Top 12 Most Expensive Schools in Kenya

Education has been praised by world-renowned reformers and pacesetters for its ability to transform generations. Some, like Mandela, believed that education is the most powerful weapon used to change the world.

At home, former president, Mwai Kibaki, expressed his respect for education by introducing free primary education that sought to give an equal opportunity to students from all backgrounds. But in the same country, exists a number of expensive schools that cater to children of the upper echelons of the society; men and women of means. Which schools are these? How expensive are they? How different is the quality of education offered there, from normal schools? Here is a list of the most expensive schools in Kenya.

Most Expensive Schools in Kenya

1. International School of Kenya (ISK)

ISK tops the list of the most expensive schools in Kenya. You wouldn’t guess right when given a chance to guess how much parents pay for their children’s education in this facility. The school has slightly more than 940 students who come from more than 60 countries. The school is a private and non-profit center aimed at naturing talent while imparting the best quality of education to its students. It was started as a joint partnership between the Canadian and United States governments.

• Admission fee – Ksh 40,000
• Tuition per year from Kindergarten to grade 12 ranges from Ksh 1,500,000 to Ksh 2,900,000
• Bus Fees – Ksh 190,000

2. Greensteds International School

As you approach Nakuru town from Naivasha, you pass by a waking town centre with a mixture of picturesque buildings at a far distance and the typical Kenyan shops at the sides of the road. Near the shops is a sign-post written ‘Greensteds International school’ and a green arrow pointing you to the direction of the school.

• Admission fee – Ksh 25,000 for early years and Ksh 50,000 for years 1-13
• Tuition boarding fee ranges from Ksh 349,000 to Ksh 734,500 per term
• Day scholars pay between Ksh 114,000 to Ksh 374,000 per term

3. St Andrews Turi

This school is located in Turi, a hidden spot between Nakuru and Kericho. The school is spoken of with profound admiration by those who would wish to school there for its good quality education. It is among the international schools in Kenya that is held in high regards by people from all walks of life. It, however, charges expensive school fees in Kenya that ordinary people cannot afford to pay easily.

• Parents pay Ksh 304,000 at the reception on day one
• Tuition boarding fee ranges from Ksh 578,000 to Ksh 730,000 per term
• Day scholars pay between Ksh 304,000 to Ksh 475,000 per term

4. Brook House School

Brook House is found in Langata, Nairobi. It is an independent British curriculum co-educational day and boarding school that provides Early Years, preparatory and secondary schooling. It is one of the best IGCSE schools in Kenya.

• Admission fee- Ksh 45,000
• Caution money for Day students – Ksh Ksh 100,000
• Caution money for boarding students- Ksh 200,000
• Tuition fees for day students- range from Ksh 245,000 to Ksh 600,000 per year
• Tuition fees for boarding students- range from Ksh 950,000 to Ksh 1,080,000 per year

5. Peponi School

Peponi is located in Ruiru. It is an international secondary school. The school’s fee structure is as follows:

• Admission fee- Ksh 10,000
• Caution money for Kenyan residents- Ksh 275,000
• Caution money for non- Kenyan residents- Ksh 350,000
• Tuition fee for Day scholars- Ksh 696,675 per year
• Tuition fee for weekly boarders- Ksh 928,725 per year
• Tuition fee for full boarders- Ksh 983,400 per year

6. Hillcrest International School

Hillcrest International School is situated in Karen, Nairobi. It is a British Curriculum School with three sections, which are Hillcrest Early Years, Hillcrest Preparatory School and Hillcrest Secondary School.

• Average fee is Ksh 782,000 per term.

7. Braeburn Imani International School

Braeburn Imani School is a co-educational international school in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located on Mang’u Road (Exit 16A off Thika Highway) and is a member of the Braeburn group of schools.

• Average fee is Ksh 727,000 per term.

8. Gems Cambridge International School

Located in Karen and owned by GEMS Education. The school’s mission is to inspire students to become knowledgeable leaders with a global vision.

• Average fee paid is Ksh 718,000 per term.

9. The Banda School

Located in Langata next to the National park, Banda is one of the best schools that offer British curriculum.

• Average tuition fee is around Ksh 695,000.

10. Kenton College Preparatory School

Located in Kileleshwa. The school aims to provide a purposeful and happy environment, with opportunities for children of all races between the ages of 6 and 13 years to discover and exploit talents and strengths, and so develop academically, culturally, physically, socially, and spiritually.

• Average tuition fee of Ksh 675,918 per term.

11. Rosslyn Academy

This school is situated in Gigiri off Limuru Road. It is a private Christian international school that provides the North American curriculum right from preschool to grade 12.

• Average annual tuition fee is speculated to be more than Ksh 1.5 million (fee structure is not disclosed to the public)

12. German School in Kenya

This school is a German-speaking institution situated on Limuru Road, opposite Village Market in Nairobi.

• Annual fee for class 5-12 is € 11,336.00 (Ksh 1,403,583)
• Annual fee for class 1-4 is € 9,672.00 (Ksh 1,195,991)

This list has the most expensive schools in Kenya. Even though most of them cannot be said to be expensive 844 schools, they are indeed expensive elite schools in Kenya. They accommodate children of the top class of professionals within Kenya and from the rest of the world. They are centers with good quality education and a great learning environment.

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