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Kenya, Nairobi
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Durham operates across two Nairobi campuses, Thigiri and Rosslyn. The Thigiri Campus sits in a leafy area on the edge of Karura Forest, with Rosslyn nearby hosting the Senior School in a purpose-built setting. The Rosslyn facility features state-of-the-art classrooms, dedicated co-curricular spaces and outstanding sports facilities. Durham Kenya is a branch of Durham UK with a 600-year heritage and opened its Thigiri Campus in January 2021 to support a rounded, lifelong-learning education.
Outstanding sports facilities support a broad programme, including hockey (hockey sevens), football, netball and basketball. The sports calendar shows regular fixtures and matches across age groups, reflecting an active participation in multiple team sports.
Durham Kenya delivers a world-class education that combines academic achievement with co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care. The Early Years framework follows the UK EYFS model, with a student-centered approach and continuous assessment from Year 1 onward, including online journals for parents. Grow with Durham supports progression from Key Stage Three through Sixth Form, emphasizing continuity and advanced learning through Years 7–13.
The co-curricular programme offers exciting sports, arts and cultural opportunities to complement academic learning. Grow with Durham extends these opportunities through Key Stage Three and beyond, helping students develop a wide range of interests and life skills.
Durham International School Kenya is a Nairobi branch of Durham UK, operating two Nairobi campuses: Thigiri and Rosslyn. The school follows British Curriculum and offers a rigorous continuum from Early Years through to Sixth Form, with EYFS, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma, and Cambridge A Levels. Ages 1 to 18 are welcomed. The Thigiri campus sits near Karura Forest, while Rosslyn campus houses Senior School in a purpose-built setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and dedicated co-curricular spaces. The curriculum blends academics with co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care, with continuous assessment from Year 1 and online parent journals. Grow with Durham links KS3 to KS4 and Sixth Form, which will begin in September 2028 with IB or A Level offerings and university guidance. The school emphasizes the ethos 'Confidence for Life' and 'Respect for All', and offers outstanding sports facilities, a vibrant arts program, and languages including French, Spanish and Kiswahili.
