Three members of the Board of Directors are appointed and 6 are elected by the parents of children enrolled in the School. All 7 members of the Board of Governors are appointed. Four members represent the U.S. Embassy and 3 members represent the Canadian High Commission. The curriculum is basically North American and meets the requirements for entry to U.S. colleges and universities. The program is supplemented by the International Baccalaureate, which includes a full program of advanced courses.
Instruction is in English.
French, Spanish, and Swahili are offered as foreign languages. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the European Council of International Schools accredit the School. The School is located in a rural area on 49 acres of property approximately 8 miles from Nairobi's city center. Considerable construction and renovation has taken place since 1976. A creative arts center complex is due to open in February of 2000.