Affordable International Schools in Kenya

Last updated 18 September 2026

About international schools in Kenya

Affordable international schools in Kenya form a broad segment of the market that most commonly offers British (Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level) programmes alongside a growing number of IB and American-style options, all geared to deliver internationally recognised qualifications for mobile families. English is the normal medium of instruction, with Kiswahili and European languages often taught as additional or elective languages. On the lower-fee end, published annual tuition commonly falls roughly between KES 350,000 and KES 1.3 million, though exact costs depend on campus, year group and whether extras are included. Schools follow different calendars - many British-system schools run a late-August/September to June year while Kenyan-system providers use January to November - so families should plan around each school’s main intake and the possibility of limited mid-year places.

Compare 46 Affordable international schools in Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 473,165), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 46 schools · avg fee KES 506,177

Schools listed: 46
Curricula: 24
Average annual fee: KES 506,177
Fee range: KES 350 – 1,494,500
Most common curriculum: British Curriculum (27 schools)
Average school size: 459 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Braeside Lavington
Oldest: Rift Valley Academy (1906)
With boarding: 14

27 international schools in Nairobi

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Brookhurst International School - Kiserian

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

KES 140,000 - 1,485,500

Ages 3 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification

Instructs in English

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Braeside Lavington

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 2 to 18

KES 5,000 - 1,465,000

Ages 2 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification

Instructs in English

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Braeside Thika

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 2 to 18

KES 113,100 - 1,411,200

Ages 2 to 18 years

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

Instructs in English

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Brookhurst International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

KES 140,000 - 1,485,500

Ages 3 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification

Instructs in English

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Cavina School

British Curriculum · Ages 2 to 13

KES 355,500 - 1,145,400

Ages 2 to 13 years

British Curriculum

Instructs in English

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8 international schools in Mombasa

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Bright International Academy

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 1 to 11

KES 86,000 - 198,000

Ages 1 to 11 years

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum

Instructs in English

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Deenway International School

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 8 to 18

KES 180,000

Ages 8 to 18 years

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Language not listed

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KenCada International Academy

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 3 to 11

Fees not listed

Ages 3 to 11 years

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Language not listed

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Light International School Mombasa

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 18

KES 376,000 - 878,000

Ages 3 to 18 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Instructs in English

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MM Shah and MV Shah Academy

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) · Ages 2 to 18

KES 147,500 - 431,000

Ages 2 to 18 years

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Language not listed

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3 international schools in Kisumu

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Braeburn Kisumu International School

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum · From age 2

KES 419,700 - 1,108,800

From age 2

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

Instructs in English

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Jalaram Academy

British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Ages 2 to 18

KES 145,500 - 234,000

Ages 2 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Language not listed

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Longridge International School

Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 5 to 11

KES 700,000

Ages 5 to 11 years

Cambridge (Primary)

Instructs in English and French

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2 international schools in Kajiado

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Naisula School - Tilisi

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

KES 346,500 - 1,020,000

Ages 3 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification

Language not listed

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Naisula School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

KES 346,500 - 1,020,000

Ages 3 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification

Language not listed

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2 international schools in Nakuru

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Greensteds International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 2 to 18

KES 168,000 - 1,407,000

Ages 2 to 18 years

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification

Instructs in English

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Mustard Seed International Schools

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · From age 2

KES 185,350 - 812,650

From age 2

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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1 international school in Thika

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Braeburn Imani International School

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum

KES 88,200 - 902,400

Ages not listed

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

Language not listed

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1 international school in Nanyuki

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Braeburn Nanyuki International School

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 2 to 13

KES 15,000 - 1,245,300

Ages 2 to 13 years

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)

Instructs in English

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1 international school in Malindi

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Light International School Malindi

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

KES 306,000 - 1,147,500

Ages 3 to 18 years

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification

Instructs in English

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1 international school in Kijabe

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Rift Valley Academy

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

KES 369,000 - 1,040,250

Ages not listed

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge IGCSE

Instructs in English

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What are the main curriculum choices I’ll see and how do they differ?

The common options are British (Cambridge IGCSE plus A-Levels or Cambridge Upper Secondary), the International Baccalaureate (IB) and a smaller number of US/K-12 or Kenyan national programmes. British curricula focus on subject-specific external exams at set stages, the IB emphasises a broader, skills-based diploma with internal and external assessment, and American/Kenyan systems follow a grade-based progression; choice depends on whether your child will transfer back to a national system, apply to UK/US universities, or needs a more flexible, skills-focused route.

How much should I budget beyond headline tuition?

Headline tuition does not always cover registration, capital or development levies, uniforms, transport, school meals, exam fees and some extracurriculars, and families should expect hidden or additional costs on top of published fees. Market surveys show true annual cost can be noticeably higher than published tuition and that value-tier international schools are available at substantially lower published rates than premium campuses, so ask schools for a full sample invoice and policy on annual increases before committing.

When do schools admit new pupils and is mid-year entry possible?

Most international schools have a primary intake at the start of their academic year and many also accept transfers at specific points during the year, but availability for mid-year places is variable and often limited. British-system schools commonly start in late August or September while Kenyan-system schools start in January, so relocating families should begin applications several months ahead and be prepared to join waiting lists or consider temporary schooling if timing does not align.

What language support will my child get if English isn’t their first language?

English is the standard medium of instruction across international schools in Kenya, and most schools also offer Kiswahili plus other modern languages such as French or Spanish. Many international campuses provide English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) or similar support programmes to help non-native speakers access the curriculum, but the scale and intensity of support vary by school so check the school’s language-support provision and entry assessment policy.

What practical checks should I do when comparing affordable international schools?

Ask for a breakdown of total yearly costs, sample timetables, recent inspection or accreditation reports, and the school’s safeguarding and child-protection policies; accreditation and transparent fee practices are useful indicators of quality and governance. Also review transport options, catchment-area logistics, extracurricular provision and how the school supports transfers into and out of the curriculum your child will follow.

Affordable International Schools in Kenya

27 international schools in Nairobi

Brookhurst International School - Kiserian

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

Braeside Lavington

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 2 to 18

Braeside Thika

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 2 to 18

Brookhurst International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

Cavina School

British Curriculum · Ages 2 to 13

8 international schools in Mombasa

Bright International Academy

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 1 to 11

Deenway International School

IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum · Ages 8 to 18

KenCada International Academy

Canadian Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 3 to 11

Light International School Mombasa

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · Ages 3 to 18

MM Shah and MV Shah Academy

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) · Ages 2 to 18

3 international schools in Kisumu

Braeburn Kisumu International School

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum · From age 2

Jalaram Academy

British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Ages 2 to 18

Longridge International School

Cambridge (Primary) · Ages 5 to 11

2 international schools in Kajiado

Naisula School - Tilisi

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

Naisula School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

2 international schools in Nakuru

Greensteds International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 2 to 18

Mustard Seed International Schools

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) · From age 2

1 international school in Thika

Braeburn Imani International School

EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum

1 international school in Nanyuki

Braeburn Nanyuki International School

British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) · Ages 2 to 13

1 international school in Malindi

Light International School Malindi

Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 3 to 18

1 international school in Kijabe

Rift Valley Academy

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

FAQs for Kenya

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