Hayl International School

Muhoho Avenue, South C, Nairobi, Kenya +254 704 775 179 Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sat: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Beyond the Classroom

Experiences that help learners discover interests, build confidence, and grow in character.

At Hayl International School, co-curricular life complements classroom learning with purposeful opportunities in sport, creativity, communication, teamwork, leadership, and service. Students are encouraged to try new experiences, deepen existing strengths, and grow in a supportive environment shaped by high expectations and Islamic values.

Confidence and Expression

Activities that strengthen communication, creativity, and self-expression.

Leadership and Teamwork

Shared experiences that build responsibility, collaboration, and positive contribution.

Balanced Development

Programmes that support wellbeing, discipline, character, and practical life skills.

Co-curricular Pillars

Our co-curricular programme is designed to extend learning beyond lessons and help students grow as balanced, capable young people. These experiences encourage initiative, curiosity, discipline, and collaboration in ways that support both personal and academic development.

Whether students are creating, speaking, leading, serving, or participating in sport, each activity is intended to strengthen practical life skills and deepen a sense of belonging to the school community.

Creativity, Communication and Digital Enrichment

Coding and digital skills
Public speaking and debate
Arts and crafts
Creative expression and presentation
Problem-solving through projects
Practical digital confidence

These experiences help learners think creatively, express ideas clearly, and build confidence through practical, collaborative work.

Leadership, Service and Personal Growth

Leadership and life skills
Team projects and collaboration
Character building and responsibility
Faith-centred values in daily school life
Service-minded participation
Confidence, discipline and self-direction

These elements help students grow into thoughtful, dependable individuals who contribute positively to school life and carry strong values into everyday decisions.

Featured Activities

Students are encouraged to take part in activities that build skill, confidence, resilience, and a sense of community. Our co-curricular offer creates space for learners to discover interests and grow through consistent participation.

Coding and Digital Skills

Students develop practical problem-solving and digital confidence through guided, hands-on tasks.

Public Speaking and Debate

Opportunities to build clarity, reasoning, confidence, and respectful communication.

Sports and Physical Education

Activities that promote teamwork, discipline, fitness, and positive participation.

Arts and Crafts

Creative spaces where students explore imagination, fine-motor skills, and visual expression.

Leadership and Life Skills Training

Experiences that encourage responsibility, initiative, organisation, and positive influence.

Clubs and Collaborative Projects

Shared projects that help learners plan, contribute, and work effectively with others.

Approach and Facilities

Co-curricular learning is most effective when it is intentional, well-supported, and connected to the values of the school. At Hayl, students take part in activities in spaces that encourage participation, reflection, skill-building, and healthy routines.

How Co-curricular Learning Works

We take a student-centred approach that encourages active participation, curiosity, and purposeful challenge. Co-curricular sessions are designed to be engaging and practical so students can learn by doing, reflecting, and working with others.

Teachers guide learners through discussion, projects, teamwork, performance, and hands-on activity. Alongside skills development, we emphasise discipline, respect, and Islamic moral values so that growth in confidence is matched by growth in character.

Each session is planned with clear goals so that students understand the skills they are building, whether in communication, leadership, creativity, physical coordination, or problem-solving. Learners are encouraged to take responsibility, contribute positively, and recognise how effort and consistency lead to progress over time.

Reflection is also an important part of the process. Students are given opportunities to review their participation, celebrate improvement, and learn from challenge, helping them become more confident, thoughtful, and resilient in both school activities and everyday life.

Spaces That Support Participation

Hayl International School provides a supportive environment that helps students participate fully in both academic and co-curricular life. Key spaces that support student growth include:

Smart Classrooms with advanced digital learning tools
Fully equipped Science Laboratories for hands-on experiments
ICT Lab with modern computers and software
Library and Resource Center with diverse learning materials
Prayer Hall promoting an Islamic environment for spiritual development
Playground and Sports Facilities supporting physical health and teamwork

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