International School of Kenya

Kenya, Nairobi

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Pre-Kindergarten	4	19,870 USD	Early Childhood	First year only. Tuition USD 18,870 for the year; Application Fee USD 400 for new applicants. No one-time Capital Levy due this year (postponed until Kindergarten). Base fee excludes optional bus service.
Kindergarten	5	43,350 USD	Primary	New entrant to K–12 triggers one-time Capital Levy USD 11,000 payable at enrolment (reduction USD 500 for each additional sibling). Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550. Tuition USD 30,800. Bus service not included in base price; add USD 2,200 if used.
Grade 1	6	36,290 USD	Primary	Continuing student. Tuition USD 32,540; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200 (adjust if using sibling discounts). No one-time Capital Levy or Application Fee in this year.
Grade 2	7	36,290 USD	Primary	Continuing student. Tuition USD 32,540; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 3	8	36,290 USD	Primary	Continuing student. Tuition USD 32,540; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 4	9	36,290 USD	Primary	Continuing student. Tuition USD 32,540; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 5	10	36,290 USD	Primary	Continuing student. Tuition USD 32,540; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 6	11	37,715 USD	Junior High	Continuing student. Tuition USD 33,965; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 7	12	37,715 USD	Junior High	Continuing student. Tuition USD 33,965; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 8	13	37,715 USD	Junior High	Continuing student. Tuition USD 33,965; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 9	14	39,650 USD	Senior High	Continuing student. Tuition USD 35,900; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 10	15	39,650 USD	Senior High	Continuing student. Tuition USD 35,900; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 11	16	41,080 USD	Senior High	Continuing student. Tuition USD 37,330; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.
Grade 12	17	41,080 USD	Senior High	Continuing student. Tuition USD 37,330; Annual Capital Levy USD 1,550; Bus USD 2,200.

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	400 USD	Apply only to new applicants; included in Pre-K year if applying anew.

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 USD	One-time; may apply only when enrolling new entrants; ISK policy lists Life-Centered Education (LCE) program fee only if applicable.

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
One-time Capital Levy (new entrants K–12)	11,000 USD	USD 11,000 payable at enrolment. Reduction of USD 500 for each additional sibling. Postponed for Pre-K entrants until Kindergarten.
Application Fee	400 USD	USD 400; Applies only to new applicants; non-refundable; payable on submission of the completed application.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Applicable academic year

The following fee figures are the published International School of Kenya fee schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year and are shown in US Dollars.

One‑time / Entry fees

- Application Fee: USD 400. Applies only to new applicants; non‑refundable and payable in full on submission of the completed application.
- One‑time Capital Levy (new entrants K–12): USD 11,000 payable at enrolment; non‑refundable. A reduction of USD 500 is applied for each additional sibling from the same family. The Capital Levy is postponed for Pre‑K entrants until they join Kindergarten. No early‑payment discount on the Capital Levy.
- Life‑Centered Education (LCE) Program Fee (where applicable): USD 20,000, payable in addition to the grade‑level tuition for students enrolled in the LCE program (Kindergarten–Grade 12).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑semester amounts)

ISK bills tuition on a per‑year basis and publishes that tuition is payable by semester (two equal payments). The annual and per‑semester amounts are shown below (per‑semester = annual ÷ 2):

- Pre‑Kindergarten: USD 18,870 per year (USD 9,435 per semester).
- Kindergarten: USD 30,800 per year (USD 15,400 per semester).
- Grades 1–5: USD 32,540 per year (USD 16,270 per semester).
- Grades 6–8: USD 33,965 per year (USD 16,982.50 per semester).
- Grades 9–10: USD 35,900 per year (USD 17,950 per semester).
- Grades 11–12: USD 37,330 per year (USD 18,665 per semester).

Annual continuing‑student levy and transport / food

- Annual Capital Levy (continuing students): USD 1,550 per year.
- Bus (school transport) fee: USD 2,200 per year. Reduction of USD 200 for each additional sibling; from the fourth sibling onward the bus fee is USD 1,600. (Per‑semester equivalent where required: USD 1,100 per semester for a single child using bus service.)
- Lunch service: Operates on a prepaid basis; sign‑up available for semester or year. (Cost varies by plan and is prepaid.)

Special / additional costs

- International Baccalaureate examination and exam‑related fees: Individual student costs range approximately from USD 300 (single IB exam) up to about USD 908 for a full IB Diploma candidate in the senior year. IB fees, DHL costs and Kenya National Examination Council fees are charged to families; parents are billed in October with payment due in November. Additional charges apply for late registration or changes after deadlines.
- Supplementary language classes: Core language instruction is included in tuition; occasional additional native‑language lessons offered via national community groups are charged to parents if arranged.
- Selected intercultural trips: Costs for inter‑cultural trips that require flights (within Kenya or international) are charged to parents; flight costs are the family's responsibility.
- Student materials / books / replacement items: Replacement costs for lost or damaged books are charged at actual replacement cost. (Textbook/book replacement policy is applied where relevant.)
- Uniforms and other optional charges: Uniforms or uniform‑shop charges are not listed as an itemised tuition line in the published fee schedule; families should budget separately for uniform purchase and replacement.

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; the International School of Kenya operates as a day school. No boarding fees apply.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing cadence: Tuition is published as an annual fee and is payable by semester (two equal instalments). Pre‑payments for a full year may attract a 1% discount where published conditions apply (example on the 2025–2026 schedule).
- Payment plans: The Business Manager may negotiate payment plans in US Dollars with a surcharge of 0.5% per month, or in Kenya Shillings with a surcharge of 1% per month. A nominal fee is applicable to authorized payment plans.
- Penalties and default: A penalty of 2% per month is applied to outstanding balances that are not paid at the beginning of the semester or that miss payment‑plan deadlines; failure to make payment within 30 days of a deadline may result in student withdrawal.

Refund rules

- Tuition and deposits are non‑refundable after payment except in the single circumstance where a family has paid for a full year and withdraws prior to the commencement of the semester; attendance for any portion of a semester precludes a refund of tuition for that semester. Application fees and Capital Levies are non‑refundable.

Payment currency and how to pay

- Accepted currency: Payments are published in US Dollars. Kenyan citizens may pay in Kenya Shillings (evidence of citizenship required).
- Payment method summary: The school publishes that families should contact the Business Office for bank details and payment instructions; payments are processed through the Business Office. Payment plans, bank transfer instructions and other arrangements (including applicable surcharges) are managed by the Business Office. Contact: finance@isk.ac.ke or +254 20 209 1308/9.

Other financial assistance and notes on discounts

- Sibling and family concessions: The Capital Levy reduction noted above applies per additional sibling (USD 500 reduction per additional student for the one‑time Capital Levy). Bus fee sibling reductions are also published.
- Financial assistance: ISK offers limited tuition assistance bursaries (ranging from USD 500 up to 20% of a family's total tuition costs) for existing families, and may offer Capital Levy payment plans or partial Capital Levy waivers for new families in need; applications for assistance are handled through the Business Manager.

Key points for budgeting

- Expect initial one‑time charges for new students: Application Fee (USD 400) plus the One‑time Capital Levy (USD 11,000) for K–12 entrants, in addition to the annual tuition for the relevant grade.
- Ongoing annual costs include tuition (grade dependent), the annual Capital Levy for returning students (USD 1,550), optional transport (USD 2,200 before sibling reduction), prepaid lunch service, and IB exam or trip‑related charges where applicable.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees KES 19,870 - 43,350

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1000

Type Co-educational

Opened 1976

Bus Service No

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.

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