Academics
Learning With Purpose. Growing With Confidence.
Our academic programme brings together the rigour of Cambridge International education and the practical, competency-based focus of Kenya's CBC framework.
Cambridge International Curriculum
Cambridge gives our learners a clear, internationally recognised progression through each subject, with strong emphasis on understanding, reasoning and independent study.
- Internationally recognised learning framework
- Depth of subject knowledge and academic rigour
- Enquiry, reasoning and independent thinking
- Clear progression and structured assessment
- A globally minded outlook
CBC Integration
Kenya's Competency Based Curriculum keeps learning practical, values-driven and locally relevant, so that what children learn connects to the world around them.
- Competency and skills based learning
- Practical, applied and project work
- Values, citizenship and community
- Learner-centred, activity-rich lessons
- Strong local and cultural relevance
Our learning philosophy
How a Millbrook Lesson Works
Teachers begin from what learners already understand, make the purpose of the lesson explicit, and give children the chance to apply and explain their thinking.
Because our classes are known personally to their teachers, support and challenge can be adjusted quickly. Progress is discussed with families rather than saved for a report at the end of term.
Core competencies
Six Capabilities We Build in Every Subject
Critical Thinking
Learners are asked why, not only what. They weigh evidence, compare ideas and justify conclusions.
Creativity & Innovation
Open-ended tasks invite original solutions across subjects, not only in the arts.
Communication
Reading, writing, listening and speaking are practised deliberately in every subject.
Collaboration
Group work is structured so that each learner contributes and is accountable.
Problem Solving
Real problems, applied knowledge and the persistence to work through difficulty.
Character Development
Honesty, respect and responsibility are taught, practised and expected.
Progress
Assessment & Progress
Assessment at Millbrook exists to improve learning. Teachers check understanding continuously and use what they find to adjust their teaching.
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Support
Learning Support
Children learn at different rates. Where a learner needs extra help — or extra challenge — we plan for it with the family.
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Stages
Learning Stages at Millbrook
Grade names and age ranges are confirmed directly with the school.
Early Years
A warm, playful start where curiosity, language, early numeracy and social confidence take root. [ADD SCHOOL CONTENT: confirmed age range]
Primary
Strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, enquiry and character, with growing independence. [ADD SCHOOL CONTENT: confirmed grade range]
Junior Secondary
Deeper subject learning, sharper thinking and greater responsibility as learners prepare for the next stage. [ADD SCHOOL CONTENT: confirmed grade range]
Academic FAQ
Questions Parents Ask About Our Curriculum
More answers are on our parent FAQ page, or you can begin your application.
Admissions
Ready to See Our Classrooms?
Visit Millbrook during a normal school day and watch Cambridge and CBC learning in practice.