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Kenya, Nairobi
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Step 1 - Create an Account. Begin by creating an account in the ISK application system, then return to the ISK Application Dashboard and select the appropriate year of entry. Step 1 also guides you to prepare for the online application submission. Step 2 - Submit an Online Application. Return to the dashboard to submit the online application for your child and ensure the year of entry is correct. Upload the requested documents: school reports from the previous three years translated into English, the Confidential School Report (sent directly to ISK via the dashboard), a Health Form, most recent MAP scores for Grades 3 and above, a current passport photo, and a copy of the student's passport bio data page. Include proof of payment of the US$400 non-refundable application fee and upload the Commitment to our Educational Philosophy form. Step 3 - Application Review and Next Steps. After submission, you will receive an email confirmation that the admissions team has received the application, and the status can be checked on the dashboard. The principal for each division makes all admission and grade placement decisions, with grade placement generally based on the student's age on September 15 and prior grade equivalence. Next steps include Entrance Assessments and Admissions Decisions, which determine whether ISK can provide the appropriate program for the student. The school also conducts orientation for new families at the start of each school year and for new admissions after mid-year.
Applicants who cannot be enrolled due to lack of space will be placed on a waiting list until space becomes available. Waiting lists may be formed as early as March for the forthcoming school year, and applicants are removed from the waiting list when space becomes available. If communicated that a child is on the waiting list, an email should be sent to confirm the wish to remain on the waiting list.
ISK Scholarships invest in Kenyan youth who would otherwise be unable to afford tuition. The ISK Scholarship targets low to middle income Kenyan students and covers 100% of high school costs, including the IB Diploma program, school fees, admission fees, and bus fees, provided recipients maintain good academic performance and behavior. Applications are screened by a scholarship committee and awarded by April of each year, with financial need assessed via a Finance Disclosure form and supporting documentation. High School Scholarships for Kenyan citizens are based on merit and proven financial need and require Kenyan citizenship, English fluency, strong English-language academic achievement, leadership and service, being at least 14 years old by July, and completion of Grade 8 or Year 9 with eligibility to enter Grade 9 at ISK. The Beacon Scholarship is a separate Changemaker program with its own eligibility and funding structure. For scholarship inquiries, scholarships@isk.ac.ke. Scholarship Applications for the 2026-27 school year are closed.
International School of Kenya (ISK) is a private, non‑profit international school in Nairobi serving ages 3 to 18. Established in 1976 through a partnership between the United States and Canadian governments, ISK offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in grades 11–12 alongside a four‑year ISK High School Diploma and a U.S. and Canadian‑influenced American curriculum framework. The school teaches English and integrates global perspectives across Elementary, Middle, and High School, with grade‑specific courses in English, science, mathematics, world languages (French, Spanish, Kiswahili), health, arts, and physical education. The 40‑acre campus features a competition swimming pool, four basketball courts, multiple playing fields, five tennis courts, and a new Track & Field facility (2023–24). The campus houses a 30,000‑book library, Design & Innovation spaces, a Design & Art Center, and a one‑to‑one technology program. Co‑curriculars include robotics, MUN, Green Initiatives, and extensive arts, music, and service programs. This combination supports diverse learners.
