Brookhouse School
Brookhouse School also known as Brookhouse International School is an independent British curriculum co-educational day and boarding school offering Early Years, preparatory and secondary schooling. It is located in Langata, a suburb of Nairobi County, about 10 km from Nairobi’s CBD. The school was opened in 1981 and caters for pupils from pre-school to A-level, with an overall enrollment of 750 students.
It was selected for review by the Good Schools Guide International and is a member of the prestigious schools. The school is fully accredited by the council of international schools and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools.
The school strives to develop each student’s intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth to their full potential. The school follows an adapted form of the British National Curriculum. The early years unit caters for children aged 2-5 years, providing a carefully planned induction to the British National Curriculum. Throughout the Preparatory School up to and including year Eight students study the set national curriculum subjects, including Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, History, Art, Physical Education, Music, a Modern Foreign Language, and ICT.
The Secondary section of the school commences with a one-year Pre-IGSE year 9 program. The school also offers an international foundation year bridging program in partnership with the Northern Consortium of UK Universities and specialist vocational Business and Technical Education Council.
School Admission
All admissions to Brookhouse School are made through a senior member of staff. When seeking admission, prospective students are requested to provide copies of previous school reports, academic transcripts, a leaving certificate, and the management may ask them to sit for an entrance placement examination.
Brookhouse School Contacts
Name: Brookhouse School
Type: International School
Location: Magadi Road, Langata
County: Nairobi County
Address:PO Box 24987 – 00502,Nairobi Kenya
Tel: (+ 254 20) 2430260,(+ 254 20) 2430261-3
Mobile: (+ 254) 722204413,(+ 254) 733602797
Fax: (254 020) 243 0269
Email: admissions@brookhouse.ac.ke
Website:http://www.brookhouse.ac.ke
Brookhouse School Highlights
Music: available
Drama Club: available
Debate Club: available
Sports Team: available
Girls and Boys Scouts:
Students Association: available
Brookhouse School Facilities
School Library: available
Swimming Pool:
Sports Field: available
Computer Lab: available
Science Laboratory: available
Alumni
- Dr.Louise Leaky, paleontologist, educator and lecturer
- Liza Mucheru-Winser, a finalist in the tenth season of the reality TV show contest
- E-Sir (1981–2003), musician
- The Moipei Quartet, 2006UNICEF Child Ambassadors and Head of State Commendation recipients from the President of Kenya
- Emmanuel Jal, hip-hop artist and humanitarian advocate
- Richard Turere, inventor of the lion lights and TED 2013 speaker
- Eric Wainaina, musician and playwright
- Ian Mbugua, actor and musician
- Kevin Mbugua, musician
Sport
The main sporting activities at Brookhouse include:
- basketball
- soccer
- swimming
- athletics
- rugby
- rounders
- netball
- field hockey
- tennis
- golf
- cricket
These sports are spread across the three terms of the school year. In addition, there is active participation in tournaments, competitions, festivals, leagues, and exhibitions. There are Inter-House competitions in cross-country, athletics, basketball, rounders, soccer, netball, rugby and swimming. The extensive fitness center allows opportunities for general fitness in the gym, aerobics sessions, and weights training.