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British Curriculum International Schools in Kenya

Compare 64 British Curriculum international schools in Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 806,794), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
64
Curricula
21
Average annual fee
KES 823,259
Fee range
KES 350 – 4,361,610
More school facts
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (47 schools)
Average school size
578 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Oshwal Academy Nairobi
Oldest
Rift Valley Academy (1906)
With boarding
26
About international schools in Kenya

British-curriculum international schools in Kenya teach an English-language programme modelled on the UK system and most commonly prepare students for Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSEs at 14 - 16 and A-Levels (or equivalent) at 16 - 18. Schools typically follow a three-term year and operate mainly in Nairobi and other urban centres that host expatriate, diplomatic and NGO families, so expect transport, uniforms, exam-entry and capital levies in addition to tuition. Fees vary widely by school and level - from lower-cost British-style options at the more affordable end to premium schools charging several million Kenyan shillings per year - and many institutions publish fees per term with one-off registration and enrolment charges. Admissions are often rolling but the most sought-after year groups fill up months in advance, so families relocating should start enquiries early and prepare school reports, passports and immunisation records for applications.

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39 international schools in Nairobi

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10 international schools in Mombasa

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4 international schools in Kisumu

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2 international schools in Kajiado

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2 international schools in Nakuru

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2 international schools in Malindi

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1 international school in Thika

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1 international school in Nanyuki

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1 international school in Gilgil

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1 international school in Kijabe

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1 international school in Molo

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FAQs for Kenya

What exactly does “British curriculum” mean in a Kenyan international school?
In Kenya a British-curriculum school usually follows the English National Curriculum adapted for an international setting and leads to internationally recognised external examinations such as Cambridge or Edexcel IGCSEs (typically taken at 14 - 16) and A-Levels or equivalent post-16 qualifications. Schools may call their primary programme ‘primary/key stage’ and will map year groups to the UK numbering (Reception, Year 1 - 13) while adapting subject choice and pastoral provision for the local context.
What languages are taught and what is the language of instruction?
The language of instruction is almost always English, with Kiswahili commonly taught as a compulsory or elective modern language and French offered at many schools as a second or third language. Some schools also support mother-tongue learning or additional language programmes for expatriate communities, and bilingual options are offered in a small number of cases.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Annual tuition for British-curriculum schools in Nairobi ranges considerably; published guides put the market from a lower-cost band in the hundreds of thousands of Kenyan shillings per year to premium campuses charging multiple millions, and many schools publish fees per term (three terms per year). On top of tuition expect one-off registration and enrolment/capital levies, transport, uniforms, device programmes and examination or trip fees - these extras can add a significant amount to the headline tuition.
When should we apply and what documents do schools ask for?
Many international schools accept applications year-round but competitive year groups often require applying several months to a year ahead; popular entry points (early years, Year 3 and Year 7) can have waiting lists. Typical application paperwork includes a completed form, passport and birth certificate, recent school reports or transcripts, immunisation records, proof of address or visa status and any records relating to learning support needs.
How do age groups and qualifications map to UK year groups?
British-style international schools generally use the UK year numbering: Reception for early years, Year 1 - 6 for primary, Year 7 - 9 lower secondary and Years 10 - 11 for IGCSEs (14 - 16), followed by Years 12 - 13 for A-Levels or equivalent post-16 programmes (16 - 18). This mapping helps when families move between British schools internationally because external exam stages are standardised, but individual schools may vary slightly in how they group stages or offer alternative post-16 routes.