Hillcrest International Schools
URN: 151142 • Nairobi
Overview
- Name
- Hillcrest International Schools
- URN
- 151142
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 54.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Dunn (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hillcrest Road, Nairobi
Summary
Hillcrest International Schools, located in Nairobi, is a British school overseas that promotes a diverse and inclusive environment for its mixed-gender student body. Established in 1965, the school has evolved to nurture socially responsible young citizens who respect their community and the varied cultures within it. The school's ethos is built on cooperation, mutual respect, and self-awareness, aiming to foster confident learners.
The curriculum at Hillcrest is tailored to meet the needs of individual students, with a focus on personalised learning. Early Years education employs thematic units that integrate various subjects, while the Preparatory and Secondary Schools offer a comprehensive academic programme, including Cambridge Overseas ‘O’ and ‘A’ level examinations. This approach ensures that students are well-prepared for future academic and career opportunities.
Hillcrest values collaboration among students, staff, and parents to achieve high academic standards. The school encourages a strong sense of community, with a commitment to nurturing each child's potential in a supportive environment. Parents are invited to engage with the school through tours and discussions with the headteacher, fostering a partnership in their child's education.
The curriculum at Hillcrest is tailored to meet the needs of individual students, with a focus on personalised learning. Early Years education employs thematic units that integrate various subjects, while the Preparatory and Secondary Schools offer a comprehensive academic programme, including Cambridge Overseas ‘O’ and ‘A’ level examinations. This approach ensures that students are well-prepared for future academic and career opportunities.
Hillcrest values collaboration among students, staff, and parents to achieve high academic standards. The school encourages a strong sense of community, with a commitment to nurturing each child's potential in a supportive environment. Parents are invited to engage with the school through tours and discussions with the headteacher, fostering a partnership in their child's education.
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Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-03-14
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 |
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