GREENSTEDS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: Close to 84 years ago (1936), a school that prides itself in promoting ‘passion and pride’ in all aspects of school life through a team of highly professional and dedicated teachers and staff was established.
Note: Read to the end, though this is a high end school whose fees can easily run into hundreds of thousands they offer the prestigious Beacon Scholarship a scholarship for their students with strong leadership qualities.
TO THE PARENT: They promise that once you give them your child, they embark on preparing them for life that when they leave, they will continue to dream the biggest dreams, and not settle for second best.
LOCATION: 16km from Nakuru, 140 km from Nairobi, and just a few minutes from Nakuru National Park and within easy reach of lake Naivasha, Elementaita, Bogoria and Baringo.
SCHOOL CATERGORIES
Early Years
Junior School
Senior School
A levels
EARLY YEARS: They follow the revised English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providing a curriculum full of activities, themes and real-life experiences that motivate the children and provide a solid base for their future learning and development
Class Setting
Play Group (1 – 2 years)
Crèche (2 – 3 years)
Nursery (3 – 4 years)
Reception (4 -5 years)
JUNIOR SCHOOL: Your kid is provided with a Personal, Social and Health Education that helps them deal with real life issues as they grow up. A typical lesson will involve a ‘circle time’ where the children sit in a circle and take turns to discuss an issue such as caring for the environment or bullying. A conclusion will be drawn by either the students or the teacher on what has been learnt in the session and how these lessons can be implemented into real lives.
>Junior Boarding:- Teaching staff and Matrons live-in and support the students, overseeing all their needs and to facilitate the day-to-day domestic side of the dorms.
>Facilities: A common Room with TV (DSTV), kitchen areas for preparing light snacks, hot showers and laundry service
>Visiting: Parents are welcome to visit their children at any time, by arrangement with their child’s Dorm Tutor or during the Parents’ Weekends.
>Activities: Active clubs include; rugby, hockey, netball, rounders, cricket, athletics, running, roller-skating, Tae Kwon Do, swimming, journalism, chess, bead club, horse riding, art, pottery, cookery and dance
SENIOR SCHOOL: They offer a curriculum that contributes to the development of a pupil’s sense of identity through knowledge and understanding of the moral, social, cultural and spiritual heritages of our diverse society and of the local, national and global dimensions of their lives.
A LEVEL: They aim to equip all your kid with skills and knowledge to help them become well-rounded individuals through a holistic approach to their education. Here emphasize is not only on academic excellence, but also on encouraging student participation in sports, the arts and the community both within and outside the school.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: headmaster’s Project for Year 12s, helping at the Arap Moi Orphanage, Rhino Charge and having a renowned band and choir. The school also offers expert coaches on the sports field, enabling the school teams to excel in athletics and other sports.
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: Students from this school have represented Kenya and other national teams in: Cricket, Swimming and Athletic Sprints; a student broke the U21 Kenya 100m record and the Open Girls Hockey team reached the semi-finals of the Provincials hockey.
ALERT: 50 university representatives from global destinations including: British, Australian, Canadian, American, Chinese and Kenyan universities, to talk to our students about their universities, life at university in general and their opportunities and cultures.
Fees Stracture for September 2019 – 2020 (Kshs)
Play Group (Day) 45,000
Creche (Day) 76,000
Nursery (Day) 88,000
Reception (Day) 88,000
Years 1 - 2 (Day) 122,000 372,000 (Boarding)
Years 3 - 4 (Day) 164,500 447,500 (Boarding)
Years 5 - 6 (Day) 196,500 479,000 (Boarding)
Years 7 - 8 (Day) 259,000 595,500 (Boarding)
Years 9 (Day) 281,000 659,500 (Boarding)
Years 10 - 11 (Day) 317,000 715,000 (Boarding)
Years 12 - 13 (Day) 380,000 786,000 (Boarding)
These fees are per term and boarding fees are inclusive of all accommodation, meals and tuition. Textbooks and exercise books are provided, as are Lunch and snack breaks for day students.
Other Fees (Kshs, unless stated)
Admission fee Early Years (Crèche to Reception) 25,000
Residents (Yrs1-13) 50,000
Non Residents (Yrs 1-13) $2000
Caution Money – Refundable (one off payment) Early Years 20,000
Years 1-13 50,000
Year 12 or ‘A’ Level Fees - Science Subjects Surcharge – Per Term 5,000
Beacon Scholarship: For financially disadvantaged students here is a chance to top tier secondary schools and undergraduate programmes of study at world class universities in the UK.
Scholarship for schools - eligibility requirements:
Must be normally resident in Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania
Age 13-18
Must show evidence of strong leadership capabilities in four areas:
– Academic excellence;
– Achievement in sport, music, or drama;
– Social Influence & Communication;
– Citizenship.
Annual Gross Household Income must not exceed US$80,000
The Beacon Scholarship for University - Eligibility
Hold an offer from a Beacon Partner university which include: University of Bristol; University of Cambridge; Cardiff University; London School of Economics; University of Surrey.
Must be normally resident in Kenya, Tanzania or Uganda
Must show evidence of strong leadership capabilities in four areas:
– Academic excellence;
– Achievement in sport, music, or drama;
– Social Influence & Communication;
– Citizenship.
Capacity to study independently overseas
Commitment to return to home country within 1 month of degree completion
Annual Gross Household Income must not exceed US$100,000
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