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Welcome

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Braeburn Garden Estate School. Located in the green outskirts of Nairobi, just 15 minutes from the United Nations, our spacious campus is a haven for learning, creativity, and growth. With purpose-built facilities and extensive outdoor space, it provides an inspiring environment where students can explore, discover, and thrive.

Braeburn Garden Estate is more than just a school; it is a vibrant international community where over 80 nationalities learn together in an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect. This diversity enriches our classrooms and friendships, preparing students to take their place in the world with confidence and compassion.

We offer both the British National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB), enabling pathways that suit each learner’s strengths and aspirations. When graduates leave us, they are equipped to succeed at leading universities worldwide. Our welcoming boarding house provides senior school students from Kenya and East Africa a safe and supportive environment where they can flourish.

Our recent Independent Schools Inspectorate report, which rated us ‘Excellent’ for Achievement and Personal Development, affirms the quality of education and care that underpins everything we do. At Braeburn Garden Estate, every child is encouraged to be curious, creative, and courageous.

Tim RichardsHead of School

Testimonials

Prep Parent

‘We often think of you and some of the outstanding teachers our girls were lucky enough to have at BGE. Your approach and how invested you are in the students there is evident.’

Student

‘My time at Braeburn Garden Estate, and as part of the IB Diploma course, provided me with the opportunity to develop research and study skills that I know will serve me well in university and beyond. The teachers are extremely supportive in what is a very rigorous programme.’

Tristan Steyn – 39 IBPD points and scholarship to study Aerospace Engineering at the University of Toronto.

Prep Parent

‘Braeburn Garden Estate is a place where our child is happy, challenged, and supported – and that means a lot to us as parents.’

Parent

‘Braeburn Garden Estate has played a key role in helping my daughters not only excel academically, but also enjoy the learning process. What sets BGE apart is the strong sense of teamwork and community – the headteacher, teachers, and staff all work together in a genuine partnership with parents and students.’

Early Years Parent

‘Braeburn Garden Estate places a real emphasis on understanding each student as an individual, both academically and emotionally. My child has made progress in all areas and the child-centred culture is second to none.’

Senior School Parent

‘I have never experienced a truly international community like that of Braeburn Garden Estate. My child is immersed in different cultures and is evolving into a naturally open-minded, respectful thinker. This school genuinely prepares students to be globally minded and ready to succeed in our fast-evolving world.’

About Us

Braeburn Garden Estate is a British Curriculum, IAPS, fully CIS- and ISI-accredited, IB World School that offers an international education to students from over 80 nationalities, aged 2 to 18 years.

A caring and dedicated staff nurture students in all areas of school life, from academics and activities to learning empathy and integrity. Students are equipped with skills and values to develop a love for learning and reach their potential. Our diversity of international students and staff creates a unique school community we are proud to lead.

Curricula

Early Years

Our Early Years unit is for children aged 2 to 5 years. Children learn through indoor and outdoor play-based activities focused on the curriculum’s ‘Prime Areas’. These activities develop their social, communication, and physical skills. Other activities include music, nature walks, swimming, physical education, ICT, cooking, and library visits.

Prep School

Our Prep School is for learners aged 6 to 13 years. In Years 1 and 2, pupils begin to embed foundational academic skills such as phonics (the sounds) and understanding numbers.

Thereafter, pupils develop independence and responsibility. The core subjects are English, Mathematics, and Science. Our curriculum includes Performing Arts, Music, Art, and a wide range of sports, to develop the whole child.

Senior School

Our Senior School accommodates students aged 13 to 18 years. In Year 9, pupils focus on high-order concepts to prepare for the challenging IGCSE and IB Diploma curricula. Students study the internationally-recognised Cambridge IGCSE courses, sitting for the examinations in Year 11.

Sixth Form

Our Sixth Form offers the International Baccalaureate. In addition to the Diploma Programme (DP), we are proud to have been the first school to offer the IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP) in Africa, developing strong links with universities worldwide.