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West Nairobi School

Kenya, Nairobi

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Daily life details and school culture

Boarding Arrangements

The school is a private co-ed day school; no boarding is offered.

Food Options

Rhino Café provides lunch. Martha's Catering Limited prepares meals with an African twist; meals are balanced and nutritious and include desserts and fresh fruits daily.

Governance and Ownership

The school is privately owned and operates as a day school. It is accredited by MSA-CESS and ACSI.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 3,280 - 15,510
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 390
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No

West Nairobi School is a private, co-educational day school in Karen, Nairobi, serving students aged 4 to 18 with a North American curriculum taught in English. The program includes American Curriculum courses with Advanced Placement, offering a broad range from Biology and Calculus AB to English Language and Composition, European History, and AP Capstone Diploma. Online courses are available through NorthStar Academy. The school is accredited by MSA-CESS and ACSI and joined the Network of International Christian Schools. The two-semester school year runs August–December and January–May/June, with two graduation tracks: College Preparatory Diploma (24 credits) and Academic Honors Diploma (27 credits). Facilities include state-of-the-art computer labs and multimedia classrooms, plus ELL and Educational Resource Services as needed. Co-curriculars cover arts, technology, and athletics; ABRSM music exams are hosted on site, and Model United Nations is offered. Languages include foreign options via NorthStar, and a strong emphasis on service and leadership.

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