Durham International School Kenya

Kenya, Nairobi

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Assessment fee (new applicants)	0	50 USD	Admission	Non-refundable; payable at assessment stage
Security deposit	0	4,500 USD	Admission	Refundable; equivalent to one term's fees; maximum USD 4,500; payable with Acceptance Fee
Acceptance fee (to confirm a place)	0	350 USD	Admission	Non-refundable; payable on acceptance of offer
Little Durham (age 1–2)	1	7,110 USD	Infant	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 2,370 each
Playgroup — Morning (age 2–3)	2	7,110 USD	Infant	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 2,370 each
Playgroup — Full Day (age 2–3)	2	9,150 USD	Infant	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 3,050 each
Playgroup — Extended Morning (age 2–3)	2	8,220 USD	Infant	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 2,740 each
Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) — Full Day (age 3–4)	3	9,150 USD	Infant	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 3,050 each
Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) — standard day (age 3–4)	3	8,220 USD	Infant	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 2,740 each
Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) (age 4–5)	4	10,260 USD	Infant	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 3,420 each
Year 1 (age 5–6)	5	11,190 USD	Primary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 3,730 each
Year 2 (age 6–7)	6	13,710 USD	Primary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 4,570 each
Year 3 (age 7–8)	7	15,750 USD	Primary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 5,250 each
Year 4 (age 8–9)	8	15,750 USD	Primary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 5,250 each
Year 5 (age 9–10)	9	17,340 USD	Primary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 5,780 each
Year 6 (age 10–11)	10	17,340 USD	Primary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 5,780 each
Year 7 (age 11–12)	11	18,150 USD	Secondary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 6,050 each
Year 8 (age 12–13)	12	18,150 USD	Secondary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 6,050 each
Year 9 (age 13–14)	13	18,750 USD	Secondary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 6,250 each
Year 10 (age 14–15)	14	19,950 USD	Secondary	Annual (3 terms); term amounts USD 6,650 each

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	50 USD	Assessment fee included above

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	350 USD	Acceptance fee included above

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Billing and inclusions	0 USD	Fees cover tuition, lunch, snacks, school co-curricular activities, most excursions, and ambulance services for 2026/27.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

School fees — Academic year 2026/27

Termly tuition (per year group) — amounts are USD per term
- Little Durham (age 1–2): Term 1 USD 2,370 · Term 2 USD 2,370 · Term 3 USD 2,370 · Annual (3 terms) USD 7,110.
- Playgroup — Morning (age 2–3): Term 1 USD 2,370 · Term 2 USD 2,370 · Term 3 USD 2,370 · Annual USD 7,110.
- Playgroup — Extended Morning (age 2–3): Term 1 USD 2,740 · Term 2 USD 2,740 · Term 3 USD 2,740 · Annual USD 8,220.
- Playgroup — Full Day (age 2–3): Term 1 USD 3,050 · Term 2 USD 3,050 · Term 3 USD 3,050 · Annual USD 9,150.
- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) — standard day (age 3–4): Term 1 USD 2,740 · Term 2 USD 2,740 · Term 3 USD 2,740 · Annual USD 8,220.
- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) — Full Day (age 3–4): Term 1 USD 3,050 · Term 2 USD 3,050 · Term 3 USD 3,050 · Annual USD 9,150.
- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) (age 4–5): Term 1 USD 3,420 · Term 2 USD 3,420 · Term 3 USD 3,420 · Annual USD 10,260.
- Year 1 (age 5–6): Term 1 USD 3,730 · Term 2 USD 3,730 · Term 3 USD 3,730 · Annual USD 11,190.
- Year 2 (age 6–7): Term 1 USD 4,570 · Term 2 USD 4,570 · Term 3 USD 4,570 · Annual USD 13,710.
- Year 3 (age 7–8): Term 1 USD 5,250 · Term 2 USD 5,250 · Term 3 USD 5,250 · Annual USD 15,750.
- Year 4 (age 8–9): Term 1 USD 5,250 · Term 2 USD 5,250 · Term 3 USD 5,250 · Annual USD 15,750.
- Year 5 (age 9–10): Term 1 USD 5,780 · Term 2 USD 5,780 · Term 3 USD 5,780 · Annual USD 17,340.
- Year 6 (age 10–11): Term 1 USD 5,780 · Term 2 USD 5,780 · Term 3 USD 5,780 · Annual USD 17,340.
- Year 7 (age 11–12): Term 1 USD 6,050 · Term 2 USD 6,050 · Term 3 USD 6,050 · Annual USD 18,150.
- Year 8 (age 12–13): Term 1 USD 6,050 · Term 2 USD 6,050 · Term 3 USD 6,050 · Annual USD 18,150.
- Year 9 (age 13–14): Term 1 USD 6,250 · Term 2 USD 6,250 · Term 3 USD 6,250 · Annual USD 18,750.
- Year 10 (age 14–15): Term 1 USD 6,650 · Term 2 USD 6,650 · Term 3 USD 6,650 · Annual USD 19,950.

(Fees are denominated in USD; term amounts above are the published 2026/27 term figures.)

One-time and admission-related charges
- Assessment fee (new applicants): non-refundable USD 50 (payable at the assessment stage).
- Acceptance fee (to confirm a place on acceptance of the Letter of Offer): non-refundable USD 350.
- Security deposit: refundable and equivalent to one term's fees, payable at the same time as the Acceptance Fee; maximum refundable security deposit capped at USD 4,500. The security deposit will be refunded when a student leaves the school, subject to the required notice being given.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed termly: school fees are divided into termly instalments, payable in advance and due by the first day of each term.
- Fees include tuition, lunch and snacks, school co-curricular activities, most excursions, and ambulance services for 2026/27. Fees are quoted in USD.

Discounts and reductions
- Sibling discount: 5% reduction on the term's fee for the 1st sibling; 7.5% reduction on the 2nd sibling and every subsequent child enrolled (applies to the siblings in the lower year groups; children must be enrolled full time).
- Early payment discount: 5% discount when the full annual fees are paid on or before the first day of the academic year. Families may choose either the Early Payment Discount or the Sibling Discount; only one discount may be applied per family.

Meals, transport and other routine costs
- Meals: for 2026/27, termly fees for all year groups include lunch and snacks; both campuses are nut-free zones. Lunch service schedules vary by year group.
- Transport: bus services are available to and from multiple neighbourhoods across Nairobi (examples given include Karen, Lavington/Kileleshwa, Rosslyn/Runda). Specific routes and transport fees are not published on the fees schedule.
- Uniforms, personal stationery, special external exam fees (where applicable), optional external trips or camps, and certain specialist services may incur additional costs not covered by the standard term fees; the published term fees explicitly cover most excursions and co-curricular activities but do not itemise every optional charge.

Boarding
- Boarding is not listed in the 2026/27 published fees; Durham International School Kenya is operating as a day school (boarding facilities are not included in the published fee schedule). Plans to develop boarding have been indicated for future phases, but no boarding fees are published for 2026/27.

Refunds and notice of withdrawal
- Assessment fee and Acceptance fee are non-refundable.
- Security deposit is refundable subject to the required notice being given when a student leaves.
- A full term's notice is required when a student leaves the school or when an accepted place is cancelled. If full term's notice is not given, a full term's fee is payable in lieu of notice; this amount may be offset against the security deposit where applicable.

Fee payment options (published information)
- The school's published fees page and associated fee schedule do not list specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer account details, card payment processors, or online payment portals are not published on the 2026/27 fees page). The school's public contact details include an email address (info@durhamkenya.com) and a phone number listed on the contact page.

Important operational notes and reserve rights
- School timings, specific service schedules, and the right to alter fees and terms and conditions are subject to change; the school states it reserves the right to alter fees and terms with reasonable notice. Parents should note that certain specifics (for example, transport route fees, uniform charges, or optional trip fees) are not itemised in the published term figures.

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Instructs in English

Fees KES 350 - 19,950

Ages 1 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 490

Type Co-educational

Opened 2021

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Durham International School Kenya is a Nairobi branch of Durham UK, operating two Nairobi campuses: Thigiri and Rosslyn. The school follows British Curriculum and offers a rigorous continuum from Early Years through to Sixth Form, with EYFS, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB Diploma, and Cambridge A Levels. Ages 1 to 18 are welcomed. The Thigiri campus sits near Karura Forest, while Rosslyn campus houses Senior School in a purpose-built setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and dedicated co-curricular spaces. The curriculum blends academics with co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care, with continuous assessment from Year 1 and online parent journals. Grow with Durham links KS3 to KS4 and Sixth Form, which will begin in September 2028 with IB or A Level offerings and university guidance. The school emphasizes the ethos 'Confidence for Life' and 'Respect for All', and offers outstanding sports facilities, a vibrant arts program, and languages including French, Spanish and Kiswahili.

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