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West Nairobi School serves Kindergarten through 12th grade on a single campus in Karen, Nairobi. It uses North American curriculum taught in English. The campus features state-of-the-art computer labs and classrooms equipped with projectors or Smart televisions to support interactive learning. The school offers online courses through North Star Academy and provides English Language Learner (ELL) support and Educational Resource Services (ERS) as needed. Co-curricular programs in the arts, technology, and athletics complement the academic program.
Sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, and swimming, with interscholastic competition across these sports. West Nairobi School participates in the Kenya Association of Independent International Schools Sports Organization (KAIISSO) and plays 6–8 tournaments each year, either at home or away.
West Nairobi School uses a North American curriculum taught in English for kindergarten through 12th grade, including a Pre-K class. The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses across multiple subjects and the AP Capstone Diploma program. Online courses are available through North Star Academy. English Language Learner (ELL) classes, Educational Resource Services (ERS), and remedial programs are provided as needed. Graduation tracks include a College Preparatory Diploma requiring 24 credits and an Academic Honors Diploma requiring 27 credits.
Co-curricular and school-sponsored activities include Community Service; Fine Arts with instrumental and vocal music programs and an art gallery; Model United Nations; and a Sports Program featuring soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country, and swimming. Student Leadership opportunities are available at the start of each school year. Arts and music programs span Elementary to High School, with concerts and performances, and ABRSM music examinations are supported, with WNS hosting ABRSM practical examinations from London. Club Programs include Ballet and Martial Arts.
West Nairobi School is a private, co-educational day school in Karen, Nairobi, serving students aged 4 to 18 with a North American curriculum taught in English. The program includes American Curriculum courses with Advanced Placement, offering a broad range from Biology and Calculus AB to English Language and Composition, European History, and AP Capstone Diploma. Online courses are available through NorthStar Academy. The school is accredited by MSA-CESS and ACSI and joined the Network of International Christian Schools. The two-semester school year runs August–December and January–May/June, with two graduation tracks: College Preparatory Diploma (24 credits) and Academic Honors Diploma (27 credits). Facilities include state-of-the-art computer labs and multimedia classrooms, plus ELL and Educational Resource Services as needed. Co-curriculars cover arts, technology, and athletics; ABRSM music exams are hosted on site, and Model United Nations is offered. Languages include foreign options via NorthStar, and a strong emphasis on service and leadership.
