Kenya, Nairobi
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Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. Located on Windy Ridge, off Ngong Road, in the Karen area. The campus is a large green compound accessible from Ngong Road and near the Karen neighbourhood.
Toddler group and Primary education (groups 1/2 to 8).
Dutch bilingual day school offering pre- and primary education.
Small classes with extra attention to special needs and special talents.
Netherlands.
Toddler group: 8:00–12:00 with optional daycare until 15:00. Primary groups 3–8: 8:00–15:00 Monday–Thursday and 8:00–14:00 on Fridays. Primary groups 1–2: 8:00–15:00 Monday–Thursday and 8:00–12:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays, with extension to 15:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays possible under supervision.
Two school buses with drivers and an assistant per bus; routing available and costs vary by location.
Application and registration fees
- The school requires a one-off financial security deposit; this deposit is refundable when a student leaves the school, subject to the school's final annual accounts showing a positive cashflow position.
Tuition fees (structure and breakdown)
- The school operates two tuition tariff groups:
- Tariff 1: applies where an employer pays 75% or more of the school fees.
- Tariff 2: applies where an employer pays less than 75% of the school fees; within Tariff 2 there are reduced rates for the second, third and subsequent children.
- Specific numeric tuition amounts (per term or per year group) are not published as machine-readable tables on the public fee pages; parents should expect the school to provide the exact per-term and per-year figures directly when applying or registering.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- School fees are reviewed and set annually by the school's Annual General Meeting; the school applies the revised fees following that process. No fixed public timetable for term invoicing or payment deadlines is published on the fee pages.
Boarding fees
- The Netherlands School Society is a Dutch curriculum pre‑ and primary day school; the school does not operate boarding facilities, so boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and usual additional charges
- Transport: the school operates two school buses; bus charges vary by route and depend on family location. The bus fee is determined by route and distance and is quoted separately.
- Snacks & lunch: the school encourages students to bring a healthy snack and packed lunch; there is no published universal lunch-on-site charge for all students on the fee pages.
- Uniforms and explicit textbook or activity fee schedules are not published on the public fee pages; any such costs are handled and communicated by the school as required.
Refund and cancellation rules
- The one-off financial security deposit is refundable when a student leaves the school, subject to a positive cashflow position in the school's closed annual financial accounts. Other refund or prorating rules for term tuition are not published on the public fee pages.
Fee payment options
- The public fee pages do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card or other). Contact details (phone and email) are provided by the school for fee enquiries and payment arrangements.
Around 15 nationalities represented.
The Netherlands School Society Nairobi is a Dutch bilingual pre- and primary school. It combines the Dutch curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in a small-class setting that tailors learning to each child. With about 15 nationalities, the school operates as a national-international school, embedding a Dutch education model in an international environment. The IPC units provide a broad, thematic program across History, Geography, Science, Technology, ICT, Music and Art, fostering participation and an international perspective. English is the main language of instruction in Milepost 2 and Milepost 3, while Dutch supports language development in earlier years. The school offers a green campus, parental involvement, and social gatherings. The library hosts Dutch and English titles, with annual new books and Dutch Child Book Week. Portfolios document student progress across IPC, literacy in Dutch and English, and Mathematics, using an assessment for learning approach. A seamless path to further study.