West Nairobi School

18 Miotoni Ln, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. The postal address is P.O. Box 1333-00502. Tel. +254 709-331-000.

Kindergarten to 12th grade, with a Pre-Kindergarten class for students aged 4-5.

Private, co-educational, day school with a North American curriculum.

The student body represents about 30 nationalities.

English Language Learner (ELL) classes, Educational Resource Services (ERS), and remedial programs are provided as needed.

Christian.

School hours Monday through Friday are 07:45 to 16:15.

Transport is available around Nairobi for an additional fee. Main routes include Runda Route, ABC Route, Riara Route, Kasuku Centre, Yaya Route, Langata Route, and Safari Park.

North American curriculum taught in English for Kindergarten through 12th grade. AP courses are offered, including the AP Capstone Diploma program, with a broad range of offerings such as Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1, Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Statistics, US Government & Politics, US History, and Modern World History. Online classes are available through NorthStar Academy (accredited by AdvancED). The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school year has two semesters (175–180 instructional days); the first semester runs August–December and the second January–May/June. Graduation requires two diploma tracks: College Preparatory Diploma (24 credits) and Academic Honors Diploma (27 credits).

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Graduates go on to college or university in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

The school uses Second Step and Yale University's RULER approach for social-emotional learning. SEL helps students understand and manage their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, show empathy, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. The programs aim to prevent problem behaviors, antisocial behaviors, peer rejection, impulsivity, and low academic achievement, while promoting school success, connectedness, and a safe, respectful climate. Students learn strategies for calming down, identifying personal values, resolving conflicts, and considering others' perspectives to avoid conflicts.

English Language Learner (ELL) classes, Educational Resource Services (ERS), and remedial programs are provided for students as necessary.

English is the language of instruction for Kindergarten through 12th grade. English Language Learner (ELL) classes, Educational Resource Services (ERS), and remedial programs are provided as needed.

The school has a guidance counselor and a mental health counselor on staff. SEL and wellbeing initiatives, including Second Step and RULER-based programs, support students' emotional development and coping skills.

The safeguarding framework follows the NICS/Oasis Child Safety policy and procedures. Staff are expected to protect and nurture children and uphold safeguarding standards; there is a 'Report a Concern' mechanism for reporting safety issues.

Paperwork Submission: Documents include transcripts for the previous two academic years for first through eighth grades; transcripts for the previous four school years for ninth through twelfth grades; standardized testing for the previous academic year; birth certificate or proof of birth date; completed Health Assessment Form; photo/information page and dependent page/pupil pass page of passport; letter of recommendation or reference form from the previous school may be requested; leaving certificate/letter from the previous school. An admissions/placement test is conducted after the Application Fee is paid. Parents/Guardians and students may be asked to meet with the principal. Results of the test will be communicated to the family within ten business days after testing. Prior to enrollment, the admissions director will schedule a meeting between the family and the director of finance. Prior to enrollment, the admissions director will schedule a meeting between the family and the transport manager if transport is required. Space will be held for two business days following admission. If the enrollment fee (accepted before the school year begins) or the new student fee and tuition payment (once school has begun) are not paid within two business days, the space may be given to the next family. Admitted students may begin classes two business days after the new student fee and tuition payment is paid.