Dear Parents and Guardians, students, prospective parents and friends,

Braeburn Mombasa International School offers a challenging yet safe environment in which young people can grow, with space and opportunities all around them. We are a small day and boarding school set in a wonderful environment with a truly international flair. Teaching is inspirational and high in standard. As a school, we provide the platform for each student to fulfil their potential; we encourage them to become aware of their environment, thus becoming self-confident. Through our curricular and extra curricular activities, and within our MIS community, we educate the whole person within a supportive setting.

Growing minds need inspiration and guidance. Small classes and dedicated specialist teaching staff enable each student's progress to be accurately assessed. The aim is not simply to impart knowledge but to develop critical thinking and evaluation in all our students.

Our challenge is to prepare pupils for the next stage of their education and we are committed to excellence at every level of the curriculum. Termly reports and parents' meetings ensure that parents or guardians stay fully informed of their children's progress. In line with all Braeburn schools, we use the British National Curriculum as a guide.

We are registered with QCA. The curriculum is developed through this body. Stage assessment provides a clear indication of progress during these important years. The curriculum prepares children for later qualifications and employment. It is an ideal preparation course for the IGSCE examinations.

Between the ages of three and five, children work through the Foundation Stage of the national curriculum. From their earliest experience of schools, children's learning is planned and their progress reviewed. As they move through primary school and into Year 7, their first year of secondary education, the British National Curriculum's key stages ensure that pupils' learning is progressive and measurable and that their abilities and talents are developed.

At the end of each stage in learning, each subject has a target. These targets, when reached, give a sense of achievement to each student which encourages the students to take that extra step. We as a school use these targets and tests so that we can match our teaching to each pupils needs and abilities. We encourage parents to take an active role in helping your child learn, this is done through encouragement to talk about what has been learnt, praise and assisting with homework.

Between the ages of 14 and 19 young people choose their subjects and start to think about their future choices. The curriculum leading up to the awarding of IGCSE, AS level and A level qualifications is designed to offer academic and practical skills that young people can use to build their futures. But 14-19 is more than just qualifications. It is a key period of learning and development. After this stage, many students will leave to attend University abroad.

Having introduced AS levels, the first year of an A level course, from September 2004, and A2, the second year, in September 2005, we are now in a position to offer a complete school education. At secondary level, we have five new teachers joining us, myself included, all with many years of A Level experience.

We are all looking forward to this, the next stage of Braeburn Mombasa International School's development.

Yours Sincerely,

Peter Barnard, Head Teacher Secondary & Administration

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Last updated on: 17-Mar-2008