It promotes critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. From kindergarten to high school the BNC curriculum has an array of subjects that students explore. From phonics, number and sound sequencing in kindergarten, simple arithmetics, science, art, language and music, children explore the increasing complexities of subjects progressively.
The British Curriculum is grouped in Key Stages as follows:
Young children explore their environment through an extensive, child-centred curriculum. Engaging activities and teacher-prepared manipulatives provide hands-on opportunities to develop cognitive, gross motor and fine motor skills.
Learning takes a more formal approach as children are introduced to Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities—including History, Geography and C.R.E.—the Arts, including Art and Music, and Swahili.
Students study English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Citizenship, History, Geography, C.R.E., Art, Music, Physical Education, Kiswahili and French.
The Key Stage 2 subjects continue, while Science develops into the distinct disciplines of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. In Year 9, students also gain options such as Business Studies and Economics.
After successfully completing Key Stage 3, students prepare for the IGCSE course in Year 10 and sit their examinations in Year 11. They can then pursue pathways including A-Levels, B-Tech or the IB Diploma, according to their interests and strengths.
Potterhouse offers a two-year modular A-Level programme: A-Level Subsidiary (AS) in Year 12 and A-Level 2 (A2) in Year 13, with each module taught and tested separately. Entry requires at least five IGCSE credits at grade 4 or above. Students select three or four subjects based on their ability and future career path, with the option to drop the fourth subject in Year 13. They also participate in clubs, sports, P.E., swimming, CSR and mentoring.
Potterhouse School is where Kumon Nairobi, Runda is located. At Kumon, the aim is for each and every child to become an independent, advanced learner, with a positive attitude to study.
The unique Kumon programmes pursue the potential of each child, developing their ability and nurturing their independence. Following an assessment, each child begins at an individually set starting point that lays a solid foundation for effective learning. Progress is tailored to individual needs, ensuring every child continues to grow and achieve.
Through daily study of the unique Kumon worksheets, students develop invaluable study skills, build confidence, and strive towards studying above the international standard for their age. Alongside an appropriate amount of daily work at home, students attend the study centre up to twice a week.
Kumon’s long-term focus gives children the self-assurance to take learning into their own hands and increases their motivation to succeed.
Our STEM programme encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through practical, hands-on learning experiences that develop problem-solving and analytical skills. In addition to the curriculum specification, innovation curiosity is nurtured by providing learning opportunities through maths contests and science fairs.
During the Language term, we have themes that allow students to explore culture and appreciate diversity around us.
In Humanities term, we explore themes in history to understand our identity and the world around us.
Students can enrol for individual music lessons, including a variety of instruments and voice lessons. They develop performance skills, musical understanding, and creative expression as individuals and in groups through our ensembles, bands and choir.
Pinch pots, coil vessels and decorative tiles are some of the outcomes of the clay activities in our ceramics room. Potterhouse embraces pottery as a way to build creativity, develop motor skills, and strengthen students’ focus.
The tactile, messy nature of pottery has a relaxing and calming effect that helps develop attention span. Younger children roll, pinch and poke clay to practise hand-eye coordination and enjoy sensory exploration, while older students wedge clay and work on the pottery wheel.
Clay can be manipulated in endless ways. As students discover its possibilities, they develop their small and large motor skills and gain confidence in their ability to create.
Students also receive personalised guidance on subject selection, university applications, career exploration, and future planning to ensure a smooth transition after high school.
In addition to university and career guidance, the MGC department conducts weekly mentoring classes to ensure students’ wellbeing. This includes topics like friendships, decision-making, study tips, developmental milestones, drugs. The department also offers check-ins with students and counselling (with parent consent).
Our inclusion department provides a warm environment where students with learning difficulties are identified and given one-on-one specialized support. This is where instruction is adapted, and support is provided, to suit a child’s learning and/or behavioural needs.The department is equipped with specialised teachers and resources to support a variety of needs.
