The International School of Kenya is well-known for its unmistakable culture of quality, exceptional care, and limitless opportunities. We instill a passion for and dedication to rigorous academic and personal exploration in our students. ISK students grow up in a community where every student is known and supported, and has the opportunity to personalize their learning. ISK is tucked away on the outskirts of Nairobi, on a pristine 40-acre campus. The campus buildings and grounds are meticulously maintained to reflect the proximity to nature, and it epitomizes the sensation of working and learning in a beautiful environment. Walking through the campus, you feel that this place is special. The lovely Kenyan climate provides a stunning year-round backdrop for study. With an exotic variety of trees and flowers, our campus gardens showcase all of the natural beauty and elegance of East Africa.

ISK is nestled on 40 acres of a former coffee plantation. For the last 46 years, our picturesque campus has served the educational needs of both expatriate and Kenyan students who seek a challenging North American curriculum together with the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma program. In 1967, the late Nancy Ellen Crooks opened the doors to the US Community School in a house near the Nairobi Hospital. Well known for her passion for education, Mrs. Crooks became the first principal and was dedicated to meeting the educational needs of Kenyan and expatriate children in Nairobi. In 1970, the United States International University (USIU) bought the school and moved it to our current location, a coffee plantation at the end of Peponi Road. They renamed it Nairobi International School (NIS), expanded grades from 4th Grade to 12th Grade, and even offered college courses. While the original buildings consisted only of a white wooden house and two stone buildings, the potential for a school like ISK was evident. In 1976, with an enrollment of 485 students, the Nairobi International School was renamed to the International School of Kenya. In 1982, we offered our first IB (International Baccalaureate) class. Since then, ISK has established itself as one of the world's premier and most diverse international schools, attracting students from all over the world. The school's expansion hasn't just been in terms of student population, though. We have also constructed world-class facilities, from one of Nairobi's best swimming pools to our new state-of- the-art Middle School building. In the 2021-2022 school year, ISK celebrated its 45th anniversary. Despite the ever-evolving landscape caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, ISK adapted by making constant innovations to enhance the way students learned while prioritizing their safety.