International Schools in Nakuru, Kenya

Last updated 12 August 2026

About international schools in Nakuru, Kenya

International schools in Nakuru tend to be smaller and fewer in number than Kenya’s Nairobi market, and many combine day places with optional boarding for older pupils. Parents will most often find British-style programmes (Cambridge IGCSE and A-level) alongside schools that follow the Kenyan Competency-Based Curriculum; fully fledged IB schools are rare in Nakuru. English is the normal language of instruction while Kiswahili is taught as a compulsory subject and some schools also offer additional languages such as French; public fee schedules that are published by local schools show wide variation, with examples ranging from mid-hundreds of thousands of Kenya shillings per year at more affordable Cambridge schools to over a million shillings annually at larger boarding campuses. Admission follows a three-term rhythm used widely in Kenya, schools commonly require previous school reports, basic entrance assessments (usually English and maths) and payment of a joining or enrolment fee, and many publish termly fee schedules and intake windows on their websites.

Compare 3 international schools in Nakuru, Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 750,558), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 3 schools · avg fee KES 750,558

Schools listed: 3
Curricula: 13
Average annual fee: KES 750,558
Fee range: KES 168,000 – 1,726,350
Most common curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE (2 schools)
Average school size: 400 pupils
Largest by enrolment: Freedom International Schools - Africa
Oldest: Greensteds International School (1936)
With boarding: 2

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Freedom International Schools - Africa

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 16

KES 204,000 - 1,726,350

Ages 3 to 16 years

IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Instructs in English

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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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Which curricula will my child encounter at international schools in Nakuru?

Most international or private schools in Nakuru offer the British Cambridge route (Cambridge Primary/IGCSE followed by AS/A-levels) or a blend of Cambridge with the Kenyan Competency-Based Curriculum; a small number of private schools may adopt alternative models but the IB Diploma Programme is uncommon outside Nairobi. Check each school’s published curriculum statement and exam centre status to confirm which examinations they enter pupils for.

How much should I expect to pay for international school fees in Nakuru?

There is a wide range: published fee schedules for Nakuru schools show examples from roughly KES 185,000 per year at some Cambridge-based, more affordable schools up to figures exceeding KES 1.4 million per year for larger boarding schools - most schools break fees down into termly tuition, meals, and separate examination or registration charges. Always ask for a full fee schedule in writing (what is included and what is extra) and for the school’s policy on deposits, refunds and late payment.

When should we apply and what is a typical admissions process?

Many international schools in Kenya operate a three-term calendar and publish intake windows around the start of each term, with larger intakes in January or at the start of the academic year; exact dates and the number of intakes vary by school so apply early for preferred year groups. Typical admissions steps are an application form, submission of recent school reports and identity documents, a short diagnostic assessment in English and maths for older children, and an interview or meeting with senior staff; some schools also require a joining fee or seat deposit.

What languages are used and what support exists for non-English speakers?

English is generally the medium of instruction across international schools in Nakuru, with Kiswahili taught as a standard subject and other languages such as French offered at some schools; details vary by campus. Many schools provide English language support or bridging classes for learners arriving with limited English, but the availability and intensity of language support is a practical question to confirm during a visit.

What should we look for when visiting a school in Nakuru?

Ask to see the school’s published curriculum and examination entries, a recent fee schedule, safeguarding and pastoral-care policies, sample timetables and class sizes, and evidence of teacher qualifications or external accreditation (for example Cambridge recognition or other international affiliations). Also check practical things that affect daily life - transport and boarding arrangements if relevant, extra costs such as exam and activity fees, and recent inspection or parent-feedback records where available.

International Schools in Nakuru, Kenya

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Freedom International Schools - Africa

IB (PYP), IB (MYP) · Ages 3 to 16

Greensteds International School

British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE · Ages 2 to 18

Mustard Seed International Schools

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

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