List Of Expensive Schools In Kenya
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Below are the full List of Expensive Schools In Kenya
1. International School of Kenya (ISK)
ISK tops the list of the most expensive schools in Kenya. The school has almost 1000 students from over 60 countries.
The institution is a non-profit centre that started as a joint partnership between the Canadian and United States governments. ISK offers the North American accredited diploma curriculum.
New students pay an admission fee of $400 and a one-time capital levy of $10,00, which caters for capital expenses. The tuition fee ranges between $16,974 for kindergarten kids and $32,543 for Grades 11 and 12.
2. Greensteds International school
Greensteds is a co-educational day and boarding school offering the British curriculum from early years’ students to A level.
The school is in Nakuru County, 16km from Nakuru town, and a few minutes from Nakuru National Park. Students joining the playgroup level will pay a fee of KShs 49,500.
In the first and second year, students pay a whopping KShs 131,000, while boarders who join at the same level pay KShs 401,500. Grade 12 and 13 boarding students pay KShs 848,000 per term. The boarding fee is inclusive of accommodation, meals and tuition.
3. St Andrews Turi
This school is in Turi, a hidden spot between Nakuru and Kericho. St. Andrews Turi is famous for its high-quality education and firm Christian values.
The institution’s core values are compassion, integrity and courage. Nursery school children pay KShs 171,000 per term, while Grade one and two boarding students pay KShs 650,000. In addition, students pay a 50% deposit of term one’s boarding fees, which is refundable upon leaving. The school also offers a 5% discount on basic costs for second and subsequent children.
4. Brookhouse School
Brookhouse is found in Langata, Nairobi and started in 1981. It is an independent British curriculum co-educational day and boarding school that provides early years, preparatory and secondary schooling.
It is one of the best IGCSE schools in Kenya and has two campuses in Kenya; Runda and Karen. Brookhouse students pay an admission fee of approximately KShs 45,000. In addition, the tuition fee is around KShs 860,000 per term.
5. Peponi School
Peponi School is another leading institution in Kenya. It is founded on Christian principles and started in 1989 as a first-class co-educational boarding school based on the British Independent School system.
For admission at Peponi, full boarders pay KShs 1,115,180 while weekly borders pay 1,053,175. Day students pay KShs 731,510. There are extra charges for activities like music and any exams related to the same. Parents also pay a refundable caution deposit upon admission.
6. Hillcrest International School
Hillcrest International School is in the suburbs of Karen, Nairobi. The school was established in 1965 as a pre-school and gained international status in 1972. It is a British Curriculum School with three sections:
Hillcrest Early Years
Hillcrest Preparatory School
Hillcrest Secondary School
For admission to the preparatory school, parents pay a tuition fee of KShs 645,900 while the early years’ students spend an estimated KShs 330,450. There are also transport charges and a caution deposit fee upon admission.
7. Braeburn Imani International School
Braeburn Imani school is a co-educational international school in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located on Mang’u Road (Exit 16A off Thika Highway) and is an affiliate member of the Braeburn group of schools. The institution accommodates learners between three to 18 years.
Braeburn school fee costs roughly KShs 189,600 for the playgroup category. In addition, Grade 13 students pay a basic fee of over KShs 1.2 million. Other charges include meals, transport and boarding fees.
8. Gems Cambridge International School
GEMS School is located in Karen and operates under the umbrella of GEMS Education. The school’s mission is to inspire students to become knowledgeable leaders with a global vision. It offers the British National Curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 13.
GEMS International School students pay approximately KShs 551,204 at the pre-kindergarten level, while Grade 13 students pay Ksh 1,640,343.46. In addition, the weekly boarding fee for Grade 13 pupils is Ksh 547,554.
9. The Banda School
Banda is one of the top British international schools in Kenya offering the British education system.
The School is on Magadi Road opposite the Nairobi National Park, in Karen, Langata. Students in the early years’ category pay between KShs 225,000 and KShs 280,000.
They have different categories of students, some of whom only attend school in the mornings. According to the school’s website, Year one to eight students pay between KShs 380,000 and KShs 645,000 per term.
10. Kenton College Preparatory School
This Kileleshwa-based school also makes it to the list of most expensive schools in Kenya.
The school aims to provide a purposeful and happy environment with opportunities for children of all races between six and 13 years. The school’s website does not have a fees structure. However, the learners pay approximately KShs 675,918 per term.