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Why Brookhurst?
Brookhurst International Schools is a leading coeducational day and boarding school in Kenya, known for its progressive approach, academic excellence, and commitment to holistic education.
We are a diverse and forward-thinking institution that nurtures ambitious, curious, and confident learners prepared to thrive in a global world.
At Brookhurst, students follow a seamless academic journey from Early Years through Preparatory and High School, culminating in a dynamic Sixth Form experience. Along the way, they develop essential life skills – resilience, leadership, creativity, and critical thinking – while building strong relationships and a deep sense of character.
We are proud to offer globally recognized academic pathways, including the British Curriculum (Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel), A-Levels, BTEC, and as an accredited IB World School, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and International Foundation Diploma (IFD). This diverse offering ensures every student can pursue a personalized pathway aligned with their strengths, passions, and university aspirations.
The Brookhurst Way is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated educators take a personalized approach to learning, identifying each student’s talents and nurturing them through tailored academic and co-curricular programmes. We empower students to think independently,
challenge ideas, and confidently shape their future.
With over 900 students across our two campuses in Lavington (Nairobi) and Kiserian (Kajiado County), Brookhurst provides a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment. Our Kiserian campus offers a balanced boarding and day school experience, while our Lavington campus is a vibrant, fully day-school setting. Both campuses feature modern facilities and world-class teaching.
More than a school, Brookhurst is a home away from home – a close-knit community where every student is valued, supported, and inspired to excel.
As education continues to evolve, Brookhurst remains at the forefront – innovating, adapting, and delivering an education that prepares students not just for exams, but for life.
Why Do Families Choose Brookhurst?
There are many reasons why families choose Brookhurst to educate their children.
Focus on the individual
Everyone excels at something. We help children discover their brilliance, support them to excel in that passion and to celebrate that everyone is unique and different.
Ethos
The Brookhurst Way- An attitude that seeks to bring out the latent potential of each child through the dedication and nurturing way of Brookhurst’s staff. Excellence in teaching and coaching with the child at the center.
Facilities
Brookhurst’s two expansive campuses in Lavington and Kiserian offers students a serene and calm environment for learning. Kiserian campus includes numerous learning centers, 4 science laboratories, cafeteria, music hall, art rooms, Dormitories, ICT center, aquatic center, basketball courts, football pitches, tennis courts, prep kids’ playground and school forest.
Lavington campus is unique in the area for its amazingly peaceful surroundings despite being in the heart of Lavington. The campus facilities include classes, art room, music room, cafeteria, basketball court, netball court and swimming pool.
Small Class Size
Class sizes are between 10-16 in the prep schools and 9-13 in the secondary schools. We currently maintain a 1:6 teachers to student ratio. Brookhurst teaching is optimized for personal attention, so we really get to know each child, and for social interactions. This enables us to stretch the most able students and support those who need an extra helping hand.
Academic Excellence
Brookhurst maintains a culture of academic excellence as we hold a 98% pass rate in O-Level and A-Level examinations. Every year Brookhurst graduates are placed in numerous universities and technical institutions locally and abroad. Students study in institutions such as McGill University (Canada), Humboldt University (Germany), St Georges University (Grenada), Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (South Africa) and University of Nairobi (Kenya).
Sporting Academy
Brookhurst is synonymous with sports. We believe exercise and activity is essential to the wellbeing of our students. Lessons learnt in the classroom transfer to the sports field and lessons learnt on the sports field transfer to the classroom. We are the current IPSSA U-15 Basketball & Football champions.
Learning Support
Brookhurst’s learning support department offers specialist support to children with specific learning difficulties. They pride themselves on creating a supportive environment where children thrive and are equipped with strategies to become independent learners. Talent Development
Various displays throughout the school give an insight into the students’ artistic activities. During weekly art lessons students explore a variety of art techniques, practice skills and develop their imagination. Brookhurst focuses in ensuring the musical talents of our students are discovered and explored.
Early Start Aviation Studies
At Brookhurst we ensure our students become the best at what they dream and hope to achieve. Brookhurst’s collaboration with accredited flight institutions located at Wilson Airport gives our students great first hand instruction in flying. The students are then certified and given a private pilot’s license(PPL).