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Potterhouse School

Kenya, Nairobi

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Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

Language Provision

English is taught as a core subject in the British National Curriculum. Two languages in addition to English are offered: French and Kiswahili. In Key Stage One (ages 5-7) Swahili and French are introduced as foreign languages. The Primary curriculum through Year Eight includes a modern Foreign Language.

Bilingual Teaching

The school offers two languages in addition to English: French and Kiswahili. English is taught as part of the core curriculum. In Key Stage One, Swahili and French are introduced as foreign languages. A modern Foreign Language is included in the Primary curriculum up to Year Eight.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 15,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No

Potterhouse School is a Christian values-based day school in Runda, Nairobi, educating pupils aged 2 to 18. Established in 2002, it follows an adapted form of the British National Curriculum across Kindergarten to High School. The Kindergarten serves ages 2–5, followed by Key Stage One and Two, then Key Stages Three and Four (Years 7–11). Core subjects include English, Mathematics, the Sciences, Global Citizenship, History, Geography, Art, Music, French and Swahili. Year 11 takes IGCSE examinations; Year 10 begins IGCSE preparation with a minimum of five subjects, including Mathematics, English and at least one Science, with Literature also required. Progression options include A‑Levels (Years 12–13), BTEC qualifications or IB options, with guidance provided by the Mentoring, Guidance and Counselling Department. The school welcomes diverse nationalities and offers a Music Resource Centre with ABRSM preparation, a school band, LEGO Education and KUMON, and a Dolphin swimming program that broadens global opportunities.

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