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Hillcrest International School

Kenya, Nairobi

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Admissions

How to apply, waitlist information, and financial support

Admissions Process

1. Most children join in September. New children can join at any stage, including families moving to Kenya from abroad. Registrations for Nursery are accepted up to one year prior to September entry. 2. As a first step, schedule an appointment with the Registrar to visit the school and meet the Head Teacher. Preparatory and Secondary contact details are listed for admissions. 3. Hillcrest International Schools is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. The address is P.O. Box 24819 -00502 Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. The Preparatory and Secondary divisions have specific contact channels for admissions inquiries.

Waitlist

Where a year group is full, new admissions are placed on a waiting list. Waiting lists operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority may be given to siblings of children who already have a place in the school.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarship awards are offered by Hillcrest Secondary School for entry to Year 9 (13 year olds) and Year 12 – Sixth Form (16 year olds). These awards aim to recognise potential for excellence across a range of areas and to provide opportunities that candidates may not otherwise access. Candidates are expected to demonstrate independence, curiosity, determination and respect. Hillcrest International Schools is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 577,600 - 3,055,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 630
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1965
Bus Service No

Hillcrest International School in Nairobi, Kenya, is an international school offering boarding. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and offers the British National Curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9–11 and Cambridge A Levels and BTEC qualifications in Years 12–13. Cambridge International Examinations Board is the preferred syllabus in most subjects. The school traces its roots to Hillcrest Secondary School, founded in 1965, and sits in Karen‑Langata area, with Forest Edge joining in 2000 and becoming Hillcrest Early Years. The motto Semper Prospice guides its ethos. Facilities include multiple Information Technology suites with on‑site Wi‑Fi, five science laboratories, two libraries, a design technology suite, a drama studio and an examination hall. The Sixth Form comprises a kitchen, common room, lecture theatre and study areas. Outdoor playing fields, tennis and basketball courts, a gym and an indoor pool support a broad programme of sport and activities for students across ages.

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