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Kenya, Nairobi
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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 is a co-educational day and boarding school near Nairobi serving ages 2–18. It follows the British National Curriculum through Nursery to Year 11, with Cambridge IGCSE and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) and BTEC Level 3 in Years 12–13. Boarding is available for Years 7 and above. The 32-acre campus sits eight kilometres northeast of central Nairobi on Garden Estate Road and includes large playing fields, pools (training pool for younger pupils and a 25-metre pool), outdoor courts, a large sports hall, a dance studio, a gym, squash courts, libraries, dining areas and playgrounds. The school is CIS accredited and an IB World School, and is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. Music and drama are central to curriculum and co-curricular life, with a full music department and public performances. Languages offered include Mandarin, Kiswahili, Spanish, German, Dutch and French.
