Kenya, Nakuru
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Greensteds International School is located in Nakuru, Kenya. Address: Greensteds International School, Private Bag Nakuru, Kenya. The school lies about 16 km from Nakuru town and about 140 km from Nairobi, near Nakuru National Park. It is within easy reach of Lake Naivasha, Elementaita, Bogoria and Baringo.
Reception to A-Level
co-educational day and boarding school
The Learning Support Department provides inclusion and enrichment for students from Kindergarten through Senior School. It offers differentiated teaching, one-to-one and small-group support, and English as an Additional Language for beginners; exam concessions can be requested through the SENCo.
Kenya
Non-denominational; welcomes all faiths
The day includes two snacks and drink breaks during the day; day scholars are provided with a two-course hot lunch daily; boarding includes a supervised prep period in the evening.
Fee structure — 2025/2026 academic year.
Tuition fees (per term and per academic year)
- Playgroup — Day: KES 56,000 per term (KES 168,000 per year). Boarding: not applicable.
- Creche — Day: KES 94,000 per term (KES 282,000 per year). Boarding: not applicable.
- Nursery — Day: KES 107,000 per term (KES 321,000 per year). Boarding: not applicable.
- Reception — Day: KES 107,000 per term (KES 321,000 per year). Boarding: not applicable.
- Junior Years 1 & 2 — Day: KES 147,000 per term (KES 441,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 424,000 per term (KES 1,272,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 324,000 per term (KES 972,000 per year).
- Years 3 & 4 — Day: KES 203,000 per term (KES 609,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 472,000 per term (KES 1,416,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 377,000 per term (KES 1,131,000 per year).
- Years 5 & 6 — Day: KES 242,000 per term (KES 726,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 543,500 per term (KES 1,630,500 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 443,500 per term (KES 1,330,500 per year).
- Senior Years 7 & 8 — Day: KES 320,000 per term (KES 960,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 678,000 per term (KES 2,034,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 578,000 per term (KES 1,734,000 per year).
- Year 9 — Day: KES 348,000 per term (KES 1,044,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 751,000 per term (KES 2,253,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 651,000 per term (KES 1,953,000 per year).
- Years 10 & 11 — Day: KES 392,000 per term (KES 1,176,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 814,500 per term (KES 2,443,500 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 704,500 per term (KES 2,113,500 per year).
- Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13) — Day: KES 469,000 per term (KES 1,407,000 per year); Full boarding: KES 895,000 per term (KES 2,685,000 per year); Weekly boarding: KES 795,000 per term (KES 2,385,000 per year).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition amounts above are stated per term; the academic year is comprised of three terms, so the annual tuition equals three times the per-term figure.
- The annual fees (three terms) for Years 11, 12 and 13 are billed in two instalments (September and January). Exam fees are not included in the tuition figures.
Application / admission fees and one‑off charges
- Admission assessment fee: KES 5,000 (one-off).
- Admission fee (Early Years: Playgroup to Reception): KES 25,000 (one-off).
- Admission fee (Year 1 and older): KES 50,000 (one-off).
- Caution money (security deposit): 50% of the tuition fee (one-off) — refundable on exit from the school. This applies to both Early Years and Year 1 & older categories.
Other recurring or termly charges
- Lunch & AM/PM snacks: KES 2,000 per week; calculated based on the number of weeks per term.
- Activity fee: Years 1–6 KES 2,500 per term; Years 7–13 KES 4,000 per term.
- Development levy: KES 10,000 per year (charged in Term 1 only).
- A‑level science subject surcharge: KES 5,000 per applicable subject (applies to A‑level Biology, Chemistry & Physics).
- Transport: KES 30,000–66,000 per term (dependent on route).
- Flexi‑boarding (charged per night, maximum 14 nights per term): Juniors (Years 1–6) KES 2,500 per night; Seniors (Years 7–11) KES 3,000 per night; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) KES 3,500 per night.
Discounts and concessions
- Second sibling: 5% discount on tuition.
- Third sibling: 10% discount on tuition.
- Fourth and subsequent siblings: 15% discount on tuition.
- Children of fee‑paying Greensteds alumni parents: 10% discount on tuition.
Refund information
- The caution money (50% of the tuition fee paid as a one‑off deposit) is refundable upon exit from the school. No other refunds are specified in the published fee structure document.
Fee payment options and invoicing
- The published fee schedule lists per‑term and additional charges and notes the billing pattern for Years 11–13; it does not include detailed payment‑method instructions in the fee document itself. For invoicing and payment arrangements, contact the school finance or admissions office using the school contact details.
Notes and practical remarks (fees only)
- Exam fees are not included in the tuition figures and will be charged separately.
- Certain year groups have boarding options (full and weekly); some Early Years classes do not offer boarding (marked not applicable). Annual totals above are calculated as three times the per‑term amount.
Contact for admissions and fee queries: use the school admissions/office contact details published by the school.
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.