Zuwena International School

Kenya, Nairobi

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Playgroup (Cherry) – Age 3	3	83,450 KES	Playgroup	Three terms per year; 2025/26 schedule
Reception (Olive) – Age 3–4	4	79,950 KES	Early Years	Three terms per year; insurance and end-of-year costume included
Intermediate Kindergarten (Peach) – Age 4–5	5	79,950 KES	Early Years	Three terms per year; insurance and end-of-year costume included
Pre-Primary (Strawberry) – Age 5–6	6	81,950 KES	Pre-Primary	Three terms per year; insurance and end-of-year costume included; Kindergarten graduation payable in third term
Grade 1 (Class 1–3) – Age 6–9	9	100,950 KES	Junior Primary	Three terms per year; insurance and end-of-year costume included

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	3,500 KES	Non-refundable registration (one-off, new students)

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 KES	Included in registration as applicable

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Insurance fee	1,500 KES	Payable yearly with the first term school fees
Registration / application fee	3,500 KES	Non-refundable; paid once at acceptance
End-of-year costume	1,500 KES	Payable yearly with the third term fees
Kindergarten graduation fee (Pre-Primary)	2,000 KES	Payable once with third term fees

Fee Breakdown

Fees

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.

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Instructs in English

Fees Unlisted

Ages 1 - 9 years

Type Co-educational

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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.

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