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IB Curriculum International Schools in Nairobi, Kenya

Compare 11 IB Curriculum international schools in Nairobi, Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 516,791), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
11
Curricula
14
Average annual fee
KES 516,791
Fee range
KES 350 – 1,494,500
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (10 schools)
Average school size
631 pupils
Largest by enrolment
International School of Kenya
Oldest
St. Mary's School Nairobi (1939)
With boarding
4
About international schools in Nairobi, Kenya

IB international schools in Nairobi most commonly offer one or more International Baccalaureate programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and the Diploma), with a number of schools running the full IB continuum alongside other international curricula. English is the usual medium of instruction, while schools commonly offer Kiswahili and European languages such as French as additional language options. Fees vary widely by school and by age, with international-school tuition in Nairobi running from mid-tier KES levels into the high end for senior years; parents should budget for headline tuition plus one-off registration or capital levies, bus transport and other ancillary costs. Admissions are often competitive: schools take applications year-round but have key intake points aligned to the international academic year and typically require registration fees or deposits to hold places; expect waiting lists at popular entry ages.

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FAQs for Kenya

Which IB programmes are offered at international schools in Nairobi and what ages do they cover?
Most Nairobi IB schools offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early and primary years, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for lower secondary, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for the final two years of secondary education; some schools provide the full PYP - MYP - DP continuum while others offer only the DP or a subset of programmes. These programmes typically cover pupils from age about 3 - 5 in early years through to 17 - 19 in the Diploma years.
How much should we expect to pay for an IB school in Nairobi and what extra costs should we plan for?
Tuition levels vary substantially between schools and by year group, but Nairobi international-school fees sit across a broad spectrum and many IB providers fall in the mid-to-upper parts of that market; parents should expect headline tuition to be supplemented by one-off registration or capital levies and recurring extras. Common additional costs include school transport, meals, textbooks or device programmes, exam entry charges in the senior years and school trips, which can add materially to the annual cost.
When should we apply and how do admissions typically work for these schools?
Applications are accepted year-round at many international schools, but the principal intake usually follows the international academic calendar with main entry points in the August/September term and occasional mid-year places in January; schools often run waiting lists for in-demand year groups. Most schools require a registration fee or an acceptance deposit to hold a place, and places - especially at popular entry ages - can be subject to availability and documentary requirements such as previous school reports and proof of immunisation.
What is the language of instruction and what language support is commonly available?
English is the primary language of instruction across Nairobi’s IB schools, while many schools offer Kiswahili and European languages such as French or Spanish as part of the languages programme or as mother-tongue support. Schools commonly provide additional-language support or EAL (English as an additional language) services for learners who need them and will publish language options and support levels in their admissions information.
What should parents look for when comparing IB international schools in Nairobi?
Compare which IB programmes the school is authorised to deliver (PYP, MYP, DP or the full continuum), the school’s approach to language learning and EAL support, class sizes and pastoral structures, and how the school reports progress and university or tertiary outcomes for older pupils. Also check the full cost picture (headline tuition plus levies and transport), term dates and admissions policies, and whether the school’s community and extra-curricular offer match your child’s needs.