Nairobi has a wide range of international schools to serve the needs of the city's large, diverse expat population. There are international schools in Nairobi that follow the national curricula of the UK, USA, Sweden, Japan, the Netherlands, Germany and France.
Expats who want their children's education to incorporate religious teachings will find a number of Christian international schools in Nairobi as well. Several international schools also offer boarding facilities.
Here is a list of the most popular international schools in and around Nairobi. Most of the schools are oversubscribed and have long waiting lists for admissions, so expats are advised to apply well in advance to secure their child a position at their desired school.
International schools in Nairobi
St Andrew's, Turi
St Andrew’s is one of the leading independent international schools in East Africa. Numbering approximately 550 boarding students and comprising both preparatory and senior schools, the school offers an outstanding education based on the British curriculum to students across the whole age range. Read more
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Banda School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum
Ages: 1 to 13
Website: www.bandaschool.com
Braeburn School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels and BTEC
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.braeburn.com
Brookhouse School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels and BTEC
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.brookhouse.ac.ke
Deutsche Schule Nairobi
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: German
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.dsnairobi.de
Hillcrest International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels and BTEC
Ages: 1.5 to 18
Website: www.hillcrest.ac.ke
International School of Kenya
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.isk.ac.ke
Lycée Denis Diderot
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.diderot.ac.ke
The Netherlands School Society
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Dutch and International Primary Curriculum
Ages: 1.5 to 12
Website: www.netherlandsschool.com
Rosslyn Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.rosslynacademy.com
Rusinga School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-levels and BTEC
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.rusinga.ac.ke
Swedish School of Nairobi
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Swedish
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.ssn.or.ke
Woodland Star School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and Australian
Ages: 2 to 16
Website: www.woodlandstarkenya.com
Further reading
►For a more detailed overview of schooling options, check out our Education and Schools in Nairobi page
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