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St Andrew's School, Turi

Kenya, Molo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 5,445 - 2,487,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1931
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French
Typical class size 26
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St Andrew's School, Turi is a private international boarding school in Kenya educating learners from age 4 to 18. The campus hosts Prep School, Senior School and the Sixth Form College and follows the British Curriculum: EYFS, IGCSE/GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels. A Levels offer subjects across sciences, arts, languages and humanities, with results indicating strong performance (A*-A and A/A* percentages). The 450-acre site blends classrooms and boarding houses with sports and arts facilities, including two swimming pools, a golf course, 3 squash courts, a 400 m² water-sports lake, a private airstrip, forests and nature trails, and horse riding with stables. Co-curricular life is active: music, LAMDA, orchestras, stage productions, and an Orchestral Weekend; outdoor adventure, water activities, archery, and leadership pathways. The Turi Leadership Award and Learning Success Centre support development and academic progress. The school fosters a faith-informed heritage while embracing an international community.

The Essentials

St Andrew's School, Turi has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English.

Location
St Andrew's School, Turi is located in Molo, Kenya. The campus spans 450 acres and includes boarding houses, staff housing, modern sports and arts facilities, a riding school and paddocks, forest areas, nature trails, a low ropes course, a reservoir and a private airstrip. The postal address is Private Bag 20106, Molo, Kenya. Transport to Nakuru is provided by the School.

Stages
Prep School; Senior School; Sixth Form College

Type
Private international boarding school

Country affiliation
Kenya

Religious affiliation
Christian

Bus service
Transport arrangements include buses to Nairobi and Kampala during VISOs and term ends; transport can be booked through the School's transport portals. The School has a private airstrip on site.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school provides prep and senior boarding in age-appropriate, single-sex houses located close to the school buildings. Each boarding house has dedicated houseparents, supported by matrons and staff, with a Deputy Headmaster overseeing pastoral care. Junior Boys Boarding House serves Years 2–6; Junior Girls Boarding House serves Reception–Year 6; Senior Boys Boarding House and Senior Girls Boarding House serve Year 7–8. Dorms have common rooms and activities, with a Dorm of the Week and Dorm of the Term awards; boarders may use phones in the evenings.

House System
The school uses age-appropriate, single-sex boarding houses as its house system. Junior Boys Boarding House, Junior Girls Boarding House, Senior Boys Boarding House and Senior Girls Boarding House accommodate pupils by age/gender, each with houseparents and a pastoral team. There are dorm-based activities and awards (Dorm of the Week/Term) that sit within the house framework.
Fees

Annual tuition at St Andrew's School, Turi ranges from KES 5,445 to KES 2,487,000 for 2026/27.

Fees shown are for the 2025/26 academic year.

Application & assessment fees and reservation deposit
- Assessment fee (one-off): USD 104 or KES 11,800.
- Single Life Membership fee (Old Turians Association, one-off): USD 60 or KES 6,400.
- Deposit to secure a place (payable in the year of admission): 50% of one term's full basic fees (this deposit is refundable in full if no debts are outstanding at the time of leaving; if less than one term's notice of leaving is received the full amount is non-returnable). A registration deposit equal to 50% of one term's boarding fees per child is required to reserve an offered place and is refunded at the time of leaving.

Tuition & boarding — basic fees (per term) by year group
(All figures shown both in USD and in KES; fees are charged per term with the amounts below including tuition.)
- Pre-preparatory — Nursery: Day USD 1,815 / KES 215,000; Weekly USD 0 / KES 0; Full boarding USD 0 / KES 0.
- Pre-preparatory — Reception: Day USD 3,595 / KES 427,000; Weekly USD 0 / KES 0; Full boarding USD 0 / KES 0.
- Prep — Years 1 & 2: Day USD 3,595 / KES 427,000; Weekly USD 6,835 / KES 811,000; Full boarding USD 7,185 / KES 853,000.
- Prep — Years 3 & 4: Day USD 4,855 / KES 577,000; Weekly USD 7,095 / KES 844,000; Full boarding USD 7,465 / KES 886,000.
- Prep — Years 5 & 6: Day USD 5,215 / KES 619,000; Weekly USD 7,605 / KES 902,000; Full boarding USD 7,995 / KES 950,000.
- Prep — Years 7 & 8: Day USD 5,615 / KES 667,000; Weekly USD 8,195 / KES 973,000; Full boarding USD 8,635 / KES 1,024,000.
- Senior — Year 9: Day USD 5,955 / KES 707,000; Weekly USD 8,695 / KES 1,033,000; Full boarding USD 9,175 / KES 1,089,000.
- Senior — Years 10 & 11: Day USD 6,455 / KES 767,000; Weekly USD 9,415 / KES 1,119,000; Full boarding USD 9,925 / KES 1,179,000.
- College — Years 12 & 13: Day USD 6,985 / KES 829,000; Weekly USD 10,205 / KES 1,212,000; Full boarding USD 10,735 / KES 1,275,000.

Other predictable term costs and recommended pocket money
- ‘The Shop' (Prep School, per term): Years 1–4 — USD 30 / KES 2,800; Years 5–6 — USD 30 / KES 3,200; Years 7–8 — USD 40 / KES 3,400.
- Pocket money & tuck shop (recommended per term for Senior School Years 9–13): USD 100 / KES 10,200.

Optional extras (example prices — per term, typically for 10 lessons unless stated otherwise)
- Piano tuition (excludes ABRSM exam fees): USD 270 / KES 31,600.
- Other instrumental tuition (excludes ABRSM exam fees): USD 259 / KES 30,300.
- Horse riding: USD 187 / KES 22,400.
- Speech & Drama (LAMDA) tuition (excludes exam fees): USD 145 / KES 16,900.

Discounts, deposits and special billing notes
- Sibling discount: 5% off basic fees for second and subsequent children.
- Discount for payment of the full year's basic fees in advance: 5% (extras still charged in the usual way).
- Where a pupil transfers between school sections, the deposit must be topped up to the rate applying to the new section.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Family fee statements with individual pupil invoices are issued at the end of each term. “Extras” (non-predictable costs such as medical, stationery, postage, telephone, etc.) are charged in arrears for that term; basic fees, pocket money and other predictable costs are charged in advance for the following term. Invoices can be raised in Kenya Shillings or US Dollars.
- Payment due date: the family account must be paid in full by the date shown on the invoice — that is, before the first day of the next term. No cash payments are accepted; payment should be made directly into the school's bank account.
- Students in Years 11 and 13: the total year's fees must be paid in two equal instalments — the first payable on the first day of the academic year and the second at the beginning of the February half term.

Penalties, charges and late payment
- Bank charges for telegraphic transfers, banker's drafts and any dishonored (“bounced”) cheques are added to the family account. Dishonored cheques attract an additional USD 100 administration fee. Interest (stated at 5%) will be added to outstanding balances beginning one week after fees become due and at monthly intervals thereafter.

Refund information
- The admission deposit (50% of one term's full basic fees) is refundable in full on leaving provided there are no outstanding debts; if less than one term's notice of leaving is given the full deposit is non-returnable. Registration deposits used to reserve an offered place are refunded at the time of leaving (subject to the same conditions).

Fee payment options and administrative details
- Invoices may be issued in KES or USD and payment must be made by bank transfer into the school's bank account; no cash payments are accepted. Telegraphic transfer and other bank transaction charges are payable by the family and will be added to the family account. Dishonored cheques and related administration fees are applied as noted above. For fee queries families are invited to contact the school's fees/credit controller or assistant bursar.

Summary of what is included in the term charge
- The basic per-term figures listed above include tuition; predictable term charges such as pocket money and ‘The Shop' are shown separately; extras (lessons, trips, exams and other non-predictable items) are billed in arrears or as specified.
Academics

St Andrew's School, Turi teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
St Andrew's School, Turi is organized into Prep School, Senior School and the Sixth Form College. The curriculum follows the British Curriculum. In Year 11 students take IGCSE/GCSE; in Years 12–13, A Levels. A Level subjects include Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Drama and Theatre, Design and Technology, Economics, French, Geography, History, Information Technology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, English Literature, Psychology and Sociology. For July 2023, A Level results were A* 7%, A 20%, B 25%, C 30%, D 11%, E 5%; AS results were A 22%, B 28%, C 21%, D 19%, E 7%; IGCSE/GCSE results were 9/8 17%, 7 17%, 6 19%, 5/4 36%.

Exam Results
A Level results for Year 13 in July 2023: A* 7%, A 20%, B 25%, C 30%, D 11%, E 5%. AS results for Year 12 in July 2023: A 22%, B 28%, C 21%, D 19%, E 7%. IGCSE/GCSE results for Year 11 in July 2023: 9/8 17%, 7 17%, 6 19%, 5/4 36%.

Higher Education Progression
The Sixth Form College provides A Level education and supports university admissions through UCAS for UK universities and the Common Application for US universities. A dedicated team works with Year 13 to tailor university applications. SAT preparation and university guidance are integrated into the college program to support applications to universities around the world.

Gifted and Talented
Scholarships offer enrichment and extension opportunities, including lectures, masterclasses, extra tuition and performance opportunities; they are distinct from bursaries and do not automatically remit fees. The Sixth Form Leadership Award is a two-year programme to develop professional leadership skills and leads to a university-accredited qualification. SAT preparation and university guidance are integrated into college preparation to support talented students pursuing international university destinations.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care is a central feature of St Andrew's School, Turi. The school places strong emphasis on pastoral care within a family atmosphere, with boarders nurtured to feel safe and cared for, and regular communication with parents. Leadership is developed through structured programmes: the Leader in Me in the Prep School and the Turi Leadership Award in the Senior School, which teach students to lead themselves and others. The Christian Ethos underpins daily life, with regular chapel services and a values framework of Courage, Integrity and Compassion. Students have opportunities to participate in leadership and student voice, including representation on the Student Council in Years 7–8. A Learning Success Centre provides targeted support for individuals with learning difficulties to support social-emotional as well as academic development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
St Andrew's Turi provides support for learners with special educational needs through the Learning Success Centre. The Senior School SEND Policy structures provision for students with SEND. The SENCo coordinates assessments, targets and may provide an Individual Education Plan where appropriate. EAL and SEND learners are supported with inclusive practices, with teachers guided to meet diverse needs and progress monitored regularly. The school recognises that intelligence is not measured solely by English fluency and ensures access to the curriculum for learners with EAL or SEND. The policy also references Kenyan law and UK guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, and is reviewed annually.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Senior School English as an Additional Language (EAL) policy recognises obligations to meet the needs of students for whom English is an additional language and guarantees access to the full curriculum and co-curricular activities. EAL students are integrated into the same classes as other students, with specialist teaching support provided as needed. The Head of Learning Success Centre, SENCo and Deputy Head Academic coordinate training for staff in planning, teaching and assessing EAL learners, and targets are set and monitored for EAL students. Initial English assessments identify language needs and inform guidance, with an emphasis on developing fluency across speaking, listening, reading and writing. The policy is based on Kenyan and UK framework, including the SEND Code of Practice and Equality Act, and is subject to annual review.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a strong pastoral framework and Christian Life activities. Pastoral care is embedded in daily life, with boarding life designed to be safe and nurturing and regular communication with families. The school offers weekly Christian Life activities, including Sunday staff worship, homegroups, weekly prayer meetings, and an Alpha course to support personal beliefs and wellbeing. A Full-time Chaplain and pastoral leadership are in place to support students, along with the wider wellbeing resources provided by the school medical team. The presence of a School Doctor and Nurses complements emotional and physical health support.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are central to St Andrew's Turi's operations. The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (Sept 2025) with annual review planned and updates as required, aligning with statutory and regulatory standards. There are Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) in both the Senior and Preparatory Schools (Senior: Deputy Head Pastoral Mark Buckler; Prep: Deputy Head Pastoral Claire Scott) and a Deputy DSL for EYFS/KS1/KS2 (Karen Hackman), with CPOMS used to maintain secure safeguarding records. The Safeguarding Governor is Linda Kangara, and the DSLs coordinate with CPAN for referrals and updates. The policy references Kenyan law and UK guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children, and sets out procedures for reporting, online safety, and safeguarding training.
Parent Experience

History
St Andrew's School, Turi was founded by Peter and Jean Lavers (Ma and Pa) in 1931 with an enrolment of 15 children. A strong Christian ethos guided the school as the Lavers ran it, with Mr Lavers handling administration and Mrs Lavers focusing on academics and pastoral care. In 1988, the Senior School was added, and St Andrew's College opened in September 2010, expanding to educate students aged 5 to 18. In February 1944, a fire destroyed the school except for the chapel, and Italian prisoners of war helped rebuild the school. Today the school has over 620 pupils.

Community
As a Round Square School, St Andrew's Turi is committed to protecting the environment and hosts student-led environmental groups that work with the Estate Team on recycling, biodiversity, sustainable energy, and indigenous forests. The school emphasizes community relations and Corporate Social Responsibility, working with local police, government and community leaders to positively impact the local area. Key community projects include providing a regular supply of clean water to the local village, running a nursery school for workforce children, fundraising for local charities, and sending students into the community to support projects. Parents are invited to the school on six VISOs weekends each year.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
St Andrew's School, Turi sits on 450 acres that include classrooms, boarding houses, staff housing, and modern sports and arts facilities. The site features sports pitches, a riding school and paddocks, forest areas, nature trails, a low ropes course, a reservoir, and a private airstrip. VISOs provide opportunities for parents to engage with the School through sporting events, theatre performances, musicals, chapel services, horse riding displays, Speech Day and the Parade Service. The grounds support both Prep and Senior School campuses.

Sports Facilities
Modern sports and arts facilities include two swimming pools, three tennis courts, two glass-backed squash courts, an indoor sports hall, a fully equipped gym and a 5 km running track. A golf course is on site. Outdoor facilities include an outdoor climbing wall, mountain bike tracks, and a 400 m² water-sports lake. The 450-acre campus includes two large forests and three campsites.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular life at Turi features water activities such as lake-based sports, raft making and triathlon swims. Horse riding is supported by stables with paddocks and a cross-country course. A climbing wall and mountain biking tracks provide adventure activities. Performing arts are supported by a dedicated studio and an outdoor amphitheatre, with singing, orchestras and drama productions. Local and overseas trips complement the learning journey, and leadership development runs through the Turi Leadership Pathway.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Students are taught in a class setting from the Early Years Foundation Stage, with subject teaching introduced gradually by specialist teachers. The majority of students move on to St Andrew's Senior School, and Year 8s do not sit Common Entrance exams. A Learning Success Centre supports individuals with specific difficulties. Progress is monitored by class teachers (Years 1–5) and by tutors (Years 6–13) in small class sizes.

Arts & Creative
Music and LAMDA are part of the co-curricular life, with peripatetic lessons, group choirs, orchestras and ensembles. When not participating in sport, students study instruments and perform musical pieces, with opportunities to be examined toward ABRSM qualifications. The school hosts its annual Orchestral Weekend, where prep and senior schools collaborate to perform. The calendar includes annual stage productions.

Social & Hobbies
The co-curricular program includes a weekday 45-minute games block and a variety of clubs and activities before, after school and at weekends, including archery, golf and squash. The weekend program emphasizes outdoor exploration and adventure, with camping, kayaking and biking. Prep School pupils join Uniformed Organisations (Guides and Scouts and Chipettes); Senior School students pursue the Turi Leadership Award. Leadership is integrated into activities across the school.

Community & Service
Leadership states that service is a component of leadership and that students maintain a record of sustained contribution to the community. The Turi Leadership Award includes a service strand. Emerging Leaders Foundation accredits the leadership program.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is a core aim; students develop leadership through workshops, seminars, clubs, sports, boarding life and roles of responsibility. The Prep School uses the 7 Habits as the basis for leadership development. Senior School and Sixth Form College include the Turi Leadership Award, a rigorous two-year course for Years 12–13 with independent assessment points. The program covers self-discipline, leadership theory (a 1500-word extended essay), service, strategic leadership, leading others and developing others.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
There is a strong emphasis on activity; prep and senior pupils participate in 45 minutes of high-quality games every weekday, focused on core sports. Horse riding is offered as a distinctive program that builds balance, discipline, confidence and care for animals. The weekend program features outdoor activities such as camping, kayaking and biking. Outdoor life and sport contribute to a balanced lifestyle.
Languages

Language Provision
St Andrew's School, Turi teaches French and Kiswahili as modern foreign languages. In Years 7 and 8, the Key Stage 3 curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, French, Geography, History and Religious Studies; French is taught for two lessons per week, Kiswahili for half a lesson per week. Prep School follows the British curriculum. In Senior School, French is offered at A Level as part of the subjects on offer.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an Admissions Application via the Senior School admissions portal to request a place. 2. 3. After a successful application, interview and entrance assessment, a deposit is payable to secure a place; the deposit is non-refundable unless the vacancy created by withdrawal is filled, in which case the school refunds the deposit less its costs. The deposit forms part of the final invoice and reservation of a place is conditional on payment of the deposit. 4. The school may request information and a reference from the child's current school, and will bind the parents and pupil to the terms and conditions upon accepting a place.

Scholarships
The school offers Scholarships for excellence in academia, sport, art, music and all-round performance. Turi Scholarships provide a 10%–20% reduction to full fees and are awarded based on assessments and the Headmaster's discretion; they are available at Senior School for students in Year 9 (age 14), with assessments taking place in Years 7 and 8. Scholarship assessments are held annually and test a range of abilities, including academic, personal maturity, teamwork, leadership and presentation skills, with opportunities for enrichment and extended programs. Bursaries are means-tested awards that may be applied for in connection with a scholarship to help pay school fees. Academic, Sport, Creative Arts (Music, Art, Drama) and Headmaster's Award categories exist, each with its own assessment process; Academic assessments include CAT4 testing and a critical-thinking component, Sport assessments involve multiple sports, and Creative Arts involve portfolios, auditions and interviews. Music Scholarships include free instrumental tuition and potential iGCSE recommendations; Arts Scholarships involve portfolio review and an interview; Headmaster's Award recognition is awarded by the Headmaster for exceptional merit across multiple areas.
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