Kenya, Nairobi
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The Middle School Model United Nations (MSMUN) offers a conference for junior high school students that simulates United Nations activities. Delegates discuss topics across Technology, Health, Human Rights and Ecology & Environment and engage in debating and presenting. The programme also develops leadership and public speaking skills, with opportunities to build self‑confidence.
The Preparatory program offers music, drama, art, cookery and chess as extracurricular activities, with inter-house competitions that foster team spirit. Senior School provides dedicated facilities for the arts, including an art studio and a music studio.
Spanish, French, German and Kiswahili are offered in the Middle School.
A wide range of activities in the Preparatory period includes football, netball, basketball, cricket, rounders, hockey, athletics, swimming, music, drama, computers, art, cookery and chess. Inter-house competitions foster belonging to teams.
Community service is not simply a graduation requirement; from the moment students sign the school pledge, they commit to personal growth, integrity, self‑discipline and caring for others. The Green Pledge encourages environmentally responsible choices and a reduced environmental footprint.
MSMUN in Middle School provides a platform to develop leadership, debating and public speaking skills. Senior School includes tutorials to enhance exam preparation for final assessments. The school emphasizes technology-enabled learning as part of its 'Smart School' approach.
NIS emphasizes Physical & Spiritual Well-Being with athletic programs and a weekly Reflections programme for spiritual development. The Senior School offers facilities such as a well‑equipped gym, computer lab, art studio, music studio and food lab. Inter-house competitions support fitness, teamwork and well-being.
Located in Nairobi, Nairobi International School offers a British-based education for students aged 2 to 18. The school follows the British National Curriculum across KS3, KS4 and A-Levels, with Cambridge IGCSE and BTEC qualifications available. The campus network includes Kindergarten at No. 6, Kanjata Road; Preparatory at No. 5, Kanjata Road; and Senior School at No. 728, Maji Mazuri Road, Lavington, allowing a progression from early years to pre-university study within a familiar setting. The school operates as a private day school with boarding options, serving diverse families in Kenya. A technology-enabled learning environment, the Smart School, supports digital literacy and interactive lessons. Distinctive programs include the Middle School Model United Nations (MSMUN), and strong arts and languages offerings, with music, drama and art facilities in the Senior School and language clubs in the middle years. The Green Pledge underpins community service and sustainable practice, alongside sport and wellness programs.