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Play Group; Kindergarten; Junior School (ages 1–9).
Christian day school; integrated Montessori, 8-4-4 system and British curriculum.
Special care is central; individual attention in small-class settings.
Christian
Full-day classes from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm for Kindergarten and Junior School; Morning session 8:30 am–12:00 pm; Afternoon session 1:00 pm–2:30 pm.
Door-to-door transport is offered; fees depend on location.
Academic year covered
- The fee figures and schedule below apply to the 2025/26 academic year.
Application / registration fees
- Non‑refundable registration (one‑off, new students): KES 3,500.
Tuition fees – termly (by year group / class)
- Playgroup (Cherry): KES 25,650 per term.
- Reception (Olive, age 3–4): KES 25,650 per term.
- Intermediate Kindergarten (Peach, age 4–5): KES 25,650 per term.
- Pre‑Primary (Strawberry, age 5–6): KES 25,650 per term.
- Junior school Class 1–3 (Foundation School, age 6–9): KES 32,650 per term.
- Junior school Class 4–6 (Intermediate School, age 9–12): KES 35,650 per term.
- Junior school Class 7–8 (Elementary School, age 12–14): KES 38,650 per term.
What tuition covers
- Tuition fees include: tuition, lunch, recess snack, clean drinking water, certain textbooks, stationery (including exercise books), and specified sports; reading, science, French and computer clubs are provided without extra tuition charge.
Other one‑off and recurring charges
- Assessment fee (when applicable): KES 1,000 per child.
- Insurance fee: KES 1,500 per child, payable yearly with the first term school fees.
- Playgroup daily charge: KES 500 per child per day (where applicable).
- Chargeable extracurricular clubs (where applicable): KES 4,000 per club, per child, payable termly.
- School educational trips within Nairobi: KES 1,500 per child (payable as appropriate).
- End‑of‑year costume: KES 1,500 per child (payable yearly with third term fees).
- Kindergarten graduation fee (Pre‑Primary): KES 2,000 per child (payable once with third term fees).
Transport
- Transport is charged per zone, payable termly; specific zone tariffs are applied per route. (Transport routing and per‑zone tariffs are charged termly.)
Uniform and book fund
- Uniform is mandatory for relevant classes (the fee schedule lists uniform as mandatory for several year groups). A separate book fund column is shown in the fee schedule; specific uniform or book fund prices are not itemised in the termly tuition lines above and are handled as required.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed termly and are payable per term. Certain items are payable annually or in specific terms as noted above (insurance payable with first term; end‑of‑year costume and kindergarten graduation payable with third term).
- Upon acceptance, fees for the new intake or reserved place are due on or before the first day of the term.
Refunds and non‑refundables
- The registration fee is non‑refundable. Other refund provisions are not itemised in the published fee schedule.
Boarding
- Zuwena International School operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply.
Discounts and incentives
- The school operates tuition‑discount schemes (for example, early full payment and referral discounts are documented in the school's published fee information).
Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer: Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA), Account No. 7714490017, Wabera Branch.
- Mobile money: M‑PESA Paybill number 184443 (the paybill field should include the child's names or other required identifier).
Notes on optional/chargeable extras
- Chargeable clubs (music, swimming, skating, creative art, cooking) are listed at KES 4,000 per club per term when applicable.
Contact / clarification
- For route‑specific transport tariffs, current club availability, and any updates to termly amounts, consult the school's admissions/fees office using the school contact details supplied in the published fee schedule.
Zuwena International School is a Christian day school serving children from age 1 through 9. The school brings together three strands of education in a single, cohesive program: Montessori-inspired early learning, the 8-4-4 framework, and the English-speaking British curriculum. The result is a bespoke curriculum designed to support curiosity, independence, and steady progression across foundational years. In the early years, children experience prepared Montessori environments with hands-on materials that foster self-directed learning and practical life skills. As students advance, teaching aligns with the 8-4-4 structure while incorporating British curriculum elements, ensuring exposure to internationally recognized vocabulary, assessment approaches, and progression expectations. The Christian ethos informs the school day, with values-based learning integrated into academics and community life. Community involvement and partnerships are encouraged, and the school emphasizes a smooth transition through the primary years, helping overseas families acclimate to a new educational system while maintaining familiar routines and supports globally.
