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Durham International School, which is one of the oldest schools in England, is set to open its first branch in Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.
The school is located in the leafy suburbs of Thigiri and is expected to open in January 2021.
The school will offer the British curriculum and will start with nursery entry of children aged between two and six years.
An artistic impression of Durham School international academy in Nairobi.
"At Durham International Nursery and Pre-Prep School, children will be given the opportunities to enjoy their formative years through play-based activities both indoors and outdoors.
"At each stage of their education more structured activities will be introduced to ensure each child reaches their maximum potential," reads a part of the school's website.
The headteacher-elect, Susan Sue, stated that the school aimed at welcoming a diverse community of children with a range of cultural and educational backgrounds, languages, talents and abilities.
British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott, was delighted at the news of the being a former student of History at Durham University.
“Education links are a key part of the UK and Kenya’s relationship, and it’s fantastic to see Durham School being the first British school to open a branch in East Africa,” she stated.
Durham School was founded in 1414 was later re-founded by King Henry VIII of England in 1541.
It announced its plans to enter the African education sector after the successful opening of Durham School for Girls in Doha, Qatar in September 2019.
Durham joins elite learning institutions such as Potterhouse School, Braeburn, Rosslyn Academy, Sabis, Kenton, German School, International School of Kenya, Peponi and St Andrew's Turi that offer similar learning environments in the country year.
A large number of british expatriates are making Kenya their permanent home, with their numbers expected to triple over the next five years as young britons look towards Kenya and India to set up businesses and to look for opportunities.
The school is located in the leafy suburbs of Thigiri and is expected to open in January 2021.
The school will offer the British curriculum and will start with nursery entry of children aged between two and six years.
An artistic impression of Durham School international academy in Nairobi.
"At Durham International Nursery and Pre-Prep School, children will be given the opportunities to enjoy their formative years through play-based activities both indoors and outdoors.
"At each stage of their education more structured activities will be introduced to ensure each child reaches their maximum potential," reads a part of the school's website.
The headteacher-elect, Susan Sue, stated that the school aimed at welcoming a diverse community of children with a range of cultural and educational backgrounds, languages, talents and abilities.
British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott, was delighted at the news of the being a former student of History at Durham University.
“Education links are a key part of the UK and Kenya’s relationship, and it’s fantastic to see Durham School being the first British school to open a branch in East Africa,” she stated.
Durham School was founded in 1414 was later re-founded by King Henry VIII of England in 1541.
It announced its plans to enter the African education sector after the successful opening of Durham School for Girls in Doha, Qatar in September 2019.
Durham joins elite learning institutions such as Potterhouse School, Braeburn, Rosslyn Academy, Sabis, Kenton, German School, International School of Kenya, Peponi and St Andrew's Turi that offer similar learning environments in the country year.
A large number of british expatriates are making Kenya their permanent home, with their numbers expected to triple over the next five years as young britons look towards Kenya and India to set up businesses and to look for opportunities.