Braeburn Schools
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Braeburn Schools Limited is an international privately-owned educational management company that directs Braeburn School, Braeburn High School, Braeburn College, Braeside School and High School, Braeburn Mombasa International School, Braeburn Kisumu International School. In Tanzania
, Braeburn School, Arusha is run under the Tanzanian company Braeburn Schools Tanzania Limited.
Braeburn School was started in 1968 as a primary school
by an English lady who called it Braeburn House International School. Braeburn Limited bought this its first school in 1979 and simplified the name. Braeburn High School was started in 1982 at a campus just outside Nairobi
called Garden Estate as a boarding school
offering IGCSE
examinations. When the high school moved to the Braeburn School’s Lavington
campus in September 2003, the Garden Estate campus became a boarding Sixth form college
. Braeburn College offers a foundation-year bridging course from Kenyan
KCSE to international A Levels
, AS
and A Level courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB), and BTEC National and Higher National Diploma
courses.
Braeside School was opened in 1994 as an 8-4-4 system Kenyan
private
primary school. The buildings were designed to take three streams of classes, from Standards 1 to 8. In 1996 the school was changed to follow the British National Curriculum. This same year, Braeburn entered into an agreement with the University of Warwick
to provide training for local teachers in the form of a Bachelor of Philosophy
(Education) through a Continuing Professional Development
programme. The first 13 students started in 1997, graduating in 2000. This new programme allowed Braeburn to staff Braeside School with local Kenyan teachers who were well-versed with the British National Curriculum. Also in 1996, Braeside High School came into existence, also culminating in IGCSE
examinations done through the CIE
.
Braeburn’s interest in Tanzania
came about in 1999 through the acquisition of a small private
international school
in Arusha
, which was at the time called St.George’s School. Braeburn changed the name to Braeburn School, Arusha, and introduced A Levels in 2005. In 2007 administration of Braeburn School, Arusha was put under the new company Braeburn Schools Tanzania Limited. This company was formed to enable the group to expand further into Tanzania
.
In September 2004, Braeburn took over the management of Mombasa International School, based in Shanzu, north of Mombasa
. In line with its other schools, Braeburn introduced A Levels to the school at the start of the 2005-2006 academic year
.
The last acquisition was in April 2006, a small international
primary school in Kisumu established in 1985, Kisumu International School. This school has been expanded to include all year groups from Early Years to Year 8, teaching the British National Curriculum.
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
, Braeburn School, Arusha is run under the Tanzanian company Braeburn Schools Tanzania Limited.
Braeburn School was started in 1968 as a primary school
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
by an English lady who called it Braeburn House International School. Braeburn Limited bought this its first school in 1979 and simplified the name. Braeburn High School was started in 1982 at a campus just outside Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
called Garden Estate as a boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
offering IGCSE
IGCSE
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an internationally recognised qualification for school students, typically in the 14–16 age group. It is similar to the GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Standard Grade in Scotland or Junior Certificate in the Republic of...
examinations. When the high school moved to the Braeburn School’s Lavington
Lavington, Nairobi
Lavington is a suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. It is a high income residential estate located northwest of the city centre. Lavington belongs to the Westlands administrative division of Nairobi...
campus in September 2003, the Garden Estate campus became a boarding Sixth form college
Sixth form college
A sixth form college is an educational institution in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Belize, Hong Kong or Malta where students aged 16 to 18 typically study for advanced school-level qualifications, such as A-levels, or school-level qualifications such as GCSEs. In Singapore and India, this is...
. Braeburn College offers a foundation-year bridging course from Kenyan
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
KCSE to international A Levels
Advanced Level
The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education, commonly referred to as an A-level, is a qualification offered by education institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Cameroon, and the Cayman Islands...
, AS
GCE Advanced Level
The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education, commonly referred to as an A-level, is a qualification offered by education institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Cameroon, and the Cayman Islands...
and A Level courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB), and BTEC National and Higher National Diploma
Higher National Diploma
A Higher National Diploma is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom. This qualification can be used to gain entry into universities, and is considered equivalent to the first or second year of a university degree course....
courses.
Braeside School was opened in 1994 as an 8-4-4 system Kenyan
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
private
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
primary school. The buildings were designed to take three streams of classes, from Standards 1 to 8. In 1996 the school was changed to follow the British National Curriculum. This same year, Braeburn entered into an agreement with the University of Warwick
University of Warwick
The University of Warwick is a public research university located in Coventry, United Kingdom...
to provide training for local teachers in the form of a Bachelor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Philosophy is the title of an academic degree. The degree usually involves considerable research, either through a thesis or supervised research projects...
(Education) through a Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development
Continuing professional development or Continuing professional education is the means by which people maintain their knowledge and skills related to their professional lives.-CPD research:...
programme. The first 13 students started in 1997, graduating in 2000. This new programme allowed Braeburn to staff Braeside School with local Kenyan teachers who were well-versed with the British National Curriculum. Also in 1996, Braeside High School came into existence, also culminating in IGCSE
IGCSE
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an internationally recognised qualification for school students, typically in the 14–16 age group. It is similar to the GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Standard Grade in Scotland or Junior Certificate in the Republic of...
examinations done through the CIE
Cambridge International Examinations
University of Cambridge International Examinations is a provider of international qualifications for students between the ages of 14 and 19, offering examinations and qualifications in more than 150 countries. It is an Examination Board under Cambridge Assessment, founded in 1858 as a department...
.
Braeburn’s interest in Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
came about in 1999 through the acquisition of a small private
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
international school
International school
An International school is loosely defined as a school that promotes international education, in an international environment, either by adopting an international curriculum such as that of the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International Examinations, or by following a national...
in Arusha
Arusha
Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania. It is the capital of the Arusha Region, which claims a population of 1,288,088, including 281,608 for the Arusha District . Arusha is surrounded by some of Africa's most famous landscapes and national parks...
, which was at the time called St.George’s School. Braeburn changed the name to Braeburn School, Arusha, and introduced A Levels in 2005. In 2007 administration of Braeburn School, Arusha was put under the new company Braeburn Schools Tanzania Limited. This company was formed to enable the group to expand further into Tanzania
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
.
In September 2004, Braeburn took over the management of Mombasa International School, based in Shanzu, north of Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya. Lying next to the Indian Ocean, it has a major port and an international airport. The city also serves as the centre of the coastal tourism industry....
. In line with its other schools, Braeburn introduced A Levels to the school at the start of the 2005-2006 academic year
Academic term
An academic term is a division of an academic year, the time during which a school, college or university holds classes. These divisions may be called terms...
.
The last acquisition was in April 2006, a small international
International school
An International school is loosely defined as a school that promotes international education, in an international environment, either by adopting an international curriculum such as that of the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International Examinations, or by following a national...
primary school in Kisumu established in 1985, Kisumu International School. This school has been expanded to include all year groups from Early Years to Year 8, teaching the British National Curriculum.