Crawford International School

nairobi·Kenya·Education from Kindergarten to A Levels, with Cambridge International qualifications. Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, and Cambridge International AS & A Levels are offered. Cambridge International Secondary 1 (age 11–14, years 7–9) and Cambridge International Secondary 2 (age 14–16, years 10–11) provide progression to IGCSE; Cambridge International AS & A Levels (ages 16–19, years 12–13) allow students to select 3–5 subjects. Extension subjects are non-examinable; English as a second language is available for foreign students, with other languages offered on demand. The school is a UCAS-registered centre, supporting UK university applications, and Ivy League universities actively recruit Crawford International School Kenya students. The school has capacity for 1,700 students.

↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total

Crawford International School in Nairobi, Kenya offers education from Kindergarten through A Levels using the Cambridge International curriculum, including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, and Cambridge International AS & A Levels. The school is a UCAS-registered centre supporting applications to UK universities and is a Cambridge Assessment International Education partner. With capacity for 1,700 students, the school provides English as a second language for international students, extension subjects, and additional languages available on demand.

Students

700

Location

Kenya

Leadership

Who leads this school

Moderate confidence

2.8yr

Avg. tenure

Moderate

Stability signal

High

Visibility score

Three-year tenure as executive head, preceded by senior leadership roles at comparable group-affiliated institutions across the region. Appointment context points to a consolidation mandate. Career trajectory is consistent with a corporate-operator profile: strong institutional alignment, limited founding experience.

Career pattern signals

Company ManConsolidation contextHigh mobility

Signals

Active LinkedIn presence; consistent external messagingConfirmed
No succession announcement visible; transition appears plannedInferred
Headship history: median tenure below sector averageReported

◈Intelligence note

Given the consolidation mandate and corporate ownership structure, teacher-fit bifurcation is likely. High-autonomy practitioners may experience friction.

Working Conditions

What's it like to teach here

Class sizes 18–24 primary, 24–28 secondary. Teaching hours within regional mid-range. Contract length typically two years with renewal option...

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