Braeside Lavington, also widely known as Braeside School, is an established international school situated off Muthangari Road in Nairobi's quiet Lavington suburb. Catering to learners from Early Years through Primary, Middle, and Senior school, it delivers a comprehensive British curriculum culminating in IGCSE and AS/A Level qualifications. The school distinguishes itself through its close-knit, nurturing community atmosphere that balances academic focus with a supportive environment dedicated to developing well-rounded, confident global citizens.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Nurturing pastoral care: Parents and staff consistently praise the warm, close-knit community and supportive student environment compared to larger peer campuses.
- Well-rounded facilities: Families highlight good provisions for holistic development, particularly in sports, arts, and on-site theatre facilities.
- Accessible British curriculum: Viewed by many parents as offering good value within the Braeburn Group and British system relative to higher-priced tier-1 schools.
Negatives
- Lavington traffic congestion: Commuting, drop-off, and pick-up around Muthangari Road often face severe rush-hour traffic delays.
- More compact grounds: Parents note the campus footprint and playing areas are noticeably smaller than larger suburban international schools in Nairobi.
- Address
- Off Muthangari Road, LavingtonNairobi, 00100Kenya
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Kenya (+254) +254 2-0501-8000
- System
- British
- Curriculum
- A Level, AS Level, IGCSE
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,040
