West Nairobi School

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West Nairobi School (WNS) is a Christian international school in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya using a North American curriculum. It opened in Kilimani, Nairobi in 1996. In 2000 the school moved to its current campus. [1] It serves early childhood through 12th grade. [2]

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References

  1. "About WNS." West Nairobi School. Retrieved on February 20, 2015.
  2. "School profile." West Nairobi School. Retrieved on February 20, 2015.

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