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Runda, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kindergarten, Primary and High School.
Kenya.
Christian.
Mon-Fri 7:30am–4:00pm.
Transport service with zone-based rates (Zones 1–8); One-way and Two-way options per term.
Academic year
Academic Year 2025/2026 (September–August).
Application and registration fees
- Registration fee (one‑off, non‑refundable): KES 15,000.
Caution / security deposit (paid once)
- Crèche: KES 10,500.
- Peach (KG): KES 10,500.
- Pear (KG): KES 11,500.
- Melon (KG): KES 12,500.
- Year 1: KES 20,500.
- Year 2: KES 21,500.
- Year 3: KES 22,000.
- Year 4: KES 22,000.
- Year 5: KES 23,500.
- Year 6: KES 23,500.
- Year 7: KES 29,000.
- Year 8: KES 29,000.
- Year 9: KES 31,500.
- Year 10: KES 31,500.
- Years 11–13: KES 49,000.
Tuition fees (per term) by year group
- KG — Crèche: KES 70,000 per term.
- KG — Peach: KES 103,060 per term.
- KG — Pear: KES 113,235 per term.
- KG — Melon: KES 122,130 per term.
- Key Stage 1 — Year 1: KES 186,730 per term.
- Key Stage 1 — Year 2: KES 195,190 per term.
- Key Stage 2 — Year 3: KES 202,320 per term.
- Key Stage 2 — Year 4: KES 202,320 per term.
- Key Stage 2 — Year 5: KES 216,220 per term.
- Key Stage 2 — Year 6: KES 216,220 per term.
- Key Stage 3 — Year 7: KES 262,580 per term.
- Key Stage 3 — Year 8: KES 262,580 per term.
- Key Stage 4 — Year 9: KES 285,770 per term.
- Key Stage 4 — Year 10: KES 285,770 per term.
- Year 11: KES 438,600 (listed as “Two Billings”).
- Key Stage 5 — Year 12: KES 438,600 (listed as “Two Billings”).
- Key Stage 5 — Year 13: KES 438,600 (listed as “Two Billings”).
Note: the amounts above are the figures shown as the tuition value in the fee structure (per term for most year groups; Years 11–13 are shown with the annotation “Two Billings”).
Optional lunch (per term) and daily lunch rates
- Lunch per term (optional):
- Crèche: KES 18,325 per term.
- Peach–Year 2: KES 23,825 per term.
- Years 3–6: KES 26,500 per term.
- Years 7–8: KES 27,950 per term.
- Years 9–13: KES 29,420 per term.
- Daily lunch rates: Crèche KES 400 per day; other years KES 600 per day.
Other recurring and one‑off charges
- Medical emergency fee (per year): KES 4,500.
- Activity fee: KES 2,250 per term.
- Clubs: KES 12,500 per term.
- Individual music lessons: KES 15,000 (per term or per block as listed).
- Optional sports / activities examples: Horse riding KES 3,000; Dolphin sessions — Full KES 21,000, Half KES 14,000, Monthly KES 7,500, Daily KES 1,500.
- Elite Soccer Development (termly examples): Fridays & Saturdays KES 12,000; Fridays only KES 6,000; Saturdays only KES 8,500; daily rate KES 1,500.
Uniform and school kit (one‑off / typical charge by section)
- Crèche uniform: KES 2,500.
- Peach: KES 3,200.
- Pear: KES 3,500.
- Melon: KES 4,000.
- Primary & High School uniform: KES 6,500.
Transport (termly and daily rates by zone)
- Transport is charged by zone. Example termly one‑way rates: Zone 1 — KES 18,145; Zone 2 — KES 31,755; Zone 3 — KES 42,015; Zone 4 — KES 53,460; Zone 5 — KES 64,910; Zone 6 — KES 76,360; Zone 7 — KES 87,805; Zone 8 — KES 99,255.
- Example termly two‑way rates: Zone 1 — KES 26,140; Zone 2 — KES 43,095; Zone 3 — KES 48,820; Zone 4 — KES 58,860; Zone 5 — KES 70,310; Zone 6 — KES 81,860; Zone 7 — KES 93,205; Zone 8 — KES 104,655.
- Intercampus transport: KES 13,000 per term; daily intercampus KES 300.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Academic year shown as September–August.
- Standard expectation: all fees should be paid by the first week of the term.
- Early payment discount: 3% discount on tuition fees only when fees are paid in full before the term begins.
- Year 11–13 entries are shown with the annotation “Two Billings” in the fee schedule.
- Bounced cheques incur an additional charge of KES 3,500 plus the outstanding amount.
- The caution (security) fee is refundable provided one term's written notice is given. All other fees, once paid, are not refundable.
Boarding
- The published fee structure for Academic Year 2025/2026 does not list boarding charges or a boarding category; no boarding fees are included in the fee schedule.
Refunds and cancellation
- The caution fee is refundable if one term's written notice is given.
- General rule: fees once paid are not refundable.
Fee payment methods and account details
- Bank transfer (Co‑operative Bank of Kenya): Account name: Potterhouse School Ltd; Account number: 01129150950900; Branch: Gigiri Mall; SWIFT: KCOOKENA.
- M‑Pesa Paybill: 842028 — use the student's name as the account number on the payment.
- The school does not accept cash payments.
- Deposit slips should be presented to the school accountant; receipts are issued via email.
Key notes on discounts and sibling reductions
- Sibling discounts on tuition and transport (applied as shown):
- 2nd child: 5% off tuition; 15% off transport.
- 3rd child: 7.5% off tuition; 15% off transport.
- 4th child: 10% off tuition; 15% off transport.
- 5th child: 12.5% off tuition; 15% off transport.
Important administrative notes
- Receipts are sent by email and should be saved as the family's record.
- School fees are reviewed annually; changes may be made with prior notice.
Potterhouse School is a Christian values-based day school in Runda, Nairobi, educating pupils aged 2 to 18. Established in 2002, it follows an adapted form of the British National Curriculum across Kindergarten to High School. The Kindergarten serves ages 2–5, followed by Key Stage One and Two, then Key Stages Three and Four (Years 7–11). Core subjects include English, Mathematics, the Sciences, Global Citizenship, History, Geography, Art, Music, French and Swahili. Year 11 takes IGCSE examinations; Year 10 begins IGCSE preparation with a minimum of five subjects, including Mathematics, English and at least one Science, with Literature also required. Progression options include A‑Levels (Years 12–13), BTEC qualifications or IB options, with guidance provided by the Mentoring, Guidance and Counselling Department. The school welcomes diverse nationalities and offers a Music Resource Centre with ABRSM preparation, a school band, LEGO Education and KUMON, and a Dolphin swimming program that broadens global opportunities.
