Braeburn School and Rusinga Schools are both in Nairobi, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer British programmes. Braeburn School also offers EYFS and BTEC Qualification, and Rusinga Schools also offers Christian. Published annual fees are KES 946,200 - 2,551,600 at Braeburn School and KES 456,000 - 1,400,000 at Rusinga Schools, which puts Braeburn School roughly 88% higher. Braeburn School takes pupils from 3 to 18, and Rusinga Schools from 1 to 18. Braeburn School is the larger school, with around 1,103 pupils to Rusinga Schools's 800. Typical class sizes are 22 at Braeburn School and 17 at Rusinga Schools.
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), BTEC Qualification
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Pupils
Pupils
1,103
Pupils
800
Typical class size
Typical class size
22
Typical class size
17
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1979
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Braeburn School is located on Gitanga Road, Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya. It sits in the Lavington neighbourhood of Nairobi. The school is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Early years; Primary; Secondary; Sixth Form
Stages
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School type
School type
co-educational international school
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
England and Wales
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
*Application / registration fees*
- Registration (non-refundable): KSh 5,000 payable on submission of a completed registration form. - Advance payment for limited-vacancy year groups: 20% of the tuition fee, payable against the first term's invoice and non-refundable if the confirmed place is not taken up.
*Tuition fees (annual and per-term/tranche) — 2025/2026 academic-year figures*
Notes on billing: Year 11, 12 and 13 fees are billed in two tranches (August and December). Fees for all other year groups are billed in three tranches (August, December and April). The figures below list the published annual tuition and the per-term (three-tranche) or per-tranche (two-tranche) amounts derived from the published annual fees. Deposits shown are charged once on joining.
- Crèche — Mornings only - Annual tuition: KSh 946,200 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 315,400 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- Crèche — Full day - Annual tuition: KSh 1,052,400 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 350,800 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- FS1 (Nursery) — Mornings only - Annual tuition: KSh 946,200 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 315,400 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- FS1 (Nursery) — Full day - Annual tuition: KSh 1,052,400 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 350,800 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- FS2 (Reception) - Annual tuition: KSh 1,052,400 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 350,800 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- Year 1 to Year 6 - Annual tuition: KSh 2,142,600 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 714,200 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- Year 7 & Year 8 - Annual tuition: KSh 2,216,100 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 738,700 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- Year 9 - Annual tuition: KSh 2,236,500 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 745,500 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- Year 10 - Annual tuition: KSh 2,385,000 - Per term (3 tranches): KSh 795,000 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- Year 11 (IGCSE) - Annual tuition: KSh 2,384,999 - Per tranche (2 tranches): KSh 1,192,500 (rounded) - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
- Year 12 & Year 13 (AS/A2/BTEC) - Annual tuition: KSh 2,551,600 - Per tranche (2 tranches): KSh 1,275,800 - Deposit on joining: KSh 50,000.
*Lunch (annual; per-term/tranche equivalents)*
- Crèche & FS1 (mornings / full day): Annual KSh 118,200 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 39,400. - FS2 (Reception): Annual KSh 122,700 — per term KSh 40,900. - Year 1 & 2: Annual KSh 124,200 — per term KSh 41,400. - Year 3 to 6: Annual KSh 128,400 — per term KSh 42,800. - Year 7 & 8: Annual KSh 138,300 — per term KSh 46,100. - Year 9 to 13: Annual KSh 140,400 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 46,800; per tranche (for Years 11–13 billed in two tranches) KSh 70,200.
*Transport (annual; per-term/tranche equivalents) — Crèche to Year 13*
- Zone A — Return: Annual KSh 168,600 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 56,200; per tranche (2-tranche years) KSh 84,300. - Zone A — One way: Annual KSh 101,400 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 33,800; per tranche (2-tranche years) KSh 50,700. - Zone B — Return: Annual KSh 219,300 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 73,100; per tranche (2-tranche years) KSh 109,650. - Zone B — One way: Annual KSh 131,700 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 43,900; per tranche (2-tranche years) KSh 65,850. - Zone C — Return: Annual KSh 269,700 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 89,900; per tranche (2-tranche years) KSh 134,850. - Zone C — One way: Annual KSh 162,000 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 54,000; per tranche (2-tranche years) KSh 81,000. - Zone D — Return: Annual KSh 303,600 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 101,200; per tranche (2-tranche years) KSh 151,800. - Zone D — One way: Annual KSh 182,100 — per term (3 tranches) KSh 60,700; per tranche (2-tranche years) KSh 91,050.
*Boarding fees*
- Boarding fees are not published in the fee schedule for this campus; the published fee schedule covers tuition, lunch and transport and notes boarding applies only where relevant. No separate boarding annual amounts are listed in the published fee schedule for this campus.
*Other costs and recurring charges*
- Deposits: KSh 50,000 charged once on joining (top-up required 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. - Activity fees: Charged separately and normally accompanied by an official letter from the headteacher (applies to trips and extra activities). - Examination and enrolment fees: Examination fees and any enrolment-related fees are not included in the published tuition/lunch/transport figures and are invoiced separately. - Uniforms, specialist kit and optional extra-curricular charges: These are additional to the published fees and are charged separately when required (uniform and kit costs are not listed in the basic fee table).
*Refund and withdrawal terms*
- Refunds: The deposit (or remaining balance) is refundable at the end of the pupil's final term following clearance by the headteacher. Advance payments required for limited-vacancy year groups are non-refundable if the confirmed place is not taken up. - Withdrawal notice: A full term's written notice (acknowledged in writing by the headteacher) is required for withdrawal. If a full term's written notice is not received and acknowledged, a full term's fees are payable in lieu of notice. - No refund is given for suspension or exclusion; other specific refund rules for examination or enrolment fees may apply and are invoiced separately.
*Billing schedule, discounts and penalties — payment terms*
- Billing schedule: Year 11–13 fees are billed in two tranches (August and December). Fees for all other year groups are billed in three tranches (August, December and April). Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term. - Early payment discount: A 3% discount on tuition fees is given when full payment is made within 6 days of the due date. - Family (sibling) tuition discounts: 2nd child 10%; 3rd child 20%; 4th child 30%; 5th and subsequent child 40% (applied to tuition fees only). Transport sibling discount: 50% on transport for the 2nd and each subsequent sibling on the same route. - Late payment surcharge: 1.25% per month is levied on late payments. - The Board of Directors reserves the right to alter fees with five months' notice.
*Fee payment options and practical note*
- Payment timing and invoicing: Fees are payable on or before the first day of term; invoices and billing notices set the due dates and payment instructions. For payment queries or to request payment details, contact the school's enquiries address for the campus.
*Summarising statement*
- The published basic fees cover tuition, lunch and school transport for the 2025/2026 academic year (annual figures shown above), with deposits charged once on joining and refundable at the end of the final term after clearance. Billing is by two or three tranches depending on year group; discounts, penalties and additional charges (activity, examination and uniform costs) apply as set out above.
Fee details
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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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
The school requires all students to wear a uniform.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school follows the National Curriculum with additional learning opportunities to extend and enrich the core program. The curriculum covers Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form. The curriculum aims to be balanced, broad and relevant to learners, providing opportunities to be active, to enjoy and to achieve, and developing confident individuals and responsible global citizens. Core features include Performing Arts, Sports, Active Lifestyles, Personalised Learning and Outdoor Learning. Examinations are offered by Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels), BTEC Level 3 and Pearson Edexcel Certification.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Braeburn Sixth Form offers A-levels or a blended programme combining A levels with BTEC, with six teaching hours per subject. The programme includes a Life Skills component and extensive careers guidance and university admissions support, including mock interviews. Alumni have secured places at universities worldwide, including Oxford University, University College London, University of Pennsylvania, University of British Columbia, Maastricht University, Rhodes University and the University of Cape Town.
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The Personalised Learning Department provides support and challenge materials for very able students.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
Social and emotional development is integrated into the Braeburn curriculum from Early Years, emphasising social, emotional, physical and creative growth. Transitions are supported with attention to emotional development and the involvement of school counsellors. Mental wellbeing is promoted through campaigns such as Mental Health Awareness Month and resilience-building activities. The school fosters a supportive community to build social connections and emotional skills.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school provides provision for SEND and EAL.
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
The school provides EAL provision.
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through mental health campaigns and access to school counsellors, with resilience-focused programs and parent workshops to support wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The school has a Safeguarding Policy; staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children; safeguarding is an integrated, priority policy across school operations.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The Braeburn School campus houses extensive facilities to support learning and school life. It features two libraries, multiple information technology suites with on-site Wi-Fi, five specialist science laboratories and preparation rooms, two art rooms, and a fully equipped design technology suite, a drama studio, an examination hall and a Sixth Form unit with a kitchen, common room, lecture theatre and study areas. The site offers sports facilities including lush playing fields, an undercover flood-lit AstroTurf, three glass-backed squash courts, tennis and basketball courts, and spaces for a wide range of team sports. Two theatres (400-seat and 120-seat), two dining rooms and kitchens, a Braeburn Coffee Shop, a Braeburn Club and Sports Terrace, a Braeburn Business Centre and book exchange, a fleet of Braeburn buses, a solar-heated 25m swimming pool with a learner's pool, an indoor sports hall, a gym and aerobics/dance studio with an indoor pool.
Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Braeburn School has extensive sports facilities including lush playing fields and an undercover flood-lit AstroTurf. There are three glass-backed squash courts, tennis and basketball courts, and spaces for a wide range of team sports. An indoor sports hall, a gym and an aerobics/dance studio with an indoor swimming pool support physical education. Seasonal sports offered include Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-country, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Squash, Swimming and Tennis.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
The campus includes two libraries, multiple IT suites with on-site Wi-Fi, five specialist science laboratories and preparation rooms, two art rooms, a fully equipped design technology suite and a drama studio, plus an examination hall. The Sixth Form unit provides a kitchen, common room, lecture theatre and study areas.
Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
Arts and Crafts, Astronomy, Ballet, Band, Board games, Chess, Christian activities, Community service, Debating, Development studies, Entrepreneurs, Environmental awareness, First aid, Future leaders, Golf, Horse riding, Kayaking, LAMBA, Languages: Mandarin, Kiswahili, Martial arts: Taekwondo and Karate, Mathletics, Maths challenge, Maths clinic, Model United Nations, Monkeynastix, Musical theatre, Orchestra, Philosophy, Physics clinic, Rollerskating, Sailing, Salsa dancing, School production, Scouts, Sewing, Spellodrome, STEM, Story yoga, Storytelling, Tap dancing, Vocal development, Wizz kids (programming); Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-country, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Table-tennis, Tennis
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Braeburn School is a co-educational international school in Nairobi, Kenya. It has operated for over 30 years. It teaches children from age 3 to 18 and follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales. It is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. Braeburn pursues a holistic approach to learning that balances academics, music, sports, the arts, outdoor pursuits and drama.
History
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Community
Community
Braeburn has a cosmopolitan and diverse student and parent body with over 90 nationalities represented, fostering respect for different cultures. There is a strong community ethos; parents are encouraged to become part of the Braeburn family and many facilities and activities are available for families. A Home-School Partnership is supported through diaries, newsletters and regular parent evenings, and the Friends at Braeburn (FAB) Parent-Teacher Association coordinates events and community activities. The school provides facilities such as the Braeburn Coffee Shop, Lifelong Learning, the Braeburn Club and theatres to support community life and engagement.
Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
Friends at Braeburn (FAB) is the Parent and Teacher Association at Braeburn Gitanga. FAB works to enhance the school community by organizing events, supporting charitable causes, and fostering a positive environment for students, families and staff. FAB consists of three active subcommittees: Events, Charities, and Lost Property. The Events Committee runs discos and seasonal celebrations; the Charities Committee organizes fundraising and community service projects; the Lost Property Committee manages items and returns them to their owners. FAB members can be contacted at fab@braeburn.ac.ke.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Academic competitions include Writing competitions, Mathematics Challenges, quizzes, and an annual inter-school Science Fayre hosted by Braeburn. Careers guidance helps students make informed subject choices for public examinations and includes a Careers' Fair and opportunities for work-place experience. Braeburn students compete with other international schools in Kenya, and occasionally with schools elsewhere, in inter-school events. These experiences enable students to apply knowledge beyond the classroom.
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
The Arts – music, drama, and art – are integrated into Braeburn's life beyond the classroom. There are three major productions each year, plus regular musical concerts, talent shows, and class assemblies. LAMDA is offered as an extra-curricular activity for Years 3–8 and is taught by a qualified instructor. Peripatetic music teachers provide instruments such as drums, strings, brass and voice, with ABRSM examinations available for talented students, and Braeburn students take part in local competitions such as The Young Musician of the Year and The Nairobi Verse Speaking Competition.
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
The school has a cosmopolitan community with over 90 nationalities represented. The Lifelong Learning centre offers classes in languages (and crafts) based on demand. International/Cultural Days are hosted, and festivals such as Diwali are celebrated.
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Sport plays a central role, with 10–15 fixtures weekly and inter-house competitions across athletics, football, rugby, hockey, swimming, and more. The Tim Bryett Football Academy is a partnership designed as a professional-style academy with training 3–4 times per week. Extra-curricular clubs launched in September 2025 cover sports, art, environmental initiatives, debate, maths, and the Mind Hub Club. Residential and educational trips provide learning beyond the classroom.
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Community & service
Community & service
Community Service is encouraged through charity events and fundraising to help those less fortunate. FAB – Friends at Braeburn – is a parent-teacher association that organizes events, supports charitable activities and engages the school community. The Braeburn Coffee Shop, Braeburn Club and Lifelong Learning spaces also foster community involvement and engagement throughout the year.
Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Students can develop leadership through the student council, prefects, and house captains. Model United Nations and President's Awards offer real-life leadership opportunities beyond the classroom. Careers guidance supports subject choices and there is a Careers' Fair plus work-place experience opportunities.
Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Sport features a broad schedule of fixtures and a Sport For All policy to include participants of all abilities. Braeburn runs a Tim Bryett Football Academy and a strong Swimming program with training camps and competition at national and international levels. The Braeburn Fitness Centre provides gym facilities and group classes for staff and families, and the theatres and cultural events contribute to social and personal wellbeing.
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Braeburn School offers a Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) programme that includes French, German and Swahili, supported by a Head of Modern Foreign Languages. The school recognises language diversity through student activities featuring Punjabi and Kikuyu, and it runs language classes in Arabic, Dutch, Mandarin, Welsh and Zulu via DuoLingo at Braeburn High School. Swahili is taught and used in real-life contexts, such as Year 5 Swahili learning experiences. The school also participates in language-focused events and competitions, including the British Council Festival of Languages and International Mother Language Day.
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
Braeburn School is a co-educational international school in Nairobi, Kenya, teaching children from age 3 to 18 and following the National Curriculum of England and Wales. It is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. The school is accredited by CIS and IAPS, and has ISI/BSO documentation; Cambridge International Examinations, BTEC Level 3 and Pearson Edexcel Certification are among its exam boards. It holds memberships with KAIS, COBIS (as a training school), and AISA. Term dates for 2025-2026 run from 6 January 2026 to 27 March 2026, with half term 16–20 February 2026, and Easter and Eid corresponding dates listed on the site. (Cited: Home/Accreditations pages)
Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Visit or chat: Before starting the admissions process, visit Braeburn School for a tour or have an informal chat with the headteacher if you are outside the country. This step provides context on the school's environment and programs. Final admission is subject to an interview with the headteacher. Upon successful completion of the admissions process, a letter confirming placement and the start date is issued. 2. Apply and offer: Complete the application form and pay a small non-refundable registration fee. An offer is made in writing, depending on places available. If a place cannot be accommodated immediately, the child will be placed on a waiting list. 3. Admissions testing and interview: The process may include pre- and post-admission testing to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum. Final admission is confirmed after an interview with the headteacher. 4. Documentation and start: Provide required documents (copies of passport or birth certificate, the previous two reports, and leaving certificate). After the process is completed, a placement letter with the start date is issued. 5. Year entry and placement: Entry can occur at any time of the year; age-based placement follows year-group guidelines. Waiting lists apply when a year group is full, and siblings may receive priority in admissions when relevant. English as an additional language support is available as appropriate, with testing to determine proficiency and the level of support.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
Braeburn School offers Sixth Form Scholarships for the August 2026 intake. Applicants must submit strong predicted grades, academic and pastoral references, and a personal letter of motivation. Exceptional Academic-based Scholarship requires seven A or A* grades at IGCSE, including English and Mathematics. Exceptional Talent-based Scholarship requires exceptional ability in Drama, Music, or Sport, with a minimum grade C or above in IGCSE/GCSE English and Mathematics. The application deadline is 27 June 2026. To apply, download the Braeburn School Scholarship Application form, complete it, and submit it with the required documents.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
Where a year group is full, new admissions are placed on a waiting list. Waiting lists operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority may be given to siblings of children who already have a place at the school.
