International School of Kenya

The International School of Kenya (ISK) is a private international school for pre-kindergarten to grade 12 students located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was established in 1976 and has a 25-hectare campus.

International School of Kenya
Location
Nairobi

Kenya
Coordinates1°13′54″S 36°45′51″E
Information
TypeInternational Baccalaureate school, private international school
Established1976
DirectorMichael Callan
Faculty400-500
GradesK-12
Enrollment1000
Color(s)Blue & Gold    
MascotLion
AffiliationUnited States Embassy, Canadian High Commission
CurriculumNorth American/The International Baccalaureate
WebsiteInternational School of Kenya

The grounds were originally a large coffee plantation, and today, only a few of the original buildings remain. Students can study for a North American high school diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The institution is accredited by the MSA.[1] ISK is a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA), The Council of International Schools, and Round Square.

International School of Kenya was ranked 7th out of the top 100 best high schools in Africa by Africa Almanac in 2003, based upon quality of education, student engagement, strength and activities of alumni, school profile, internet and news visibility.[2]

Organization

The school formed from the 210293 Nairobi International School (NIS), but financial troubles prompted the United States Embassy and Canadian High Commission to take over operations of the school in 1976, renaming it the International School of Kenya.

ISK, as it is more commonly known, is divided into three schools: the Elementary School which teaches students from pre-kindergarten to grade 5, the Middle School, which teaches grades 6-8, and the High School which teaches grades 9-12.

Each school has its own principal and counselor, and largely its own teaching staff, though some subject staff is shared. Teachers are predominantly from Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Facilities

The school offers many facilities, including an arts center, a 547-seat amphitheater, a library, a media center, gymnasiums, a swimming pool, locker rooms, multi-use sports courts, a covered basketball and volleyball court, science laboratories, and two natural grass playing fields.[3]

There are facilities able to accommodate up to 1,200 students, with three separate areas being dedicated to each school.

Students

The student body of approximately 1000 represents more than 65 different nationalities, including the United States, Canada, Kenya, Denmark, Holland, China, Japan, Vietnam, and Brazil.

Notable alumni

Notable alumni of ISK include:

References
  1. https://aisa.or.ke/member-schools/international-school-of-kenya/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "top20highschools". Africa Almanac. Africa Almanac. 1 October 2003. Archived from the original on 14 January 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2016. The research leading up to the publication of the 100 Best High Schools in Africa began with the launching of the website in December 2000.
  3. "US Department of State". International School of Kenya Fact Sheet.
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