Kisumu city is among the oldest cities in Kenya. The city is known for its beauty and close proximity to the iconic Lake Victoria. This is the city in Kenya where you can get some of the freshwater lake fish like Tilapia. Due to these factors, many people prefer living in Kisumu County. However, the question remains, if you want the best international school in this county for your children, which one do you choose? In this article, we have compiled a list of international schools in Kisumu city.
The top 3 international schools in Kisumu city based on performance and parent reviews are:
- Braeburn Kisumu International School
- The Aga Khan Primary School, Kisumu
- White Oaks School
1. Braeburn Kisumu International School
This school is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. The Braeburn Kisumu International School (BKIS) accepts children from the age of 2 to 16. BKIS adheres to the National Curriculum of England and Wales in its teaching.
BKIS is assessed by the Cambridge International Examiners and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).
Location: Aput Lane (off Achieng’ Oneko Road) Kisumu
Contacts: +254 720 655 200
Email: enquiries.kisumu@braeburn.ac.ke
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2. The Aga Khan Primary School, Kisumu
This school was established in 1952 to cater for children of all creeds, nationalities, and races. It has a capacity of 600 students. It is among the best international schools in Kisumu City. The Aga Khan Primary School in Kisumu is a two-streamed co-educational Primary school. You can enrol your child here from standard 1 to 8.
The school promotes holistic and child-centred education preparing students to handle the challenges of the modern diverse world.
Location: Otieno Oyoo Street in Kisumu City, next to the Aga Khan Hospital and Jamia Mosque.
Contacts: +254 0736 214 774 /+254 780 899 902
3. White Oaks School
The White Oaks School is among the top international schools in Kisumu City. This is a school that offers an adapted version of the British National Curriculum from key stage one to key stage four. The school focuses on delivering quality education for students. As a result, each class has only 8 students, with the population for the entire school being 104 students.
Location: Tom Mboya Estate, Kisumu
Contacts: +254 724 250 958
Email: info@whtioaksschool.net
4. Western International School of Kenya
This is a privately-owned learning institution that offers the English National Curriculum and the Kenya National Curriculum (8-4-4). The school admits students from kindergarten to High School. However, it is worth noting that students in years 10 and 11 undertake the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) while those in years 12 and 13 sit for the Cambridge A level exam.
The academic years in this school has three semesters:
- Semester 1 runs from August to November.
- Semester 2 runs from December to March.
- Semester 3 runs from April to June.
Location: Outskirts of Kisumu city
Contacts: 0707 054 282
Email: admissions@wiskenya.com
5. Jalaram Academy
This is an international school started in 1990 with the vision of being one of the leading institutions in East Africa in terms of academic excellence. The school focuses on nurturing talents in a holistic manner.
Although the school uses the British Education System, the curriculum has been tailored to meet the needs and interests of the modern multi-cultural society.
Location: Off Ring Road, Milimani Estate, Kisumu.
Contact: 0733 788 888
Email: info@jalaramacademy.com
6. Rainbow School International
This is an international Kindergarten and Daycare that follows the British National Curriculum. The school is cosmopolitan and diverse as it has more than 7 nationalities and cultures represented and a very interesting group of people.
The school hosts regular events aimed at celebrating the families of its communities such as Diwali, Christmas, and other traditional festivities.
Location: Along Got Huma Road, Near St. Stephen’s Church, Milimani, Kisumu.
Contact: 0729 422 867
Email: info@rainbow-kinderdaycare.com
