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If you're researching international schools in Kenya offering Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, taught by 14 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 0–4,361,610 KES, with the average sitting around 654,945. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like St Andrew's School, Turi (opened 1931).
Compare 14 Pearson Edexcel IGCSE international schools in Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 654,945), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Light International School Mombasa is a co-educational day school in Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya. It is part of the Light International School network, with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and follows the Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years through A Levels, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary, AS Level and the AICE Diploma options, supported by Cambridge Pathway planning and Pearson Edexcel pathways. The curriculum emphasizes digital literacy and holistic development within Cambridge. The campus features facilities and internet connectivity that enable research, collaboration and independent learning. A vibrant reading culture is nurtured across year groups. The co-curricular program includes football, rounders, basketball, skating, boxing, taekwondo, table tennis, lawn tennis, chess, dancing, cookery, swimming, music, robotics and board games, plus outdoor clubs. The school promotes intercultural learning and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. It prepares students for global citizenship and study.
Greenwood Groove International School is an IGCSE-oriented institution located in Nyali, Mombasa, serving learners from ages 3 to 18. The school follows the British curriculum, including the IGCSE program, across Kindergarten (Playgroup, KG1, KG2, KG3), Junior School (years 1–6), and Senior School (years 7–13). It was established by experienced, dedicated teachers who aim to provide a comprehensive education that supports diverse backgrounds and abilities. In response to Covid-19, Greenwood Groove offers a hybrid learning model with online and in-person lessons, reinforced by e-learning resources and Smart Learning tools. The campus emphasizes a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere where students grow emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. Extracurriculars include Roller Skating, Football, Ballet, Martial Arts, Wemathon, Dance, Tennis, and Cycling. Arts offerings include Dance and Ballet, while health and wellbeing are supported through Healthy Minds, Healthy Spaces and a focus on fitness and personal expression. The school prepares students for global citizenship.
The Mombasa Academy is a private day school in Nyali for boys and girls from early years through to the end of secondary education. It follows the British Curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, offering progression to O-levels in Years 9–11 and A-levels in the Sixth Form. The school is organised into three divisions—Junior School, Preparatory School and Senior School—housed on a single campus with shared facilities and staff. English is the language of instruction throughout, while French begins in Class 1 and is developed through to reading and writing in Class 4. General Science culminates in the Edexcel Primary Curriculum Science Examination in Year 6. Pearson Accreditation logos are displayed, and a pupil has been recognised as Top in the World in Mathematics. Extra-curricular offerings include music (band, choir, recorder/guitar/keyboard), School Plays, Bandari Swimming Club, inter-house activities and Community Action Projects that reinforce leadership, teamwork and service within the school community.
Deenway International School in Mombasa, Kenya, offers an integrated program for students aged 8 to 18. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum (Edexcel) with Islamiyaat Islamic studies and uses the International Primary Curriculum for Years 1–6, the International Lower Secondary Curriculum for Years 7–9, IGCSE for Years 10–11, and the Advanced Level for 12–13. The school supports borderless learning through virtual tools and open-source software, and emphasizes memorizing the Qur'an alongside core literacy and numeracy, plus creativity, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy. It is a Pearson Edexcel International Examinations Centre (Centre 94614) licensed by the Kenya National Examinations Council. Facilities include basketball, football, volleyball, netball, and swimming, with clubs in Wildlife, Debate, Agriculture, Photography and Art. The Beach Road, Nyali campus hosts cultural and language activities, including Mijikenda and Somali heritage, integrated Islamic studies, and community service initiatives. The school fosters a supportive, caring community with small class sizes.
Millennium Global International School is in Kitisuru, Nairobi, Kenya delivering the Pearson Edexcel curriculum for learners aged 3 to 18. The program runs from Early Years through International A Levels, including Edexcel Early Years (EYS), Key Stages 1–3, IGCSE and International A Levels, and operates as a Pearson Teaching and Learning Centre and Examinations Centre approved by the Kenyan Ministry of Education and KNEC. The school emphasizes independent thinking and a holistic approach, with broad co- and extracurricular activities. Sports facilities include swimming, soccer, volleyball, basketball and table tennis, while clubs span STEM & Robotics, Chess and Coding, Ballet and Drama, and Panda Environmental Club run by WWF-Kenya. Millennium Global notes a 10:1 student–teacher ratio and a philosophy inspired by Prince Aga Khan prioritising values, independence and all-round growth. Recognitions include Judges Award (2022), 2023 awards, Pearson Outstanding Learner Award (2023), and 2025 World Education Congress Outstanding School Award today.
Emerald International School is a day school for ages 4 to 16, offering Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and the British Curriculum (IGCSE). ACE is a Bible-based, mastery‑learning program that runs Foundation to High School (Kindergarten to Grade 12) with an option to switch to IGCSE at Year 7. Accredited in 2009, ACE graduates have a 100% university transition rate. In 2016 the school moved to a 10‑acre campus on Ngong Road with modern, tech-enabled facilities and ongoing investment. The IGCSE option provides over 70 subjects, is Pearson EdExcel approved, and Emerald is a Pearson Exam Center. The campus emphasizes wholesome character development alongside academics. Extracurriculars span sports—soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, skating, swimming—and clubs such as Drama, Music, Chess and Checkers, English, Art, and the Environmental Club. Kiswahili is offered, and the English National Curriculum (iLower/IGCSE) guides the British pathway, providing an internationally oriented education for families overseas. Supports global readiness.
Jalaram Academy, located in Kisumu, Kenya, offers the British curriculum from nursery to upper secondary. The Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage; Primary uses Pearson Edexcel i-Primary for Years 1–6, with subjects including French, Religion, Social Studies, Music, PSHE, P.E., Swimming, Computing, Global Citizenship, Science, Mathematics and English. By end of Year 6 students sit i-primary Edexcel exams in Numeracy, Literacy, Science, Computing and Global Citizenship. The Senior Section (Years 7–13) follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE in Years 9–11 and AS/IAL and A-level options (21 subjects). The school is accredited by Pearson Edexcel and ABRSM. Three languages are offered in the primary years, with Year 9 students able to select up to two. Sports facilities include a football pitch, tennis court, basketball court, swimming pool, volleyball/throw-ball pitch, and more; inter-house competitions run weekly. Distinctive programs include Model United Nations, Kenya Science and Engineering Fair participation, and a Music program with ABRSM examinations.
Premier Academy Nairobi is a co-educational day school delivering an adapted British National Curriculum for students aged 2½ to 19 years. Located along Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, Nairobi, it draws on 30 years of experience with a team of over 100 educators. The curriculum follows the Cambridge framework within the British system. In Prep School (Key Stages 1 and 2), pupils study English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and Kiswahili, with French and Spanish introduced from Year 3; Cambridge Primary assessments are taken annually. Middle School (Years 7–9) follows Cambridge Lower Secondary, while High School (Years 10–13) offers IGCSE with nine subjects plus core English, English Literature, and a Modern Foreign Language, and AS/A-Levels. The campus features six computer laboratories and nine science laboratories, along with libraries, a computerized resource centre, and three swimming pools, plus cricket, hockey, football pitches, and a basketball court. ECO-ONE and clubs support the holistic, global-minded program.
Sandpiper International School offers a British curriculum underpinned by Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for learners from Kindergarten through Key Stage 4, serving ages 1 to 16. The program covers Mathematics, English, Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), Humanities (Geography, History, Global Citizenship), Creative Arts (Art, Music, Design & Technology), Physical Education, Foreign Languages (French). It uses inquiry-based learning to develop critical thinking and future-ready skills and prepares students for GCSE assessment in Key Stage 4, with Key Stage 3 (ages 11–14) bridging primary and secondary education. A strong emphasis on global perspectives runs alongside the traditional curriculum. The school runs a calendar of extracurriculars and leadership opportunities, including a global citizenship beach clean-up, Young explorers trips, the student council, basketball skills challenges, and inter-school swimming events. Distinctive features include annual trips to Jinja, Uganda, and conservation excursions that enrich learning globally. This combination supports academic growth, leadership, and community involvement for lifelong learning.
Nairobi Jaffery Academy is a private international school in Nairobi that combines the UK Cambridge curriculum with a faith-based ethos. Catering to ages 3 to 18, it offers EYFS, Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and a hybrid Years 10–13 pathway blending Cambridge and Edexcel. The Cambridge core drives English, Mathematics and Science, while other subjects follow the English National Curriculum; Swahili and Arabic are taught from Year 1. The campus on Naushad Merali Drive hosts students from more than 18 nationalities in a bilingual, multicultural environment that prioritises wellbeing, opportunity and personal growth. Beyond the classroom, the school runs the Elite Football Program with Cruyff Methodology, data-driven coaching and after-school sessions, with coaches and pathways to international partnerships. Extra experiences include overseas trips, inspirational speakers and bespoke careers advice, plus leadership opportunities and connections with the East Africa Jaffery network. Cambridge resources and assessment for learning support ongoing development.
Oshwal Academy Nairobi is a co-educational international day school for ages 2 to 18, delivering a British curriculum through Cambridge and Pearson examining bodies. The four semi-autonomous campuses: Nursery, Primary, Junior High and Senior High provide a continuous learning path from EYFS in Playgroup to Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE, then Cambridge International AS and A Levels, plus BTEC qualifications. The school traces its roots to the Oshwal Education & Relief Board, established during World War II to unite Oshwals across Kenya. The campus combines modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, science labs, a library, ICT suites, a multipurpose hall and sports facilities, including a swimming pool and an arena for ball games. A co-curricular program runs after class, featuring music, drama, coding, sports and debates. The school participates in competitions and fosters leadership and service within a secure, welcoming environment. Facilities include a library, ICT suites and a multipurpose hall.
St Andrew's School, Turi is a private international boarding school in Kenya educating learners from age 4 to 18. The campus hosts Prep School, Senior School and the Sixth Form College and follows the British Curriculum: EYFS, IGCSE/GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels. A Levels offer subjects across sciences, arts, languages and humanities, with results indicating strong performance (A*-A and A/A* percentages). The 450-acre site blends classrooms and boarding houses with sports and arts facilities, including two swimming pools, a golf course, 3 squash courts, a 400 m² water-sports lake, a private airstrip, forests and nature trails, and horse riding with stables. Co-curricular life is active: music, LAMDA, orchestras, stage productions, and an Orchestral Weekend; outdoor adventure, water activities, archery, and leadership pathways. The Turi Leadership Award and Learning Success Centre support development and academic progress. The school fosters a faith-informed heritage while embracing an international community.
Greensteds International School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kenya offering British education from Early Years to A-Levels. Established in 1936, it sits on a 50-acre campus near Nakuru, 16 km away. The school follows an adapted British National Curriculum from Reception to A-Level, with Senior School offering Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Sixth Form preparing students for AS and A Levels under CAIE and Edexcel boards. IGCSE subjects include English, Mathematics, sciences and language options such as French and Kiswahili, plus Business Studies, Economics, Geography, History, ICT, Music and Drama. BTEC Level 2 qualifications in Creative Media Production and Art & Design are available in Senior School. Seven Pillars guide life: Opportunity, Care, Community, Challenge, Diversity, Dedication and Respect. The school is CIS, LAMDA, LCM and ABRSM accredited and member of KAIIS. Facilities include a Sixth Form Centre, IT suites and spaces for sports and arts.
Peponi School is an independent coeducational day and boarding school located just north of Nairobi, Kenya, serving pupils aged 12 to 18. The curriculum follows Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels, with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE as an option, delivered by staff who emphasise small class sizes and differentiated learning from Shell (Year 9) through Upper Sixth (Year 13). The school blends Kenyan heritage with a traditional British international education guided by the founders' motto ‘Every child matters.' The fifty-acre Peponi Senior School campus at Ruiru offers a Main Hall for performances, a School Chapel, and a recording studio, plus extensive Art, Photography and Design facilities and a Music department that supports ensembles and productions. The academic programme sits alongside a strong sports culture, the Talented Athlete Programme and KAISSO, and a robust outdoor education offering. A wide range of clubs and societies—academic, arts and community service—complement learning and personal development, with transport arrangements for international pupils.
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