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Rosslyn Academy

Kenya, Nairobi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 815,850 - 2,175,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 690
Type Co-educational
Opened 1947
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Korean
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Rosslyn Academy is a Christian international day school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving students from ages 4 to 18. For 75 years it has offered a North American-based curriculum, including Advanced Placement in the high school, and it prepares students for service in their communities. The 40-acre campus sits in Gigiri district near United Nations complex and the U.S. Embassy, serving missionary, diplomatic, and business communities while preserving Christian heritage. Facilities include a high school gym, a library, and computer labs. A solar plant powers up to 90% of electricity on sunny days, and a Water Treatment Plant enables recycling of up to 50% of water. There are two recycling centers and thousands of indigenous trees on campus. The school maintains a closed campus during school hours, offers English as an Additional Language program, private music lessons, and an array of co-curricular activities and sports through ICSA network globally and beyond.

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The Essentials

Rosslyn Academy has 690 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya; 40-acre campus in the diplomatic suburb of Gigiri, about one mile from the UN complex and the U.S. Embassy.

Stages
Preschool; Elementary; Middle School (Grades 6–8); High School (Grades 9–12).

Type
Private, co-ed day school with a North American curriculum.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Nationalities represented: numerous; most common nationality is American (41%). Kenyan local share 35%; international share 65%; local:international ratio approximately 7:13. Total students about 675.

Additional learning support
Learning support for mild to moderate learning needs; inclusive mainstream classroom; accommodations and curricular modifications; EAL support.

Country affiliation
Affiliation with United States via American-curriculum; serves an international community.

Religious affiliation
Christian.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Rosslyn Academy ranges from KES 815,850 to KES 2,175,000 for 2026/27.

Application and Admission Fees
- Non‑refundable registration/application fee: KES 26,000 (reported as the standard registration charge).
- Acceptance / admission deposit: KES 129,000 (reported as the deposit required to confirm a place). An additional acceptance fee figure of KES 45,325 is also reported by third‑party summaries.

Tuition fees by year group (term and annual)
- Preschool (early years): reported around KES 271,950 per term (termly basis). Estimated annual cost (three terms) approximately KES 815,850.
- Elementary (approx. Grades 1–5): reported termly range KES 426,000–564,000 per term. Estimated annual total (three terms) KES 1,278,000–1,692,000.
- Middle School (approx. Grades 6–8): reported termly range KES 522,000–641,000 per term. Estimated annual total (three terms) KES 1,566,000–1,923,000.
- High School (Grades 9–12): reported termly range KES 600,000–850,000 per term. Estimated annual total (three terms) KES 1,800,000–2,550,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are charged on a termly basis (three terms per academic year) and quoted term amounts above reflect the common reporting format (per term). Parents are required to pay fees by the start of each term; termly payment is the reported billing rhythm in the available summaries. Specific published due dates, late‑payment penalties, or detailed installment plans are not available in the public materials reviewed.

Boarding fees
- Not applicable. Rosslyn Academy operates as a day school; there is no routine boarding program or boarding fee for students.

Other costs and recurring extras
- School bus/transport: the school operates a bus service; bus fees are charged separately. Exact route‑zone pricing and term amounts are provided by the school's transport office when parents apply for bus service. Students suspended from bus service are not entitled to a refund for the suspended period.
- Meals, snacks and some co‑curricular activities: third‑party summaries report that tuition commonly covers snacks, lunch, co‑curricular activities and some excursions for certain year groups; this varies by grade level and the reported fee band. Confirmed itemization and which year groups have meals included are not published in a single public fee sheet available to reviewers.
- Textbooks, damaged/lost book fines and incidental fines: textbooks are school property and parents are charged for replacement or damage; fines for lost locks, damaged property and missing textbooks are enforced and must be paid before records are released. Example fine: KES 500 for a lost locker lock is referenced in school policies.
- Uniforms and personal supplies: uniform and personal school supplies are additional to tuition; specific uniform pricing is not published in the materials reviewed.

Refund information
- Acceptance/placement deposits: some third‑party summaries report a refundable security deposit component (figures reported in summaries vary); other admission charges (for example the registration fee) are reported as non‑refundable. Exact refund conditions, timelines, and what portion (if any) of acceptance deposits are refundable are not included in a single public fee schedule available to reviewers. The school's published policies note circumstances where refunds are not issued for particular services (for example bus suspension).

Payment methods and fee payment options
- Specific published details of accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, mobile money) were not located in the public materials reviewed. Parents should use the school's finance office or admissions office for the available payment channels and any bank account or invoicing instructions.

Summary of findings and limitations
- Rosslyn Academy is a day school and does not charge boarding fees. The school's official parent/student materials reviewed (2025–2026 handbooks and profiles) do not contain a single public, itemized 2025/26 or 2026/27 fee schedule with confirmed line‑by‑line charges; consequently the termly figures above are taken from recent third‑party fee summaries and media reporting that present indicative per‑term ranges and reported admission deposits. Third‑party summaries show consistent termly ranges across sources but differ on precise amounts and on whether certain charges are refundable. Where an exact, official line item or up‑to‑date published fee table was required, that full public schedule was not located in the documents reviewed.
Academics

Rosslyn Academy teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school follows a North American Curriculum, including the Advanced Placement Program (AP) in the high school.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are small; Elementary class sizes are typically around 20 students.

Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students for university and life beyond.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Rosslyn Academy has fairly stringent admissions policies. Students must display satisfactory academic records, typically at or above a 'C' average if coming from North American schools. They must demonstrate a history of acceptable social and moral behaviors.
2. All students coming from non-North American school systems are required to take an admissions test and must demonstrate a certain level of proficiency in reading, language skills, and math. The school does not admit students into grade 12 coming from non-North American school systems. The acceptance rate for the 2025-26 year was approximately 46%, but varies from year to year.
3. Admission decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and admission depends on the school's ability to serve the student well. The Guidance Office provides university and career planning resources, and university representatives visit Rosslyn's campus to meet with students and parents. The Guidance Office also maintains materials to assist families with post-secondary planning.
4. Rosslyn Academy is a testing center for the SAT (SAT I), SAT Subject (SAT II), ACT, and AP exams. Registration for the SAT must be done through LTS or online at College Board; registration for the ACT must be done online at ACT's site. AP exams are taken through the school and payment is made directly to Rosslyn. The PSAT is administered internally by the Guidance Office each year, and the office also oversees standardized testing timelines and preparation resources.

Scholarships
Rosslyn Academy offers school-based scholarships with multiple components. Missionary Students receive a reduced tuition, less than half of regular tuition, with an estimated cost of about $10,000 per year per student. This program is designed to support missionary families serving abroad and to enable them to continue their field service.
Kenyan National Church Students program admits one Kenyan child per year (into 9th grade) from one of the Mission Owner's local church partners; this program is limited by funding.
In addition, Make A Kingdom Investment fundraising has provided a 4-year scholarship to one exceptional student with a compelling story and a desire to attend Rosslyn Academy. This funding support is intended to expand access to Rosslyn for qualified students in need of financial assistance.
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