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West Nairobi School

Kenya, Nairobi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 3,280 - 15,510
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 390
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

West Nairobi School is a private, co-educational day school in Karen, Nairobi, serving students aged 4 to 18 with a North American curriculum taught in English. The program includes American Curriculum courses with Advanced Placement, offering a broad range from Biology and Calculus AB to English Language and Composition, European History, and AP Capstone Diploma. Online courses are available through NorthStar Academy. The school is accredited by MSA-CESS and ACSI and joined the Network of International Christian Schools. The two-semester school year runs August–December and January–May/June, with two graduation tracks: College Preparatory Diploma (24 credits) and Academic Honors Diploma (27 credits). Facilities include state-of-the-art computer labs and multimedia classrooms, plus ELL and Educational Resource Services as needed. Co-curriculars cover arts, technology, and athletics; ABRSM music exams are hosted on site, and Model United Nations is offered. Languages include foreign options via NorthStar, and a strong emphasis on service and leadership.

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The Essentials

West Nairobi School has 390 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
18 Miotoni Ln, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. The postal address is P.O. Box 1333-00502. Tel. +254 709-331-000.

Stages
Kindergarten to 12th grade, with a Pre-Kindergarten class for students aged 4-5.

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

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body represents about 30 nationalities.

Additional learning support
English Language Learner (ELL) classes, Educational Resource Services (ERS), and remedial programs are provided as needed.

Religious affiliation
Christian.

School day structure
School hours Monday through Friday are 07:45 to 16:15.

Bus service
Transport is available around Nairobi for an additional fee. Main routes include Runda Route, ABC Route, Riara Route, Kasuku Centre, Yaya Route, Langata Route, and Safari Park.
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Fees

Annual tuition at West Nairobi School ranges from KES 3,280 to KES 15,510 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- The non-refundable application and testing fee is USD 185.
- A one-time New Student / Capital Levy fee of USD 1,000 is charged for new enrollments.

Tuition fees (per semester and per year, by year group) — 2025/26 academic year
- Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC / preschool): USD 1,640 per semester (USD 3,280 per year).
- Kindergarten: USD 5,140 per semester (USD 10,280 per year).
- Grades 1–5 (Elementary): USD 6,520 per semester (USD 13,040 per year).
- Grades 6–8 (Middle School): USD 7,170 per semester (USD 14,340 per year).
- Grades 9–12 (High School): USD 7,755 per semester (USD 15,510 per year).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school operates on a two-semester academic calendar; tuition is billed on a per-semester basis in line with that calendar.
- To hold an offered place, the enrollment/new-student fee and the required tuition payment must be made promptly: space is held for two business days following admission and may be given to the next family if enrollment/new-student fee and tuition payment are not received within that window.

Boarding fees
- West Nairobi School is a private day school; there are no boarding fees because boarding is not provided.

Other costs and recurring charges
- Transportation (optional school bus): USD 1,200 per year (USD 600 per semester).
- Instrument hire/rental (music): USD 200.
- Educational Resource Services (ERS) placement fee: USD 100 (where applicable).
- Senior fee (graduating class / senior-specific charge): USD 185.
- Elementary school supplies charges (one-off / grade-based): ECLC & Kindergarten USD 25; Grade 1 USD 30; Grade 2 USD 35; Grades 3–5 USD 45.
- Uniform: the school is listed by international school directories as not requiring a uniform.

Refund information
- The application and testing fee is non-refundable.
- The New Student Fee (paid to secure a waiting-list placement) is fully refundable up until the open enrollment period begins; it will also be refunded if no spaces are available once the open enrollment period starts.

Fee payment options
- The application fee can be paid by bank transfer; bank account details are provided by the school on request. In some cases (for applicants arriving in-country), the testing fee may be paid in person at the business office.
- The school uses standard admissions and student accounting systems (OpenApply / PowerSchool are listed as school systems), and families complete payment arrangements with the Director of Finance as part of the enrollment process.

(Amounts and billing structure above correspond to the school's published/announced fees for the 2025/26 academic year and to the school's stated admissions and refund rules.)
Academics

West Nairobi School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
North American curriculum taught in English for Kindergarten through 12th grade. AP courses are offered, including the AP Capstone Diploma program, with a broad range of offerings such as Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, Computer Science A, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1, Physics C: Mechanics, Psychology, Research, Seminar, Statistics, US Government & Politics, US History, and Modern World History. Online classes are available through NorthStar Academy (accredited by AdvancED). The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). The school year has two semesters (175–180 instructional days); the first semester runs August–December and the second January–May/June. Graduation requires two diploma tracks: College Preparatory Diploma (24 credits) and Academic Honors Diploma (27 credits).

Student Teacher Ratio
1:8

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to college or university in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.
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Admissions

Admissions
Paperwork Submission: Documents include transcripts for the previous two academic years for first through eighth grades; transcripts for the previous four school years for ninth through twelfth grades; standardized testing for the previous academic year; birth certificate or proof of birth date; completed Health Assessment Form; photo/information page and dependent page/pupil pass page of passport; letter of recommendation or reference form from the previous school may be requested; leaving certificate/letter from the previous school. An admissions/placement test is conducted after the Application Fee is paid. Parents/Guardians and students may be asked to meet with the principal. Results of the test will be communicated to the family within ten business days after testing. Prior to enrollment, the admissions director will schedule a meeting between the family and the director of finance. Prior to enrollment, the admissions director will schedule a meeting between the family and the transport manager if transport is required. Space will be held for two business days following admission. If the enrollment fee (accepted before the school year begins) or the new student fee and tuition payment (once school has begun) are not paid within two business days, the space may be given to the next family. Admitted students may begin classes two business days after the new student fee and tuition payment is paid.
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