Welcome & 'Karibu Sana'

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Durham International School Kenya.

Starting school for the first time or moving to a new school is a very important milestone for every child and their parents. At Durham International School we know how special this time is and we recognise that a caring, nurturing, supportive environment is critical to a child’s educational success. At Durham Kenya, we are committed to nurturing your child’s potential ensuring that their first experience of school is one filled with happiness; a time where they develop a love for lifelong learning and ‘Confidence for Life’.

Durham Kenya is a happy place, where children and staff alike want to be. When you walk through the door you feel a sense of belonging; I believe this is what makes us so special. Strong, genuine relationships are at the heart of an exceptional education and a happy childhood, and here at Durham Kenya every member of our community is known, valued and celebrated as individuals.

Durham’s talented and dedicated staff, together with our creative curriculum and beautiful school facilities, encourage children to use their imagination, to think creatively, to explore the world around them and to strive to excel. High standards and expectations are grounded in the conviction that academic excellence and enjoyment of childhood go hand in hand.

Come and see what makes Durham Kenya a wonderful school for your child’s preparatory education. We would be delighted to show you around.

Mrs Sue Small
Headteacher

Welcome & 'Karibu Sana'

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our new school in Nairobi. By joining us you will become part of a growing global family of schools located across three different continents.

Starting school for the first time is a very important milestone for every child and their parents. At Durham International Nursery & Pre-Prep School we know how special this time is and we recognise that a caring, nurturing, supportive environment is critical to a child’s educational success. We are committed to ensuring that your child’s first experience of school is one filled with happiness; a time where they develop a love for learning and ‘Confidence for Life’.

At Durham, we believe that childhood is a time to explore. Our pupils take a passionate interest in the world around them as their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning is ignited through playing, investigating, discovering and creating. Our child-centred approach and broad balanced curriculum will provide a rich variety of opportunities and experiences both in and beyond the classroom for active learning and discovery, engagement and critical thinking.

Teaching and learning at Durham is guided by our core values of respect, kindness and responsibility as children develop a love of lifelong learning. A sense of belonging and self-confidence is fostered through warm positive relationships which support effort and nurture individuality, providing the best possible start in life for all children to fulfil their potential.

Durham International Nursery & Pre-Prep School is operated in partnership with Durham School UK. A Durham school education prepares children with the skills required to tackle the challenges of the 21st century whilst retaining a sense of the traditional values you would expect from one of the oldest schools in the UK.

Our aim is for every child to leave us confident, highly motivated and ready for the opportunities and challenges of Prep School life and beyond.

I look forward to welcoming your child and your family to Durham International Nursery & Pre-Prep School.

Mrs Sue Small
Headteacher