Compare Christian International Schools in Kenya

Rusinga Schools

Instructs in English

Ages 1 - 18 years

Fees KES 456,000 - 1,400,000

Pupils 800

Rusinga Schools offers a British Curriculum alongside a Christian ethos for learners aged 1 to 18. The school provides learning journey from early years to secondary, aligning international standards with values-based education. In the early years, children engage in phonics, number play, and social development within a supportive environment that fosters curiosity. Primary and secondary grades follow the British framework, with progression through key stages, guided by assessment criteria familiar to international families. Across the school, lessons emphasize inquiry, collaboration, and clear communication, helping students develop independence and responsibility. The Christian curriculum informs daily routines, character education, and community-minded service in a context that respects diverse backgrounds. For overseas families, the school offers continuity of international schooling in Kenya, with staff experienced in supporting international learners and ensuring a smooth transition between stages. The result is a values-based path from 1 through 18 that prepares students for education and citizenship.

Application and admission fees
- Application fee: KES 5,500 (one‑off, non‑refundable).
- Enrolment (registration) fee for new students: KES 44,000 (one‑off, non‑refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (per term and annual total where shown)
- Early Years Foundation (per term): KES 152,000 — Annual total KES 456,000.
- Early Years 1 (per term): KES 224,000 — Annual total KES 672,000.
- Early Years 2 (per term): KES 224,000 — Annual total KES 672,000.
- Year 1 (per term): KES 252,000 — Annual total KES 756,000.
- Year 2 (per term): KES 280,000 — Annual total KES 840,000.
- Year 3 (per term): KES 294,000 — Annual total KES 882,000.
- Year 4 (per term): KES 336,000 — Annual total KES 1,008,000.
- Year 5 (per term): KES 336,000 — Annual total KES 1,008,000.
- Year 6 (per term): KES 336,000 — Annual total KES 1,008,000.
- Year 7 (per term): KES 406,000 — Annual total KES 1,218,000.
- Year 8 (per term): KES 420,000 — Annual total KES 1,260,000.
- Year 9 (per term): KES 420,000 — Annual total KES 1,260,000.
- Year 10 (per term): KES 448,000 — Annual total KES 1,344,000.
- Year 11: Fees are collected over two trimesters (two billings); per billing shown as KES 672,000 (i.e., KES 672,000 per billing × 2 billings = annual KES 1,344,000).
- Year 12 (A‑Level): Fees are shown as KES 700,000 per term (Year 12 list indicates two billings for senior candidates) — annual KES 1,400,000.
- Year 13 (A‑Level): KES 700,000 per term — annual KES 1,400,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates on a trimester basis for most year groups; all trimester fees must be paid in advance by the set deadlines communicated before each trimester.
- Candidates in Years 11–13 have their costs (excluding transport) collected over two trimesters (two billings per academic year).
- Late payment penalty: KES 5,000 per month will be charged if fees are not paid by the due dates.
- Withdrawal: A trimester's written notice is required, or payment of one trimester's fee in lieu of notice. Notices must be submitted during the first week of the final term the child is attending.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as part of the school's fee schedule; the school is operated as a day school (bus/transport is provided for day pupils).

Other costs and optional charges
- School text book deposit (refundable): typically KES 25,000 for Early Years/Primary groups and KES 50,000 for senior years where indicated.
- Lunch (optional, per term): Early Years KES 28,500; Primary KES 43,000; Year 10 day scholars KES 50,000 per term; Year 11 day scholars KES 100,000 per billing/term where shown; Years 11–13 lunch billed in line with their two billings.
- School transport (per term, return and one‑way rates vary by zone): example zone return fares include KES 60,000 for central/Nairobi zones and higher amounts for outer zones (detailed zone schedule applies).
- Medical evacuation cover (annual): KES 2,200 per academic year (charged per trimester where shown).
- Individual music lessons (per instrument): KES 20,000 per term (KES 60,000 per year when taken across three trimesters).
- Selected clubs and activities with separate fees (examples listed): swimming breakfast KES 8,000 per term, skating club KES 8,000 per term, organic soap skincare club KES 15,000 per term.
- Optional/ancillary charges for specific activities, exams, trips or specialist resources may be charged in addition to tuition.

Discounts, deposits and refundable items
- Sibling discounts on tuition only: 1st child pays full fees; 2nd child 5% discount; 3rd child 10%; 4th child and above 15% (applied to tuition fees only).
- Textbook deposits are refundable subject to the school's deposit/refund conditions.

Refund and non‑refund rules
- Application and enrolment (registration) fees are one‑off and non‑refundable.
- School textbook deposits are refundable under the school's refund conditions.
- Withdrawal prior to the end of term requires a term's notice or payment of one trimester's fee in lieu of notice; this is the operational rule for fee cessation and relates to refund/credit handling on withdrawal.

Fee payment options and administrative procedures
- Payments are accepted via bank transfers and mobile payment channels; parents are required to follow the school's payment instructions and to send proof of payment to the school accounts contact as instructed by the school.
- Parents should ensure payments include the pupil's full name and payment narration as required by the school's accounts office.

Notes on timing and applicability
- The figures above reflect the published official fee schedule in the school's current fee document and summaries available for the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 cycles; Year 11–13 billing is handled as two billings per academic year rather than three separate trimester bills.

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Emerald International School

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 16 years

Fees KES 49,500

Pupils 400

Type Co-educational

Emerald International School is a day school for ages 4 to 16, offering Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and the British Curriculum (IGCSE). ACE is a Bible-based, mastery‑learning program that runs Foundation to High School (Kindergarten to Grade 12) with an option to switch to IGCSE at Year 7. Accredited in 2009, ACE graduates have a 100% university transition rate. In 2016 the school moved to a 10‑acre campus on Ngong Road with modern, tech-enabled facilities and ongoing investment. The IGCSE option provides over 70 subjects, is Pearson EdExcel approved, and Emerald is a Pearson Exam Center. The campus emphasizes wholesome character development alongside academics. Extracurriculars span sports—soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, skating, swimming—and clubs such as Drama, Music, Chess and Checkers, English, Art, and the Environmental Club. Kiswahili is offered, and the English National Curriculum (iLower/IGCSE) guides the British pathway, providing an internationally oriented education for families overseas. Supports global readiness.

Location

Off Ngong Road, 2 KMs from Lenana School, next to AMREF Offices

Stages

Foundation School; Middle School; High School

Type

The school is a day school offering ACE curriculum and the British Curriculum (iLower and IGCSE)

Religious affiliation

The school has a Christian affiliation.

Academic year covered
- The fee figures below are the school's published schedule for the September 2024 – August 2025 academic year.

Application and enrolment fees
- Application fee: KES 5,500 (one‑off).
- Enrolment fee (one‑off): KES 44,000.
- Important: Application and enrolment fees are charged once and are non‑refundable.

Tuition fees (per trimester and annual total) — Early Years / Foundation and Primary
- Early Years Foundation: KES 152,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 456,000.
- Early Years 1: KES 224,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 672,000.
- Early Years 2: KES 224,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 672,000.
- Year 1: KES 252,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 756,000. Optional lunch: KES 28,500 per trimester; Annual lunch total KES 85,500. School textbook deposit (refundable): KES 25,000.
- Year 2: KES 280,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 840,000.
- Year 3: KES 294,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 882,000.
- Year 4: KES 336,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,008,000.
- Year 5: KES 336,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,008,000.
- Year 6: KES 336,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,008,000. Optional lunch (primary Years): KES 43,000 per trimester; Annual lunch total KES 129,000. School textbook deposit (refundable): KES 25,000.

Tuition fees — Preparatory and Middle School
- Year 7: KES 406,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,218,000.
- Year 8: KES 420,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,260,000.
- Year 9: KES 420,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,260,000.
- Year 10: KES 448,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,344,000. Optional lunch for Year 10 day scholars: KES 50,000 per trimester; Annual lunch total KES 150,000. School textbook deposit (refundable): KES 50,000.

Tuition fees — Senior candidates / Sixth Form (Years 11–13)
- Year 11: KES 672,000 per trimester; Annual total shown as KES 1,344,000 (Year 11 candidate costs are collected over two trimesters for items excluding transport).
- Year 12: KES 700,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,400,000.
- Year 13: KES 700,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 1,400,000. Optional lunch for Year 11 day scholars: KES 100,000 (annual). School textbook deposit (refundable): KES 50,000.

Optional and additional charges (KG1 to Year 13)
- Medical evacuation cover (academic year): KES 2,200.
- Individual music lessons (per instrument): KES 20,000 per trimester; Annual total KES 60,000.
- Clubs and activities examples (annual totals shown): swimming breakfast KES 24,000; skating club KES 24,000; organic soap/skincare club KES 45,000.
- Lunch (day scholars) is optional; per‑trimester or annual amounts vary by year (examples above).
- School textbook deposit (refundable) appears by level (e.g., KES 25,000 for early years/primary; KES 50,000 for secondary levels).

School transport (bus) — billing examples by zone
- Transport is charged by residential zone with two‑way and one‑way annual rates. Representative two‑way annual rates by zone include: KES 60,000 (many central zones), KES 76,000, KES 65,000, KES 54,500, KES 38,000 and KES 31,000 depending on the specific route. One‑way rates are lower for most zones (see the zone list and amounts). Transport is an additional optional charge and billed according to the chosen zone.

Sibling discounts and penalties
- Sibling discounts on tuition fees only: 2nd child 5%, 3rd child 10%, 4th child or more 15% (applies to tuition only).
- Late payment penalty: KES 5,000 per month will be charged for late payment beyond the published due dates.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed by trimester; all trimester fees must be paid in advance by the deadlines communicated at the start of each trimester.
- Candidate (Year 11–13) costs (excluding transport) are collected over two trimesters as specified for senior candidates.
- Withdrawal requirement: a trimester's written notice or payment of one trimester's fee is required before withdrawal; notice must be submitted in writing during the first week of the final term attended.

Boarding
- No boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule; the schedule presents day‑school tuition and optional transport. Therefore boarding is not charged as part of this fee schedule.

Refunds and refundable deposits
- Application and enrolment fees are once‑off and non‑refundable.
- School textbook deposits are identified as refundable (examples: KES 25,000 and KES 50,000 depending on level).
- The fee schedule requires a trimester's notice or payment on withdrawal; no general tuition refund policy beyond these terms is listed in the published schedule.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule provides billing amounts, payment timing and penalties but does not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank account details, card payments, or online payment gateway are not shown on the fee schedule itself). Parents should use the school's admissions or accounts office for the accepted payment channels.

Notes on optional extras and common parent costs
- Items not included in tuition and typically charged separately or optionally include: school transport (by zone), optional lunch, individual music lessons, club fees, and refundable textbook deposits. Parents should budget for uniforms, learning resources and extracurricular extras in addition to the fees above (uniform costs are not given as a separate compulsory charge in the published schedule).

Curriculum

ACE is an individualized, Bible-based, mastery-based curriculum that develops students at their own pace and emphasizes character development. It runs Foundation (ages 4–8; pre-school to Grade 3), Middle School (Grade 4–7) and High School (Grade 8–12). Emerald offers ACE from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with the option to switch to the British Curriculum (IGCSE) at Year 7.

Student Teacher Ratio

Approximately 400+ students and 30+ teachers, yielding an approximate ratio of 13:1.

Exam Results

ACE graduates attend more than 1,400 colleges and universities globally. The IGCSE program is delivered within a Pearson Edexcel framework with 100% pass rate Year 7 to 11.

Higher Education Progression

ACE graduates go on to 1,400+ colleges and universities worldwide. IGCSE students prepare for undergraduate study at universities globally under the Pearson Edexcel framework.

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