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Naisula School

Kenya, Kajiado

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The school at a glance
Fees KES 346,500 - 1,020,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Part of
Naisula School
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, Swahili, French, German
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Naisula School operates across two campuses in Kenya, Kajiado and Tilisi, serving students aged 3 to 18. The Kajiado campus offers full boarding for a co-educational community on a 25-acre site. The curriculum blends the National Curriculum of England and Wales with an international context: Key Stage 3 at Kajiado (Years 8–9) with internal assessments and Cambridge Checkpoint, Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) with IGCSE, and Sixth Form (Years 12–13) delivering the IB Diploma with DP1/DP2 plus external Cambridge AS/A2 components. Tilisi delivers the British National Curriculum across Early Years to Key Stage 4, culminating in IGCSE; the school is pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is a candidate school for the DP. Facilities include science and computer laboratories, and art/design and music resource centres, plus a full sports program with a swimming pool, basketball court and soccer pitch. The motto Nurturing Excellence and a pastoral framework underpin a community that partners with parents to prepare students for higher education and global citizenship.

This campus is part of Naisula School

The Essentials

Location
Two campuses: Naisula Kajiado in Maasailand (about 74 km from Nairobi) and Naisula Tilisi in Tilisi, Limuru, Kenya.

Stages
Secondary School (ages 13–18). British National Curriculum with Key Stage 3 (Year 8–9), Key Stage 4 (Year 10–11) via Cambridge IGCSE, Key Stage 5 (Year 12–13) via Cambridge AS/A2 and IB Diploma (Sixth Form). BTEC offered.

Type
Full boarding, co-educational.

Country affiliation
Kenya
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Full boarding co-educational. The Boarding section describes a caring environment with partnership between parents and the School, and the Head of Boarding has overall responsibility for the boarding provision, welfare and curriculum outside normal teaching hours. Every boarder is provided with a personal bed-space in a single room of four bed-spaces. A wide range of activities after school hours and on weekends is provided to support social development and to ensure students grow in confidence, with the aim of caring for them physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for all students. Boys wear white shirts with navy trousers, navy pullovers and ties; girls wear white blouses with navy skirts or skorts and navy pullovers; games uniforms include white polo shirts with branding and tracksuits; house polo shirts come in Batian (Yellow), Sision (Red) and Lenana (Green). The uniform items are supplied by Animet Ltd, with contact details listed; please label all uniform pieces.

Food Options
All meals, beddings and laundry are included in the boarding fees.

House System
House polo shirts are used with house colors Batian (Yellow), Sision (Red) and Lenana (Green).
Fees

Annual tuition at Naisula School ranges from KES 346,500 to KES 1,020,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Admission Fees

- Naisula Tilisi: Application Fee KES 10,000 (non‑refundable). Admission Fee KES 10,000 (non‑refundable).
- Naisula Kajiado: Application Fee KES 7,500. Admission Fee KES 15,000. A one‑time caution deposit of KES 50,000 is required.

Tuition fees — Naisula Tilisi (British National Curriculum)

Fees are quoted per term (three terms per year) and the annual fee is the term amount multiplied by three.

- Early Years: Baby Class KES 115,500 per term (KES 346,500 per year); KG1 KES 126,000 per term (KES 378,000 per year); KG2 KES 136,500 per term (KES 409,500 per year). Caution (one‑time) KES 15,000.
- Key Stage 1: Year 1 KES 231,000 per term (KES 693,000 per year); Year 2 KES 231,000 per term (KES 693,000 per year). Caution (one‑time) KES 20,000.
- Key Stage 2: Year 3 KES 252,000 per term (KES 756,000 per year); Year 4 KES 252,000 per term (KES 756,000 per year); Year 5 KES 273,000 per term (KES 819,000 per year); Year 6 KES 273,000 per term (KES 819,000 per year). Caution (one‑time) KES 30,000.
- Key Stage 3: Year 7 KES 315,000 per term (KES 945,000 per year); Year 8 KES 315,000 per term (KES 945,000 per year); Year 9 KES 325,000 per term (KES 975,000 per year). Caution (one‑time) KES 35,000.
- Key Stage 4: Year 10 KES 340,000 per term (KES 1,020,000 per year); Year 11 KES 340,000 per term (KES 1,020,000 per year). Caution (one‑time) KES 40,000. Fees include tea break and lunch.

Tuition fees — Naisula Kajiado (IGCSE / IB / BTEC; full boarding)

Fees shown are per term and annual figures are the listed annual totals.

- Year 7: KES 435,615 per term (KES 1,306,845 per year).
- Year 8: KES 445,766 per term (KES 1,337,298 per year).
- Year 9: KES 455,008 per term (KES 1,365,024 per year).
- Year 10: KES 455,008 per term (KES 1,365,024 per year).
- Year 11: KES 455,008 per term (KES 1,365,024 per year).
- Year 12: KES 526,944 per term (KES 1,580,832 per year).
- Year 13: KES 526,944 per term (KES 1,580,832 per year).
- IBDP: KES 560,438 per term (KES 1,681,314 per year). BTEC: KES 514,460 per term (KES 1,543,380 per year).

Naisula Kajiado is a full‑boarding campus; boarding facilities and boarding‑related items are provided as described below.

Billing schedule & payment terms

- Tilisi: Fees are quoted per term and fees are payable termly in advance; fees must be paid in full on the first day of term unless a different arrangement is agreed. A separate one‑time caution fee is payable on admission. A one‑term written notice is required on withdrawal; if notice is not given one term's fees are payable in lieu of notice.
- Kajiado: Term fees are published and specific stages are shown as payable in two equal installments for the published academic year. A one‑term written notice is required on withdrawal; if notice is not given one term's fees are payable in lieu of notice. Application and admission fees are non‑refundable.

Boarding & what is included

- Naisula Kajiado (full boarding): Boarding items included in the fees comprise all meals, beddings and laundry; students supply personal toiletries and the personal items list.
- Naisula Tilisi (day school): Term fees are listed as inclusive of tea break and lunch.

Other costs and extras

- Caution deposit: KES 15,000 (early years at Tilisi) and higher amounts by stage as listed in the fees schedule; Kajiado requires KES 50,000 caution money (one‑time).
- Calculator: Texas Instruments T1‑84 Plus graphics calculator for IB students listed at KES 34,350 (one‑off).
- Class materials: Textbooks and exercise books are included in tuition. Students must provide their own routine writing materials.
- Uniforms and personal items: A separate uniform and personal‑items list applies. Uniform and personal‑items costs are additional.
- Exclusions: External examination fees, medical expenses and other specified activity costs are not covered by tuition and are payable in addition.
- Admission deposit: The school's terms include a deposit requirement to secure admission; if the deposit (typically a percentage of fees to secure a place) is not taken up by the specified date the deposit is forfeited.

Refunds and withdrawal

- Application and admission fees are non‑refundable. Fees already paid are non‑refundable where a student is absent due to illness, leave, suspension, expulsion or other calamity as set out in the school terms. One term's written notice is required for withdrawal; if notice is not given one term's fees at the prevailing rate are payable.

Fee payment options and instructions

- The Tilisi application form lists M‑Pesa Paybill and a bank account for fee payments: Paybill 329329 and Standard Chartered Bank A/C 0102489011000 (details shown on the application form for payment of the application fee). The school accepts payments made by parents, guardians, employers or third‑party sponsors under written undertakings. Fees are normally payable termly in advance and the school's application form and fee schedule set out the required payment arrangements.

Notice

- Where a specific stage or campus shows fees payable in a particular installment pattern (for example, Kajiado fees shown payable in two equal installments), that installment pattern applies for the published year for that campus. All parents are subject to the school's written terms on payment timing and withdrawal notice.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Naisula School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), BTEC Qualification for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Naisula School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales within an international school context. At Kajiado, the curriculum covers Key Stage 3 (Years 8–9) with internal assessments and Cambridge Checkpoint external examinations; Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) with Cambridge IGCSE; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offering the IB Diploma (DP1 and DP2) with external Cambridge AS/A2 components. At Tilisi, the British National Curriculum (BNC) is taught with four key stages: Early Years (Ages 3–5), Key Stage 1 (Ages 5–7), Key Stage 2 (Ages 7–11), Key Stage 3 (Ages 11–14), and Key Stage 4 (Ages 14–16) culminating in IGCSE final examinations.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework and strives to develop globally minded learners through the IB Learner Profile, which includes caring, balanced, and open‑minded attributes. Pastoral care supports students' social and emotional development, personal growth, and well‑being, with emphasis on inquiry, collaboration and ethical decision‑making.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Pastoral care enables students to access personal, vocational and academic support where necessary; the pastoral team oversees student welfare, led by the Head of Pastoral, with additional welfare support from a resident matron and a nurse when needed.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care and the boarding environment focus on students' emotional and physical well‑being; there is a Head of Pastoral overseeing student life, supported by a resident matron and a nurse to ensure health, safety and happiness.

Safeguarding
There are systems and staff to ensure students stay healthy, safe and happy; the Head of Pastoral is responsible for student welfare, with welfare support provided by a resident matron and a nurse.
Parent Experience

History
Naisula School has a legacy rooted in Kajiado dating from 2012. A second campus opened in Tilisi, Limuru in January 2024 to extend the school's learning offering. The motto Nurturing Excellence guides the school's approach to helping students realize their potential. The campuses in Kajiado and Tilisi provide a cohesive learning experience across locations. The school emphasizes a diverse community of students, educators, and staff who collaborate to support student growth.

Community
The school operates across two campuses, Kajiado and Tilisi, with two learning sites. A diverse community of students, educators, and staff works together across locations. The campuses are set in Kajiado and Tilisi, reflecting their environments and providing a sense of place. The environment supports students' academic, social, and personal development through daily interactions with teachers and peers.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Naisula School operates two campuses: Kajiado and Tilisi, offering a cohesive learning environment rooted in Maasailand and Tilisi Development near Limuru. The Kajiado campus sits on a 25-acre site and provides full boarding for a co-educational student body. Tilisi opened on January 8, 2024 and is located within Tilisi Development near Limuru, accessible from Nairobi. Both campuses feature modern academic facilities including fully equipped science and computer laboratories, as well as dedicated art/design and music resource centres.

Sports Facilities
Full range of sports facilities on a 25-acre site. Tilisi includes a swimming pool, basketball court, and soccer pitch. Kajiado offers a strong sports development program across its site. Facilities support opportunities for fitness, teamwork and competitive sport.

Academic Facilities
Fully equipped science and computer laboratories on both campuses. Art/Design and music resource centres support practical and creative subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports are part of the co-curricular life, with facilities including a swimming pool, main pool and baby pool, a basketball court, and a soccer pitch. The arts program uses an art room for painting, drawing, printmaking, mosaic, collage and crafts. The music program has a dedicated music room with a range of instruments.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the British National Curriculum within an international school context. Key Stage 3 includes Art, French, German, Swahili, Geography, History, ICT, Music and Literature in English. Key Stage 4 culminates in the Cambridge IGCSE, and Key Stage 5 prepares students for AS/A levels; the school is pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is a candidate school for the Diploma Programme. The pastoral framework and broad co-curricular options develop study, research and presentation skills to prepare students for higher education and global citizenship.

Arts & Creative
Art is key in fostering creativity; students explore painting, drawing, printmaking, mosaic, collage, ornamentation, mixed media and crafts, using two- and three-dimensional media. The art room is spacious and supports development of critical thinking, aesthetic appreciation and personal initiative, with students presenting work after each topic. Music fosters appreciation of cultural diversity, with access to a range of instruments and opportunities to perform in recitals; music is compulsory at Key Stage 3 and optional at Key Stage 4. The school also offers a broad range of co-curricular activities, including clubs, to support creative expression.

Cultural & Language
Languages offered include French, German and Swahili, taught as part of the curriculum. The curriculum also encompasses Literature in English, and the school emphasizes a multicultural environment and respect for diversity.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs provide a wide choice of co-curricular activities based on student interest and ability, fostering social confidence and personal skills. A broad range of activities is available after school hours and on weekends, supporting social development and teamwork.

Community & Service
Advanced studies emphasize community service experiences and the development of socially responsible citizens, alongside work experience and other extra-curricular activities. The school environment supports community life, with boarding care and a partnership model involving parents to nurture a thriving, sharing community.

Leadership & Professional
AS/A level study emphasizes developing study, research and presentation skills with a strong focus on self-discipline, preparing students for tertiary education. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is pursued as a candidate for authorization, highlighting a commitment to high-quality, challenging international education and to producing globally minded learners.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care is provided through a Head of Pastoral, resident matrons and a nurse to ensure students are healthy, safe and happy. The boarding environment offers a wide range of after-hours and weekend activities to support social development and physical skills. Facilities such as a swimming pool, basketball court and football pitch support physical well-being and recreational activity.
Languages

Language Provision
The British National Curriculum (BNC) is followed within an international school context. The core subjects include English, mathematics, and science, and modern foreign languages are offered as part of Key Stage 3. In Key Stage 4, students typically sit the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The school also offers Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE) and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission overview: The academic year begins in September and entry is preferred at that time; however, students may be admitted at any time in the year. Parents fill an application form and bring the student for an entrance assessment. A non-refundable Application Fee of Kshs.5,000 is payable. The required documents are a recommendation letter from the current school, a copy of the birth certificate, one recent color passport-size photo, and academic reports for the last three terms. If admitted, a letter of admission is issued. For Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, admission requires students to sit examinations in Mathematics and English. Applications can be submitted online or offline.
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