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Greensteds International School

Kenya, Nakuru

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 168,000 - 1,407,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1936
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages French, Swahili, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Greensteds International School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kenya offering British education from Early Years to A-Levels. Established in 1936, it sits on a 50-acre campus near Nakuru, 16 km away. The school follows an adapted British National Curriculum from Reception to A-Level, with Senior School offering Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Sixth Form preparing students for AS and A Levels under CAIE and Edexcel boards. IGCSE subjects include English, Mathematics, sciences and language options such as French and Kiswahili, plus Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History, ICT, Music and Drama. BTEC Level 2 qualifications in Creative Media Production and Art & Design are available in Senior School. Seven Pillars guide life: Opportunity, Care, Community, Challenge, Diversity, Dedication and Respect. The school is CIS, LAMDA, LCM and ABRSM accredited and member of KAIIS. Facilities include a Sixth Form Centre, IT suites and spaces for sports and arts.

The Essentials

Greensteds International School has instruction in English.

Location
Greensteds International School is located in Nakuru, Kenya. Address: Greensteds International School, Private Bag Nakuru, Kenya. The school lies about 16 km from Nakuru town and about 140 km from Nairobi, near Nakuru National Park. It is within easy reach of Lake Naivasha, Elementaita, Bogoria and Baringo.

Stages
Reception to A-Level

Type
co-educational day and boarding school

Additional learning support
The Learning Support Department provides inclusion and enrichment for students from Kindergarten through Senior School. It offers differentiated teaching, one-to-one and small-group support, and English as an Additional Language for beginners; exam concessions can be requested through the SENCo.

Country affiliation
Kenya

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational; welcomes all faiths

School day structure
The day includes two snacks and drink breaks during the day; day scholars are provided with a two-course hot lunch daily; boarding includes a supervised prep period in the evening.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available on campus for pupils from Year 1 to Year 13. Teaching staff live in to supervise students, and matrons manage the daily dormitory life. Dormitories include a Common Room with DSTV, kitchen areas for light snacks, hot showers and laundry service. Prep time is supervised by staff in the evenings, and boarding options include Full boarding, Weekly boarding and Flexi boarding.

Uniform Requirement
The school requires parents to purchase the school uniform and equipment as advised in joining instructions. Uniforms are available from suppliers in Nairobi and Nakuru.

Food Options
Day scholars are provided with a two-course hot lunch every day and special dietary requests can be catered for. There are two snacks and drink breaks during the day.

House System
The school has three houses: Batian, Nelion, and Kibo. Inter-house competitions are held across major sports, including Sports Day, Swimming Gala and Cross-country.

Governance and Ownership
The school has a Board of Governors. Board members include Duncan Adamson (Chairman), Samina Esmail (Vice-Chair), Samuele Tini, Farida Kasujja, Davinder Singh, Mark Hartley, and Zaina Mbaruku.
Fees

Annual tuition at Greensteds International School ranges from KES 168,000 to KES 1,407,000 for 2026/27.

Fee structure — 2025/2026 academic year.

Tuition fees (per term and per academic year)
- Playgroup — Day: KES 56,000 per term (KES 168,000 per year). Boarding: not applicable.
- Creche — Day: KES 94,000 per term (KES 282,000 per year). Boarding: not applicable.
- Nursery — Day: KES 107,000 per term (KES 321,000 per year). Boarding: not applicable.
- Reception — Day: KES 107,000 per term (KES 321,000 per year). Boarding: not applicable.
- Junior Years 1 & 2 — Day: KES 147,000 per term (KES 441,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 424,000 per term (KES 1,272,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 324,000 per term (KES 972,000 per year).
- Years 3 & 4 — Day: KES 203,000 per term (KES 609,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 472,000 per term (KES 1,416,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 377,000 per term (KES 1,131,000 per year).
- Years 5 & 6 — Day: KES 242,000 per term (KES 726,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 543,500 per term (KES 1,630,500 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 443,500 per term (KES 1,330,500 per year).
- Senior Years 7 & 8 — Day: KES 320,000 per term (KES 960,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 678,000 per term (KES 2,034,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 578,000 per term (KES 1,734,000 per year).
- Year 9 — Day: KES 348,000 per term (KES 1,044,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 751,000 per term (KES 2,253,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 651,000 per term (KES 1,953,000 per year).
- Years 10 & 11 — Day: KES 392,000 per term (KES 1,176,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 814,500 per term (KES 2,443,500 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 704,500 per term (KES 2,113,500 per year).
- Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13) — Day: KES 469,000 per term (KES 1,407,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 895,000 per term (KES 2,685,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 795,000 per term (KES 2,385,000 per year).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition amounts above are stated per term; the academic year is comprised of three terms, so the annual tuition equals three times the per-term figure.
- The annual fees (three terms) for Years 11, 12 and 13 are billed in two instalments (September and January). Exam fees are not included in the tuition figures.

Application / admission fees and one‑off charges
- Admission assessment fee: KES 5,000 (one-off).
- Admission fee (Early Years: Playgroup to Reception): KES 25,000 (one-off).
- Admission fee (Year 1 and older): KES 50,000 (one-off).
- Caution money (security deposit): 50% of the tuition fee (one-off) — refundable on exit from the school. This applies to both Early Years and Year 1 & older categories.

Other recurring or termly charges
- Lunch & AM/PM snacks: KES 2,000 per week; calculated based on the number of weeks per term.
- Activity fee: Years 1–6 KES 2,500 per term; Years 7–13 KES 4,000 per term.
- Development levy: KES 10,000 per year (charged in Term 1 only).
- A‑level science subject surcharge: KES 5,000 per applicable subject (applies to A‑level Biology, Chemistry & Physics).
- Transport: KES 30,000–66,000 per term (dependent on route).
- Flexi‑boarding (charged per night, maximum 14 nights per term): Juniors (Years 1–6) KES 2,500 per night; Seniors (Years 7–11) KES 3,000 per night; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) KES 3,500 per night.

Discounts and concessions
- Second sibling: 5% discount on tuition.
- Third sibling: 10% discount on tuition.
- Fourth and subsequent siblings: 15% discount on tuition.
- Children of fee‑paying Greensteds alumni parents: 10% discount on tuition.

Refund information
- The caution money (50% of the tuition fee paid as a one‑off deposit) is refundable upon exit from the school. No other refunds are specified in the published fee structure document.

Fee payment options and invoicing
- The published fee schedule lists per‑term and additional charges and notes the billing pattern for Years 11–13; it does not include detailed payment‑method instructions in the fee document itself. For invoicing and payment arrangements, contact the school finance or admissions office using the school contact details.

Notes and practical remarks (fees only)
- Exam fees are not included in the tuition figures and will be charged separately.
- Certain year groups have boarding options (full and weekly); some Early Years classes do not offer boarding (marked not applicable). Annual totals above are calculated as three times the per‑term amount.

Contact for admissions and fee queries: use the school admissions/office contact details published by the school.
Academics

Greensteds International School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, BTEC Qualification for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Greensteds International School follows an adapted form of the British National Curriculum from Reception to A level. In Senior School, Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE are offered, with IGCSE subjects and a range of optional choices including English, Mathematics, sciences, Business Studies, Economics, Geography, French, Kiswahili, History, ICT, Music and Drama. BTEC Level 2 qualifications in Creative Media Production and Art & Design are available in Senior School. Enrichment includes PSHE, ICDL, Service Learning, World Scholars competitions, and examinations through LAMDA and ABRSM. The Sixth Form offers AS and A Levels under CAIE and Edexcel boards, with Year 12 typically taking 3–4 subjects and continuing at least 3 into Year 13, plus BTEC options in areas such as Art & Design, Information Technology, Media and Sports.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates progress to higher education; the school reports 100% university admission.

Gifted and Talented
Beacon Scholarship identifies leaders with financial need, provides leadership training and high‑touch mentoring, and creates a pathway to access top universities through a shared funding model.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Learning Support Department enables these children to overcome barriers to learning quickly and easily thus reaching their full academic, social and emotional potential. Greensteds uses Learning Support or Inclusion and enrichment rather than SEN. Identification and assessment of learners are carried out early to maximize learning. Teachers support pupils through differentiation, or through individual, small-group or in-class support from Kindergarten through Senior School. If necessary, withdrawal from a second language may be recommended to address specific learning needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school uses Learning Support or Inclusion and enrichment rather than traditional SEN. Greensteds is non-selective at entry. Identification and assessment of learners are carried out early so that appropriate intervention can begin within the mainstream environment. The teachers support pupils through differentiation or one-to-one, small-group, or in-class support, with the option of withdrawal from a second language if needed. This support is available from Kindergarten through to Senior School.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (Beginners) is offered for students who join Greensteds with little or no English. These are independent packages designed to facilitate the child's initial inclusion into the social and academic life of the school.

Safeguarding
The Medical Centre provides 24/7 care, led by a Clinical Officer and staffed by two nurses. Children are cared for on-site or transferred for treatment in the hospital when needed, and the Health Care of pupils is communicated to parents. The Dorm Master/Mistress and Tutors provide pastoral care, academic monitoring and support the cultural, physical and spiritual enrichment of each child, with regular communication within the school and with parents. Students also have a healthy, nutritious and varied diet.
Parent Experience

History
The school is a co-educational day and boarding school offering a British Curriculum-based education for students from Early Years to A-Level. It was established in 1936. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), the London College of Music (LCM) and ABRSM, and it is a member of the Kenya Association of Independent International Schools (KAIIS). The Seven Pillars of Greensteds are Opportunity, Care, Community, Challenge, Diversity, Dedication and Respect, reinforced within an international community. Greensteds is located 16 km from Nakuru, 140 km from Nairobi.

Community
The school has an Alumni Association. Members come from a variety of nationalities. The Alumni Association partners with Greensteds in Colloquium talks, networking initiatives, fundraising activities, internships and a mentorship programme. Membership is automatic for graduates. Benefits include Alumni Library Services, Online Alumni Career Services, Networking opportunities, Professional Development, Online Alumni database, and an Alumni e-magazine (coming soon).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Greensteds International School sits on a 50-acre campus near Nakuru. A dedicated Sixth Form Centre includes a common room, a study room and a higher education library. The campus provides IT suites used across the curriculum to support practical and digital learning. The Senior School offers a range of subjects including IGCSE ICT and Coordinated Science, indicating dedicated teaching and learning spaces. The school's accreditations with CIS and performing arts bodies reflect a broad learning environment across academic, creative and sporting areas.

Sports Facilities
Major sports include swimming, rugby, football, netball, basketball, cricket, athletics, hockey, tennis and badminton. Payable activities include horse riding, taekwondo, gymnastics, and other options such as peripatetic music, LAMDA and ballet. Chess, Zumba and other clubs supplement the sports program. Inter-house competitions are run among three houses (Batian, Nelion and Kibo) with events such as the annual Sports Day and Swimming Gala.

Academic Facilities
Greensteds is located on a 50-acre site with a Sixth Form Centre that includes a common room, study room and a higher education library. There are IT suites to support classroom and practical work, and the curriculum includes IGCSE ICT and Coordinated Science among other subjects. BTEC courses are offered across areas including Media, IT, Art and Design, Music and Sports, with additional BTEC options in Art & Design, Creative Media Production and Information Technology. The Sixth Form Information Handbook describes university orientation, industry links and practical, work-based assessment within BTEC programs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular activities include horse riding, World Scholars, EAMUN and MSMUN, music, drama, sports and taekwondo. The co-curricular brochure lists additional activities such as coding and robotics, chess, science club, environmental club, orchestra, art club and debate. The Greensteps outdoor learning program fosters leadership, teamwork and environmental responsibility, with partnerships with Kenya Wildlife Service and other organisations. The program includes outdoor residentials, community projects and leadership opportunities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Greensteds International School offers a holistic education based on the British National Curriculum from Early Years to A-Level. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), and by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), the London College of Music (LCM) and ABRSM, and is a member of the Kenya Association of Independent International Schools (KAIIS). Greensteds places emphasis on extra-curricular activities and pastoral care as part of developing well-rounded, self-assured learners. The Seven Pillars – Opportunity, Care, Community, Challenge, Diversity, Dedication and Respect – guide school life.

Arts & Creative
Music and Drama are offered as co-curricular activities. LAMDA, LCM and ABRSM accreditations reflect a formal performing arts program. The co-curricular programme also includes horse-riding, World Scholars and Model UN events such as EAMUN and MSMUN.

Cultural & Language
World Scholars and Model United Nations (EAMUN, MSMUN) promote cross-cultural understanding and global dialogue. The co-curricular program supports international perspectives and cultural exchange. Model UN events provide opportunities for students to engage in diplomacy and debate.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular activities include horse-riding, music, drama, sports and Tae kwon-do. The program emphasizes disciplined teamwork and leadership through sport and performance. Students participate in music and drama performances as part of their development.

Community & Service
Greensteps develops partnerships with Kenya Wildlife Service, Kamili Trust and Born Free. Sixth Form participates in service-learning with the rest of the school. Head of Sixth Form projects and Greensteds Day provide opportunities for leadership and community involvement.

Leadership & Professional
There are leadership roles such as sports captains, house captains, peer counseling, mentoring and the prefect team. The Sixth Form life includes leadership projects like the Head Master's Project (HMPr) and events such as Greensteds Day. External university fairs and career information are available as part of the Sixth Form experience.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care is provided through personal relationships with teaching staff, and a Medical Centre offers 24/7 service led by a Clinical Officer and two nurses. Dorm Masters and tutors support students with pastoral care, academic monitoring and enrichment. A healthy diet is provided on-site and during trips. Learning Support provides inclusion and enrichment, with early identification and individualized support for learners.
Languages

Language Provision
English is a mandatory subject studied through Cambridge IGCSE English Language & English Literature or Cambridge O Level English Language. Optional subjects include French, Kiswahili, and Spanish. English as an Additional Language (Beginners) is available for students who join Greensteds with little or no English. Withdrawals from a second language may be recommended to work on specific learning needs.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Provision of school information is provided to the prospective parent. The school explains the curriculum, entry requirements, and key policies. This information helps parents understand the admission process and what to expect. 2. An agreed date is set for a visit to the school. The visit includes a tour of the campus and time to speak with staff. The purpose is to answer questions and assess initial fit. 3. Tour of the school & interview/assessment take place with the Headmaster or a Member of the Senior Management Team. The evaluation informs admission decisions. If an interview cannot be conducted, a reference from the student's previous school is required. 4. Receipt of Application Forms together with copies of previous school reports, reference and examination results where applicable. These documents support the admission decision. They are to be provided with the application. 5. Written Offer of a Place issued with Acceptance Form. The offer confirms the place and outlines next steps. The Acceptance Form should be returned to secure the place. 6. Receipt of signed acceptance form with copies of birth certificate and/or passport and 4 passport-sized photographs. The documents complete enrolment records. The school uses them to prepare student files. 7. Issue of uniform lists, joining instructions for students and invoice for fees. Joining instructions include start dates and any orientation information. Invoices for fees are issued as part of joining. 8. Opening of student file upon payment of fees. The file is created and stored in the School Management System. Student information is added for ongoing administration. 9. Inclusion of student information on School Management system. This ensures staff have access to essential data for teaching and welfare. Data handling follows privacy policies. 10. Information to Dorm Masters / Mistresses and Staff. Relevant staff are informed of new students. This enables appropriate care and supervision. 11. The database is published at the beginning of the Michaelmas term and updated at intervals throughout the year as required. The database is available for reference by families and staff. Updates occur as needed.

Scholarships
BEACON SCHOLARSHIP- HELPING OUR STUDENTS TO BE CHANGE-MAKERS! Greensteds International School has worked with the Beacon Scholarship program for over 20 years and has had scholarship beneficiaries. The program identifies young people with leadership potential and financial need, provides access to high‑quality education, leadership training and mentoring, and creates a vertical pathway into leadership positions. Those selected are usually all‑rounders with the capacity to lead and to make a difference now. The program enables access to top schools and universities through a three‑way funding model: 1/3 Beacon Partners; 1/3 Beacon; and 1/3 Parents, Sponsors, or Guardians. Each Scholar meets with a Mentor at least four times a year and reviews performance targets. The program also offers two leadership training sessions per year.
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