attend an interview with the Head of Year before meeting with the Headteacher.

5. Offer Letter. An offer letter is sent to parents and legal guardians.

6. Registration & Caution Money. A registration fee of 45,000 KSh per child applies. An additional caution money of 100,000 KSh is paid for day students and 200,000 KSh for boarding students.

7. Admission. Your child is admitted to Brookhouse School.

Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that promises to transform lives by enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any Inspired school on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The programme aims to expand the community and empower children of all backgrounds with opportunities in academics, sports, the arts and extracurricular activities. The endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, who founded Inspired in 2013, and scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. Brookhouse participates in the Nsouli Scholars Programme as part of the Inspired group.