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Braeside Lavington

Kenya, Nairobi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 5,000 - 1,465,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1047
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, French, Swahili, German
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Braeside Lavington is a co-educational international school in Nairobi, Kenya, offering education from Early Years Foundation Stage (age 2) to Sixth Form (age 17). The school provides an international version of the National Curriculum of England, with programmes including the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and a BTEC Qualification. Founded in 1994, it now serves students from over 50 nationalities, emphasising flexibility, creativity, and international-mindedness. It is organised into EYFS, Primary, Middle, and Upper School sections, with open communication between home and school underpinning success. Facilities include two age-appropriate libraries, a Music room, three computing suites, an Art room, four Science Laboratories, and a fully equipped Food Laboratory. A 420-seat theatre complements playing fields, a basketball court, and a 25-metre swimming pool (with a dedicated Early Years pool). The campus also features a large dining facility, counselling and nursing spaces, a bus fleet, and secure parking, supporting a broad curriculum with sport and creative arts integral to school life.

The Essentials

Braeside Lavington has 1,047 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Braeside Lavington is in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located off Muthangari Road in the Lavington neighbourhood of Nairobi. It is part of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.

Stages
Ages 3–18; Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form.

Type
Co-educational international school

Country affiliation
Kenya
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is white and blue and uses a plaid pattern for dresses and ties.

Governance and Ownership
Braeside Lavington is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Braeside Lavington ranges from KES 5,000 to KES 1,465,000 for 2026/27.

Academic year covered
- The fee figures below apply to the 2025/2026 academic year.

Application and registration
- Non‑refundable registration (application) fee: KSh 5,000 payable with the registration form.
- Entry deposit (one‑off, charged on joining): KSh 15,000. The deposit is charged once and is refundable at the end of a pupil's final term following clearance by the headteacher.
- In some year groups with limited vacancies a 20% advance of the tuition fee is payable against the first term's invoice; this advance is not refundable if a confirmed place is not taken up.

Tuition fees — annual and per term / per tranche (by year group)
- Crèche (Half Day): Annual KSh 495,600 — billed in three tranches; per term (three-tranche) KSh 165,200.
- Crèche (Full Day), FS1 (Nursery) & FS2 (Reception): Annual KSh 688,798 — billed in three tranches; per term (three-tranche) KSh 229,599.33.
- Year 1 to Year 6: Annual KSh 1,183,800 — billed in three tranches; per term KSh 394,600.
- Year 7 to Year 9: Annual KSh 1,322,100 — billed in three tranches; per term KSh 440,700.
- Year 10: Annual KSh 1,398,000 — Year 10 is billed in three tranches; per term KSh 466,000.
- Year 11: Annual KSh 1,398,000 — Year 11 is billed in two tranches (August and December); per tranche KSh 699,000.
- Year 12 & Year 13: Annual KSh 1,465,000 — Years 12 and 13 are billed in two tranches (August and December); per tranche KSh 732,500.

Lunch fees (annual)
- Crèche to Year 2: Annual KSh 122,400.
- Year 3 to Year 6: Annual KSh 128,400.
- Year 7 & Year 8: Annual KSh 138,300.
- Year 9 to Year 13: Annual KSh 140,399. Lunch charges are included in the published fee categories but are billed according to the school's tranche schedule for each year group.

Transport (annual, by zone)
- Zone A (return): KSh 109,799; Zone A (one way): KSh 66,000.
- Zone B (return): KSh 142,800; Zone B (one way): KSh 85,800.
- Zone C (return): KSh 175,499; Zone C (one way): KSh 105,598.
- Zone D (return): KSh 197,100; Zone D (one way): KSh 118,500. Transport is optional and charged in addition to tuition; family discounts on transport apply when siblings use the same route.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is referenced among possible fee components but no specific boarding fee amounts are published in the school's published fee schedule.

Other charges and recurring extras
- Examination fees, enrolment charges and certain activity or trip charges are not included in the published tuition/lunch/transport figures and are charged separately when applicable. Activity fees are normally accompanied by an official letter from the headteacher.
- The published tuition figures are described as fully inclusive of all approved textbooks and exercise books.

Discounts, surcharges and billing schedule
- Billing schedule: Years 11–13 are billed in two tranches (August and December). All other years are billed in three tranches (August, December and April).
- Early payment discount: 3% discount on tuition fees when full payment is made within 6 days of the term due date.
- Family (sibling) discounts on tuition only: 2nd child 10%; 3rd child 20%; 4th child 30%; 5th and subsequent children 40%. Family discount on transport (subject to same route) is 50% for the 2nd and each subsequent sibling.
- Late payment surcharge: 1.25% per month on overdue amounts.

Refund and withdrawal terms
- Registration fee: non‑refundable.
- Entry deposit: refundable at the end of a pupil's final term after clearance by the headteacher (subject to deductions for losses or breakages).
- A 20% advance payment (where applicable) is non‑refundable if a confirmed place is not taken up.
- Withdrawal notice: a full term's written notice, acknowledged in writing by the headteacher, is required for withdrawals; otherwise a full term's fees are payable in lieu of such notice.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, card, mobile money). Parents are billed in the term/tranche structure described above and should follow the school's invoicing and parent‑portal instructions for payment.

Other important points (summary)
- Annual figures shown above are in Kenya Shillings (KSh) and cover tuition, lunch and transport where indicated; examination and certain activity fees are additional. The Board of Directors reserves the right to alter fees on five months' notice.
Academics

Braeside Lavington teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Braeside Lavington follows a balanced, broad curriculum based on the National Curriculum, with additional learning opportunities to enhance and extend learning. The aim is to prepare students for adult and working life in the 21st century, emphasising flexibility, creativity, and international-mindedness. The curriculum covers Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form, with sport and the creative arts integral to school life.

Higher Education Progression
Braeside Sixth Form offers AS and A Levels or the BTEC Extended Diploma. Entry requirements for A Levels are five IGCSE passes at grade C or above, typically with four subjects at AS and at least three to A level in Year 13. A wide range of subjects is offered, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Economics, Literature in English, Art and Design, Business Studies, IT, Sociology, Psychology, History, Geography, and Global Perspectives. The Careers team provides ongoing guidance and university placement support, and graduates progress to reputable universities locally and overseas.

Gifted and Talented
The music program provides ABRSM and LCM examinations for more talented students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional development is fostered within a warm, friendly and caring learning environment, supporting students' academic, social, emotional and physical growth.

Mental Wellbeing
Learning takes place in a fun and caring environment that nurtures personal growth and well-being.

Safeguarding
Staff are committed to safeguarding and a Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults working in or on behalf of the school.
Parent Experience

History
Since its founding in 1994, Braeside Lavington has grown from an all Kenyan population to encompass over 50 nationalities. It is a co-educational, multicultural school located off Muthangari Road in Lavington, Nairobi. The school provides education from Early Years Foundation Stage (age 2) to Sixth Form (age 17) and offers an international version of the National Curriculum of England. The school is organized into EYFS, Primary, Middle and Upper School divisions, with open communication between home and school integral to ongoing success.

Community
Braeside Lavington is a community in which relationships between students, teachers and parents foster a supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on acknowledging achievements while identifying opportunities for evolvement and improvement. Open communication between home and school is actively encouraged and integral to the ongoing success of both students and the community. Braeside Lavington also offers a vibrant, positive culture that features mutual respect and appreciation as core features of the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Architecturally aesthetic buildings provide a comfortable and stimulating classroom environment; Dedicated Middle School and Upper School sections; Reliable internet connectivity in all classrooms. The campus includes two age-appropriate libraries, a well-equipped Music room with a variety of instruments, three computing suites, an Art room, four specialist Science Laboratories, and a fully equipped Food Laboratory with internationally sourced teaching and learning resources. A 420-seat theatre, playing fields, a basketball court, and a 25-metre swimming pool (with a dedicated Early Years pool) support a broad curriculum. The dining facility is large and airy with a staffed kitchen; a counselling room, a sick bay with qualified nurses, a fleet of buses, and secure car parks complete the campus.

Sports Facilities
Playing fields, a basketball court, and a 25-metre swimming pool with a dedicated Early Years pool.

Academic Facilities
Dedicated Middle School and Upper School sections support academic progression. Reliable internet connectivity in all classrooms underpins teaching and learning; two libraries, three computing suites, an Art room, four specialist Science Laboratories, and a fully equipped Food Laboratory provide resources for a broad curriculum; internationally sourced teaching and learning resources are used.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Music, drama and art are supported by the Creative, Technical, and Vocational (CTV) Department, with peripatetic music teachers and ABRSM examinations. Sport is central to school life, with inter-house competitions and fixtures through the Kenya Association for Independent International Schools (KAIIS); participation spans athletics, football, rugby, hockey, swimming, cross country, netball and rounders, with involvement in fixtures against over 20 international schools.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a weekly programme of co-curricular clubs and societies that complement the curriculum and support intellectual development. It includes Chess, Page Turners, Young Scientists, Young Investors, East Africa Model United Nations, Middle School Model United Nations, and Expo-Lingua (French), with language clubs in Spanish and German; students also participate in international events such as the World Scholars Cup.

Arts & Creative
Sport, music, art and drama are important aspects of the school. The music program includes ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) and London College of Music qualifications, and students may join choirs and bands to perform in school and at international events.

Cultural & Language
Expo-Lingua (French), Spanish and German language clubs are offered, supporting language development. Multiculture activities and East Africa Model United Nations provide cultural exposure and global awareness.

Social & Hobbies
An extensive list of clubs and activities includes Chess, Page Turners, Cuisine, Drama, E-Community, Interact, International Climate Change, President's Award, Table Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Soccer (Girls), Water Polo, Zumba, Self Defence, Bible Study and more.

Community & Service
Interact (under the Rotary Club of Kenya), Red Cross, and E-Community are part of the programme to promote volunteering and service. These clubs support charitable work and community projects.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is fostered through the President's Award and Young Investors. Participation in Model United Nations and other societies builds public speaking, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A broad sports programme includes Cricket, Athletics, Hockey, Rugby, Football, Netball and Swimming. A late bus service enables greater participation in after-school activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English as an additional language is provided for pupils with no knowledge of English, with assessment to determine proficiency. EYU and KS1 pupils are supported in mainstream classes, while KS2 and KS3 beginners undertake an intensive English course for one hour per day for 10 weeks, withdrawn from Literacy, preferably in the morning. Where numbers allow, setting in Mathematics, English, and Modern Foreign Languages may take place in Year 2 and above.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit Braeside Lavington for a tour or have an informal chat with the headteacher before starting the admissions process. This helps families understand the environment and ask questions. If you are outside the country, arrange the visit or conversation as part of the initial contact. Final admission is subject to an interview with the headteacher. 2. Entrance assessment is conducted using age-appropriate tools. This ensures the pupil can access the curriculum and provides teachers with a picture of the child's needs and strengths. It also helps with target setting for academic performance. The assessment informs next steps in the admissions process. 3. The interview with the headteacher is part of the admissions process. It helps determine placement and suitability for Braeside Lavington. 4. Upon completion of the admissions process, a letter from the headteacher confirms the placement and the start date.

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 in the school.
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