Crawford International offers KG1 – YR 13. 

We offer KG1 – 3 at Kindergarten,  (Early Years Foundation Stage Programme)

The Cambridge program provides for 4 pathways:

• Cambridge Primary for 5 to 11-year-olds. At Crawford International this will be Year 1 to Year.
• Cambridge Lower Secondary for 11 to 14-year-olds. At Crawford International this will be Year 7 to Year 9.
• Cambridge Upper Secondary for 14 to 16-year-olds. At Crawford International this will be Year 10 and Year 11 which results with students completing the Cambridge IGCSE.
• Cambridge Advanced for 16 to 19-year-olds. At Crawford international this is Year 12 and Year 13. The end of Year 12 exams will result in an AS level qualification and the end of Year 13 exams will result in an A level qualification.

Cambridge provides 9 subjects and their curricula for students following the Primary and Lower Secondary Pathways:

1. English

2. Mathematics

3. Science 

4. Global Perspectives

5. Music

6. Physical Education

7. Digital Literacy

8. Computing

9. Art and Design

All 9 Cambridge subjects are offered at CIS from Year 1 to Year 9.

CIS in addition offer other subjects such as Drama, Dance, Kiswahili, Design and Technology and Go Lab.

Students in Year 10 and Year 11 (IGCSE) are recommended to choose 8 subjects from a selection of approximately 23 subjects.

Students in Year 12 (AS Level) choose 4 subjects from a selection of approximately 19 subjects.

Students in Year 13 (A Level) choose 3 subjects from a selection of approximately 19 subjects.

Contact school for full programme.

At Crawford International, our small classes ensure individual attention. We limit the number of students per class to 25.  In Kindergarten it is 18 and there is a teacher and an assistant.  Year 1 to 3 is 22 per class.

Parents have a choice of paying the school fees upfront for the whole year.  Parents also have the option of paying the school fees in two instalments or agree on payment plan after documentation has been submitted.  New parents pay full fees for the first term.

At Crawford International, we provide an all-inclusive offering to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom.  All the clubs, sports and cultural activities are included in our school fees. Please visit the "Our Schools" tab on our website for a full list of what is included in our fees.

At Crawford International, we provide an all-inclusive offering to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Most of the costs for clubs, sports and cultural activities are included in our school fees. We also offer several private activities to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents. Please get in touch with the school for more information.

Like most private schools, Crawford International has three terms, which include three school holidays as well as mid-term breaks. Parents will be provided with a term calendar at the start of each academic year.

Foreign students will be provided with a letter to apply for a study visa at the Department of Home Affairs.  Without a receipt or valid study permit a child from a foreign country cannot study at Crawford International School.

We do not offer scholarships at this stage.

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Yes, please contact the school for list of pickup points and costs. The school transport is a door-to-door service.

Boarding is currently not offered on campus, but girls have the option of private facility near the school.   School will collect and drop each day.  Supervisory staff will also be within the facility. Contact the school for more details.

Yes, Crawford International students go on bonding, sports and cultural tours on an annual basis. These tours are subject to demand and are offered at an extra cost to parents. Please get in touch with the school for more information.

No, we do not offer hybrid teaching however we can make an exception in a case of prolonged illness and pandemics. This is an agreement between the school and the student. Class Dojo is not used for teaching it is just a communication tool.

Available for children should the need arise for enrolled children in the case of prolonged illness or pandemics.   

This is an agreement between the school and the student. All our classrooms are equipped with projectors to facilitate hybrid/remote learning. Our campuses are Wi-Fi enabled, and students can log in via their MS accounts. Crawford teachers offer online classes using either MS Teams.  Class Dojo is used in our junior phases. 

Yes, all classroom teachers are qualified professionals registered with Teacher Service Commission (TSC) and the South African Council for Educators (SACE). We select and support teachers who inspire, enthuse, and encourage students to the highest levels of their ability. We continually review and renew our teaching and learning approaches to ensure that the education we provide remains innovative and relevant.

The Crawford ethos is designed to strengthen each student’s unique qualities, be it in academics, select clubs, sports or cultural activities. Our school provides a unique educational offering to cater to our students’ needs. Please get in touch with the school for more information about what is offered.

At Crawford International we take bullying extremely seriously with Zero Tolerance towards bulling.  Read more about our policy in our Code of Conduct

At Crawford International, we take a unique approach to uniforms. Rather than a uniform, we have a ‘multiform’ that encourages students to make personal decisions around what best suits them as unique individuals. By offering options within the uniform, students can mix and match the casual uniform daily, allowing for freedom of expression within acceptable boundaries.

Yes, parents wanting their child to start the mew academic year with Crawford International must re-register annually. You will not need to pay an additional enrolment fee.  A term’s notice period is required if you leave the school.

Our ethos and essence are built on mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and respect all cultures and genders in our diverse student and teacher population. We recognise that it is our differences that unite us together and not only our similarities. We celebrate each other’s beliefs, religions, and value systems, making our learning community truly unique.

KG1 – KG3, 

Teaching and learning in early years at Crawford International School Kenya is guided through 7 Learning Goals from the Early Years Foundation Stage program.  Our students learn through play, exploration, active participation and by creating and thinking critically.  Students at this young age are also introduced to languages like French, Mandarin, Kiswahili and computer skills.

Cambridge Primary Age 5 to 11 (Year 1 to Year 6)

Cambridge Lower Secondary Age 11 to 14 (Year 7 to Year 9)

Cambridge Upper Secondary Age 14 to 16 (IGSCE – Year 10 and Year 11))

Cambridge Advanced Age 16 to 19:

• These are subject-based qualifications usually taken in the final two years of high school.
• (AS Levels – Year 12) – 4 subjects
• (A Levels – Year 13) – 3 subjects. Our graduates at Crawford International School Kenya go on to universities around the world.

Cambridge International is the world’s largest provider of international programs and qualifications for 5 to 19-year-olds.

Cambridge International is part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a not-for-profit organisation and part of the world-renowned University of Cambridge.

Cambridge provides students with

• The necessary understanding, knowledge and skills for learners to progress, well prepared, to the next educational stage.
• An appropriate volume of content and standard of difficulty.
• A spiral approach to skill development with concepts revisited.
• Engaged with at deeper levels in different contexts, dependent on the learner’s development stage
• A balance of subjects covering different educational processes
• Objectives and content, developing a holistic set of skills and knowledge.

Student will be required to have 5 subjects with a C symbol and will need a B symbol if wanting to do Maths for A-level.

Subject content, approach to teaching, assessment, reports, academic calendar.

Contact school to explain all this but the adjust exceptionally well.

All applicants are considered individually.   Students are assessed, interviewed and recommendations made.

At Crawford, we prepare our students to be changemakers with a globally competitive edge, and encourage them to learn a new language. Students can choose between the following additional languages.

Crawford, we prepare our students to be changemakers with a globally competitive edge, and encourage them to learn a new language. Students can choose between the following additional languages:    French; Mandarin and Kiswahili. Student may register additional languages of their choice with Cambridge as a self study. 

Shadow teachers are allowed to assist to the cost of the parent.  Contact school for more information.

At Crawford, we help students develop essential 21-century skills and enable them to navigate, analyze, and create using various tools across multiple platforms.  All students have access to 3 fully equipped computer centers.   Students in Year 7 – 13 will need access to their own computers with access to Wi-Fi to fully develop their 21-century skills.

It is referred to as support lessons. A student may book time with a subject teacher if they feel the need. It is done on an individual basis. When a phase struggles with a certain section in a subject we would do extra lessons on one of the extra mural days. 

At Crawford International, we give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. In addition to our exceptional academics, we also offer comprehensive and highly competitive clubs, sports and cultural programmes, where students can participate in as many different activities as possible. This plays a vital educational function to the all-round development of our students.

At Crawford International School, we are committed to academic excellence. We have identified four key academic pillars that lead to academic excellence. The four academic pillars include:

• Providing an education that is locally and globally relevant.
• Mastering future-focused skills.
• Developing agency to empower students.
• Students experiencing a personalised learning journey.

Our academic pillars ensure that everything we offer within our teaching and learning is purposeful and interconnected. The pillars are adopted within our nurturing environment, and our small classes ensure close interaction between the students and teachers.

he student-teacher relationship is built firmly on mutual respect. Our students are responsible for their actions and have a clear understanding of the consequences. Our underlying philosophy of ‘Every child a Masterpiece’ allows us to empower our students to achieve their goals.

Our parallel curriculum is constantly being reviewed and renewed to ensure that our offering remains at the cutting edge of change to prepare our student for the future.

If you are a new Crawford parent and student, please click here for more information on enrolling. 

(For 2023)If you are an existing Crawford parent, you will receive an email with a link to STASY and an easy-to-follow How to Guide. You will also receive an SMS to notify you that re-registration is open. Parents can click the link in the email and follow the prompts, or simply log in to the Parent Portal and click on the re-registration pop-up.

All applications must be completed online through the Crawford International website. If you experience any difficulties submitting your application, please ask the admission staff at the school for assistance.

Spaces at Crawford International are limited, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.

It is preferable for the student to attend the interview and assessment in person. If the student is applying from overseas, arrangements can be made to have the assessment sent to the student’s current school to be completed. Interviews can also be arranged via Skype or Zoom.

Crawford International hosts open days throughout the year, which offers a wonderful opportunity for parents and students to see the school and meet with the principal, deputies, staff, teachers, and students. School tours are also available during the week and on Saturday till 12:00, during term and school holidays, at a time suitable for prospective families. Please get in touch with the school to arrange a tour of our state-of-the-art facilities.Describe the item or answer the question so that site visitors who are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.

We are a co-ed, non-denominational school with a rich cultural diversity that embraces all students. Our approach is designed to challenge and strengthen each individual’s special qualities.  We follow a strong value system: Diversity, Integrity, Valour, Empathy, Respect, Enthusiam.   We respect all religions.

Crawford Schools has a unique approach to uniforms that allows for freedom of expression and individuality within acceptable boundaries. Rather than a uniform, we have a ‘multiform’ that encourages students to make personal decisions around what best suits them as unique individuals. By offering students a choice when it comes to their uniforms, we allow them to practice their decision-making skills on a daily basis.

We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom.   Please see list school will provide each term.

Yes, most extra-curricular activities are included in our school fees. We also offer several private activities to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents. Please get in touch with the school for more information.