French School of Nairobi

The school aims to deliver internationally recognized quality education, pursue linguistic excellence in French and English, and foster civically-conscious, open-minded citizens. It emphasizes academic rigor, the love of learning, and the culture of hard work, while promoting autonomy and innovative teaching methods. The school values its multicultural environment, hosting students of over 50 nationalities and encouraging self-actualization based on individual personality and abilities.

The school follows the French national curriculum from kindergarten through the Baccalauréat. The primary section includes kindergarten and elementary school, while the secondary section comprises middle school (collège) and high school (lycée). A British International Section is available, leading to the French International Baccalaureate. The school is also a certified Cambridge English examination center, offering certifications aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The school provides personalized teaching to meet individual needs, including weekly remedial learning activities for primary students and homework assistance for secondary students. A team of shadow teachers (AESH) is available for students with disabilities or special needs, and a full-time speech therapist supports students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysorthographia, and attention or memory deficits. Additionally, a remedial system is in place to support non-French speaking students in language acquisition.

The school accepts new students at the start of the academic year in September and throughout the year, subject to availability. Admission procedures vary based on whether the applicant is transferring from another AEFE-network school or a non-approved institution, with the latter requiring a placement test. Families must ensure they are in good standing with Kenyan immigration authorities, and the school provides enrollment documentation to assist with student pass applications.

The academic year typically begins in early September. The calendar includes various Kenyan public holidays, such as Utamaduni Day, Mashujaa Day, Jamhuri Day, and Madaraka Day, alongside other observances like Eid al-Fitr. Detailed schedules for the current and upcoming academic years are provided to families.

Located on a 2-hectare campus in Kilimani, the school features 35 classrooms, two libraries, a large performance hall, a music studio, science laboratories, and media technology suites. Sports facilities include a 3,000-square-meter outdoor field, a running track, two basketball courts, a handball court, a tennis court, a 450-square-meter gymnasium, a PE room, a gym, and a climbing wall. The campus also includes a canteen and nap rooms for younger students.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities (ECA) covering sports, arts, and culture. Students can participate in music, visual arts, drama, and literature, as well as various sports including rugby, football, basketball, handball, and athletics. The school also hosts events such as cross-country competitions, Model United Nations (EAMUN) conferences, and web radio projects.