La Salle Catholic School, Nairobi is a vibrant private day school that provides a CBC-compliant education for both boys and girls. The school is located in the serene Karen suburb, off Lang’ata Road, along Academy Road. The school was established in 2016 with just 60 pupils. Over the years, it has experienced significant growth, and today the school accommodates 575 learners; 301 boys and 274 girls drawn from diverse social, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
The school is sponsored, owned, and managed by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, of the District of Lwanga. The School is inspired by the charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle. We undertake our common mission together and by association to stimulate the learner in enjoying school; discover formation experiences; explore; adjust and use the knowledge to forge on in life by Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, and Transforming Lives.
La Salle Catholic School upholds core values of Faith in God, Zeal for service, and Communion in mission, focusing on reflection, mentoring, and guidance. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are disciplined, academically skilled, socially aware, and compassionate, ready to contribute positively to society.
A Legacy of Excellence in Education
La Salle Catholic School has a proud and longstanding history of nurturing young minds and shaping bright futures. Since our founding, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to providing a holistic education that goes beyond academics, fostering the intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional growth of our students.
Rooted in strong Catholic values and the enduring Lasallian spirit, our school strives to instill a sense of faith, integrity, and service in every learner. Through a dedicated team of educators and a supportive learning environment, we continue to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and moral foundation needed to navigate life with confidence and purpose.
Our Journey
Founding Vision
Inspired by St. John Baptist de La Salle, our school opened its doors to create a transformative learning environment.
Milestones
Over the years, we have grown in size and reputation, becoming a leading institution in Karen.
Enduring Legacy
Today, we continue to honor our traditions while embracing modern educational advancements.
History of St. John Baptist De La Salle
John Baptist de La Salle was born into a world very different from our own. He was the first son of wealthy parents living in France over 300 years ago. Born at Reims, John Baptist de La Salle received the tonsure at age eleven and was named Canon of the Reims Cathedral at sixteen. Though he had to assume the administration of family affairs after his parents died, he completed his theological studies and was ordained a priest on April 9, 1678.Two years later he received a doctorate in theology. Meanwhile he became tentatively involved with a group of rough and barely literate young men in order to establish schools for poor boys.
At that time a few people lived in luxury, but most of the people were extremely poor: peasants in the country, and slum dwellers in the towns. Only, a few could send their children to school; most children had little hope for the future. Moved by the plight of the poor who seemed so “far from salvation” either in this world or the next, he determined to put his own talents and advanced education at the service of the children “often left to themselves and badly brought up.”
At that time a few people lived in luxury, but most of the people were extremely poor: peasants in the country, and slum dwellers in the towns. Only, a few could send their children to school; most children had little hope for the future. Moved by the plight of the poor who seemed so “far from salvation” either in this world or the next, he determined to put his own talents and advanced education at the service of the children “often left to themselves and badly brought up.” To be more effective, he abandoned his family home, moved in with the teachers, renounced his position as Canon and his wealth, and so formed the community that became known as the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
His enterprise met opposition from the ecclesiastical authorities who resisted the creation of a new form of religious life, a community of consecrated laymen to conduct gratuitous schools “together and by association.” The educational establishment resented his innovative methods and his insistence on gratuity for all, regardless of whether they could afford to pay.
History of the Brothers of the Christian Schools
The Brothers are currently present in 81 countries across the globe, where they manage and operate more than 1,000 educational institutions. These institutions span various levels of education, starting from the early years in Kindergarten and extending all the way to higher education at the university level. Their global presence and influence are a testament to their dedication to providing quality education across diverse age groups and cultural contexts. The Brothers’ institutions serve to educate and nurture students at every stage of their academic journey, fostering growth from early childhood to the pursuit of advanced degrees in universities.
Lwanga District of Africa
The De La Salle Christian Brothers first arrived in East Africa in the 1950s. The expansion of educational services led to the formation of the Lwanga District of English-speaking Africa in 1996. Currently, the Lwanga District is present in six African countries: Kenya – where the proposed La Salle College will be located, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa. The De La Salle Brothers have been present in these countries for many years, making significant contributions to education and different kinds of community development.
The Region of North America (RELAN) is assisting the Lwanga District of English-speaking Africa to come up with the financial resources required to build the dream of La Salle College of Education, Science and Technology in Nairobi, Kenya. In Kenya, the Brothers together with their lay associates, are running nine (9) outstanding educational institutions: Christ the Teacher Institute for Education (CTIE) is one of the sterling examples of an educational institution that was started in 1992, by a talented and innovative De La Salle Christian Brother, Brother Leonard Cortney, FSC. CTIE, through a collaboration with Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, has graduated upwards of two thousand young women and men and it continues to mentor and transform young adults who are becoming excellent teachers.
