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Kenya, Nairobi
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Braeburn Garden Estate School follows the admission policy of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. It is non-selective but may use admission testing where appropriate and has a dedicated SEN department. English language proficiency is required for students whose mother tongue is not English to access the curriculum. Applicants must provide copies of their passport or birth certificate, previous up‑to‑date school reports, a letter of recommendation and a leaving certificate from the previous school (students joining from other KAIIS Schools must have a leaving certificate). Year groups are allocated by age. For Years 7–11 admission includes an interview with the Head / Deputy Teacher, entrance assessment tests in English Language & Mathematics if requested by the school, and additional SEN and/or ESL assessment may be required. Admission to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or Career-Related Programme includes an interview with the Head/Deputy Head Teacher/IB Coordinator and meeting listed entry requirements, including IGCSE grades and subject prerequisites. Group 2 languages offered include French, Spanish and Swahili at ab initio, standard and higher levels, with options for self‑taught languages in some cases. If a year group is full, new admissions are placed on a waiting list on a first‑come, first‑served basis, with priority possibly given to siblings. Admission testing helps ensure curriculum access, informs teachers about needs and strengths, and aids in target setting. A placement letter confirming the placement and start date is issued upon successful completion of the process.
Waiting lists exist for full year groups. New admissions will be placed on a waiting list on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Priority may be given to siblings of children who already have a place.
Braeburn Garden Estate opens scholarship applications for Year 9 and Year 12 entrants wishing to enrol in September 2026. Scholarships are available in three categories: All Round, Academic and Excellence In. For details on the application criteria, view the All Round, Academic and Excellence In links. Closing date: Monday, 20 October 2025. Shortlist announced: Monday, 27 October 2025. Scholarship Assessment Day: Thursday, 13 November 2025. All scholarship applications must include a formal school application, which can be accessed via the links.
Braeburn Garden Estate School is a co-educational day and boarding school near Nairobi serving ages 2–18. It follows the British National Curriculum through Nursery to Year 11, with Cambridge IGCSE and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) and BTEC Level 3 in Years 12–13. Boarding is available for Years 7 and above. The 32-acre campus sits eight kilometres northeast of central Nairobi on Garden Estate Road and includes large playing fields, pools (training pool for younger pupils and a 25-metre pool), outdoor courts, a large sports hall, a dance studio, a gym, squash courts, libraries, dining areas and playgrounds. The school is CIS accredited and an IB World School, and is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. Music and drama are central to curriculum and co-curricular life, with a full music department and public performances. Languages offered include Mandarin, Kiswahili, Spanish, German, Dutch and French.
