Nuestros valores fundamentales son la Pasión, la Conexión, la Innovación, el Respeto y la Conservación del Medio Ambiente. Junto con nuestros estándares académicos, también enseñamos y hacemos seguimiento de otras habilidades más blandas como parte de nuestros objetivos de aprendizaje transformacional a largo plazo, que incluyen la autogestión, la autoconciencia, la mentalidad de crecimiento, la conciencia social, la comunicación, la colaboración, la conciencia global, el pensamiento sistémico y la conservación ambiental. A través de estos objetivos, queremos que nuestros alumnos sean autodirigidos, pertenezcan a una comunidad y se conviertan en ciudadanos globalmente conscientes.
Character & Reference Form (completed by current school)
Latest school reports
Additional documentation if applicable (e.g. IEP, Psych Ed report, OT, Speech, etc.)
Proof of required vaccination/immunization
Admissions Process
1Schedule a tour and meet the team
2Express interest in the school
3Complete the Admissions Form
4Obtain completion of Character & Reference Form from current school
5Provide latest school reports and any additional documentation if applicable
6Submit proof of required vaccination/immunization
Admisiones
Los estudiantes pueden incorporarse después de comenzado el año académico
Sí
Evaluación de ingreso para estudiantes
At times - these are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Breve descripción de la evaluación de ingreso requerida
Only if there are special needs involved and we want to ensure that we are able to support the student adequately.
Lista de espera
Yes, in many age groups there is a often waiting list in place.
Fecha límite de inscripción (nuevo año académico)
We have rolling admissions, so enrollment is possible throughout the school year, as long as there is space available in the respective classroom - the sooner, the better!
Jornada Escolar
Hora de entrada al colegio
8:25
Cuidado supervisado antes/después del horario escolar
Sí
Alternativas alimentarias para necesidades dietéticas especiales (vegano, kosher, halal, etc.)
Sí
Uniforme obligatorio
No
Hora de salida del colegio
15:25 (there is a half-day option in the Early Years, where student may leave at 12:00 or at 15:25)
Servicio de transporte escolar disponible
Aula
Número máximo de estudiantes por clase
15
Número promedio de estudiantes por clase
13
¿El colegio emplea auxiliares docentes?
Sí
Uso de tecnología en el aula
We continually integrate various technology in the class room, including iPads and laptops that students have access to.
¿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)
Alumnado
Número de estudiantes
160
Número de nacionalidades representadas en el colegio
25+
Nacionalidad más común
USA
Proporción de estudiantes locales frente a internacionales
1:4
Actividades Extraescolares
Actividades extracurriculares o clubes ofrecidos
Please see website for most up-to-date information, but these include:
Soccer, Basketball, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Running, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Dancing, Theatre/Drama (Performing Arts), Instrument Programme, Choir, Band, Cheer Squad, Science Club, Circus Arts, Taekwando, etc
Actividades deportivas incluidas
Our students have a lot of physical activity in their school day, and do a lot of learning outdoors on our large campus and indigenous forest, including forest and bird walks. We start every day with a 20-minute forest walk (older students) or obstacle course (younger students).
All learners have PE lessons at least twice per week.
There are school sports on offer (included in the curriculum) after school on most days of the week.
Equipos deportivos o competencias disponibles para los estudiantes
Instalaciones
Instalaciones del colegio
Performing Arts Centre, Library, Forest Amphitheatre, Sensory Rooms, Maisha (Life) Centre, Science Lab, Lots of green spaces (including indigenous forest!)
Instalaciones deportivas del colegio
Sportsfield(s), Basketball court, Tennis court, 100-acre indigenous forest, (swimming pool is off-campus, about 7 minutes away)
Apoyo Lingüístico
Profesores nativos de habla inglesa
Sí
Apoyo lingüístico para estudiantes con nivel de inglés no fluido
Not extra classes, but additional support is available.
Clases de idiomas adicionales ofrecidas por el colegio
In-person: KiSwahili, Sign Language
Online delivery: Over 20 different language options
Apoyo al Alumno
Personal/programas dedicados a estudiantes con necesidades de aprendizaje especiales
Sí
Apoyo al aprendizaje ofrecido
These are considered on a case-by-case basis. If necessary, we work with parents in acquiring one-on-one support for those students who require specialized attention. All students are considered on an individual level and learning and teaching is highly differentiated within the classroom to accommodate each learner in each subject area. We currently support a range of students with varying levels of learning needs, including Down Syndrome, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger, etc.
We have co-teachers in every classroom. These are qualified teachers and specialized in special needs, with a primary function being to scaffold and differentiate for learners according to their needs.
El colegio apoya a estudiantes con talento y habilidades excepcionales
Detalles
Política de Género
co-ed
Internado
No
Dirección
Brackenhurst Conference Centre
P.O.Box 32, Limuru, Kenya-00217
Yes. They are optional. If preferred, students may bring their own lunch, or have school lunch (at an extra cost).
Yes, absolutely! We maintain a differentiated and personalized approach, even when required to shift online, in order to sustain engagement, motivation and continued learning. In our experience virtual whole-class instruction and full days online are not effective in promoting sustained learning, and so our online teaching is focused more on small-group and individual sessions, coupled with scaffolded individual work.
¿Los estudiantes practican alguna religión en el colegio? ¿Cuál?
We celebrate every religion, faith and culture at Woodland Star.
¿Cómo atiende el colegio a estudiantes no religiosos o de una religión diferente?
They are celebrated and valued like everyone else.
Yes, we regulalry participate in inter-school matches or tournaments with other schools in Nairobi.
Due to our small student:teacher ratio, we differentiate in each class room. This means there is no limit to where students may progress and develop in areas of giftedness, and these are accommodated and intentionally supported within the class room. We also have an enrichment programme that intentionally seeks to identify and further support cognitively advanced learners through in-class support and additional clubs.
Acceso de los estudiantes a un psicólogo educativo
We have two school counsellors on campus that learners have ready access to. Other specialist, such as educational psychologists, are also readily available as an external service.
