Rosslyn Academy es un dinámico colegio internacional cristiano en la hermosa Nairobi, Kenia, con una rica historia de 75 años al servicio de familias en África Oriental. Rosslyn atiende actualmente a aproximadamente 650 alumnos de más de 50 países. Esta diversidad es emocionante y enriquecedora para nuestra comunidad, pero son nuestros compromisos compartidos y nuestro sentido de colaboración lo que verdaderamente nos une como una comunidad sólida. Nuestra pasión es ver a nuestros alumnos inspirados y equipados para el servicio durante su tiempo en Rosslyn y a lo largo de sus vidas. Nos enorgullece ver a nuestros graduados triunfar en la universidad y en sus comunidades alrededor del mundo, edificando sobre el sólido cimiento de su educación en Rosslyn Academy.
Admisiones
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
Sí
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
Yes we use a MAP Growth test for admissions screening and placement.
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
We assess the students' previous school records, their MAP Growth Admission test, Parent interview, and at the MS and HS level, a student interview.
Admissions decisions for the following school year begin being made in March. We operate on a rolling admissions once the school year begins.
Jornada Escolar
Hora de entrada al colegio
8:25am
Hora de salida del colegio
3:35pm
Uniforme obligatorio
No
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
No we do not.
Servicio de transporte escolar disponible
Yes, but the cost is separate from the cost of tuition.
Almuerzos proporcionados por el colegio
Yes, but the cost is separate from the cost of tuition.
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
The school provides vegetarian options and can accommodate other dietary restrictions if they are made aware of them.
Aula
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
18-20 students
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
The average for Elementary is 20 (In rare circumstances we may go up to 24, but in those case there is a dedicated TA in the class.)
In MS and HS, the average class size is 20, with fewer students in more specialized classes and more students in classes like PE.
Uso de tecnología en el aula
We have 4 different computer labs on campus that teachers can utilize for the classes.
In Elementary there is a computer lab, 3-5 tablets in each classroom, and laptop carts available.
In Middle School there are portable laptop carts for teachers to use.
In HS we have a 1:1 initiative where students bring their own laptops to class.
¿Está preparado el colegio para usar aulas virtuales cuando sea necesario? (por ejemplo, clases en línea si el colegio cierra, como durante el COVID-19)
The school uses Google Classroom and this can be used for virtual learning in the event of an emergency.
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
Yes. Christianity.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
Non-religious students and students of different religions are welcome, but they are still required to take CRE (Christian Religious Education) classes and attend weekly chapel services.
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
703
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
Over 50
Nacionalidad más común
United States of America (41%)
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
Local (35%) International (65%)
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
Elementary School- 3 seasons of intramural sports (soccer, basketbal,l and touch rugby) for Grades 3-5, After School Elementary Clubs Program (offered quarterly 3 days a week), Swim team (students must try out for this team)
Middle School- Intramural Seasons for Basketball, Soccer, Rugby, and Volleyball, MS Drama (1 production a year), Swim Team
High School:
Sports Teams (Girls and Boys)- Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Tennis, Rugby, Volleyball, Water Polo, Swim Team, Soccer (students must try out for these sports)
Drama Productions- Fall Play and Spring Musical (students must audition to be a part of these)
National Honor Society (students must apply to be a part of this)
Actividades deportivas incluidas
Beginning in kindergarten, physical education classes are part of the curriculum. At the high school level, students can choose more specific physical education classes.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
Yes we do. Please see the extracurricular section for the specific sports in each school. Our sports teams to compete with other International Schools in Kenya as well as other local schools.
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
Elementary Library
Middle/High School Media Center
6 Science Classrooms
1 Outdoor Amphitheater
1 Indoor Auditorium
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
We have 3 basketball courts (one which is in a covered gym), 1 tennis court, 3 soccer/rugby pitches, 1 futsal field, and a swimming pool.
Apoyo Lingüístico
Profesores nativos de habla inglesa
Sí
Apoyo lingüístico para estudiantes con nivel de inglés no fluido
Yes we offer an EAL (English as an Additional Language) Program.
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
We offer Spanish, French, Korean and Kiswahilli.
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Sí
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
Sí
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
We offer EAL, Korean Language support, and Learning Support services.
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
We have a part-time teacher on staff for highly capable learners in Elementary School, but most of this is done in the homeroom classroom through differentiated learning.
