ISK Middle School
The International School of Kenya's Middle School serves students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 (ages 11–14) during one of life's most transformative periods. As students navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence, they experience profound changes—physical growth, expanding cognitive abilities, evolving social awareness, and deepening emotional complexity. ISK is dedicated to meeting these unique and multifaceted needs, providing the support and challenge young adolescents require to thrive. To prepare our students for a rapidly changing world, we provide them with the knowledge and skills to take responsibility for their lives, address challenges with confidence, become responsible citizens, and become creators of knowledge. We recognize that every student learns differently and has distinct needs. Our teachers work intentionally to ensure that both our academic and non-academic programs allow each student to succeed and discover who they are becoming.
At this critical age, young adolescents need care, challenge, choice, and opportunity. ISK creates an environment grounded in dignity, kindness, gratitude, and compassion—where every student discovers their voice, builds authentic relationships, and develops the resilience needed for the journey ahead. Through a system that fosters inquiry, personalization, collaboration, and shared responsibility, our Middle School empowers students to become confident learners, thoughtful problem-solvers, and engaged members of their communities.
Principal's Welcome
“Our Middle School is shaped by a simple belief: when young adolescents feel truly seen and valued, they thrive. We design our classrooms to be safe, vibrant spaces where students can figure out who they are, find their voices, and build genuine connections with one another. Here, learning is about curiosity, critical thinking, and tackling real-world questions together. Walking through our halls, you’ll see classrooms alive with inquiry, imagination, and teamwork, which ensures our students grow not just as capable learners, but as confident, purposeful contributors to the world around them.”
KIMBERLY CLARK, MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
By the Numbers
270+
Number of students
30+
After School Activities
22
Average Class Size
30+
Electives
Learning In Middle School
A Day in the Life of a Middle School Student
At ISK, every middle school student is known, valued, and encouraged to grow with confidence and purpose. A typical day in the Middle School is filled with meaningful learning, strong community connections, opportunities for exploration, and support from caring adults who help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
