Below is a list of the most popular international schools in and around Nairobi. Most of the schools are oversubscribed and have long waiting lists for admissions, so parents are advised to apply well in advance to secure a position for their child at the desired school.
St Andrew's, Turi
St Andrew’s is one of the leading independent international schools in East Africa. Numbering approximately 550 boarding students and comprising both preparatory and senior schools, the school offers an outstanding education based on the British curriculum to students across the whole age range.
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Curriculum
St Andrews School, Turi offers the British Curriculum. The educational philosophy of the school focuses on creating independent learners who can reach their full potential. Academic expectations and standards are high and every pupil has the opportunity to lead and achieve. Pupils are also expected to be active participants in our varied co-curricular programme, allowing them to gain confidence and experience in a range of activities.
The school's academic excellence, co-curricular programme, the strength of their pastoral care, and their commitment to developing leadership and teamwork encourage achievement, personal development and independence.
What the school says
"St Andrew’s is one of the leading independent international schools in East Africa. Numbering approximately 550 boarding students and comprising both Preparatory and Senior Schools, we offer an outstanding education based on the British curriculum to students across the whole age range.
"The school’s mission is to ‘develop self-disciplined, confident and compassionate individuals who live and lead with integrity’. This is set within a Christian context, which defines the very essence of the School and is the foundation on which our vision and values are built.
"The vision we have is of students going out into the world very well educated, and well equipped in every respect to be an influence for good. We aim to be true to our motto, ‘Seeking the Highest’."
Fees
For the 2020/2021 school year, termly fees for day students range from KSH 171,000 for Nursery to KSH 665,000 for Years 12 and 13. Boarding is available at an extra cost.
From the principal
"The school is a unique community in idyllic surroundings, offering a mixed race and truly Christian boarding education of the highest quality, following the British Curriculum.
"For all our Turi students, the measure of the quality of their St Andrew’s education will lie not just in the strength of the examination results, but in the values, friendships and attitudes that last for many more years than any understanding of the nuances of trigonometry."
Banda School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum
Ages: 1 to 13
Website: www.bandaschool.com
Braeburn School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels and BTEC
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.braeburn.com
Brookhouse School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels and BTEC
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.brookhouse.ac.ke
Deutsche Schule Nairobi
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: German
Ages: 1.5 to 18
Website: www.dsnairobi.de
Hillcrest International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels and BTEC
Ages: 1.5 to 18
Website: www.hillcrest.ac.ke
International School of Kenya
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.isk.ac.ke
Lycée Denis Diderot
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.diderot.ac.ke
The Netherlands School Society
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Dutch and International Primary Curriculum
Ages: 1.5 to 12
Website: www.netherlandsschool.com
Rosslyn Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.rosslynacademy.com
Rusinga School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels and BTEC
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.rusinga.ac.ke
Swedish School of Nairobi
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Swedish
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.ssn.or.ke
Woodland Star School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and Australian
Ages: 2 to 16
Website: www.woodlandstarkenya.com
Crawford International School
Level: Year 7-13
Fees(according to 2022/2023 fee structure): between Ksh. 700,000- Ksh. 2,300,000
Sabis
Level: Kindergarten to Grade 12
Curriculum: British and American (AP )
Website: https://sabisrunda.sabis.net
Naisula School
Students at Naisula School follow the National curriculum of England and Wales within an international school context. The curriculum offers students aged 13-18 years.
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels/IB
Ages: 13 to 18
Fees: according to the 2022/2023 fee structure, annual fees are between ksh1,100,000-1,300,000.
Website: https://naisulaschool.ac.ke
St. Christopher's International
Day and boarding
Gender:co educational
Level: Kindergarten to Year 13.
Fees(according to 2022/2023 fee structure): Kindergarten: Ksh 130,000-200,000,Preparatory: Ksh 260,000- Ksh.300,000, Secondary: Ksh: 450,000- Ksh.600,000)
Boarding Fees: Ksh.253,000
Executive Head Teacher's Introduction-Mr. Joshua Gibbons
"The character of a school can never fully be captured in a Head’s address. Its true identity is defined by the people that fill it, the experiences they share and the impacts its pupils go on to make when they depart and enter the world. It is my hope however that this will give you a flavour for who we are at St. Christopher’s and offer a glimpse into this wonderful and unique home of British education and Kenyan warmth.At St. Christopher’s we believe that a broad and balanced curriculum is essential as pupils move through their school life. One that is grounded in Christian ethos and is pupil centred, value-based and driven forward by pupils making sense of the world they live in and also their place within it; developing a passion for learning rather than a need to simply acquire and recite facts.With access to world-class facilities and inspiring educators, we offer our pupils the opportunities to deepen their understanding, challenge opinions and in doing so widen their horizons as they prepare for the world that awaits them when they leave school; allowing them to feel unique, yet very much a part of a special St. Christopher’s family.At the forefront of our pupil-centred approach is an environment which is inquiry-led and aims to provide our learners with the ‘Big Picture’, making their learning experiences meaningful as we grow their international mindfulness and understanding of the world.Our teachers challenge our pupils to become the very best versions of themselves, prepared to enter the world as truly global citizens; with faith, respect, empathy and compassion.I look forward to welcoming you in person and showing you more of this wonderful and vibrant learning institution."
Website: https://scsinternational.sc.ke
The Nairobi Academy
Gender: coeducational
Ages : 2–19.
Curriculum: British National Curriculum & Pearson-Edexcel Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Level 3 Extended Diploma & International Baccalaureate (IB) world school offering the IB Diploma programme (IBDP).
Website: https://www.nairobiacademy.or.k
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