International schools in Nairobi, Kenya
There are 47 international schools listed in Nairobi, Kenya. They offer French National Curriculum, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, British EYFS, Montessori, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, IB PYP, and IB MYP. Annual tuition ranges from about ≈ $1.2K (USD). 12 offer boarding.
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 47
- Curricula
- 12
- With boarding
- 12
- Tuition (USD)
- ≈ $1.2K
Curricula offered: French National Curriculum, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, British EYFS, Montessori, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, IB PYP, and IB MYP.
Accreditations: AEFE, IB, CIS, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, and ACSI.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French School of Nairobi | French National Curriculum | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | AEFE, IB | Co-ed | KES 700K |
| Braeburn High School Nairobi | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, British Schools Overseas, COBIS | Co-ed | KSH 859.8K |
| St Christopher's International School | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, COBIS, Cambridge International | Co-ed | KES 417K |
| Braeside High School Nairobi | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, COBIS, British Schools Overseas | Co-ed | KSH 525.6K |
| Advtech Crawford International School Kenya | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | KES 558K |
| Ascend International School Limited | IGCSE, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Co-ed | Kshs 249k |
| Brookhouse Schools | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS | Co-ed | KSH 435K |
| Hillcrest International School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas, CIS, COBIS | Co-ed | KSH 405.3K |
| Hillcrest Secondary School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas, CIS, COBIS | Co-ed | KSH 405.3K |
| Premier Academy | British EYFS, Montessori, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| St Mary's School | Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB, Cambridge International | Co-ed | — |
| International School of Kenya | IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB, CIS, Middle States Association | Co-ed | — |
| Viraj International Academy | IGCSE, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | Co-ed | $1.2K |
| Peponi School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS | Co-ed | — |
| Rose Of Sharon Academy Limited | IGCSE, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | KSH 199.9K |
| Woodcreek Schools Limited | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | — |
| St Lucie Kiriri Girls Secondary School | IGCSE | Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | KShs 304.5k |
| Rosslyn Academy | Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Middle States Association, ACSI, IB | Co-ed | — |
| Braeburn School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | — |
| SABIS International School - Runda | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Middle States Association | — | KES 930K |
| Nairobi Jaffery Academy | British EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | — |
| Itqan Australian Academy | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International | Co-ed | KES 120K |
| Mahanaim International School | British EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | — |
| ILM International Academy | Advanced Placement, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | Co-ed | — |
| Durham International School | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| St. Austin's Academy | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | KES 399.6K |
| The Banda School | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | Co-ed | KES 411K |
| Cavina School | National Curriculum (England), British EYFS, Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | Co-ed | KES 355.5K |
| Loreto Convent Msongari | IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Girls | — |
| Imani Montessori School | Montessori, Cambridge Primary | Early years, Primary | — | Co-ed | — |
| Noblegate International Academy | IGCSE, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | — | KES 235.5K |
| Rusinga Schools, Nairobi | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | CIS, COBIS | — | — |
| Trinitas International School | Cambridge Primary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | — | — |
| Nairobi International School | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | KES 585K |
| Rophine Field Junior School | IB PYP, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | — | — |
| Rowdha International Academy | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | Cambridge International | — | — |
| Jawabu School | IGCSE, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Olive Crescent International School | National Curriculum (England), Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cambridge International | — | — |
| The Vale School Muthaiga | IB PYP | Early years, Primary | IB | — | — |
| Midland Preparatory School | IGCSE | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | — |
| Nairobi Waldorf School | IB Diploma, Montessori | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | KSH 135.1K |
| Nawiri Junior School | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | — | — |
| Braeburn Garden Estate School | National Curriculum (England) | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | Co-ed | — |
| Mirema School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary | — | — | — |
| Arya Vedic Academy | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Kenton College Preparatory School | — | — | — | — | — |
| Riara International School | — | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Nairobi?
- Novana Index lists 47 international schools in Nairobi, Kenya.
- What are the best international schools in Nairobi?
- There is no single best international school in Nairobi; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 47 listed schools offer French National Curriculum, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, British EYFS, Montessori, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, IB PYP, and IB MYP and hold accreditations including AEFE, IB, CIS, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, and ACSI. Compare all 47 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Nairobi offer?
- International schools in Nairobi offer French National Curriculum, National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, British EYFS, Montessori, IB Diploma, Advanced Placement, IB PYP, and IB MYP.
- How much does international school tuition cost in Nairobi?
- Annual tuition at international schools listed in Nairobi ranges from about ≈ $1.2K (USD).
- Are there boarding schools in Nairobi?
- Yes, 12 of the international schools listed in Nairobi offer boarding.
- Which accreditations do schools in Nairobi hold?
- Listed schools in Nairobi hold accreditations including AEFE, IB, CIS, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Cambridge International, Middle States Association, and ACSI.