Most popular international schools in Nairobi

Located on a 20-acre campus in Runda, SABIS International School – Runda delivers an education for ages 4 to 18. The school blends the SABIS curriculum with British and American frameworks, offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and Advanced Placement pathways. Students develop fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili, with a strong focus on English and mathematics and the sciences in secondary. The program integrates robotics, 3D printing, and web development, reinforced by the SABIS Learning Cycle and ongoing assessment via the SABIS Digital Platform. The 20-acre site includes a semi-Olympic pool, a large sports hall, outdoor tennis courts, and modern science labs, plus art and music spaces, and an ITL hall with 64 computers, and a multilingual library. Distinctive features include the SABIS Student Life Organization, giving students leadership and life-skills through service initiatives and a comprehensive learning experience. A boarding facility for up to 70 supports international families.

Annual fees

KES 70,000 – 2,158,000

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)

Riara International School delivers a UK-aligned programme in Kenya for learners aged 4 to 16, spanning EYFS, the British Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary. The international programme uses the British National Curriculum framework, developing knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to support self-fulfilment and active citizenship. Kindergarten operates within Riara Annex 3 Campus, with classrooms, a library, an ICT centre, a music room and a play centre. On campus, facilities include Play Park, a swimming pool, a dining area, and spaces for academic work, music and play. Co-curricular activities feature dance, gymnastics and swimming; Pre-Primary 2 learners study the descant recorder, with optional piano and ballet. Arts and creative options include Art Club, Chess Club, and instrumental lessons (Piano, Guitar, Clarinet), plus Dance & Fitness and Skating. Termly educational trips in Nairobi County, and lifestyle, social and community clubs broaden learning beyond the classroom, including Chess Club and Art Club.

Annual fees

KES 2,100 – 869,800

Ages

4 to 16 years

Curriculum

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)

Rophine Field International School is part of the Rophine Field Group of Schools, established in 2009 near Nairobi, Kenya. The school delivers the British National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and a Cambridge Early Years Campus for ages 3 to 5, complemented by a Senior School for 11 to 14 and a Sixth Form Campus with diverse pathways. The group operates four Nairobi campuses and a development in Diani, offering Cambridge IGCSE alongside a competency-based curriculum and the Kenyan CBC pathway. The campus network features modern laboratories, a dedicated Aviation Centre, an Art & Design Centre, a Kindergarten Computer Lab, an auditorium, and a Music Centre, plus a high-quality sports complex and swimming pool. Additional facilities include basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields, a skating park, and a range of specialist spaces to support performance, recreation, and health. The enrichment program includes Global Perspective Studies and a broad array of clubs and activities across academics, arts, and service.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE

Oshwal Academy Nairobi is a co-educational international day school for ages 2 to 18, delivering a British curriculum through Cambridge and Pearson examining bodies. The four semi-autonomous campuses: Nursery, Primary, Junior High and Senior High provide a continuous learning path from EYFS in Playgroup to Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE, then Cambridge International AS and A Levels, plus BTEC qualifications. The school traces its roots to the Oshwal Education & Relief Board, established during World War II to unite Oshwals across Kenya. The campus combines modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, science labs, a library, ICT suites, a multipurpose hall and sports facilities, including a swimming pool and an arena for ball games. A co-curricular program runs after class, featuring music, drama, coding, sports and debates. The school participates in competitions and fosters leadership and service within a secure, welcoming environment. Facilities include a library, ICT suites and a multipurpose hall.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification

St. Mary's School, Nairobi is an international day Catholic private school founded in Parklands in 1939 by the Holy Ghost Fathers from Blackrock College in Dublin. The Junior School follows the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) and the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, while the Senior School offers Cambridge IGCSE, KCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school serves students aged 6 to 18, with admissions for KCPE, Cambridge Primary Curriculum, KCSE, IGCSE and IB. The campus supports a safe learning environment and features three technology centers (Junior, Senior and IB), science laboratories (Biology, Physics and Chemistry), ART rooms, libraries and a Music Center with a recording studio. Notable co‑curriculars include EAMUN and MSMUN Model United Nations, World Scholars, and extensive sport, theatre and music programs. Programs such as CAS and the President's Award foster service, leadership and global awareness alongside academics. The school maintains Catholic values and supports international families.

Annual fees

Fees not listed

Ages

6 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)

West Nairobi School is a private, co-educational day school in Karen, Nairobi, serving students aged 4 to 18 with a North American curriculum taught in English. The program includes American Curriculum courses with Advanced Placement, offering a broad range from Biology and Calculus AB to English Language and Composition, European History, and AP Capstone Diploma. Online courses are available through NorthStar Academy. The school is accredited by MSA-CESS and ACSI and joined the Network of International Christian Schools. The two-semester school year runs August–December and January–May/June, with two graduation tracks: College Preparatory Diploma (24 credits) and Academic Honors Diploma (27 credits). Facilities include state-of-the-art computer labs and multimedia classrooms, plus ELL and Educational Resource Services as needed. Co-curriculars cover arts, technology, and athletics; ABRSM music exams are hosted on site, and Model United Nations is offered. Languages include foreign options via NorthStar, and a strong emphasis on service and leadership.

Annual fees

KES 3,280 – 15,510

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Premier Academy Nairobi is a co-educational day school delivering an adapted British National Curriculum for students aged 2½ to 19 years. Located along Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, Nairobi, it draws on 30 years of experience with a team of over 100 educators. The curriculum follows the Cambridge framework within the British system. In Prep School (Key Stages 1 and 2), pupils study English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and Kiswahili, with French and Spanish introduced from Year 3; Cambridge Primary assessments are taken annually. Middle School (Years 7–9) follows Cambridge Lower Secondary, while High School (Years 10–13) offers IGCSE with nine subjects plus core English, English Literature, and a Modern Foreign Language, and AS/A-Levels. The campus features six computer laboratories and nine science laboratories, along with libraries, a computerized resource centre, and three swimming pools, plus cricket, hockey, football pitches, and a basketball court. ECO-ONE and clubs support the holistic, global-minded program.

Annual fees

KES 0 – 0

Ages

2 to 18 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Montessori Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Rosslyn Academy is a Christian international day school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving students from ages 4 to 18. For 75 years it has offered a North American-based curriculum, including Advanced Placement in the high school, and it prepares students for service in their communities. The 40-acre campus sits in Gigiri district near United Nations complex and the U.S. Embassy, serving missionary, diplomatic, and business communities while preserving Christian heritage. Facilities include a high school gym, a library, and computer labs. A solar plant powers up to 90% of electricity on sunny days, and a Water Treatment Plant enables recycling of up to 50% of water. There are two recycling centers and thousands of indigenous trees on campus. The school maintains a closed campus during school hours, offers English as an Additional Language program, private music lessons, and an array of co-curricular activities and sports through ICSA network globally and beyond.

Annual fees

KES 815,850 – 2,175,000

Ages

4 to 18 years

Curriculum

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Nairobi Jaffery Academy is a private international school in Nairobi that combines the UK Cambridge curriculum with a faith-based ethos. Catering to ages 3 to 18, it offers EYFS, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and a hybrid Years 10–13 pathway blending Cambridge and Edexcel. The Cambridge core drives English, Mathematics and Science, while other subjects follow the English National Curriculum; Swahili and Arabic are taught from Year 1. The campus on Naushad Merali Drive hosts students from more than 18 nationalities in a bilingual, multicultural environment that prioritises wellbeing, opportunity and personal growth. Beyond the classroom, the school runs the Elite Football Program with Cruyff Methodology, data-driven coaching and after-school sessions, with coaches and pathways to international partnerships. Extra experiences include overseas trips, inspirational speakers and bespoke careers advice, plus leadership opportunities and connections with the East Africa Jaffery network. Cambridge resources and assessment for learning support ongoing development.

Annual fees

KES 282,000 – 720,000

Ages

3 to 18 years

Curriculum

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum

Kenton College Preparatory School is a co-educational British-curriculum prep school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving ages 3 to 13. The Junior School follows the English National Curriculum, with subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, ICT, Kiswahili, Religious Studies, Art, Design Technology, Music and PE, with French from Year 4. Languages taught include Kiswahili, French, Spanish and Latin, with specialist teachers for some subjects. Year 8 pupils have earned scholarships to next schools, with over 85% achieving A*-B in English Common Entrance since 2018. The 35-acre campus houses the Davies Music Gallery, two computing labs, a Design & Technology studio, an Art Room with pottery wheels, two libraries, and a wellness centre. Sports facilities include four grass pitches, an eight-lane pool, AstroTurf, three tennis courts and cricket nets; a Sports Hall is forthcoming. After-school clubs include STEM, performing arts, languages and leadership, with the Kenton Award underpinning development and growth.

Annual fees

KES 756,000 – 1,400,000

Ages

3 to 13 years

Curriculum

British Curriculum