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Kenya, Nairobi
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French (Year 2) and Kiswahili are taught by specialist teachers; language instruction is part of the Lower School curriculum, with Years 1 to 4 following the National Curriculum of England & Wales.
The Banda School is an international school in Kenya offering the British Curriculum for ages 1–13, with EYFS. In Lower School (Years 1–4) the National Curriculum of England & Wales is taught by class teachers, with daily Phonics and specialist instruction in French (Year 2), Kiswahili, Music, Computing, PE and Art. Classes are small, and Years 3–4 are grouped by ability for Mathematics and spelling to tailor pace. Upper School (Years 5–8) combines the British National Curriculum with an independent curriculum aligned to the ISEB 13+ Common Entrance; pupils sit the Common Entrance at the end of Year 8. The timetable covers English, Mathematics, Science, languages, Geography, History, Art, Drama, Music, Computing, Design & Technology, PE and PSHE, with Religion/Philosophy & Ethics in Years 7–8. The 35-acre campus includes science laboratories, Arts Centre, Performing Arts space, a library complex, pool and a hockey pitch. Flight enrichment programme underpins holistic development.
