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SABIS® International School – Runda

Kenya, Nairobi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 70,000 - 2,158,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 210
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Swahili
Typical class size 32
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located on a 20-acre campus in Runda, SABIS International School – Runda delivers an education for ages 4 to 18. The school blends the SABIS curriculum with British and American frameworks, offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and Advanced Placement pathways. Students develop fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili, with a strong focus on English and mathematics and the sciences in secondary. The program integrates robotics, 3D printing, and web development, reinforced by the SABIS Learning Cycle and ongoing assessment via the SABIS Digital Platform. The 20-acre site includes a semi-Olympic pool, a large sports hall, outdoor tennis courts, and modern science labs, plus art and music spaces, and an ITL hall with 64 computers, and a multilingual library. Distinctive features include the SABIS Student Life Organization, giving students leadership and life-skills through service initiatives and a comprehensive learning experience. A boarding facility for up to 70 supports international families.

The Essentials

SABIS® International School – Runda has 210 pupils, typical class sizes of 32, instruction in English.

Location
Nairobi, Kenya. The postal address is P.O. Box 111-00627, Two Rivers, Nairobi, Kenya. The school is part of the SABIS Network.

Stages
Kindergarten; Lower School (grades 2–4); Middle School; High School

Type
International school (SABIS Network)

Pupil Nationality Mix
30 nationalities represented; Kenyan is among them.

Additional learning support
Learning support is provided through teacher‑led study groups, prefects and group leaders, peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on‑demand tutoring videos. Advisory classes are offered for Primary School (Grade 1–Grade 6) in the morning, with Grade 7 having weekly advisory sessions.

Country affiliation
Kenya
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has dorms.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. Uniform items include polo shirts (short and long sleeve), a jacket, Summer PE wear (T‑shirt and shorts), a hoodie, trousers, shirts for boys and girls, a dress for girls, biker shorts, and a swim cap. A Uniform Selection Form is used during admissions. Uniform item descriptions and pricing are listed in the Uniforms AY2021-2022 document.

Food Options
The cafeteria offers hot lunch and morning snacks. Meal options include Lunch Only and Lunch plus Morning Snack, with an allergy management plan as indicated in the cafeteria documents.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the SABIS Network, founded in 2018. SABIS is a global education network with a presence in multiple countries.
Fees

Annual tuition at SABIS® International School – Runda ranges from KES 70,000 to KES 2,158,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fee
- One-time, non-refundable registration fee: KES 70,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term installments)
- KG1 — Annual: KES 903,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 301,000; Term 2 KES 301,000; Term 3 KES 301,000.
- KG2 — Annual: KES 903,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 301,000; Term 2 KES 301,000; Term 3 KES 301,000.
- Grade 1 — Annual: KES 1,229,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 410,000; Term 2 KES 410,000; Term 3 KES 409,000.
- Grade 2 — Annual: KES 1,229,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 410,000; Term 2 KES 410,000; Term 3 KES 409,000.
- Grade 3 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000.
- Grade 4 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000.
- Grade 5 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000.
- Grade 6 — Annual: KES 1,465,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 489,000; Term 2 KES 489,000; Term 3 KES 487,000.
- Grade 7 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000.
- Grade 8 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000.
- Grade 9 — Annual: KES 1,638,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 546,000; Term 2 KES 546,000; Term 3 KES 546,000.
- Grade 10 — Annual: KES 1,953,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 651,000; Term 2 KES 651,000; Term 3 KES 651,000.
- Grade 11 — Annual: KES 1,953,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 651,000; Term 2 KES 651,000; Term 3 KES 651,000.
- Grade 12 — Annual: KES 2,158,000. Term installments: Term 1 KES 720,000; Term 2 KES 720,000; Term 3 KES 718,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Installment timing: 1st installment due upon registration; 2nd installment due two weeks before the start of Term 2; 3rd installment due two weeks before the start of Term 3. Fees are collected in Kenyan Shillings. School fees include tuition, books, and a morning snack.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Boarding fee (listed in the fee schedule): KES 790,500. The boarding charge as shown includes meals, accommodation, and Friday transport.

Other costs and optional fees
- Transport (termly rates shown on the bus registration form):
- Runda/Thindigua/Evergreen/Four Ways/Ridgeways areas — One-way termly KES 34,100; Round-trip termly KES 48,000 (approx. 1–5 km routes).
- Westlands/Parklands/Garden Estate/Muthaiga/Rosslyn areas — One-way termly KES 47,200; Round-trip termly KES 67,300 (approx. 6–14 km routes).
- The Hub Karen/Mombasa Road/Loresho/Lavington areas — One-way termly KES 67,300; Round-trip termly KES 96,000 (approx. 15+ km routes).
- Hot lunch / meal subscription (registration present on the fee pack): Lunch-only option (term rate listed): KES 32,300 (subscription fees are non-refundable).
- Uniform pricing (examples; prices include VAT): All Polo (short sleeve) KES 1,540; All Jacket KES 2,820; Summer PE T‑shirt KES 1,400; Trousers KES 2,950; Girls Dress KES 2,680; Hoodie KES 3,590. Final uniform cost depends on items and sizes selected.
- Other incidental or subscription charges (for example, extracurricular activities or event-specific charges) may apply; specific subscription items (meals/transport) are noted as non-refundable where indicated.

Sibling discounts
- First sibling: full school fees. Second sibling: 5% discount on school fees only. Third sibling: 10% discount on school fees only. Fourth sibling and above: 20% discount on school fees only.

Refund information
- The one-time registration fee is non-refundable. Meal/ subscription fees are marked non-refundable. Other subscription fees (for example, cafeteria subscriptions) are explicitly non-refundable where stated.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer / direct payment to the school account (Sidian Bank — account name: SABIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL RUNDA; account number: 01053050000260; branch: Two Rivers / Head Office details provided in payment instructions). Payment details for school-related subscriptions and event payments use this bank account.
- M‑Pesa Paybill instructions are provided for some payments (Paybill number 111999 with the account number field used for the school account reference).
- Other accepted payment channels have included cheque and direct bank payments for event and subscription payments (payment channel options such as cheque or M‑Pesa are shown in the school payment instructions).

Notes
- The figures above are the fee schedule reported for the academic year shown in the school fee pack. Where optional services (transport, boarding, meals, uniform) are selected, those charges are additional to the annual tuition amounts listed.
Academics

SABIS® International School – Runda teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The SABIS Educational System is a skillfully researched curriculum based on international standards that is implemented through the SABIS learning cycle, classroom technology, and continual student assessment, with progress monitored via the SABIS Digital Platform. The foundation for student success expands in breadth and depth as students progress from Kindergarten to graduation. Starting in Kindergarten and continuing through graduation, the curriculum covers a broad range of subjects and enables students to develop fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili. There is strong emphasis on English and mathematics, and on the sciences in secondary school where students prepare for external exams such as the British-based IGCSEs and the U.S.-based Advanced Placement (AP) program. Social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, business and economics, computer studies, and non-traditional subjects (robotics, 3D printing, web development) are integrated into the curriculum. A strong student-led component is embedded in the school day, and the SABIS Student Life Organization promotes participation in activities to develop leadership and life skills. The learning process includes frequent assessment and a 360° view of progress accessible to students, teachers, and parents via the SABIS Digital Platform.

Exam Results
The SABIS Runda program prepares students to sit external exams such as IGCSEs, SAT, TOEFL, ACT and Advanced Placement (AP) exams by Grade 12, with an A-level pathway available in Grade 13. In Grades 10–11, students have the option to sit for IGCSE exams. The High School Diploma is accredited by Accreditation International (AI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), which means the diploma is recognized by colleges and universities in the U.S. and worldwide. SABIS graduates are accepted to universities around the world; a 2025 university acceptance list includes Curtin University, University of Sydney, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Drexel University, Iowa State University, Penn State University, Rutgers University, The Citadel, University of Arizona, University of Connecticut, University of Kansas, University of Pittsburgh, INTO Manchester, and African Leadership Academy.

Higher Education Progression
University counselling at SABIS Runda prepares students to meet admissions requirements of the world's most competitive universities in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Germany, the Middle and Far East, and Australia, with Africa to be added. With the support of a dedicated and highly skilled team, students have access to universities of their choice and ability. Graduates have gained acceptances to universities across multiple continents, as evidenced by the 2025 University Acceptances list (including institutions such as Curtin University, University of Sydney, University of Alberta, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Drexel University, Iowa State University, Penn State University, Rutgers University, The Citadel, University of Arizona, University of Connecticut, University of Kansas, University of Pittsburgh, INTO Manchester, and African Leadership Academy).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a positive and supportive environment focused on the health and wellbeing of every student, with high levels of personal care and attention from teachers and staff. Learning support is essential; progress is monitored and gaps are filled through teacher-led study groups and SABIS Student Life Organization programs. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos. Advisory classes support students through daily sessions in Primary (Grade 1–Grade 6) and weekly sessions for Grade 7, covering peer pressure, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, IT safety, cultural understanding, and exam preparation techniques; university and career counseling is provided as students advance. Students work with teachers and administrators to monitor progress and close gaps, creating a collaborative learning community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning support addresses learning gaps and is offered through teacher-led study groups and Prefects & Group Leaders. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides Peer Tutoring, Power Study Sessions, Academic Competitions, and On-Demand Tutoring Videos.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a positive, caring school environment with proactive student–adult relationships. Advisory classes address wellbeing-related topics, including peer pressure, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, organization, IT safety, and cultural understanding, with guidance as students mature on university applications and career planning.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 2018, SABIS® Runda is a member of the global SABIS® Network. The school uses an international curriculum built on standards from both the American and British educational systems. The SABIS® Educational System is implemented through the SABIS® Learning Cycle, with technology in the classroom and continual student assessment via the SABIS® Digital Platform. The curriculum enables fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili and prepares students for American exams such as SAT and AP and British exams such as IGCSE and A‑Levels. The SABIS® Student Life Organization supports student leadership and life‑skills development outside the classroom.

Community
An international community exists for students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school organizes a wide range of events throughout the year via the SABIS® Student Life Organization to foster community and friendships, including SLO Recruitment, Character Day, International Day, Inter-school Sports Events, Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Talent Show, Fashion Show, Cultural Day, Family Fun Day, and End-of-Year Celebrations/SLO Awards. The curriculum and activities emphasize student life and social development as part of daily learning. These activities help students develop leadership, teamwork, and cross-cultural understanding within the Runda community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus sits on a 20-acre site with modern sports fields and an all-season running track. A semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, a large sports hall, and outdoor tennis courts are on site. Kindergarten has its own building with colorful hallways, an indoor heated swimming pool, a large playground, and a car track. Grades 1–9 classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards, and there are dedicated spaces for art and music, including an art room and two music rooms with instrumental and vocal facilities. The Science Department includes biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories and a computer science room; the ITL Hall houses 64 computers for regular assessment and revision. The library offers books in English, French, and Kiswahili and provides internet access, while the campus also features a bright cafeteria, a nurse's area, and a boarding hall that can house up to 70 students (opened in 2019–2020).

Sports Facilities
The sports hall is large and can be subdivided for different class activities. There is a full-sized indoor basketball court with an electronic scoreboard for official matches. The hall is also equipped for badminton, gymnastics, football, and volleyball. Outdoor facilities include a modern running track and track and field areas. A semi-Olympic-size swimming pool is on site, with adjacent outdoor tennis courts for PE and practice.

Academic Facilities
Main classrooms for grades 1–9 are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. There is an art room and two music rooms—one for instrumental music and one for vocal music—plus practice rooms for lessons and choirs. The Science Department includes biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories and a computer science room. An ITL Hall with 64 computers supports regular assessments and revision. The library offers books in English, French, and Kiswahili and provides internet research resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
There are around 15 different activities per week, including arts and crafts, dance, ballet, chess, choir, debating, drama, film, IT, drumming, and science. Sports clubs include badminton, basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field/cross country, and volleyball. Clubs and activities also include Taekwondo, inline skating, swimming academy, ballet and contemporary dance, STEMTRIX LEGO engineering, Tennis, Music Academy, Barcelona Football Academy. Other clubs include French Club, German Club, Arts and Crafts, Music Club, Drama/Public Speaking, Indoor Games, and more.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Academic Support Programs, including peer tutoring, academic competitions, study groups, and shadow teaching. These programs build students' confidence in learning and develop their academic skills. The SABIS Student Life Organization integrates many academic activities into the weekly schedule to support student learning.

Arts & Creative
The Music Academy provides voice lessons and instruction on instruments such as violin, drums, piano, guitar, cello, and saxophone. Choir training is available for Grade 2 and above. The Arts and Crafts Club runs during SLO periods, and there is a Drama and Public Speaking Club. Dance is offered through a Contemporary Dance Club and a Ballet Club run by Royal Academy of Dance. Students showcase their talents at school events.

Cultural & Language
The school has French Club and German Club. It celebrates multiculturalism through International Day and other initiatives. The school community includes about 30 nationalities. Exposure to diverse cultures develops intercultural sensitivity and collaboration.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers about 15 weekly activities, including arts and crafts, dance, ballet, chess, choir, debating, drama, film, IT, drumming, and science. Sports include badminton, basketball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Additional clubs include Taekwondo, inline skating, swimming academy, and more. Students learn new skills, challenge themselves, and have fun.

Community & Service
The SABIS Student Life Organization runs Giving Back Initiatives, including Earth Day and Environment Week, tree planting at Kereita Forest, and fundraisers for local charities. Students have supported Mogra Children's Home and participated in campaigns to help others.

Leadership & Professional
The SLO is a student-led mini-society at the heart of SABIS Runda and is integrated into the schedule via a weekly SLO period. Students organize academic and social events, host games and challenges, plan athletic activities, contribute to the Yearbook, start clubs, and raise awareness on important subjects. The program helps students develop leadership, problem-solving, sociability, critical thinking, organization, resilience, independence, empathy, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and accountability.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and wellness are a core part of life at SABIS Runda. The Sports and Health Department runs staff-vs-student matches, intramural sports, and Sports & Health Day, promoting healthy lifestyles. Campaigns also promote a healthy lifestyle among students and staff.
Languages

Language Provision
English, French, and Kiswahili are taught. Starting in Kindergarten and continuing through graduation, the curriculum covers these languages. A strong emphasis is placed on English and math, with preparation for external examinations such as SAT and AP (American) and IGCSE and A-Levels (British).

Bilingual Teaching
The school develops fluency in English, French, and Kiswahili.
Admissions

Admissions
1. To initiate the admission process, submit the following documents to the registrar: Application for Admission Form; Student Medical Form and Vaccination Report; Copy of Birth Certificate and Passport; Copy of School Reports from the Previous School Year. After submission, placement testing for the grade level is organized. A final admission decision cannot be made without these documents. 2. If acceptance is granted, the parents complete additional forms: SABIS Digital Platform (SDP) Form; Guarantee Form; Pick-Up/Drop-Off Authorization Form; Uniform Selection Form; Transport Request Form (if required); Meals Request Form (if required). A Clearance Letter from the previous school is required if applicable. Nationality matters: non-Kenyan nationals receive assistance with the documentation required to apply for an annually renewable Pupil's Pass under Kenyan Immigration Law; Dependent's Passes are no longer exempt unless at least one parent has diplomatic status. 3. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of candidates, including the results of diagnostic testing and previous school records. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the ability of SABIS® Runda to accommodate the candidate's needs. 4. Families are encouraged to visit SABIS® Runda for a school tour and to talk with admission staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. 5. There is no application deadline, but admission decisions are based on spaces available throughout the school year. Applications are accepted, but offers are granted based on space available. There is no joining fee on the first occasion of going through the admission process. 6. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved. This reserves the seat for the upcoming term and completes enrollment steps.
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