Kenya, Nairobi
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The school provides a positive and supportive environment focused on the health and wellbeing of every student, with high levels of personal care and attention from teachers and staff. Learning support is essential; progress is monitored and gaps are filled through teacher-led study groups and SABIS Student Life Organization programs. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos. Advisory classes support students through daily sessions in Primary (Grade 1–Grade 6) and weekly sessions for Grade 7, covering peer pressure, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, IT safety, cultural understanding, and exam preparation techniques; university and career counseling is provided as students advance. Students work with teachers and administrators to monitor progress and close gaps, creating a collaborative learning community.
Learning support addresses learning gaps and is offered through teacher-led study groups and Prefects & Group Leaders. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides Peer Tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos.
Mental wellbeing is supported through a positive, caring school environment with proactive student–adult relationships. Advisory classes address wellbeing-related topics, including peer pressure, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, organization, IT safety, and cultural understanding, with guidance as students mature on university applications and career planning.
Located on a 20-acre campus in Runda, SABIS International School – Runda delivers an education for ages 4 to 18. The school blends the SABIS curriculum with British and American frameworks, offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and Advanced Placement pathways. Students develop fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili, with a strong focus on English and mathematics and the sciences in secondary. The program integrates robotics, 3D printing, and web development, reinforced by the SABIS Learning Cycle and ongoing assessment via the SABIS Digital Platform. The 20-acre site includes a semi-Olympic pool, a large sports hall, outdoor tennis courts, and modern science labs, plus art and music spaces, and an ITL hall with 64 computers, and a multilingual library. Distinctive features include the SABIS Student Life Organization, giving students leadership and life-skills through service initiatives and a comprehensive learning experience. A boarding facility for up to 70 supports international families.