Durham International School

Durham International School is a branch of Durham UK, one of Britain's oldest and most distinguished schools with a 600-year history dating back to 1414. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the school opened its Thigiri campus in January 2021 and has grown into a respected international institution. The school recently expanded with a new purpose-built Rosslyn campus for its Senior School, featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, co-curricular spaces, and sports facilities. Durham International School provides education from Early Years (ages 1-6) through Prep School (ages 6-11) to Senior School (ages 11-18), including Sixth Form. The school's mission is to deliver a rounded education that inspires lifelong learning, achievement, respect for others, and 'Confidence for Life.' Core values of Moral integrity, Ambition, Responsibility, and Kindness (MARK) underpin all teaching. The school emphasizes a caring, nurturing environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. It balances traditional values with innovation, preparing students for 21st-century challenges while maintaining academic rigor. The Thigiri campus is situated in a leafy area near Karura Forest, conveniently located between Westlands and Gigiri, close to embassies, UN headquarters, and major shopping centers. The Rosslyn campus offers similar green surroundings with good connectivity to commercial areas. Durham International School is part of a global network including branches in Qatar and Dubai, and maintains affiliations with prestigious educational organizations like the HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference).