Durham delivers a world-class education, combining academic achievement, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to give students the skills they’ll need to succeed in their future education and beyond.
Our student-centred approach celebrates the individual talents, readiness and personalities of every student. We take a close interest in all student’s pastoral welfare, and closely monitor progress at every stage of learning. This allows us to support, stretch and challenge our students as individuals.
Alongside a rigorous academic curriculum, we offer a rich and diverse co-curricular programme, with exciting sports, arts and cultural opportunities that foster important life skills.
We are committed to providing students with a complete education, instilling strong values, sparking an aspiration for achievement, and building Confidence for Life!
The Early Years section at Durham Kenya encompasses 4 year groups: Little Durham, Playgroup, Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) and Foundation Stage 2 (FS2).
Our Early Years curriculum follows the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework which provides a pathway that ensures all children in every year group progress against age appropriate targets. The EYFS framework outlines seven Areas of Learning and Development which are divided into three prime areas and four specific areas. The three prime areas lay the foundation for children’s learning and development, while the specific areas build upon the prime areas and provide opportunities for children to develop their skills and knowledge in specific subjects.
Durham’s holistic approach to teaching and learning in the early years, builds children’s capacity to learn. Through a balance of child-initiated and adult-led approaches, our teaching teams create a rich and stimulating environment that ignites children’s curiosity and enthusiasm to learn, and supports every child’s development.
At Durham Kenya students explore and discover, create and innovate, question and problem solve, work together and individually as they focus on big ideas and their passions. Through play and project based hands-on experiences which foster social interaction and ignite creativity and imaginative thinking, students become independent, self-confident, inquisitive and enthusiastic learners.
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At the end of the Early Years foundation Stage, pupils move seamlessly into Key Stage One (KS1), a two-year phase that encompasses Year 1 and Year 2, for students from 5 to 7 years old.
A more formal approach to lessons begins in Key Stage 1. At Durham, this is a time of nurturing individuality, of opening young minds to endless possibilities, and of encouraging pupils to think creatively and form their own ideas – all while having fun.
We believe that it is essential that students have a good grounding in the basics; educators concentrate on building reading, writing and mathematics foundations, whilst diving into subjects like science, history and geography.
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Key Stage Two (KS2), is a four-year phase, encompassing Year 3 through Year 6, for students from 7 to 11 years old.
Here, our educators are purposefully focused on equipping all students with a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience. Through engaging learning opportunities, students are encouraged to become more independent and self-directed. They experiment with ideas, apply their knowledge and make decisions, while teachers nurture their self-esteem and self-confidence.
We engage students in academics, foster their strengths and challenge each individual to be the very best that they can be.
Learn More chevron_rightChildren’s learning and development in EYFS are documented in an online journal accessible to parents via a website or app, featuring teacher comments and photos, as well as 'next steps' for home support; parents can also share their own photos and videos. From Year 1 onwards, teachers continuously assess each child's progress to plan personalized next steps for their learning and development.
Since Durham Kenya opened in 2021, and we have continued to grow each year with our students. We are committed to expanding in our Nairobi home, such that students who begin their education with Durham can continue with us through Key Stage Three, Sixth Form, and beyond.
We aim to offer a comprehensive education, achieved through innovative learning experiences, excellent facilities, advanced technology, and outstanding resources.
Our entire team is dedicated to bringing this vision to life, and we are currently planning our next phase. Contact us to learn more about our vision for the future of Durham Kenya
Learn More chevron_rightDurham Kenya offers a world-class education that combines traditional academic rigor with innovative approaches to learning through a broad and balanced curriculum.
We understand the value of offering children a rich and varied school experience, and co-curricular learning is an important part of every school day at Durham Kenya.
By introducing children to a wide range of exciting activities, we give them the opportunity to try new things and find new interests.
Students are challenged to think creatively and develop new skills, giving them the opportunity to succeed and build confidence in their abilities.
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Since Durham Kenya opened in 2021, we have continued to grow each year with our students. We are committed to expanding in our Nairobi home, such that students who begin their education with Durham can continue with us through Key Stage Three (Years 7, 8 & 9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11) and Key Stage 5 or Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13).
We aim to offer a comprehensive education, achieved through innovative learning experiences, excellent facilities, advanced technology, and outstanding resources.
Our entire team is dedicated to bringing this vision to life, and we are currently planning our next phase. Contact us to learn more about our vision for the future of Durham Kenya.
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At Durham Kenya our number one priority is the wellbeing and happiness of every child. We welcome a diverse community of children from around the world with a range of cultural, and educational backgrounds, languages, talents and abilities.
There is a strong and supportive pastoral framework running through the school. Class teachers and teacher assistants take a close interest in the children’s pastoral welfare fostering a sense of belonging and self-confidence through warm positive relationships, providing the best possible start in life for children to fulfil their potential.
For any inquiries or further information about Durham School, contact us.
Our team is ready to assist you with any questions you may have.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our school community.
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