BRAEBURN COLLEGE

Braeburn College’s ethos reads: “Braeburn College is a bridge between school and university. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own development and emphasis is placed on the importance of self-discipline and good study skills. Both learning and personal development are aided by the fact that work is carried out in an environment where staff and students treat each other with respect.”

Braeburn College is a co-educational international 6th form College offering both day and residential places. Managed by Braeburn Schools Kenya Limited, Braeburn College runs courses for a wide range of international examination bodies including Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)[1899]; The International Baccalaureate Organisation[1900]; Edexcel International (London Examinations)[www.edexcel.org.uk] and BTEC. The College is situated on a landscaped 25-acre campus in the Garden Estate locality 8 km from Nairobi city centre. For day students transport is available three times a day. In line with colleges and universities throughout the world, the College does not have a uniform.

The College teaches the following internationally recognised courses: GCE A Levels and AS Levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; a Fast-track University Bridging Course; BTEC National Diplomas and BTEC Higher National Diplomas. Higher National Diplomas lead to entry into 2nd and 3rd year in certain university courses.

Students can learn a wide range of subjects including Art & Design; Biology; Business Studies; Chemistry; Design Technology; Economics; French; Geography; History; Kiswahili; Law; Literature; Marketing; Mathematics; Spanish; Physics; Psychology; Travel & Tourism and Physical Education.

Braeburn College has the following facilities: 5 specialist science laboratories; 2 art and design technology studios; A technology workshop; An IT room; A spacious well resourced computer media centre / library; A DVD, video and data projector room. Computers throughout the college are connected to internet.

Throughout their time in the College students are given information and guidance regarding courses and universities around the world. Prospectuses and application forms are available. Braeburn College has close contacts with many universities. Representatives from universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Switzerland, United States of America, United Arab Emirates and throughout the world also visit the College to meet students.

Sports facilities include An indoor sports centre; A large sports hall; 2 squash courts; A weights and fitness gym; A dance studio; A 25-metre outdoor swimming pool; Tennis and basketball courts; Recreational facilities for pool, darts and table-tennis. The campus also has spacious playing fields, which are used for a variety of sports and athletics. Each year the College hosts major tournaments in basketball, football and athletics.

There is also a wide variety of clubs covering sports, dance, drama, Model United Nations, President's Award, photography, community service and 'survival' cookery (for students about to venture into self-catering). Trips are organised throughout the year. Some of these are academic in nature while others involve camping weekends and 'challenge' activities.

There is also a coffee shop selling light snacks, serving as an informal meeting place for students and staff. This is open throughout the day, and for main meals, the cafeteria overlooking a lake is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The coffee shop and cafeteria operate on a pay-as-you eat system. The College library and media centre is open every evening for study and the College sports facilities are available during leisure times.

Boarding: Students can opt for full-time, weekly or daily boarding. The College boasts excellent facilities for accommodating up to 200 students. The main hostel is a large, modern building with male and female wings on either side of a communal administration and common-room area. Each student has a single study-bedroom. There is a kitchen in each of the wings allowing students to prepare coffee and snacks. All bedding is provided and laundry is done daily. The hostel has three televisions with DVD, video and DSTV provision (viewing times are monitored by staff) and there are computers with internet and e-mail access. Each wing of the hostel has live-in house parents and a nurse on duty 24 hours a day. The College is also registered with a 24-hour ambulance service for more serious medical problems. A senior hostel warden oversees all aspects of accommodation.

Admission requirements vary according to the level of entry and the course being applied for. The College has detailed information on all the courses and experienced admissions staff will give advice on the best course for each individual applicant. 08:38, 11 October 2007 (UTC)