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Nairobi International School

Kenya, Nairobi

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

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Boarding Arrangements

Boarding is available at Nairobi International School. The school offers Full-time Boarding and Weekly Boarding. Full-time Boarding costs 250,000 per term and Weekly Boarding 225,000 per term. Admission Fee for boarding is 10,000, Caution Fee 25,000, and Medical Insurance 7,000 per year apply.

Food Options

Lunch is included in tuition; meals are provided as part of food and nutrition.

Governance and Ownership

Founder/Director is Mrs. Radhika Lee. The Head of School is Mrs. Deepthi Menon; the Academic Director is Mr. Simba Song'e; Deputy Heads for Curricula & External Examinations and for Pastoral & Co-Curricular Affairs are Mr. Paul Gee and Mrs. Minneh Mutoro.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 552,000 - 1,140,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2008
Bus Service No

Located in Nairobi, Nairobi International School offers a British-based education for students aged 2 to 18. The school follows the British National Curriculum across KS3, KS4 and A-Levels, with Cambridge IGCSE and BTEC qualifications available. The campus network includes Kindergarten at No. 6, Kanjata Road; Preparatory at No. 5, Kanjata Road; and Senior School at No. 728, Maji Mazuri Road, Lavington, allowing a progression from early years to pre-university study within a familiar setting. The school operates as a private day school with boarding options, serving diverse families in Kenya. A technology-enabled learning environment, the Smart School, supports digital literacy and interactive lessons. Distinctive programs include the Middle School Model United Nations (MSMUN), and strong arts and languages offerings, with music, drama and art facilities in the Senior School and language clubs in the middle years. The Green Pledge underpins community service and sustainable practice, alongside sport and wellness programs.

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