There are over 20 international schools in Kenya. These schools charge higher school fees than government sponsored schools. But the good thing about them is that they offer quality education, delicious food and high quality practical aspects of life.
We have sampled school fees for different international schools in Kenya; their charges are as follows:
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF KENYA FEES STRUCTURE
Fee Schedule 2020 – 2021
Application Fee | US$ 400 | Applies only to new applicants. Non-refundable and payable in full upon submission of the completed application form and is valid for two years. |
One Time Capital Levy | US$ 10,000 | To cover Capital expenses. Payable at the time of enrolment. Non-refundable and payable by all new entrants joining Kindergarten to Grade 12. A reduction of US$ 500 is given for every additional student enrolled from the same family. Postponed for Pre-K until students join Kindergarten. No discount is available on capital levy for early payment. |
LCE Program | US$ 20,000 | Pre K – Grade 5. Amount payable in addition to the grade level tuition fees. This is a modified curriculum to meet student’s IEP and social emotional needs, together with Daily Living Skills. Caters for students with intellectual disabilities. |
Tuition Fee | ||
Pre-Kindergarten | US$ 16,243 | To cover Operational and Educational expenses. |
Kindergarten | US$ 25,713 | Fees per year, payable by semester. |
Grades 1 – 5 | US$ 27,129 | Fees are not prorated according to the enrolment date. |
Grades 6 – 8 | US$ 28,349 | 1% discount for full year’s tuition fee paid before July 1, 2020. |
Grades 9 – 10 | US$ 29,950 | |
Grades 11- 12 | US$ 31,142 | |
Annual Capital Levy | US$ 1,350 | To contribute to facility upgrade and development. Payable by all continuing students |
Bus fees | US$ 2,200 | For students who use school transportation. Reduction of US$ 200 for every additional sibling. From the fourth sibling onwards, the bus fee will remain at US$ 1,600. |
BRAEBURN SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE
Basic fees (2021 academic year)
Year Group | Annual Tuition Fee (KSh) | Deposit (KSh) |
FS1 (Nursery) – mornings only | 695,700 | 50,000 |
FS1 (Nursery) – afternoon care | 79,200 | 0 |
FS2 (Reception) | 774,000 | 50,000 |
Year 1 to 6 | 1,590,300 | 50,000 |
Year 7 to 9 | 1,644,900 | 50,000 |
Year 10 | 1,754,100 | 50,000 |
Year 11 (IGCSE) | 1,754,100 | 50,000 |
Year 12 & 13 (AS/A2/BTEC) | 1,876,800 | 50,000 |
Lunch
Year Group | Annual Lunch Fee (KSh) |
FS1 (Nursery) – mornings only | 90,300 |
FS2 (Reception) | 94,200 |
Year 1 & 2 | 95,100 |
Year 3 to 6 | 98,400 |
Year 7 & 8 | 105,900 |
Year 9 & 10 | 107,700 |
Year 11 to 13 | 107,700 |
Transport
Year Group | Transport Type | Annual Transport Fee (KSh) |
FS1 (Nursery) to Year 13 | Door-to-door transport | 289,500 |
Deposits are charged once on joining the school but must be topped up if deductions are made for losses or breakages. The deposit (or balance thereof) is refundable at the end of a pupil’s final term following clearance by the headteacher.
Year 11, 12 and 13 fees are billed in two tranches in August and December. Fees for all other years are billed in three tranches in August, December and April.
Important information about school fees
- Above Fees indicate costs for Tuition, Lunch, School Transport services, Boarding (where applicable) but do not include Enrolment or any applicable Examinations Fees.
- Applications for placement at the school are only processed on the return of a duly completed registration form and on the payment of a non-refundable registration fee of KSh 5,000/-. In certain Year Groups where vacancies are limited, a 20% advance payment of the tuition fee is payable against the First Term’s invoice. This advance payment is not refundable if confirmed places are not taken up. Children who cannot be accommodated immediately are put on a waiting list.
- Fees above are in Kenya Shillings. The above fees are fully inclusive of all approved textbooks and exercise books.
- Early payment discount: Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term. A discount of 3% on tuition fees is given when full payment is made within 6 days of the due date.
- Family discounts, on tuition fees only are allowed in bills as follows:
2nd Child: 10%
3rd Child: 20%
4th Child: 30%
5th & subsequent Child: 40% - A surcharge of 1.25% is levied per month for the late payment of fees.
- Activity fees are charged separately and are normally accompanied by an official letter from the headteacher.
- A full term’s notice in writing and the headteacher’s acknowledgement in writing of the same is required for withdrawals else, a full term’s fees are payable in lieu of such notice.
- The Board of Directors reserves the right to alter the fees at five months notice.
GREENSTEDS FEES STRUCTURE
Fees Structure
Effective from September 2021 – 2022
Day (Kshs.) | Boarding (Kshs.) | |
Play Group | 49,500 | _ |
Creche | 83,500 | _ |
Nursery | 95,000 | _ |
Reception | 95,000 | _ |
Years 1 – 2 | 131,000 | 401,500 |
Years 3 – 4 | 180,000 | 447,500 |
Years 5 – 6 | 215,000 | 515,000 |
Years 7 – 8 | 285,000 | 643,000 |
Years 9 | 309,000 | 712,000 |
Years 10 – 11 | 348,000 | 772000 |
Years 12 – 13 | 418,000 | 848,000 |
These fees are per term and boarding fees are inclusive of all accommodation, meals and tuition. Textbooks and exercise books are provided, as are Lunch and snack breaks for day students.
Entry Fees
KSHS | USD | ||
Admission fee | Early Years (Crèche to Reception) | 25,000 | |
Residents (Yrs1-13) | 50,000 | ||
Non Residents (Yrs 1-13) | 2000 | ||
Caution Money – Refundable (one off payment) | Early Years | 20,000 | |
Years 1-13 | 50,000 | ||
Year 12 or ‘A’ Level Fees | |||
Science Subjects Surcharge – Per Term | 5,000 |
Discounts
5% for a second sibling of the same parents.
10% for a third sibling of the same parents.
15% for a fourth and subsequent sibling of the same parents.
10% for the children of fee paying Greensteds Alumni parents.
Payment Date
Please note that fees are payable on the first day of the term.
HILLCREST FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to see the fees structure: https://www.hillcrest.ac.ke/secondary/fee-structure-2020-2021/
STAUSTINS FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to read: https://staustins.ac.ke/tuition-fees/
BANDA SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to read: https://www.bandaschool.com/489/admissions/school-fees
WOODLAND STAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE
Primary, Middle & High School – School Fees 2021-2022
*All amounts are in US Dollars
Registration 1,000 (New students)
Annual Capital Levy 500 per year
Fee Structure – Primary, Middle & High School
Primary Years 1 – 4 (6yrs-10yrs*)
Tuition fees (self-paid): 13,320 per year or 4,440 per term
Tuition fees (employer-paid): 19,200 per year or 6,400 per term
Lunch (optional): 855 per year or 285 per term
Middle Years and High School (11yrs-16yrs*)
Tuition fees (self-paid): 13,740 per year or 4,580 per term
Tuition fees (employer-paid): 19,815 per year or 6,605 per term
Lunch (optional): 930 per year or 310 per term
*all classes are multi-age and ages indicated above refer to typical ages of children; exceptions to the indicated age ranges are possible and fees are classified according to class enrollment, rather than by age
Other optional fees:
Transport – Tigoni: 1,425 per year or 475 per term (first child)
996 per year or 332 per term (second child)
714 per year or 238 per term (third child)
– Rosslyn/Runda: 2,835 per year or 945 per term (first child)
1,986 per year or 662 per term (second child)
1,419 per year or 473 per term (third child)
Special learning needs tuition (in addition to tuition fees): Treated on a case-by-case basis
Additional discount (applicable to tuition fees only)
Prepayment Discount
Termly: A discount of 3% will be applied to tuition fees paid at least 1 calendar month prior to the start of the following term.
Discount for Siblings A5% discount for each additional child from the same family.
Payment Due Date Fees are due no later than 3oth August 2021. Amounts outstanding after this date attract a 2% penalty accrued monthly.
*Note – payments may be made in Kenyan Shillings at current exchange rates.
KITENGELA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to see the fees structure: https://www.kisc.sc.ke/international-curriculum/british-downloads/
NOVA PIONEER FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to get the fees structure: https://www.novapioneer.com/kenya/admissions/fees-structure/
RIARA SCHOOLS FEES STRUCRUE
Follow this link to get full fees structure: https://www.riaraschools.ac.ke/?page_id=294
RUSINGA SCHOOLS FEES STRUCTURE
TERMLY FEES STRUCTURE (KES)
SEPTEMBER 2020 TO AUGUST 2021
Fees are payable termly in advance unless prior arrangements have been made. The Accounts Department is available to assist.
Fees | 2nd Child | 3rd Child | Subsequent | |
1. TUITION FEES | Per Term | 7.5% Disc. | 17.5% Disc. | 30% Disc. |
KINDERGARTEN | Kshs. | Kshs. | Kshs. | |
Toddlers Class (Butterflies) | 74,000 | 68,450 | 61,050 | 51,800 |
Kindergarten 1 (Ladybirds) | 98,000 | 90,650 | 80,850 | 68,600 |
Kindergarten 2 (Busy Bees) | 127,000 | 117,475 | 104,775 | 88,900 |
Kindergarten 3 (Beetles) | 127,000 | 117,475 | 104,775 | 88,900 |
PREP SCHOOL | ||||
Year 1 | 203,000 | 187,775 | 167,475 | 142,100 |
Year 2 & 3 | 238,000 | 220,150 | 196,350 | 166,600 |
Year 4 ,5 & 6 | 250,000 | 231,250 | 206,250 | 175,000 |
SENIOR SCHOOL | ||||
Year 7,8 & 9 | 294,000 | 271,950 | 242,550 | 205,800 |
Year 10 | 306,000 | 283,050 | 252,450 | 214,200 |
Year 11 (Two Billings) September & January | 459,000 | 424,575 | 378,675 | 321,300 |
A-LEVEL | ||||
Year 12 & 13 (Two Billings) | 497,000 | 459,725 | 410,025 | 347,900 |
September & January | ||||
Registration Fee | 12,000 | New Students | ||
Testing Fee | 3,000 | New Students | ||
PTA | 4,000 | Per Family per year |
NB:
- ALL FEES ARE PER TERM EXCEPT FOR YEAR 11 & A-LEVEL WHERE THE FEES ARE PAID IN TWO BILLINGS.
- SCHOOL FEE IS DUE BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF THE TERM.
- ALUMNI DISCOUNTS: ALUMNI WHO ENROLL THEIR CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS: 1ST CHILD 7.5%, 2ND CHILD 17.5%, 3RD CHILD 30%.
(Two Billings Year 11,12 & 13) | |||||
Return | One Way | ||||
2. TRANSPORT | Return | One Way Only | Two Billings | Two Billings | |
Zone 1 | 37,500 | 26,250 | 56,250 | 39,375 | |
Zone 2 | 48,500 | 33,950 | 72,750 | 50,925 | |
Zone 3 | 52,500 | 36,750 | 78,750 | 55,125 | |
Zone 4 | 54,500 | 38,150 | 81,750 | 57,225 | |
3. SCHOOL LUNCH | |||||
Kindergarten | 16,700 | Per term | |||
Primary | 21,600 | Per term | |||
Secondary | 25,400 | Per term | |||
Year 11, 12 & 13 | 38,100 | Two Billings | |||
Note: Charges for Lunch and Transport may change after a Term’s Notice | |||||
Transport Zones | |||||
Zone 1 | |||||
Lavington, Adams Arcade, Kileleshwa, Loresho, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Ngong Rd, Upper Hill, Ngumo Area, Riara, | |||||
Yaya, Valley Rd, Gitanga Rd, Mountain View, Kilimani, Woodley | |||||
Zone 2 | |||||
Karen, Langata, Nairobi West, Madaraka,South B/C, Spring Valley, Parklands, Pangani, | |||||
Zone 3 | |||||
Imara Daima,City Cabanas,Fedha, Parkview, Muthaiga, New Muthaiga,Kitusuru,Giraffe Centre, Kikuyu area. | |||||
Zone 4 | |||||
Ridgeways, Thome, Safari Park, ISK, Nyari, Rosylyn, Runda, Garden Estate,Donhom, Buru Buru, Jogoo Rd, Ngong Town | |||||
Transport for Other Areas on Request |
BANK DETAILS:
RUSINGA SCHOOL
ABSA BANK-HURLINGHAM BRANCH
A/C: 0451348019 (KSHS)
RUSINGA SCHOOL
STANBIC BANK-UPPERHILL BRANCH
A/C: 0100002671586 (KSHS)
MPESA
Paybill No. 563447
A/c No. Name of the child (Include additional narration: Fees / Test/ etc)
Send transaction confirmations to: [email protected]
Include the Child’s full name, Year, and any additional narration such as Fees, Test,
etc.
NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to download the fees structure: https://www.nis.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fee_Structure_2020-21.pdf
BROOKHOUSE SCHOOLS FEES STRUCTURE
Fees per term
(In Kenyan Shillings – 3 times per year)
Tuition Only – Karen & Runda
Boarding & Tuition – Karen Only
“Little Brookies” Stage 1: 100,000
“Little Brookies” stage 1: n/a
Pre-school Stage 2: 260,000
Pre-school Stage 2: n/a
Pre-school Stage 3: 270,000
Pre-school Stage 3: n/a
Reception: 290,000
Reception: n/a
Year 1: 365,000
Year 1: n/a
Year 2: 610,000
Year 2: 1,075,000
Year 3: 615,000
Year 3: 1,080,000
Year 4: 620,000
Year 4: 1,085,000
Year 5: 625,000
Year 5: 1,090,000
Year 6: 670,000
Year 6: 1,135,000
Year’s 7 & 8: 675,000
Year’s 7 & 8: 1,140,000
Year 9: 740,000
Year 9: 1,205,000
Year 10: 745,000
Year 10: 1,210,000
Year 11: 1,117,500
Year 11: 1,815,000
Year 12: 765,000
Year 12: 1,230,000
Year 13: 1,147,400
Year 13: 1,845,000
BTEC courses: 400,000
BTEC courses: 865,000
Term fees are payable at the commencement of each term, due on 18th August 2020, 5th January 2021, and 6th April 2021.
Fees per semester
(In Kenyan Shillings)
Tuition Only
Boarding & Tuition – Karen Only
Year 11: 1,117,500
Year 11: 1,815,000
Year 13: 1,147,500
Year 13: 1,845,000
Year 11 and 13 fees payable in two equal installments, due on 18th August 2020 and 5th January 2021.
Fees per semester
(In Kenyan Shillings)
Tuition Only – Karen Only
Boarding & Tuition – Karen Only
NCUK Foundation Year: 1,200,000
NCUK Foundation Year: 2,130,000
IFY fees payable in two equal instalments, due on 5th January 2021 and 6th April 2021.
Fees Schedule
Please note: fees are determined as a total figure for the academic year, and billed on a 3 term basis, as outlined below.
ST ANDREW’S TURI FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to see the fees structure: https://www.standrewsturi.com/admissions/fees/
AGA KHAN ACADEMY NAIROBI FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to see the fees structure: https://www.agakhanschools.org/Kenya/AKAN/Admissions
ST MARYS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to see the fees structure: https://www.stmarysinternationalacademy.com/fees
MUDZINI SCHOOL FEES STRUCTURE
Follow this link to get the fees structure: https://www.mudzinischool.org/fees