Kenya, Nairobi
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Facilities include a library and an ICT Suite. The library is a central source of knowledge and helps develop students' reading habits. Each classroom has its own computer with internet access, and the ICT Suite is used for teaching computer studies one to two lessons per week. Cambridge Primary guides learning, with English taught as a first or second language and core subjects such as mathematics and science. The environment supports life-long learning, creativity and the arts.
Library is a key academic facility and a storehouse of knowledge that supports reading and learning. The ICT Suite provides computers with internet access; Each pupil has access to the ICT Suite for one to two lessons a week for computer studies. Each classroom has a computer with internet access to support research and digital learning. The Cambridge Primary curriculum guides learning in English as a first or second language and in mathematics, science and Cambridge Global Perspectives.
After-school clubs include Football, Art Club, Film Club, Multiskills, Le Club Francais, Karate, Netball, Science Club, Cooking Club, Reading Club and Music Club. Most after-school clubs are run on school premises by vetted providers and vary from term to term. Educational visits and visitors enrich the curriculum, including African Drummers and specialist sports instructors. Class assemblies and performances occur once a term, with events such as Christmas Play, KS2 School Play and Year 6 End of Year Production; a yearly musical concert involves students and invites parents.
Herald International School in Kenya offers a British-Curr Curriculum education with Cambridge Primary for Year 1 to Year 6 (ages 5 to 11) and a programme to age 16. English is taught as a first or second language alongside mathematics, science, Cambridge Global Perspectives and ICT. The Cambridge Primary framework provides clear learning objectives and supports progression across core subjects, with Cambridge Primary assessments such as Progression Tests and Checkpoint to track progress over time. The school emphasises spiral progression and ongoing professional development for staff, including the Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers. Facilities include a library and an ICT Suite; every classroom has internet-connected computers, and ICT is used for computer studies weekly. PSHCE is delivered following SEAL. After-school clubs include Football, Art Club, Le Club Francais, Science Club and Music Club, along with educational visits and annual performances such as a musical concert and other events.