Brookhurst International School vs Lycée Français International Denis Diderot

	B Brookhurst International School Nairobi, Kenya	L Lycée Français International Denis Diderot Nairobi, Kenya
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KES 140,000 - 1,485,500	Fees / year KES 12,000 - 2,162,963
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification	Curriculum French Curriculum, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 676
Typical class size	Typical class size 12	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1962
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses in Kenya: Lavington, Nairobi County, and Kiserian, Kajiado County.	Location Argwings Kodhek Road, Kilimani, Nairobi (Near Yaya Center)
Stages	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage; Preparatory School; High School; Sixth Form; IB World. The school follows the British national curriculum, accredited by Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel, for students from Year 1 to A level.	Stages Ages 2 to 18
School type	School type Coeducational day and boarding school.	School type Private international school; accredited by the French Ministry of Education; member of the AEFE network
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Kenya	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-denominational; welcomes all faiths.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission fees - Interview and psychometric test: KES 5,000 per applicant. - Admission (one‑off): KES 15,000. - Caution money (refundable subject to school rules): KES 20,000. - Beddings for boarders (one‑off, without bed sheets): KES 10,000. Tuition fees — Kiserian Campus (day and boarding figures shown where applicable) - Preparatory / Early Years (per term): Tuition KES 107,395; Meals/refreshments add KES 30,000 (day) for a per‑term total shown as KES 137,395 for day students. Boarding option adds boarding component so combined amount is shown as KES 220,230. - Year 1 (per term): Tuition KES 107,395; Meals KES 30,000 (day). Boarding combined amount shown as KES 220,230. - Year 2 (per term): Tuition KES 134,590; Meals KES 30,000 (day); Boarding combined amount shown as KES 259,660. - Years 3–6 (per term): Tuition KES 157,700; Meals KES 35,000 (day); Boarding combined amount shown as KES 282,770. - Years 7–9 (per term): Tuition KES 206,640; Meals KES 35,000 (day); Boarding combined amount shown as KES 380,640. - Year 10 (per term): Tuition KES 231,110; Meals KES 35,000 (day); Boarding combined amount shown as KES 405,110. - Year 11 (senior junior cycle) — annual amount and instalment option: Day students — annual KES 966,740, payable in two instalments (Term 1: KES 450,790; Term 2: KES 483,370). Boarding students — annual KES 1,344,470, payable in two equal instalments (Term 1: KES 672,235; Term 2: KES 672,235). - Year 12 (A‑level / sixth form) — annual amount and instalment option: Day students — annual KES 1,068,680, payable in two instalments (Term 1: KES 490,930; Term 2: KES 534,340). Boarding students — annual KES 1,424,750, payable in two equal instalments (Term 1: KES 712,375; Term 2: KES 712,375). - Year 13 (A‑level / sixth form) — annual amount and instalment option: Day students — annual KES 1,117,640, payable in two instalments (Term 1: KES 521,305; Term 2: KES 558,820). Boarding students — annual KES 1,485,500, payable in two instalments (Term 1: KES 742,750; Term 2: KES 672,235). - BTEC courses (per term): Tuition KES 285,870; Meals KES 35,000 (day). Boarding combined amount shown as KES 459,870. Tuition fees — Lavington Campus (day only; boarding is offered at Kiserian only) - Early Years: KES 150,000 (full day) or KES 140,000 (half day). - Years 1–2: KES 207,200 (per term). - Years 3–4: KES 226,600 (per term). - Years 5–6: KES 245,990 (per term). - Years 7–8: KES 271,900 (per term). - Year 9: KES 297,800 (per term). - Year 10: KES 323,700 (per term). - Year 11 — annual and instalment detail: Annual KES 1,182,950, payable in two instalments: Term 1 KES 591,475 and Term 2 KES 591,475 (due in September and January). - Year 12 — annual and instalment detail: Annual KES 1,222,400, payable in two instalments: Term 1 KES 611,200 and Term 2 KES 611,200. - Year 13 — annual and instalment detail: Annual KES 1,237,400, payable in two instalments: Term 1 KES 618,700 and Term 2 KES 618,700. - Aviation program: Fees for the aviation pathway are provided at admission and are paid separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard school billing is termly; school fees are payable in full before the start of every term. A two‑instalment option is available where stated (commonly used for Years 11–13). Parents who wish to pay termly for Years 11 and 13 must inform the school in advance. - For Year 11 and Year 13 the annual fee is split into two equal instalments due in September and January unless alternate termly arrangements are agreed in advance. - Late payment surcharge: 2% per month applied on overdue balances. - Withdrawal and notice: One full term's written notice is required to withdraw a student. Failure to give one term's notice incurs a charge equal to one term's fee. Boarding fees and boarding‑related charges (Kiserian campus only) - Boarding component (per term) is shown alongside tuition for each year group in the Kiserian campus fee listing; combined totals are provided for boarding students (examples: Early Years combined KES 220,230 per term; Years 3–6 combined KES 282,770 per term; Years 7–9 combined KES 380,640 per term). Weekly boarding (optional) KES 20,000 per term. - Beddings (one‑off) KES 10,000. Other recurring and one‑off charges - Transport (per term) — Kiserian day routes example: KES 66,000 per term (two‑way, selected routes); Lavington transport zones have tiered two‑way per‑term rates (examples: Zone A KES 49,800 per term; Zone B KES 55,400; Zone C KES 60,800; Zone D KES 66,200; Zone E KES 80,400; Zone F KES 85,800). One‑way charge is normally 50% of the two‑way rate. - Clinical/medical fee (termly): Day scholars KES 5,000 per term; boarders KES 10,000 per term (Kiserian). Lavington shows a medical fee KES 7,000 (paid termly). - Sports and Talent Development activities (termly): Day scholars KES 10,000 (Kiserian) / KES 15,000 (Lavington); Boarders KES 20,000 (Kiserian). - Textbooks, exercise books and subscriptions: KES 35,000 per year. - Meals / Lunches / Refreshments: KES 30,000–35,000 per term depending on year group and campus (examples given per year group in campus fee listings). - Graduation fees: Preparatory KES 10,000; Seniors (Years 11 and 13) KES 15,000. Refunds and credits - School fees are not refundable once paid; the school requires payment in full before the start of each term and states that fees paid are non‑refundable. Failure to give the required one‑term withdrawal notice results in a charge equal to one term's fee. Fee payment options and instructions - Cash payments are not accepted on campus. Payments are accepted via bank deposit / bank transfer and via the school Paybill numbers; parents must email or WhatsApp the deposit slip with the student's name and year to the campus accounts contact provided. USD payments are accepted but converted using the prevailing market exchange rate. - Primary bank accounts and Paybill numbers provided for fee payments (use student name on deposit): - Equity Bank (KES): Account 0010260550844, Branch: Four Ways; Paybill: 247247. Equity USD account: 0010260550853. - Standard Chartered (KES): Account 0102023806400, Branch: Chiromo; Paybill: 329329. Standard Chartered (USD) account: 8752523806400. - Family Bank (KES): Account 068000010111 (Family Bank Towers); Paybill: 222111 (Account: 160072 Student Name). Family Bank (USD): 068000030947. - Email for deposit slips and payment queries: accounts@brookhurstschool.or.ke (Kiserian) and BISLavington@brookhurstschool.or.ke (Lavington). WhatsApp payment tracing numbers are published for each campus—use the campus contact number when sending confirmations. Other notes about fees and discounts - Family discounts apply to tuition only: 2nd child 10%; 3rd child 20%; 4th child 30%; 5th and subsequent children 40%. Transport family discount up to 50% for the second and subsequent child on the same route.	Fee details School year covered - Annual fee schedule and related charges shown below apply to the 2025–2026 academic year. Application & registration fees - Application / dossier fee: KES 12,000 per child. - First-time registration fee: KES 120,000 per child (charged at time of acceptance; must be paid within 10 days). - Re‑registration advance: KES 80,000 (advance on annual tuition fees) — non‑refundable. - These enrollment payments are not refundable. Annual tuition fees and per‑term (tranche) amounts — French & Kenyan nationals (KES) - Maternelle (annual): KES 700,000. Tranche 1 (40%): KES 280,000; Tranche 2 (30%): KES 210,000; Tranche 3 (30%): KES 210,000. - Élémentaire (annual): KES 1,154,449. Tranche 1: KES 461,780; Tranche 2: KES 346,335; Tranche 3: KES 346,335. - Collège (annual): KES 1,311,837. Tranche 1: KES 524,735; Tranche 2: KES 393,551; Tranche 3: KES 393,551. - Lycée (annual): KES 1,754,237. Tranche 1: KES 701,695; Tranche 2: KES 526,271; Tranche 3: KES 526,271. - All amounts shown in Kenyan shillings (KES). Annual tuition fees and per‑term (tranche) amounts — Other nationalities (KES) - Maternelle (annual): KES 800,000. Tranche 1 (40%): KES 320,000; Tranche 2 (30%): KES 240,000; Tranche 3 (30%): KES 240,000. - Élémentaire (annual): KES 1,423,361. Tranche 1: KES 569,344; Tranche 2: KES 427,008; Tranche 3: KES 427,008. - Collège (annual): KES 1,614,764. Tranche 1: KES 645,906; Tranche 2: KES 484,429; Tranche 3: KES 484,429. - Lycée (annual): KES 2,162,963. Tranche 1: KES 865,185; Tranche 2: KES 648,889; Tranche 3: KES 648,889. - All amounts shown in Kenyan shillings (KES). Billing schedule and payment terms - Two main payment rhythms: - Annual single payment: pay the full annual tuition before 30 September to receive a 5% discount. - Three‑installment (trimestrial) payment: tuition payable in three fractions (tranches). - Standard tranche due dates (when paying by trimester): Trimestre 1 due 15 September; Trimestre 2 due 15 January; Trimestre 3 due 15 April. - Late payment penalty: 5% per month applied to overdue amounts; penalties are cumulative. - Sibling reduction: 20% discount on tuition applicable from the third child of the same family (and for each subsequent child). - For students joining or leaving mid‑year, tuition is invoiced pro rata (the month of arrival or departure is billed in full unless exceptional weekly prorating is approved). - Invoices are issued through the school billing platform EDUKA; invoices must be paid according to the calendar above. Proof of payment should be sent to caisse@lyceefrancaisnairobi.com when required. Boarding fees - No boarding charges are listed in the school's fee schedule; the Lycée does not publish a boarding programme or boarding fees in the 2025–2026 fee documentation. Canteen (school lunch) — annual fees (KES) - Maternelle: 5 days/week KES 84,000; 4 days/week KES 67,200; 3 days/week KES 50,400. - Élémentaire: 5 days/week KES 101,500; 4 days/week KES 81,200; 3 days/week KES 60,900. - Secondaire: 5 days/week KES 119,000; 4 days/week KES 95,200; 3 days/week KES 71,400. - Canteen tariffs are indicative (based on a 35‑week year) and may vary with calendar days. Exam, option and ancillary fees (charges and timing) - Exam fees (billed in Trimester 3): DNB (Brevet): KES 9,400; Baccalauréat Première: KES 18,000; Baccalauréat Terminale: KES 51,370. - Cambridge language exam (mandatory for CM2 and 2nde): KES 17,550 to KES 27,000 (billed in Trimester 3). - Section Internationale Britannique (SIB) option (collège & lycée): KES 52,000 (billed in Trimester 1). - Model United Nations (MUN) option: KES 23,300 (billed in Trimester 1). - Extra‑curricular activities: average KES 25,000 per activity (charged when applicable). - Daycare / garderie: if registered, fixed package KES 3,500 per month; if not registered, KES 400 per day. - Textbooks, basic stationery supplies, one sports kit and a medicalized transport insurance are included in the tuition. Refunds and non‑refundables - Dossier (application) fees and first‑time registration payments are non‑refundable. - The re‑registration advance (KES 80,000) is explicitly stated as an advance on annual tuition and non‑refundable. - General rule in the financial regulations: enrollment‑related payments that validate registration are not refundable. Fee payment options and practical payment details - Accepted payment methods: - Bank transfer in EUR, KES or USD (school lists accounts for transfers). - Cheque payable to “Lycée Français Denis Diderot.” - M‑Pesa Paybill: Paybill number 453553 (the payment reference must be the invoice number). - Cash payments are no longer accepted. - Invoices issued in the EDUKA platform include amounts in Euro, KES and USD; the exchange rate applied is the chancery exchange rate on the date of invoicing. - In specific cases the school may agree a payment plan; approved plans are formalized and may require a direct debit or monthly instalments (for example nine monthly instalments from September to May if a plan is agreed). - For payment identification, use the student identity or family code shown in EDUKA and send proof of payment to caisse@lyceefrancaisnairobi.com when requested. - Failure to pay according to the calendar may result in penalties, suspension from activities, withholding of transfer documents or withholding of end‑of‑year certificates/diplomas until accounts are settled. Notes on discounts and penalties - 5% reduction on tuition if full annual payment is received in the school's bank account by 30 September. - 20% sibling reduction applied from the third child of the same family (on tuition). - Late payments incur a 5% monthly penalty, cumulative.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school has flexible boarding plans including Weekly Boarding (Monday to Friday), Monthly Boarding, and Full-time Boarding (including weekends and holidays as scheduled). Girls board at Wangari Maathai House and boys board at Heroes Tower. A qualified nurse is on-site to address health needs, and dormitories are monitored by experienced staff.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school allows home clothes on weekends or Thursdays. The home clothes are a T-shirt and jeans; the T-shirt should be in school colors and should not have excessive wording.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options The school has cafeteria facilities on campus. Cafeteria space is noted at the Lavington Campus and Kiserian Campus.	Food options The school has a canteen served by the private provider LENANA HAUS for students from kindergarten to the end of high school. Canteen catering is compulsory for primary students over 3 days; meals are prepared on site with attention to dietary needs, with provisions for diabetics or allergies via the PAI program or exemption with a medical certificate (in which case the canteen fee is not charged). A snack for Maternelle and Elementary is offered around 9:50 am with fruit; the menu includes 2 or 3 starters, a main course with meat, vegetables and starch, and a choice of 2 desserts. The canteen operates daily with Kindergarten at 12:00 (11:45 on Wednesdays and Fridays), Elementary at 12:00, and Secondary at 12:15; a hygiene and security committee checks hygiene rules. Digestive-disorder reports can be submitted via a dedicated form, and monthly canteen menus are posted.
House system	House system Boarding houses include Wangari Maathai House for girls and Heroes Tower for boys.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The leadership and governance are managed by the board and the school's leadership, which includes the director, deputy principals and student deans.	Governance and ownership The school is a private international school in Nairobi certified by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The British National Curriculum (BNC) is taught across Early Years, Preparatory School, High School and Sixth Form. The curriculum emphasizes holistic development, with small class sizes and a progression where each stage builds on the previous one; core subjects include English, Kiswahili and Mathematics, the sciences and humanities, and a modern foreign language (French, German or Mandarin) offered as a core subject.	Curriculum details The Lyce9e Frane7ais Denis Diderot offers the full French curriculum from Kindergarten to Lycee in Nairobi. It provides a bilingual French-English education, with Kindergarten taught by a French-speaking teacher, supported by assistants and an English teacher from the first year. The Primary program runs five years, developing core knowledge, with eight hours of foreign languages per week, including two hours of Swahili. Middle School spans four years with core disciplines and languages; a new foreign language is introduced in the second year. High School lasts three years; in the second year students choose majors and sit the French baccalaureate exam to prepare for higher studies. Parcours PARLE promotes multilingualism, and a British International Section is available on a trial basis, leading to the French international baccalaureate.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratios.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results BIS publishes annual academic results, with BIS Academic Results pages for 2020 through 2025 available.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Studies after the French Baccalaureate can be pursued in many countries. France remains a privileged option for higher education, with opportunities in preparatory classes for Grandes Ecoles and admission to top universities (INSA Lyon, Louis-le-Grand, Montaigne, etc.). Graduates have enrolled in Canada (HEC Montre9al) and the United States (HULT International Business School), as well as programs in Great Britain, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Egypt and Malaysia. Orientation support for continuing with the STUDENT PLAN, including the Future course and resources from ONISEP, CIDJ, AEFE and PARCOUREO, plus the PRIO platform, helps families explore post-baccalaureate options.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school runs a Pastoral Program that equips every student with the necessary support to achieve their maximum potential. A number of activities are organized each year to develop students' character, personality and life skills, while promoting respect and tolerance to diversity.	Social & emotional learning LFIDD prioritizes student wellbeing and a positive school climate. It launched the pHARe safeguarding program to prevent harassment and to create an inclusive, caring, and protective environment. The program includes staff training and guidance on handling harassment and promoting wellbeing. The school is committed to an inclusive, benevolent, and protective environment for all students. Parent involvement via the PundaKtiv association supports the school community and student wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, challenging brighter children and supporting those who need it through differentiated teaching and learning activities.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school adapts to the needs of each child. Each primary class receives one hour per week of remedial learning activities targeting students with specific needs. In secondary, homework support is available for 6eme class, and tutoring is organized for students who need it. A team of shadow teachers (AESH) is available to assist students with disabilities or special needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English is taught by native English-speaking teachers. In kindergarten and elementary, 30% of school time is in English under the EMILE system; in elementary, three hours weekly are dedicated specifically to learning English. In secondary, English teaching is reinforced and provided by native speakers in skill groups. The British International Section adds six hours per week of English (four hours English Language and Literature and two hours History-Geography in English), increasing English exposure to more than 30% of secondary education. From the fifth grade, a third living language (Spanish or German) is taught, and Mandarin is available as an extracurricular option. The school also offers language certificates: DELF for French, Cambridge English Language Assessment, DELE for Spanish, and Goethe for German.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing A positive learning space helps students generate ideas, build friendships and grow emotionally.	Mental wellbeing Student wellbeing is a focus at LFIDD as part of safeguarding and school climate initiatives, including the pHARe program and ongoing staff training to support mental health and safety.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Brookhurst has a Child Protection Policy to protect children and support students.	Safeguarding LFIDD launched pHARe, a safeguarding program to prevent harassment and protect students, with staff training and a focus on school climate and inclusion.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Brookhurst has spacious campuses with facilities that support both academic work and extracurricular activities. Classrooms are equipped with whiteboards, interactive digital screens and projectors. There are 31 classrooms, with 6 designed for Art and Music, and an art gallery room is under construction to showcase student work. On-site health services include qualified clinical officers in the sanatorium, with external emergency services partners for campus incidents. ICT centers use modern technology such as interactive digital boards, computers, tablets and VR goggles; libraries are well-stocked and provide access to four global online libraries aligned with the British National Curriculum. Boarding houses include Wangari Maathai House for girls and Heroes Tower for boys, with modern beds, study rooms, kitchenettes, lockers, on-site salon services and common social areas.	Facilities overview The campus covers 2 hectares and is located along Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani, near the Yaya Center. The school has 35 classrooms including exam rooms (capacity 25 students), two libraries, one large performance hall, one music studio, state-of-the-art media technology suites, science laboratories, a clean canteen, and nap rooms for the youngest students.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Brookhurst's campuses include three football pitches, a golf park, a tennis court, a running track, two basketball courts, a netball court, a gym and a dolphins aquatic center. There is a broad physical education programme aimed at balancing performance and participation. The school offers football, swimming, tennis, basketball, netball, volleyball, golf, athletics, badminton, hockey and squash. Special coaching is provided throughout the year as part of the in-school PE programme, including football, rugby, basketball, volleyball and swimming. Brookhurst runs a year-round sports program on weekdays and weekends, with a golf program operated under the Kenya Golf Union.	Sports facilities The school has a multi-purpose field of over 3,000 sqm, a running track, two basketball courts, a handball court, a tennis court, a 450 sqm gymnasium, a 100 sqm PE room, a gym, and a climbing wall.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has well-equipped laboratories and preparation rooms for chemistry, physics and biology, tailored to the needs of each subject. There are dedicated ICT centers with technology such as interactive digital boards, computers, tablets and VR goggles. The libraries are well stocked and staffed by librarians who guide students in choosing materials; the electronic library serves as a resource center for students and teachers. All students and teachers have access to four global online libraries best suited for the British National Curriculum.	Academic facilities The school has 35 classrooms including exam rooms (capacity 25 students), two libraries, science laboratories, state-of-the-art media technology suites, a music studio, and a large performance hall.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Music: Brookhurst provides musical instruments and instructors and has facilities such as music halls and theatres. Drama develops confidence and teamwork through performances. Art is showcased through displays across campuses with weekly art lessons that foster creativity. Other activities include Ballet and dance, Chess, Model United Nations, World Scholars Championship, Debate Team, Community Service, Christian Union, Save Our Environment, Physics and STEM.	Extra curricular facilities AES (Extra Curricular Activities) are offered.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Brookhurst International Schools is a coeducational, progressive, multicultural, value-based day and boarding school in Kenya. It offers the British curriculum from Year 1 to A Level and has operated for over 10 years. The school has two campuses: Kiserian in Kajiado County and Lavington in Nairobi County. The Kiserian campus spans vast acres along Isinya-Pipeline Road, while the Lavington campus is in the heart of Lavington and features extensive facilities, including a swimming pool and a cafeteria.	History Created in 1962, the Lyce9e Frane7ais International Denis Diderot is one of the oldest international schools in Kenya and one of the most recognized. LFIDD is the only Nairobi institution offering the French curriculum from preschool through high school. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and is a member of the AEFE network.
Community	Community Brookhurst has two campuses, Kiserian and Lavington, forming a coeducational, progressive, multicultural, value-based community. The Lavington campus is notable for its size and facilities, including a swimming pool and a cafeteria, while the Kiserian campus serves preparatory and high school students with extensive facilities. The campuses provide learning and extracurricular facilities within a serene environment in Kenya.	Community LFIDD provides a bilingual French-English education and sits on a 2-hectare campus along Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani, Nairobi. Multilingualism is central to the school7s mission, with students gaining fluency in two major international languages. The school supports a vibrant cultural and community life with active involvement from families and the wider LFIDD community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Pundaktiv is a group of parent volunteers who organize festive and cultural events at LFIDD, collaborating with the school leadership, administration and teaching staff. Major events include the big Christmas party (December), the carnival (February), the school festival (Kermesse) in April/May, and the production of the year7s yearbook. Contact pundaktiv@lyceefrancaisnairobi.com. The LFIDD Parents Association (APE) has a board with Judy Kagure as President, Anne-Marie Pasinetti as Vice President, and Jerome Chapuis as Treasurer.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Brookhurst offers a range of academic enrichment activities beyond classroom learning. Students participate in Model United Nations and World Scholars Championship, and a Debate Team enhances argumentation and public speaking. Physics and STEM activities, along with chess, contribute to academic development.	Academic & intellectual The school is a private international school in Nairobi certified by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network. It has operated for over 60 years and offers a bilingual French-English education for students aged 2 to 18. From kindergarten to the lycée, education is designed to develop student autonomy and uses innovative teaching methods. It is a Cambridge English Language Assessment center offering Cambridge certifications (YLE, KET, PET, FCE, C1 Advanced) aligned with CEFR levels.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Brookhurst focuses on nurturing artistic talents through Music, Drama, and Art. Music programs provide instruments and instructors, with dedicated music halls and theatres. Drama builds confidence through performances and story-making, while Art displays celebrate students' creativity.	Arts & creative The campus houses a large performance hall and a music studio, with two libraries and science laboratories to support creativity and inquiry. Extra-curricular activities in arts, culture and languages are offered outside classroom hours through AES. The school emphasizes a vibrant cultural life and creative projects as part of the broader school experience.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Brookhurst hosts cultural activities, including Model United Nations, which fosters cross-cultural exchange and language development. The school also hosts a Cultural Day featuring drama and musical performances. These initiatives support students' global awareness and language skills.	Cultural & language Multilingualism is central to the programme, and the Lycée enables students to become fluent in two major international languages, French and English. A British International Section is offered in primary and is available on a trial basis in secondary, designed to deepen English proficiency while continuing French education, and it leads to the French international baccalaureate. The approach is bilingual and bicultural, with English used in certain subjects to build language proficiency.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Other Activities include Ballet and dance, Chess, Model United Nations, World Scholars Championship, and Debate Team. Community Service, Christian Union, and Save Our Environment are also offered. These activities provide opportunities for social engagement and personal interests.	Social & hobbies AES (Extra Curricular Activities) are sporting, cultural or linguistic activities offered outside the curriculum and school time. Registration for AES follows the EDUKA portal, with term-based enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Students participate in a range of activities, including sports, cultural activities and language clubs.
Community & service	Community & service Brookhurst runs Community Service programs and volunteering opportunities. The school supports social responsibility initiatives, including Save Our Environment. The Brookhurst Community includes current students, staff, alumni, parents and friends who support the school's mission.	Community & service The LFIDD community life is vibrant, with a Parents Association (APE) and Alumni network, plus other parent and student groups that contribute to school life. The school emphasizes cultural and community life as an integral part of the student experience and hosts events that involve families and the wider community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Model United Nations and Debate Team develop leadership and professional skills. The Aviation Program provides Private Pilot License training with potential CPL in the future. The program is designed in partnership with aviation partners and Select Aviation College in Canada to ease transition.	Leadership & professional Formal student leadership structures include the High School Life Council. Model United Nations is a regular feature of student life, contributing to leadership, teamwork and public speaking skills. The campus and clubs provide opportunities to develop collaboration, communication and organizational abilities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Brookhurst runs a broad physical education program balancing performance and participation. Sports on offer include football, swimming, tennis, basketball, netball, squash, and track and field. Facilities across campuses include three football pitches, a golf park, a tennis court, running track, two basketball courts, a netball court, gym, and a dolphins aquatic center.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Facilities support sport and fitness, including a multi-purpose field, running track, two basketball courts, a handball court, a tennis court, a gymnasium and PE room. Swimming is taught from primary levels as part of the curriculum. The Denis Diderot Trophy showcases sport, teamwork and school spirit, reflecting the value placed on physical well-being and community.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Brookhurst follows the British National Curriculum. English language and literature, mathematics and sciences are core subjects for all students. Learners acquire a strong grasp of English and Kiswahili. A modern foreign language (French, German, Mandarin) is offered as a core subject.	Language provision The school teaches in French and English, with English integrated into certain subjects and from kindergarten. Primary includes eight hours of foreign languages per week, including two hours of Swahili. Parcours PARLE supports multilingualism and enables fluency in two major international languages.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school delivers a bilingual French-English education for students aged 2 to 18.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs The British international section is a bilingual and bicultural scheme that trains pupils of all nationalities to practice English in depth, including using English in certain subjects. It leads to the French international baccalaureate.
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations The Lycée Français Denis Diderot (LFIDD) is a private international school in Nairobi certified by the French Ministry of Education and a member of the AEFE network. The school teaches a bilingual French–English education for students aged 2 to 18, from kindergarten to the lycée, and has been operating for over 60 years.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 01 Contact us: Send an enquiry or book a personalized campus tour; a member of the admissions team will contact you as soon as possible. Step 02 Registration: To begin the application, click Apply Now to apply online or download the necessary forms and deliver them at your campus of choice. After the online application is received, a member of the admissions team will contact you. Step 03 Admission Interview: After registration, the child will be invited to take an assessment and interview conducted by the school principal or a senior leadership team member. There are no assessments for students under age 6. Admission requirements: IGCSE entry is from Year 1 (5+ years old) to Year 10 (15+ years old). A Level entry requires English language grade C, Mathematics grade C, and a minimum grade C in subjects the student intends to study.	Admissions Step 1. New students are welcomed at the beginning of the school year (September) and throughout the year. Registrations for the 2025-2026 year are now open. The registration process is initiated online via the Online Registration link in the Registration section. The online registration is accessible to families as part of the admission process. Step 2. Step to registration. Online registration is the primary route to apply. The process is accessed by clicking the Online Registration link. Families are directed to follow the online steps to complete the application. The 2025-2026 registration cycle is specified on the page. Step 3. Important information. Tuition is paid by families and the financial terms are described in the Financial Regulations. Canteen: school meals are compulsory for primary pupils on three long days (Monday-Tuesday-Thursday). Immigration: it is the parents' responsibility to be in good standing with Kenyan immigration authorities; a certificate of enrolment and a school letter may be provided to complete the student pass application. Communication: information relating to school life is distributed electronically to the email address provided by the parents. School Insurance: the school insures its pupils for school insurance and medical transport. Step 4. Admission procedures. Admission procedures are differentiated by the pupil's prior schooling background. Case 1 applies to pupils enrolled in a public or AEFE network school in France or a French school abroad during the previous school year or the current school year. These pupils are admitted to the class indicated by the orientation decision or the dialogue form, for entry into 2nde, 1ère and Terminale, with priority given subject to availability of places. Case 2 applies to pupils who attended a school not approved by the French Ministry of Education during the previous or current school year, or who have had an interruption of 3 months or more in the AEFE network; a placement test will be carried out to determine the appropriate level.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The Lycée is a non-profit school, subsidized by the French state, which allows tuition fees to be 30% to 27% lower than other international schools in Nairobi. AEFE scholarships: French families can apply for a grant from AEFE. This tuition assistance is reserved for children of French nationality residing with their families in Kenya, and under certain means conditions, the scholarship may cover up to 100% of tuition fees. Applications and renewal files can be collected from the French Embassy. Two committees meet during the year: in May, for the regular committee ruling on applications for the upcoming school year; and in October/November, for the remedial commission concerning new students enrolled in the Lycée for the current year. The opening dates of the scholarship campaign and submission of files are published on this site. A brochure AEFE is available for more information.
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