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Hillcrest International School

Kenya, Nairobi

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Boarding Arrangements

Boarding at Hillcrest is flexible for students aged 10–18, with full, weekly and flexi boarding options. Boarders stay in Toad Hall, with separate girls' and boys' wings, twin rooms for two and a senior single room for older boarders. The houses are run by dedicated house parents and resident nurses who provide care around the clock. Meals are provided by an in-house catering team and served in the house dining room, with weekday lunches eaten in School; weekends feature activities such as go-karting, paintballing and ice-cream making.

Food Options

Meals are prepared by the in-house catering team and served in the house dining room, with weekday lunches eaten in School. The kitchen offers a wide array of tasty, healthy meals that accommodate dietary requirements and reflect the diverse tastes of the Hillcrest community.

House System

Boarding comprises a girls' boarding house and a boys' boarding house, each two floors with twin rooms for two. The houses are run by dedicated house parents, assisted by a male and a female nurse who reside in the respective sections.

Governance and Ownership

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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