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Brookhouse Schools

Kenya, Nairobi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 0 - 4,545,000
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1150
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1981
Bus Service No
Part of
Brookhouse Schools
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Swahili
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, High School
Introduction

Brookhouse Schools are private international day schools in Nairobi, Kenya, with premium on-site boarding at the Karen campus for boarders. The group operates two campuses, Karen and Runda, admitting pupils aged 1 to 18. The school delivers a UK curriculum across Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, including IGCSE and A-Levels, with a BTEC qualification option. Brookhouse is fully accredited by Cambridge International Examinations, Edexcel and AQA to deliver the UK framework. Facilities span a 15-acre Karen site and the Runda campus, with an indoor sports centre, a swimming pool, a state-of-the-art performance theatre, modern performing arts studios and STEM laboratories; VR and the Metaverse are used to enrich learning. The school has a long history since 1981, is a Round Square member, and joined Inspired Education Group in 2015. Extracurriculars include drama, music and a broad sports programme, plus a house system with Amboseli, Mara, Samburu and Tsavo today.

This campus is part of Brookhouse Schools

The Essentials

Brookhouse Schools has 1,150 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Karen Campus (Magadi Rd, Nairobi) and Runda Campus (Off Kiambu Road, Nairobi), Kenya. Brookhouse Schools operate in the Nairobi metropolitan area with two campuses in Karen and Runda; premium boarding is available at the Karen campus.

Stages
Kindergarten ages 1-5; Primary School ages 6-13; High School ages 14-18; Boarding ages 8-18.

Type
Private international day school with boarding available at Karen campus.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 50 nationalities represented; multicultural international student body.

Additional learning support
Pastoral care includes student well-being and a School Counselling Team providing academic, social, emotional and personal guidance.

Country affiliation
British National Curriculum (UK) affiliation.

Bus service
Private Transport Network; bus routes operate to and from the Karen and Runda campuses; service is provided at a reasonable additional cost and is supervised; five days a week.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is provided in Mandela House on the Karen campus, a purpose-built on-site facility that houses about 200 students. Boarding options include weekly, monthly, and full-time arrangements, with the house separated into wings for boys and girls and en-suite bathrooms in rooms. Each boarding student has a dedicated mentor, and meals are provided daily in the Boarding House Dining Hall, with a comprehensive evening and weekend program of academic and extracurricular activities. The boarding house is located within a gated, secure campus with 24-hour security.

Uniform Requirement
The Brookhouse uniform is compulsory for all students at all times, and every item must be clearly marked with the student's name and class. A Uniform List is downloadable for details.

Food Options
Boarders receive daily meals, which are nutritious and healthy; breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the Boarding House Dining Hall during out-of-school hours.

Governance and Ownership
Brookhouse School is a proud member of the Inspired Education Group, a world-leading global group of premium schools with a presence across 28 countries. As part of Inspired, Brookhouse operates as an Inspired School and benefits from Inspired's global best practices.
Fees

Annual tuition at Brookhouse Schools ranges from up to KES 4,545,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Registration (non-refundable): KSh 50,000 (one-off).
- Caution money (refundable subject to conditions):
- Day students: KSh 100,000 (one-off).
- Boarding students: KSh 200,000 (one-off).
- IFY students: KSh 100,000 (one-off; refundable only upon progression to an NCUK university).

Tuition and Boarding fees (by year group)

Note: Fees are shown as Annual Fee and Per Term (except Year 11, Year 13 and IFY, which are billed per semester as noted).

- Little Brookies (Stage 1): Annual KSh 435,000 — Per term KSh 145,000. Boarding N/A.
- Pre-school Stage 2: Annual KSh 990,000 — Per term KSh 330,000. Boarding N/A.
- Pre-school Stage 3: Annual KSh 1,020,000 — Per term KSh 340,000. Boarding N/A.
- Reception: Annual KSh 1,095,000 — Per term KSh 365,000. Boarding N/A.
- Year 1: Annual KSh 1,320,000 — Per term KSh 440,000. Boarding N/A.
- Year 2: Annual KSh 2,205,000 — Per term KSh 735,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,870,000 — Per term KSh 1,290,000.
- Year 3: Annual KSh 2,250,000 — Per term KSh 750,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,915,000 — Per term KSh 1,305,000.
- Year 4: Annual KSh 2,295,000 — Per term KSh 765,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,960,000 — Per term KSh 1,320,000.
- Year 5: Annual KSh 2,325,000 — Per term KSh 775,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,990,000 — Per term KSh 1,330,000.
- Year 6: Annual KSh 2,475,000 — Per term KSh 825,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,140,000 — Per term KSh 1,380,000.
- Years 7 & 8: Annual KSh 2,520,000 — Per term KSh 840,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,185,000 — Per term KSh 1,395,000.
- Year 9: Annual KSh 2,760,000 — Per term KSh 920,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,425,000 — Per term KSh 1,475,000.
- Year 10: Annual KSh 2,820,000 — Per term KSh 940,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,485,000 — Per term KSh 1,495,000.
- Year 11 (candidate class): Annual tuition-only KSh 2,820,000 — Per semester KSh 1,410,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,485,000 — Per semester KSh 2,242,500. (Year 11 fees are payable in two equal instalments).
- Year 12: Annual KSh 2,880,000 — Per term KSh 960,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,545,000 — Per term KSh 1,515,000.
- Year 13 (candidate class): Annual tuition-only KSh 2,880,000 — Per semester KSh 1,440,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 4,545,000 — Per semester KSh 2,272,500. (Year 13 fees are payable in two equal instalments).
- BTEC courses: Annual KSh 1,860,000 — Per term KSh 620,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 3,525,000 — Per term KSh 1,175,000.
- International Foundation Year (IFY): Annual tuition-only KSh 1,880,000 — Per semester KSh 940,000. Full boarding & tuition (Karen only) Annual KSh 2,990,000 — Per semester KSh 1,495,000. (IFY fees are payable in two equal instalments).

Billing schedule & payment terms

- Standard billing frequency: fees are determined for the academic year and billed on a three-term basis. Termly instalments are due on 1 September, 5 January and 20 April (dates given for the 2025–2026 schedule).
- Candidate classes (Years 11 and 13) are billed per semester and payable in two equal instalments on the specified semester dates. IFY is billed per semester with its own two-instalment schedule.
- Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term. A monthly instalment plan is available on request.
- Early payment discount: 2% on tuition when full-year payment is made before the start of the academic year.
- Late payment penalty: 2% charged for late payment, commencing two weeks after the start date of term.

What is included / excluded

- Included in tuition: lunch, textbooks and exercise books.
- Not included: registration fee and examination fees. Trips, residential field courses, some optional clubs/activities and transport are charged separately. Students must supply certain items of equipment listed in the school handbook.

Other costs and recurring optional charges

- Individual music lessons (instrumental or vocal): KSh 17,000 per term.
- Yearbook fee (annual): KSh 3,200 per year.
- Kenya pupil pass and re-entry pass (for non-Kenyans): KSh 15,000 (subject to government adjustment).
- Medical cover for boarding students (optional): KSh 75,000 per year (subject to adjustment by the provider).
- Trips, residential field courses, optional activities and transport are charged in addition and will be notified in official communications.
- School uniform is required; the uniform list is provided by the school. (Uniform item prices are set out in the school's uniform list.)

Refunds, withdrawal and related conditions

- A full term's written notice is required for all withdrawals. If proper notice is not given, a full term's fees is payable in lieu of such notice. Final clearance documents are issued only after settlement of obligations.
- Specific refundable items: the caution money for IFY students is refundable only upon progression to an NCUK university (other caution monies are held as specified).

Fee payment methods and options

- Currency: fees are quoted in Kenyan shillings; payments may be made in Kenyan shillings or US dollars. Those choosing to pay in US dollars will be advised of the exchange rate at the time of payment.
- Accepted payment modes: direct deposits / SWIFT transfers to the school bank accounts (bank details are provided on fee statements/invoices). Cheques and cash payments are not accepted.
- A monthly instalment plan is available; enquiries are handled by the school's administration.
Academics

Brookhouse Schools teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The school provides a UK curriculum across Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form at the Karen and Runda campuses. The Primary Years syllabus follows the UK National Curriculum. High School education (Years 9–11) is broad-based and includes additional language tuition, PE and the arts. IGCSE and A-Levels are offered as part of the upper secondary and Sixth Form provision. Brookhouse is fully accredited by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Edexcel and AQA boards to deliver the UK curriculum. Learners are taught from age 1 to 18, spanning all divisions.

Exam Results
2025 A-Level results show 28% A*, 54% A*-A, 76% A*-B and 95% A*-C. 2025 IGCSE results show 20% A*, 48% A*-A, 75% A*-B and 96% A*-C.

Higher Education Progression
Brookhouse alumni have gained acceptance to Russell Group universities, including the University of Manchester, Imperial College London, Warwick University and the University of Sheffield.

Gifted and Talented
Academic Extension provides enrichment through languages (French, Spanish, Mandarin) and a range of clubs and programmes such as Enterprise, Journalism, Model United Nations, Mooting Club, Web Rangers and World Scholars Cup.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Learners feel safe in the school environment, which supports their education and Healthy relationships. Form tutors and class teachers monitor daily progress, while Heads of Year work alongside educators. Heads of Year may attend parent-teacher meetings to discuss progress and help designate year groups into bands reflecting students' academic abilities. All staff aim to support the student community. The Counselling Team advocates for student well-being and offers academic, social, emotional, and personal guidance.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
French, German, Spanish, Chinese and Kiswahili are offered. Language study is compulsory at the High School and IGCSE levels, and the A-level course also has language options available. Foreign language acquisition is regarded as a critical element of education for internationally-minded children and their families.

Mental Wellbeing
The Counselling Team advocates for student well-being and offers academic, social, emotional, and personal guidance. The school recognises that learners can only reach their potential if they are happy and secure. Form tutors and Heads of Year monitor well-being through daily progress and oversight of educational practices. Counsellors are available to provide additional support when needed.

Safeguarding
Learners feel safe in the school environment, enabling them to explore their education and develop healthy relationships. The school supports all members of the school community in collaboration with their families. Happiness and security underpin safeguarding and welfare across Brookhouse.
Parent Experience

History
Brookhouse School was founded in 1981 by the Puxley family as a small British-style preparatory school in Karen, Nairobi. A Secondary section was added in 1984 and the Brookhouse Boarding House was developed in 1997. Brookhouse undertook Council of International Schools accreditation in 2001, joined the Round Square network in 2006, and gained IAPS accreditation for the Prep section in 2008. In 2013 Brookhouse hosted the inaugural presidential debates for Kenya, and in 2015 it joined Inspired Education Group. A second campus, Brookhouse Runda, opened in 2017 (official opening in 2018), the Runda Library was opened in 2019, and the school has celebrated its 40th anniversary, while consistently achieving leading IGCSE and A-Level results and hosting the 2023 Round Square International Conference.

Community
Brookhouse is a Round Square school with a global citizenship ethos and offers local, regional, and international experiences and excursions. The school runs a Global Citizenship programme and encourages student leadership within the Brookhouse community. International exchanges and conferences, as well as service projects, form part of learning beyond the classroom, including Round Square events hosted at Brookhouse. Brookhouse hosted the 2023 Round Square International Conference (RSIC).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Brookhouse operates two Nairobi campuses, Karen and Runda, offering day education with premium boarding at the Karen campus. The Karen campus sits on a 15-acre site adjacent to Nairobi National Park and comprises a castle-inspired Preparatory School, a Secondary School built around a Jacaranda courtyard, and Mandela House for boarding; premium student accommodation is available on site. The Karen Boarding House provides a welcoming home away from home for pupils. The Runda campus opened in 2017 on extensive landscaped grounds overlooking Evergreen Park Lake, with a purpose-built main building and sizeable central fields. Facilities across both campuses include an indoor sports centre, a swimming pool, a state-of-the-art performance theatre, modern performing arts studios, STEM laboratories, and expansive sports grounds, with Brookhouse integrating cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality and the Metaverse to enrich learning.

Sports Facilities
The Runda campus features sizeable central fields and expansive sports grounds, along with an indoor sports centre and a swimming pool. Brookhouse supports a broad sports program through its extracurricular activities, including tennis and soccer, gymnastics, kickboxing, rollerblading, and Scouts. The facilities are complemented by a state-of-the-art performance theatre and modern spaces for arts and physical education. The school's extracurricular activities include a wide range of sports clubs and outdoor education opportunities to foster teamwork and fitness.

Academic Facilities
Brookhouse uses virtual reality and the Metaverse to create immersive, experiential learning across lessons. The Runda campus features STEM laboratories and modern performing arts studios to support science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics learning. Cutting-edge technologies are embedded across teaching and learning to deliver progressive educational opportunities. The school maintains spaces that support arts, science, and technology across both campuses to enhance the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Brookhouse offers a wide range of extracurricular activities balancing arts, sport, and academic extension. The Arts program runs major annual drama and musical productions with inter-house competitions to develop performance talents. Sport is integral, with a broad array of clubs and activities including tennis and soccer, gymnastics, kickboxing, rollerblading, and Scouts. Music education is encouraged from early years, with opportunities to study music and a BTEC Diploma in Music. Club Activities cover Arts & Culture (Chess, Choir, Jewelry Making, Photography, etc.), Sciences & STEM (LEGO League Robotics, Young Engineers), Sports & Outdoor Education (various clubs), and Academic Extension (Languages, Model United Nations, Mooting, World Scholars Cup).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Languages such as French, Spanish and Mandarin are offered as part of Academic Extension. Journalistic activities, Model United Nations, a Mooting Club, Web Rangers, and the World Scholars Cup are also available. These activities extend learning beyond the core curriculum and provide a broad range of intellectual challenges.

Arts & Creative
Arts & Culture includes major annual drama and musical productions, with inter-house competitions to build stage confidence. Club Activities cover Art, Ballet, Chess, Choir, Cookery, Dance, Debate, Jewelry Making, Orchestra, Photography, Sculpture, Sign Language, Story Time and TEDx. In Music, students develop music skills and may pursue the BTEC Diploma in Music.

Cultural & Language
Languages such as French, Spanish and Mandarin are available. Sign Language is among the Arts & Culture clubs. Inter-house cultural events occur each term.

Social & Hobbies
Students can join a broad range of clubs across Arts & Culture, Sciences & STEM and Sports & Outdoor Education. Arts & Culture offerings include Art, Ballet, Chess, Choir, Jewelry Making, Orchestra, Photography, Sign Language, Story Time and TEDx; Sciences & STEM include LEGO League Robotics and Young Engineers; Sports & Outdoor Education includes Tennis, Soccer, Gymnastics, Taekwondo and Scouts. Regular inter-house events and competitions also provide opportunities for social engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Students are placed in one of four Houses: Amboseli, Mara, Samburu or Tsavo. There are regular inter-house cultural events and sports fixtures each term. House Captains provide leadership opportunities and help develop leadership skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport is an integral feature of life at Brookhouse, allowing pupils to experience a diverse range of sports. Sports develop mental, physical and social well-being and promote good sportsmanship. Inter-house sports fixtures support teamwork and personal well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages at Primary School include French, Spanish, German, Chinese and Kiswahili. At High School, languages include French, Spanish, German, Chinese and Kiswahili; language tuition is provided at the Secondary level, and the High School language programme aims to develop students into confident bilinguists.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Round Square; COIS; G30; IAPS
Admissions

Admissions
1. Register Your Interest. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team to begin the process. The Admissions Team is available to guide applicants through the next steps and answer questions. The school welcomes students who live locally in Nairobi, those who live outside the city, and families moving to Kenya from elsewhere.

2. Application. Complete an Application Form with your child's school reports attached. Applications are submitted for the Karen Campus via brookhousekaren.openapply.com and for the Runda Campus via brookhouserunda.openapply.com. The submission initiates the formal admissions process.

3. Assessment / Taster Day. Kindergarten students are welcome to join a taster day and are assessed by the Head of the Kindergarten's section.

4. Interview. Year 3 to Year 12 / IFY students are invited to attend an interview with the Head of Year before meeting with the Headteacher.

5. Offer Letter. An offer letter is sent to parents and legal guardians.

6. Registration & Caution Money. A registration fee of 45,000 KSh per child applies. An additional caution money of 100,000 KSh is paid for day students and 200,000 KSh for boarding students.

7. Admission. Your child is admitted to Brookhouse School.

Scholarships
Nsouli Scholars Programme is a global initiative that promises to transform lives by enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any Inspired school on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. The programme aims to expand the community and empower children of all backgrounds with opportunities in academics, sports, the arts and extracurricular activities. The endowment honours Nadim Nsouli, who founded Inspired in 2013, and scholarships are awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. Brookhouse participates in the Nsouli Scholars Programme as part of the Inspired group.
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