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Braeside Thika

Kenya, Nairobi

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Annual Fees
Name Age Fee Track Conditions
Pre-Creche 1 113,100 KES Infant/Early Years KES 113,100 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Play Group 2 255,000 KES Infant/Early Years KES 255,000 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
FS1 (Nursery) 3 472,800 KES Infant/Early Years KES 472,800 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
FS2 (Reception) 4 472,800 KES Infant/Early Years KES 472,800 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 1 5 611,699 KES Primary KES 611,699 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 2 6 611,699 KES Primary KES 611,699 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 3 7 841,499 KES Primary KES 841,499 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 4 8 841,499 KES Primary KES 841,499 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 5 9 911,099 KES Primary KES 911,099 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 6 10 911,099 KES Primary KES 911,099 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 7 11 1,199,999 KES Secondary KES 1,199,999 annually; billed in three equal terms per year (note: Years 11–13 are billed in two tranches; see Year 11 entry for details)
Year 8 12 1,199,999 KES Secondary KES 1,199,999 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 9 13 1,244,100 KES Secondary KES 1,244,100 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 10 14 1,264,200 KES Secondary KES 1,264,200 annually; billed in three equal terms per year
Year 11 15 1,264,200 KES Secondary KES 1,264,200 annually; billed in two tranches (Aug and Dec)
Year 12 16 1,411,200 KES Secondary KES 1,411,200 annually; billed in two tranches (Aug and Dec)
Year 13 17 1,411,200 KES Secondary KES 1,411,200 annually; billed in two tranches (Aug and Dec)

Application Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application Fee 0 KES Not refundable; included with registration

Enrollment Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Enrollment Fee 0 KES Not specified separately beyond registration and deposits

Additional Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Registration 5,000 KES KES 5,000 non-refundable; payable with completed registration form
Boarding deposit 10,000 KES KES 10,000 charged once on joining; refundable after clearance
Tuition deposit 15,000 KES KES 15,000 charged once on joining; refundable at end of pupil's final term following clearance by the headteacher

Fee Breakdown

Fees
Application / Registration and Deposits
- Registration (non-refundable): KES 5,000 payable with the completed registration form.
- Tuition deposit (charged once on joining, top-up required for losses/breakages): KES 15,000 for all day-year groups. The deposit (or remaining balance) is refundable at the end of a pupil's final term following clearance by the headteacher.
- Boarding deposit (where applicable): KES 10,000 charged once on joining; refundable as above after clearance.

Tuition fees by year group — annual and per-term (KES)
Note: Years 11–13 are billed in two tranches; all other years are billed in three tranches. Per-term amounts below are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by the number of tranches billed for that year group and are rounded to the nearest KES.

- Pre-Crèche: Annual tuition KES 113,100 — per term (3 tranches) KES 37,700.
- Play Group: Annual tuition KES 255,000 — per term (3 tranches) KES 85,000.
- FS1 (Nursery) & FS2 (Reception): Annual tuition KES 472,800 — per term (3 tranches) KES 157,600.
- Year 1 & 2: Annual tuition KES 611,699 — per term (3 tranches) KES 203,900 (rounded).
- Year 3 & 4: Annual tuition KES 841,499 — per term (3 tranches) KES 280,500 (rounded).
- Year 5 & 6: Annual tuition KES 911,099 — per term (3 tranches) KES 303,700 (rounded).
- Year 7 & 8: Annual tuition KES 1,199,999 — per term (3 tranches) KES 400,000 (rounded).
- Year 9: Annual tuition KES 1,244,100 — per term (3 tranches) KES 414,700.
- Year 10: Annual tuition KES 1,264,200 — per term (3 tranches) KES 421,400.
- Year 11: Annual tuition KES 1,264,200 — per tranche (2 tranches) KES 632,100.
- Year 12 & 13: Annual tuition KES 1,411,200 — per tranche (2 tranches) KES 705,600.

Boarding fees
- Year 3–6 (full boarding): Annual boarding fee KES 745,500; boarding deposit KES 10,000.
- Year 7–13 (full boarding): Annual boarding fee KES 828,899; boarding deposit KES 10,000.
- Boarding deposits are charged once on joining and refundable at the end of a pupil's final term following clearance by the headteacher.

Other recurring fees and services (annual amounts)
- Lunch: Pre-Crèche to Year 2 — KES 90,600; Year 3 to Year 11 — KES 113,400; Year 12 & 13 — KES 105,900.
- Transport (annual by zone): Zone 1 — KES 132,000; Zone 2 — KES 162,900; Zone 3 — KES 272,400. Family transport discount applies (50% for 2nd and each subsequent sibling on same route).
- Activity fees: Charged separately and communicated by official letter from the headteacher; these are not included in the annual tuition figures above.
- Examinations and enrolment-related fees: Not included in the tuition figures above and charged where applicable.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing schedule: Years 11–13 are billed in two tranches (August and December). All other year groups are billed in three tranches (August, December and April). Per-term tuition above follows this billing schedule.
- Advance payment: In year groups with limited vacancies, a 20% advance of the tuition fee is payable against the first term's invoice; this advance payment is not refundable if a confirmed place is not taken up.
- Early payment discount: A 3% discount on tuition is given when full payment is made within 6 days of the due date (fees are payable on or before the first day of each term).
- Late payment surcharge: A surcharge of 1.25% per month is levied for late payment of fees.
- Withdrawal/notice: A full term's written notice (acknowledged in writing by the headteacher) is required for withdrawals; otherwise a full term's fees are payable in lieu of such notice.

Discounts
- Family tuition discounts (applied to tuition only): 2nd child 10%; 3rd child 20%; 4th child 30%; 5th and subsequent child 40%.
- Family transport discount: 50% on transport for the 2nd and each subsequent sibling on the same route.

Refunds and adjustments
- The tuition deposit (and boarding deposit where applicable) is refundable at the end of a pupil's final term after the headteacher's clearance, subject to deductions for losses or breakages.
- The non-refundable registration fee and any non-refundable advance payments (where charged) are not refundable.

Fee changes and governing terms
- The Board of Directors reserves the right to alter fees with five months' notice.

Fee payment options
- The published fee structure does not specify the school's accepted payment channels (for example bank transfer, mobile-money, card or cheque) within the fee schedule. Please use the school contact details for current payment arrangements.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 113,100 - 1,411,200
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 725
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1969
Bus Service No

Braeside Thika is a co-educational international school in Thika, Kenya, serving ages 2–18 with boarding. It follows the British National Curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, and BTEC Level 3 qualifications, with Early Years Foundation Stage included. Examinations are Cambridge International; ABRSM music examinations form part of the assessment framework. The curriculum includes Performing Arts, Sports, Active Lifestyles and Outdoor Learning, supported by a Personalised Learning Department to tailor learning for every student. Braeburn Group operates the school, housed in modern buildings with ICT-enabled classrooms, 6th Form area, a library, a music room, two computing suites, science laboratories, and a Food and Nutrition room. The campus features a 25-metre swimming pool, Early Years pool, playing fields, dining facility, sick bay and transport. Distinctives include East Africa Model United Nations (EAMUN) and World Scholars programs, plus arts and sports opportunities, CAS and PA for global citizens.

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