Braeburn Garden Estate School

The school is located on Garden Estate Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The mailing address is P.O. Box 16944, 00620 Nairobi, Kenya. The school is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. The contact numbers and enquiries email are listed.

Early Years ages 2-5 (Crèche, Nursery & Reception); Key Stage 1 ages 5-7 (Years 1-2); Key Stage 2 ages 7-11 (Years 3-6); Key Stage 3 ages 11-14 (Years 7-9); Key Stage 4 ages 14-16 (Years 10-11, Cambridge IGCSE); Key Stage 5 ages 16-18 (IB Diploma / ICPC).

British Curriculum; CIS accredited; IB World School; Boarding available for Years 7 and above.

Students come from over 80 nationalities.

The school welcomes children with mild learning difficulties and offers a range of additional support.

The school follows a British Curriculum.

The school provides a school bus service for boarders; bus service is included in boarding fees.

The curriculum is balanced, broad and relevant to our learners. Early Years follows the Early Years Foundation Stage with three prime areas—communication and language; physical development; and personal, social and emotional development—supported by four specific areas: literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; and expressive arts and design. Primary (Key Stages 1 and 2) centers on core literacy and mathematical skills while developing confident, active learners and responsible global citizens, and is based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales with additional learning opportunities through performing arts, sports, outdoor learning, social responsibility, topic adaptation and a wide co-curricular programme. Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3) has pupils in Years 11–14 following an internationalised version of the National Curriculum, with leadership, problem solving, collaboration and enquiry embedded and enhanced by co-curricular programmes. Secondary (Key Stage 4) covers the IGCSE, with a broad range of subjects and the option to sit examinations early or study additional subjects, supported by a range of extra-curricular activities. Sixth Form (Key Stage 5) offers pathways to university including A‑Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) offered at Braeburn Garden Estate, the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) offered at Braeburn Garden Estate, and BTEC Level 3, all with extensive careers guidance and university preparation. The IBDP is offered at Braeburn Garden Estate.

Across Braeburn schools, over three quarters of IGCSE grades awarded are A–C, with 35% of those grades being A or A. In the Sixth Form, Braeburn has offered options such as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), A‑Levels and BTEC, with a history of students gaining university offers; in 2015, 97% earned a full IB Diploma.

Braeburn students complete international qualifications that qualify them for admission to universities worldwide and receive first‑class guidance on career opportunities and university placements, including SAT and IELTS preparation. Alex Manning, the dedicated University Applications Adviser, visits Braeburn schools to interview students, give talks to parents and students, and support university applications. Students are placed in universities around the world, including institutions in the United Kingdom (e.g., Imperial College London, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, among others), the United States (e.g., MIT, Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and more), Canada (e.g., McGill, UBC), Kenya (e.g., Moi University, Strathmore University, USIU), and other countries; the school provides guidance on admissions processes and tests as part of the preparation.

The school is non‑selective and supports a range of abilities, including those who are gifted and talented; there is a dedicated SEN department, and differentiation occurs within mainstream classes to meet diverse needs. The school emphasizes inclusion and provides assessments and appropriate support for students as part of the admission and ongoing learning process.

The school emphasises empathy and integrity as part of school life, nurturing students with the skills and values to learn and contribute to others. A caring staff culture supports social and emotional development across the curriculum and school activities.

The school welcomes students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and has a dedicated SEN department. There is inclusion in most mainstream classes with withdrawal from one or two subjects decided in consultation with parents, the pupil and teachers.

The school has limited provision for children with no knowledge of English. Special oral and written tests determine English proficiency, and tuition may be needed before acceptance if pupils cannot access the curriculum.

There are School Counsellors on staff to support students' wellbeing.

The Braeburn Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff undergo child protection screening, and there is a Safeguarding Policy in place. The school operates safeguarding governance with a Site Safeguarding Committee and a Designated Safeguarding Lead to coordinate safeguarding practice.

Braeburn Garden Estate School follows the admission policy of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. It is non-selective but may use admission testing where appropriate and has a dedicated SEN department. English language proficiency is required for students whose mother tongue is not English to access the curriculum. Applicants must provide copies of their passport or birth certificate, previous up‑to‑date school reports, a letter of recommendation and a leaving certificate from the previous school (students joining from other KAIIS Schools must have a leaving certificate). Year groups are allocated by age. For Years 7–11 admission includes an interview with the Head / Deputy Teacher, entrance assessment tests in English Language & Mathematics if requested by the school, and additional SEN and/or ESL assessment may be required. Admission to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or Career-Related Programme includes an interview with the Head/Deputy Head Teacher/IB Coordinator and meeting listed entry requirements, including IGCSE grades and subject prerequisites. Group 2 languages offered include French, Spanish and Swahili at ab initio, standard and higher levels, with options for self‑taught languages in some cases. If a year group is full, new admissions are placed on a waiting list on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with priority possibly given to siblings. Admission testing helps ensure curriculum access, informs teachers about needs and strengths, and aids in target setting. A placement letter confirming the placement and start date is issued upon successful completion of the process.

Braeburn Garden Estate opens scholarship applications for Year 9 and Year 12 entrants wishing to enrol in September 2026. Scholarships are available in three categories: All Round, Academic and Excellence In. For details on the application criteria, view the All Round, Academic and Excellence In links. Closing date: Monday, 20 October 2025. Shortlist announced: Monday, 27 October 2025. Scholarship Assessment Day: Thursday, 13 November 2025. All scholarship applications must include a formal school application, which can be accessed via the links.

Waiting lists exist for full year groups. New admissions will be placed on a waiting list on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Priority may be given to siblings of children who already have a place.