Everyone knows that good education in Kenya ain’t that cheap today. However, you may be surprised at how expensive schools have become, without any financial aid, you’d pay up to Ksh 3,000,000 a year to attend the most expensive school in Kenya. Most of the expensive schools in Kenya are private and offer international study systems such as IGSE. Good boarding, menu, scholarships, health care, and study facilities are all guaranteed in these schools.
Without further ado, here are some of the most expensive schools in Kenya as of 2019. Is your child’s dream school on the list?
International School of Kenya
The International School of Kenya is located along Kirawa Road in Nairobi’s suburb Runda. The school which has over 950 students from more than 65 countries as of 2018 offers education from pre-kindergarten to grade 12 level. They have an international Americal curriculum system.
Their grade 11-12 fee is $29,944 which is equivalent to Ksh 3,025,871. Below is the International School of Kenya fee structure as of 2018.
Application Fee | $400
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Tuition Per Year |
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Pre-Kindergarten | $15,618
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Kindergarten | $24,724 |
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Grades 1 - 5 | $26,086 |
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Grades 6 - 8 | $27,259 |
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Grades 9 - 10 | $28,798 |
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Grades 11 - 12 | $29,944 |
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Annual Capital Levy | $ 1,300 |
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Aga Khan Academy
The Aga Khan Academy is located in the Parklands neighbourhood of Nairobi. They teach using the International Baccalaureate Curriculum, used by over 4,000 schools in the world. They charge a fee of Ksh 1,107,000 per year for grade 11-12 students.
Brook House School
Brookhouse School is located along Magadi Road in Langata. They offer a British curriculum from preparatory to secondary level. Their year 12- 13 pay a whopping fee of Ksh 1,080,000 per term. Below is Brook House School full fee structure.
Class | Tuition only Karen and Runda | Boarding and Tuition - Karen Campus only |
"Little Brookies" | 80,000 | n/a |
Early Years | 245,000 | n/a |
Year 1 | 300,000 | n/a |
Year’s 2 - 5 | 530,000 | 950,000 |
Year’s 6 - 8 | 580,000 | 1,000,000 |
Year’s 9 – 11 | 640,000 | 1,060,000 |
Year’s 12 – 13 | 660,000 | 1,080,000 |
BTEC courses | 300,000 | 720,000 |
Peponi School
The Kenyatta Family owned prestigious school is located in Ruiru, Kiambu county. They offer British Curriculum for both lower and upper schools. Full boarders pay Ksh 983,400 per term while day pupils pay 696,675 per term making it one of the most expensive schools at the moment in Kenya. Below is Peponi School fee structure.
Entry Charges
Application Fee | 5,000.00 |
Registration Fee | 10,000.00 |
Caution Deposit (refundable) – Kenyan Residents | 275,000.00 |
Caution Deposit (refundable) – Non-Kenyan Residents | 350,000.00 |
Pupil’s Pass (only for pupils whose parents are not Kenyan citizens and not resident in Kenya) | 5,000.00 |
Charges per Term (3 terms per year)
Full Boarders | 983,400.00 |
Weekly Boarders | 928,725.00 |
Day Pupils | 696,675.00 |
Greensteds International school
Greensteds International school is located 16km from Nakuru town. The prestigious school which was established in 1936 offers education from early years (age 2), all the way through to the Sixth Form (age 18). The school used the British Curriculum as its framework.
Their years 12- 13 pay Ksh 734,500 per term. Below is a full fee structure for Greensteds International school as of 2018.
Year Group Day | Boarding | |||
Playgroup | 42,000 | - |
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Crèche | 71,000 | - |
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Nursery | 82,000 | - |
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Reception | 82,000 | - |
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Years 1 – 2 | 114,500 | 349,000 |
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Years 3 – 4 | 153,500 | 420,000 |
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Years 5 – 6 | 186,500 | 447,500 |
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Year 7 | 242,000 | 559,000 |
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Year 8 | 251,500 | 570,000 |
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Year 9 | 264,000 | 619,000 |
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Years 10 – 11 | 307,000 | 671,500 |
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Years 12 – 13 | 374,000 | 734,500 |
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Gems Cambridge
This is one of the wider network of GEMS Cambridge International Schools across the world. It’s located in Nairobi’s suburb Karen along the Magadi road. They offer the British National Curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 13. Their year 12-13 pay an annual tuition fee of $16,176 equivalent to Ksh 1,635,070. Below is the full GEMS Cambridge International School fee structure in Kenya as of 2018.
Grade | Tuition Fee In USD | Weekly Boarding Fee | Full Boarding Fee |
Pre-k | 5,436 |
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FS 1 | 6,633 |
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FS 2 | 7,023 |
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YR 1 | 7,425 |
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YR 2 | 11,682 |
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YR 3 | 14,046 |
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YR 4 | 14,046 |
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YR 5 | 14,091 |
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YR 6 | 14,091 |
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YR 7 | 14,643 | 5,400 | 6,900 |
YR 8 | 14,643 | 5,400 | 6,900 |
YR 9 | 14,643 | 5,400 | 6,900 |
YR 10 | 14,643 | 5,400 | 6,900 |
YR 11 | 14,644 | 5,400 | 6,900 |
YR 12 | 16,176 | 5,400 | 6,900 |
YR 13 | 16,176 | 5,400 | 6,900 |
Braeburn
Braeburn is located along Gitanga road in Nairobi’s suburb Lavington. They have more than 9 campuses in Kenya providing education under the British National Curriculum. Their year 12-13 pay an annual fee of Ksh 1,621,000. Below is the full fee structure for Braeburn School.
Year Group | Annual Tuition Fee (KSh) | Deposit (KSh) |
FS1 (Nursery) - mornings only | 589,200 | 50,000 |
FS1 (Nursery) - afternoon care | 66,600 | |
FS2 (Reception) | 655,800 | 50,000 |
Year 1 to 6 | 1,351,500 | 50,000 |
Year 7 to 9 | 1,420,500 | 50,000 |
Year 10 | 1,514,700 | 50,000 |
Year 11 (IGCSE) | 1,514,700 | 50,000 |
Year 12 & 13 (AS/A2/BTEC) | 1,621,000 | 50,000 |
Lunch
Year Group | Annual Lunch Fee (KSh) |
Nursery | 77,700 |
Reception | 81,000 |
Year 1 & 2 | 81,600 |
Year 3 to 6 | 84,600 |
Year 7 & 8 | 91,200 |
Year 9 & 10 | 92,400 |
Year 11 to 13 | 92,400 |
Transport
Year Group | Transport Type | Annual Transport Fee (KSh) |
FS1 (Nursery) to Year 10 | Regular transport | 155,400 |
FS1 (Nursery) to Year 10 | Door-to-door transport | 275,700 |
Year 11 to 13 | Regular transport | 155,400 |
Year 11 to 13 | Door-to-door transport | 275,700 |
St Andrews Turi
St. Andrews School is located in Turi, near Molo town in Nakuru county. They offer education from preparatory to secondary level based on the British curriculum. Their year 12- 13 pay a fee of Ksh 909,000 per term making it one of the most expensive international schools in Kenya. Below is the St. Andrews School fee structure as of 2018.
St Andrew’s Turi School Preparatory Fees Structure 2018
RECEPTION (DAY ONLY) | YEARS 1 TO 2 (DAY SCHOOL) |
Ksh 304,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 304,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
RECEPTION TO YEAR 2 (WEEKLY BOARDING) | RECEPTION TO YEAR 2 (FULL BOARDING) |
Ksh 578,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 608,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
YEARS 3 TO 4 (DAY SCHOOL) | YEARS 3 AND 4 (WEEKLY BOARDING) |
Ksh 411,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 600,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
YEARS 3 TO 4 (FULL BOARDING) | YEARS 5 TO 6 (DAY SCHOOL) |
Ksh 632,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 440,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
YEARS 5 TO 6 (WEEKLY BOARDING) | YEARS 5 TO 6 (FULL BOARDING) |
Ksh 643,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 677,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
YEARS 7 TO 8 (DAY SCHOOL) | YEARS 7 TO 8 (WEEKLY BOARDING) |
Ksh 475,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 694,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
YEARS 7 TO 8 (FULL BOARDING) |
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Ksh 730,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
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St Andrew’s Turi Senior School Fees Structure 2018
YEARS 9 (DAY SCHOOL) | YEARS 9 (WEEKLY BOARDING) |
Ksh 504,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 737,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
YEARS 9 (FULL BOARDING) | YEARS 10 AND 11 (DAY SCHOOL) |
Ksh 775,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 546,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
YEARS 10 AND 11 (WEEKLY BOARDING) | YEARS 10 TO 11 (FULL BOARDING) |
Ksh 798,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 840,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
St Andrew’s Turi College Fees Structure 2018
YEARS 12 AND 13 (DAY SCHOOL) | YEARS 12 TO 13 (WEEKLY BOARDING) |
Ksh 591,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) | Ksh 864,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
YEARS 12 TO 13 (FULL BOARDING) |
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Ksh 909,000 FEES (PER TERM, INCLUDING TUITION) |
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Braeside school
Braeside school is located in Nairobi’s suburb Lavington and they teach using the National Curriculum of England and Wales. They charge an annual Fee of Ksh 909,000 for year 12- 13. Below is the Braeside School tuition fee structure as of 2018.
Year Group | Annual Tuition Fee (KSh) | Deposit (KSh) |
Crèche (Half Day) | 264,900 | 2,600 |
Crèche (Full Day) | 381,900 | 2,600 |
Nursery & Reception | 381,900 | 2,600 |
Year 1 to 6 | 708,900 | 5,250 |
Year 7 to 9 | 812,400 | 6,300 |
Year 10 | 859,200 | 6,300 |
Year 11 (IGCSE) | 859,200 | 6,300 |
Year 12 & 13 (AS/A2/BTEC) | 909,000 | 10,000 |
Hillcrest School
The Kenneth Matiba owned international school is located in the Nairobi suburb of Karen. Hillcrest school was established in 1975 and offers British Curriculum. Their year 12- 13 pay Ksh 671,500 per term exclusive of transport lunch and boarding. Below is the Hillcrest School fee structure as of 2018.
Group | Term Fees | Lunch | Transport |
9 | 635,000 | 35,750 | 54,300 |
10 | 635,000 | 35,750 | 54,300 |
11 | 635,00 | 35,750 | 74,600 |
12 | 671,500 | 35,750 | 74,600 |
13 | 671,500 | 35,750 | 100,400 |
Boarding Fee Structure
Group | Weekly Boarding | Weekend Boarding | Boarding Deposit | Caution Deposit |
9 | 275,750 | 11,850 | 27,575 | 100,000 |
10 | 275,750 | 11,850 | 27,575 | 100,000 |
11 | 275,750 | 11,850 | 27,575 | 100,000 |
12 | 275,750 | 11,850 | 27,575 | 100,000 |
13 | 275,750 | 11,850 | 27,575 | 100,000 |
Banda
Banda School is located along Magadi Road in Langata. They offer a British education system from preparatory to upper school. Their year 12- 13 pay a fee of Ksh 585,000 per term. Below is a full fee structure for Banda school as of 2018.
Year Group | Fee ( Full 5 days) | Fee ( Full 3 days) |
Nursery 1 | 217,500 | 149,000 |
Nursery 2 | 240,000 | 172,000 |
Reception | 270,000 |
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Year 1 | 340,000 |
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Year 2 | 525,000 |
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Year 3- 8 | 585,000 |
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Rosslyn Academy
Rosslyn Academy is located in Gigiri off Limuru Road. The private Christian international school offers North American curriculum from preschool to twelfth grade. Their annual tuition fee is believed to over Ksh 1.5 million since they don’t disclose their fee structure to the public.
German School in Kenya
This is a German-speaking school located on Limuru Road, opposite Village Market in Nairobi. Their annual fee for class 5-12 is € 11,336.00 equivalent to Ksh 1,403,583 while for class 1-4 is € 9,672.00 equivalent to Ksh 1,195,991 as of 2018.
Rusinga School
Rusinga School is located in Nairobi’s Suburb Lavington. They offer a British National Curriculum with an annual fee of Ksh 886, 000 for year 12-13.
Woodland Star International School
Woodland Star is an International kindergarten and pre-preparatory school located in Limuru, Kiambu County. Their curriculum is based on the American education system. They charge Ksh 663,619 per annum as tuition fee.
Stem International School
Stem International School is located in Nairobi’s suburb of Karen. They teach using an American curriculum and charge a fee of Ksh 660,000 per year for their grade 9- 12 students.
The Nairobi Academy
This is another International school located in Nairobi’s Karen suburb. They teach using the British Curriculum for students of ages 7 to 13. They charge Ksh 717,000 per term for year 13 students. Below is Nairobi Academy fee structure as of 2018.
Year 7 (age 11-12) KES 196,000
Year 8 (age 12-13) KES 209,000
Year 9 (age 13-14) KES 221,000
Year 10 (age 14-15) KES 228,000
Year 11 (age 15-16) (per annum) KES 684,000
Year 12 (age 16-17) (per annum) KES 717,000
Year 13 (age 17-18) (per annum) KES 717,000
OTHER FEES (termly)
Ambulance and insurance services KES 1,000
Parents Teachers Association KES 500
Internet Charges (compulsory from Grades 7-13) KES 3,500
Lunch (compulsory from Grades 7-13) KES 20,600
Outdoor Pursuit (Year 7 –11) p.a. KES 15,500
Outdoor Pursuit (Year 12 –13) p.a. KES 17,000
Schools like St. Mary’s School Nairobi also charge pretty high fees but they don’t make their fees public.
