Kisumu, Kenya is home to several primary schools, and more than twenty public secondary schools, as well as private and international schools, and many colleges and universities.
Public and private universities and colleges within the city include Great Lakes University, International School of Medicine and Technology, International School of Medicine and Applied Technology, Intraglobal Training Institute, Ivory Tower Institute, Kenya College of Accountancy, Lake Institute of Tropical Medicine, Maseno University, Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology, Tom Mboya Labour College, and others, including campuses of universities headquartered elsewhere.
In 2003, the Republic of Kenya's Ministry of Education began a policy of free primary school education, then did the same for secondary education in 2008. Although illiteracy rates in the country remain high, this change in policy has greatly increased primary and secondary school enrollment ratios, and enrollment at the university level has also increased considerably. These improvements are particularly evident in Kenya's urban areas, such as Kisumu.
The national education system of Kenya is organized on an 8-4-4 model, beginning with eight years of primary school, four years of high school, and a four-year undergraduate program. Public education begins at the age of six, although private nursery schools and kindergartens are available in the country's urban regions, including Kisumu, for those who are able to pay.
Primary and secondary education is free, although a secondary education is not compulsory.
Upon completion of primary school, students sit for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exam, which determines whether students may continue to secondary school or to a technical school. Those who perform well may be admitted to secondary school, while others may attend provincial schools.
Secondary school, or high school, lasts four years. Upon completion of the second year, students sit for exams administered by the Kenya National Examination Council, which lead to the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, and also determines who may be admitted to universities or to training within the technical or vocational stream.
Students who successfully complete primary school, but do not enroll in secondary school, may attend a polytechnic school in preparation for government trade tests. More than half of primary school students do not continue to secondary school.
Many of the private schools in Kisumu, and elsewhere in Kenya, are affiliated with a religion, and offer either British or American curriculums and qualifications, and may also offer the Kenyan curriculum.
Topics related to education, teaching, or education in Kisumu are appropriate for this category. This may include websites representing any of the schools, school campuses, teachers, or classes within the city.
Recommended Resources
Braeburn Kisumu International School
Serving students from two years of age to sixteen, BKIS is a coeducational school in Kisumu, Kenya that follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales, and is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. Its location, accreditations, curriculum, approach, and admissions policies are set forth, along with its fee structure, term dates, student services, and contacts.
https://kisumu.braeburn.com/
The school began in the 1920s, catering to the children of Indian workers who came to build the Kenya-Uganda Railway, and became a government Indian High School in 1948 when its primary school broke of to a nearby site. Originally coeducational, a separate school was established for girls in 1961, and the school took its current name. Its history, academic programs, financials, and admissions policies are posted.
http://www.kisumuboyshigh.com/
Situated in downtown Kisumu City, Kenya, the college focuses on business education. Its schools of business and economics, development and strategic studies, planning and architecture, environment and earth science, public health, and mathematics, statistics, and actuarial science are discussed, along with its admissions policies, fees, course content, and accreditation status.
http://www.citycampus.maseno.ac.ke/
One of three institutions managed by the Kisumu Education Society, the KJA is a preparatory school offering the British National Curriculum. Established in 1994, the school's curriculum and resources have changed to meet the requirements of the BNC. Its location, history, curricula, school schedules, a calendar of events, and study trips are highlighted, a teacher directory, and gallery of photographs are presented.
http://ksmjunior.kisumueducationsociety.ac.ke/
Situated on the outskirts of Kisumu City, within Kisumu County, the ISO-certified school provides technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and research training. Its organizational structure, service charter, departments, management, and administrative departments are highlighted, along with an overview of its programs, accreditation status, and admissions programs. Applications, medical report forms, rules and regulations, fee structures, and other documents and reports may be downloaded.
http://polytechnic.snetts.com/
Operated by the Shiners Community Based Organization, a non-profit, the school serves disadvantaged children and orphans in Kisumu, Kenya. The school began in 2011 and offers both a primary and secondary education to its students. An introduction to the school is presented, along with its leadership structure, contacts, and information about supporting its work. Its sponsors are acknowledged.
https://www.shinersschool.com/
Western International School of Kenya
The coeducational independent school offers both the English National Curriculum and the Kenya National Curriculum, for students up to the age of eighteen. Located in Chiga, Kisumu, Kenya, the school accepts students throughout the year. Its academic programs, curriculum, admission and registration policies and procedures are set forth, along with schedules and contacts.
http://www.wiskenya.com/
