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Oshwal Academy Nairobi

Kenya, Nairobi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2314
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Taught languages English, French, German, Hindi, Swahili, Gujarati
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Oshwal Academy Nairobi is a co-educational international day school for ages 2 to 18, delivering a British curriculum through Cambridge and Pearson examining bodies. The four semi-autonomous campuses: Nursery, Primary, Junior High and Senior High provide a continuous learning path from EYFS in Playgroup to Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE, then Cambridge International AS and A Levels, plus BTEC qualifications. The school traces its roots to the Oshwal Education & Relief Board, established during World War II to unite Oshwals across Kenya. The campus combines modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, science labs, a library, ICT suites, a multipurpose hall and sports facilities, including a swimming pool and an arena for ball games. A co-curricular program runs after class, featuring music, drama, coding, sports and debates. The school participates in competitions and fosters leadership and service within a secure, welcoming environment. Facilities include a library, ICT suites and a multipurpose hall.

The Essentials

Oshwal Academy Nairobi has 2,314 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Located in the Parklands neighbourhood of Nairobi, Kenya. Nursery is on Wambugu Road, off Limuru Road, Parklands. Primary is on Second Parklands Avenue, Parklands. Junior High is on First Parklands Avenue, off Mpaka Road, Parklands, and Senior High is on Wambugu Lane, off Parklands Road, Parklands.

Stages
Nursery, Primary, Junior High, Senior High

Type
Co-educational international day school.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation.

School day structure
Lessons start at 7:45 am and end at 3:20 pm; Break from 10:00 am to 10:25 am; Lunch from 12:40 pm to 1:30 pm.

Bus service
No school bus service; parents drop-off or private transport.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
A full school uniform is required. The uniform consists of grey trousers, white button-down shirt, and a grey-and-white striped tie. Students wear their house colours for PE and sporting events.

Food Options
Vegetarian meals are freshly prepared on-site in the academy kitchen, with a four-week menu cycle. For meals, there are School Lunches billed at the start of each term and Packed Lunches (vegetarian only); snacks are provided and lunch supervision is in place.

House System
The school uses a house system with inter-house competitions; students wear their house colours during PE and sporting events.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed and owned by Oshwal Education and Relief Board (OERB).
Fees
Application fees

- No fixed application or registration fee amounts for Oshwal Academy Nairobi (Nursery, Primary, Junior and Senior) are published for the current public fee schedules.

Tuition fees by year group (term amounts and how billed)

- Senior High — Year 12:
- Term 1 tuition: KSh 327,000.
- Term 2 tuition: KSh 327,000.
- Term 3 tuition: Nil (no third-term tuition charge listed for Year 12).

- Senior High — Year 13:
- Term 1 tuition: KSh 338,500.
- Term 2 tuition: KSh 338,500.
- Term 3 tuition: Nil (no third-term tuition charge listed for Year 13).

- Nursery, Primary and Junior High:
- Term-by-term tuition amounts for Nursery, Primary and Junior High are not published in the school's publicly available fee material; these divisions operate on a term billing basis and parents are advised to observe the school's invoicing schedule when offered.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule and key payment terms (Senior High examples):
- Fees are billed by term. A strict deadline is applied for fee payment; a cited deadline in Senior High communications was ON OR BEFORE 6 January (deadline example shown for the 2024/25 term cycle). Late payment attracts penalties and access to school facilities and paid activities is withheld for accounts with outstanding balances. A levy of KSh 5,000 is applied for every unpaid cheque. Failure to give one term's written notice of withdrawal may result in payment of one term's tuition fee in lieu of notice. Caution (deposit) collection/forfeiture rules apply (see Refund information).

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No current, itemised boarding fee schedule for Oshwal Academy Nairobi campuses is publicly listed in the school's published campus fee material. Boarding/hostel services are managed within the wider Oshwal Education entities (Visa Oshwal Boarding is an associated entity), and boarding charges — where relevant — are treated separately from standard day-school term tuition. Parents seeking boarding should confirm availability and pricing directly with the school or the Oshwal Education entity responsible for boarding.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Caution / refundable deposit: Nursery and Senior communications note a caution/caution-deposit arrangement:
- Nursery: a caution fee (for Reception & IED) is collected, carried forward to Primary, and refundable when the child leaves the Academy.
- Senior: a caution deposit must be collected by the leaver within six months after clearance; unclaimed deposits after six months are deemed forfeited.

- Uniform: Uniforms are not supplied by the Primary campus; parents purchase school uniforms from recommended suppliers. Parents should budget separately for the prescribed uniform sets. School-specific uniform items and policies are published by each campus.

- Textbooks and stationery: Nursery-level basic stationery is provided by the Nursery. Primary-level texts and exercise books are provided for use and are returned at the end of the academic year; parents should expect to supply some optional personal items and pocket money.

- Optional paid activities and camps: The Nursery publishes optional activity and holiday-camp charges (examples): a July holiday camp charge of KSh 7,500 for a two‑week program and other short programs with discrete fees (e.g., swimming camp per week, skating/chess sessions). Such activity payments are charged separately from tuition and are payable via the school's MPESA paybill or other payment channels.

- Examination / exam-board fees (senior years): Expect external exam fees (IGCSE, AS/A-Level, BTEC/Pearson) to be invoiced separately for senior candidates; those are additional to the tuition figures above.

Refund information

- Caution deposit refund rules:
- Nursery: the caution fee for Reception & IED is carried forward to Primary and refundable when the child leaves the Academy.
- Senior: caution deposits must be collected by leavers within six months after school clearance; unclaimed deposits after six months will be deemed forfeited.

- Withdrawal / notice refunds and liabilities:
- A formal notice period applies; failure to give one term's notice of withdrawal may trigger a charge equal to one term's tuition in lieu of notice (Senior High communications state this requirement as a rule). Late-payment penalties and withheld access to facilities apply while accounts are in arrears.

Fee payment options and payment details

- Accepted payment channels (examples published for Senior High and used across campus communications):
- Cheque drawn in favour of Oshwal Academy Nairobi.
- RTGS / bank transfer to a designated Oshwal Academy Nairobi account (Standard Chartered Bank — account details, branch code and SWIFT cited in campus communications).
- MPESA Lipa Na MPESA using PAYBILL number 609392 with the ACCOUNT field set as the student admission number and name (MPESA paybill is used repeatedly in Nursery and campus activity payments).

- Example bank payment details shown in Senior High communications (presented here as they appear in school fee guidance):
- Account title: Oshwal Academy Nairobi
- Account number: 0104422940829
- Bank: Standard Chartered
- Swift code: SCBLKENXXXX
- MPESA Paybill: 609392 (use Admission Number and Student Name in account field).
- When paying by MPESA, enter the admission number and student name in the account field and keep the payment confirmation to share with the bursary.

Penalties and other payment conditions

- Late payment attracts penalties and may lead to suspension of access to facilities and paid activities until accounts are cleared. The school applies a KSh 5,000 charge for every unpaid cheque in Senior High communications and bills any late-payment penalty as soon as an account goes past the published deadline. There is an explicit deadline for term fees in published Senior High communications (example deadline ON OR BEFORE 6 January for that cycle).

Summary notes for parents (concise)

- Senior High (Years 12 and 13): term tuition figures are published (Year 12: KSh 327,000 per term; Year 13: KSh 338,500 per term) and the school accepts Cheque, RTGS/bank transfer and MPESA paybill 609392. Withdrawal requires one term's notice or payment in lieu. Refundable caution deposit rules and cheque penalties are stated in campus communications.

- Nursery / Primary / Junior: the school operates on term billing; nursery-specific deposits and activity fees are used (caution fee carried forward and refundable on leaving; optional camps and paid activities have separate charges paid via MPESA/paybill or bank). Prescribed uniforms are procured by parents from recommended suppliers and some year groups receive textbooks/stationery from the school. Detailed term-by-term tuition amounts for these divisions are not published in the available campus fee material.
Academics

Oshwal Academy Nairobi teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows the British National Curriculum under Cambridge and Pearson examining bodies. Early Years Foundation Stage is used in the Playgroup/EYFS; Primary follows the Cambridge Curriculum for English, Math and Science; Junior High leads to IGCSE; Senior High offers A-Level and BTEC through Edexcel International and Cambridge International Education. The four semi-autonomous schools—Nursery, Primary, Junior High and Senior High—follow the British National Curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1

Higher Education Progression
45% of students successfully transition to top universities globally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a dynamic, supportive learning environment with an inclusive, holistic educational experience that cultivates knowledge, skills, leadership, and self-directed learning in a global society. There is a strong commitment to moral and character development. Students participate in co-curricular activities as part of the holistic approach. The school has an exemplary track record in providing quality education and preparing its students for higher learning both locally and abroad.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Inclusive Education Department (IED) caters for children with more complex Special Educational Needs. Learning Support adopts an inclusive model and provides focused, discreet support within the classroom environment. Learning-support teachers work holistically with students, collaborating closely with class and subject teachers to enhance learning outcomes. The framework focuses on preventing learning difficulties and delivering timely interventions through structured support systems.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English Language is a compulsory subject under the IGCSE program; students study English Language as part of the core curriculum. In Senior High, English Language is offered under Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level (IAL) and Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) as a subject.

Mental Wellbeing
A school counselor may be approached by students seeking voluntary help with alcohol or other drug-related problems, with communications treated with strict confidence. The Substance Abuse Prevention Policy provides for psychoactive substance testing when reasonably suspected, with procedures for parental notification and consent, and for medical testing at a reputable facility as needed. The policy also supports ongoing education programs on substance abuse and offers rehabilitation or counseling referrals as appropriate.

Safeguarding
Oshwal Academy Nairobi has a Child Protection Policy and a comprehensive Child Protection Manual to guide staff, volunteers, students, and families in matters related to the safety and care of children. All staff and volunteers must produce a certificate of good conduct and/or police clearance and are subject to background checks. Staff are required to report suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect following established procedures. The curriculum includes developmentally appropriate lessons related to child protection, and the community is continually trained and kept aware of safeguarding guidelines.
Parent Experience

History
During World War II, Oshwal Community leaders in Nairobi and Mombasa formed a central body to unite Oshwals across Kenya, later known as the Oshwal Education & Relief Board (OERB). A conference held in Nairobi on Friday, 11 April 1941 brought together 21 Oshwals from 10 centres and established the OERB. The first President of the OERB was Shree Popatlal Karman Malde, with Shree Raichand Karamshi Shah as Secretary. Oshwal Academy Nairobi began with the Nursery in 1950 (Visa Oshwal Nursery School) and expanded to Oshwal Jain Primary in 1978, Oshwal Academy Nairobi – Junior High in 1963, and Oshwal Academy Nairobi – Senior High in 1959, all administered by the Oshwal Education & Relief Board.

Community
Oshwal Academy Nairobi maintains an active community life with a broad extra-curricular program featuring clubs and activities such as the East African Model United Nations (EAMUN) and the Interact Club. The Primary campus hosted the Annual OAN-P Interschool Table Tennis Tournament on 3 May 2025, attracting teams from Makini School, Potter House, Light Academy and others. Internal events include the Annual Inter-house sports day (Term 1), the Annual Inter-house swimming gala (Term 2), and the Annual Inter-house cross country (Term 3). The Primary campus also hosts tournaments and championships such as the OAN-P Open Junior Chess Championship, reflecting a vibrant culture of student competitions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Oshwal Academy Nairobi provides extensive campus facilities across its Junior High and Senior High campuses to support a modern international program. Junior High features modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, digital projectors and learning boards, plus science laboratories, a library, a computer laboratory, an auditorium, a cafeteria, a swimming pool, ball courts, a music room, art & design studios, a multipurpose hall and a drama room. Senior High offers ultra-modern learning facilities including e-learning ready classrooms, a library, a business center, ICT labs, a sport arena, an art studio, a laboratory, and a student gym. The campus facilities emphasize an effective learning environment that is comfortable, safe, secure, accessible, well illuminated and well ventilated.

Sports Facilities
Junior High provides a spacious swimming pool with changing rooms and modern ball courts for lawn tennis, basketball, and badminton. Senior High frameworks include a sport arena as part of its campus facilities, reflecting a broader commitment to athletic spaces across campuses.

Academic Facilities
Modern Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, digital projectors and learning boards. Science Laboratories offer prepared settings to test principles. The School Library is well-stocked and state-of-the-art. The Computer Laboratory is updated with the latest operating systems and monitor screens. Senior High also lists E-learning ready classrooms, a Library, ICT Labs, a Business Center, a Laboratorium and a Student Gym as part of its academic facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular offerings include Taekwondo, Instrumental Music, Drama, Zumba, Chess, Ballet, Coding, First Aid, Lamda, Creative Arts and Craft, Badminton, Gymnastics and Yoga. Senior High and Junior High feature activities such as the School Band, Music and Dance, Sports Day and Speech Day as part of Student Life.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Co-curricular activities at Oshwal Academy Nairobi Primary support academic development. Non-Paid Activities include Art and Craft, Board Games, Home Science, Eco Club, Scouting, Playground Games, Lego, School Band, Oratorical Club, Young Journalists Club and MSMUN. Paid Activities are offered after school by external specialists and include Taekwondo, Instrumental Music, Drama, Zumba, Chess, Ballet, Coding, First-Aid, Lamda, Creative Arts and Craft, Badminton, Gymnastics and Yoga. The school encourages participation in national and international competitions such as The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition, Toyota Dream Car Art Competition, MSMUN at UNEP in Gigiri, Nairobi Verse Speaking, Inter House Debates, and the World Scholar's Cup Challenge; athletes have represented the region in various sporting events.

Arts & Creative
Paid activities are conducted after school hours by external specialists. They include Taekwondo, Instrumental Music, Drama, Zumba, Chess, Ballet, Coding, First-Aid, Lamda, Creative Arts and Craft, Badminton, Gymnastics and Yoga. These sessions run from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm. Non-Paid activities also support creative expression through Art and Craft, School Band, Oratorical Club and MSMUN as part of the after-school program.

Cultural & Language
Cultural and language-oriented activities include the Oratorical Club, Young Journalists Club and MSMUN. Students participate in national and international competitions such as The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition and the Toyota Dream Car competition. The World Scholar's Cup Challenge and Nairobi Verse Speaking are among the events, along with Inter House Debates.

Social & Hobbies
Recreational clubs and social activities include Art and Craft, Board Games, Scouting, Playground Games, Lego, School Band, Oratorical Club, Young Journalists Club and MSMUN. After-school paid activities and sports training run from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm, with open-morning trainings available for students not on school teams. These activities provide opportunities for collaboration, communication and informal interest-based groups.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership-focused opportunities emerge through MSMUN, the Oratorical Club and Inter House Debates. Participation in The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition and the World Scholar's Cup offers experience in research, teamwork and public speaking. Nairobi Verse Speaking and the Young Journalists Club provide platforms to develop communication and leadership skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports team training occurs after school hours and there are open-morning trainings for students not on school teams. The program includes fitness activities such as Taekwondo, Zumba, Gymnastics and Yoga as part of the paid activities. After-school sessions run from 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm, supporting a balanced approach to physical education and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches five world languages.
Admissions

Admissions
Most learners join Oshwal Academy Nairobi in September when the academic year begins; however, new pupils may be admitted at times other than September depending on circumstances and space. Admission applications can be made up to a maximum of one year prior to August of the entry year. For information, contact the campus admissions office and use the Admission Enquiry Form. The school provides admissions for Nursery, Primary, Junior High, and Senior High. Address: P.O. The Admissions pages include separate sections for OAN - Nursery, Primary, Junior High and Senior High, as well as an Admission Enquiry Form and School Policies.
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