Most expensive schools in Kenya and their fee structures(2023)

Here in Kenya some schools charge up to Ksh 4 million per year, they are very expensive. The most expensive schools are normally those teaching British Curriculum. Kenya has the most expensive international schools in Africa. Below we have provided a list of the most expensive schools in Kenya and the fee structure for each school.

Kenya International School (ISK)

Kenya International School (ISK) is the most expensive school in Kenya. The fees charged per year is upwards of Ksh1 million.

Below is the fees structure for the school:

You can see application fee is Ksh45, 000 per student.

Greensteds International School

Greensteds International School is also a very expensive international school which attracts students from rich background only.

Below is the fee structure for Greensteds International School:

FEES PER TERM

These fees are per term and boarding fees are inclusive of all accommodation, meals and tuition.

Textbooks and exercise books are provided, as are Lunch and snack breaks for day students.

• For Early years to Year 10, indicated fees are payable on or before the start of every term.

• Annual fees for Year 11, 12 and13 are billed and payable twice per year in September and January.

Entry Fees                                                                                                    Kshs

• Admission fee – Non- Refundable

Discounts

5% for a second sibling of the same parents.

10% for a third sibling of the same parents.

15% for a fourth and subsequent sibling of the same parents.

10% for the children of fee paying Greensteds Alumni parents.

Payment Date

Please note that fees are payable on the first day of the term.

Late Payment of fees

A surcharge will be levied on any unpaid fees after that term’s half term break. The surcharge will equate to 5% per month of the outstanding balance, unless acceptable payment arrangements have been agreed with the School.

Payment of fees in US Dollars

Families wishing to pay fees in US Dollars should contact the Accounts office for exchange rate advice, prior to payment.

Development Levy

A development levy of Kshs. 10,000 is charged once during the school year. Parents can choose during which of the 3 terms they will pay the levy. This levy will be reinvested into the development of the school and its resources.

St. Andrew’s School, Turi

St. Andrew’s School, Turi is a very expensive international school which attract children of expatriates and rich Kenyans.Below is the fee structure for the school for the year 2023:

Nursery (Day only)– Ksh 180,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Reception (Day only)— Ksh 359,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 1 to 2 (Day School)— Ksh 359,000’Fees (per term, including tuition)

Year 1 – 2 (Weekly Boarding)— Ksh 683,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Year 1- 2 (Full Boarding)— Ksh 718,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 3 to 4 (Day School)— Ksh 485,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 3 and 4 (Weekly Boarding)— Ksh 710,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 3 to 4 (Full Boarding)— Ksh 747,000  Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 5 to 6 (Day School)— Ksh 521,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 5 to 6 (Weekly Boarding)— Ksh 760,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 5 to 6 (Full Boarding)— Ksh 800,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 7 to 8 (Day School)— Ksh 561,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 7 to 8 (Weekly Boarding)— Ksh 820,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Years 7 to 8 (Full Boarding)— Ksh 863,000 Fees (per term, including tuition)

Some students pay up to Ksh 3 million per year

Brookhouse School

Brookhouse is located near Bomas and it’s among the top 5 most expensive schools in Kenya.

Here is the fee structure for Brookhouse School for the year 2023:

FEES IN KENYAN SHILLINGS

Term fees are payable at the commencement of each term, due on 29th August 2022, 3rd January 2023 and 17th April 2023.

FEES FOR YEAR 11, 13 and IFY IN KENYAN SHILLINGS

Year 11, 13 and IFY fees are payable in two equal instalments, due on 29th August 2022 and 3rd January 2023.

Important information about school fees: –

• The above fees include lunch, textbooks and exercise books but do NOT include registration fee and examination fees.

• Enrolment applications are only processed upon the return of the completed Registration form with all supporting documents and payment of a non-refundable Registration fee of Kshs.45,000/=.

• Mode of all payments: direct deposits / swift transfers in the school bank accounts, details as provided in the fees statement/invoice. Cheques and cash payments are not accepted.

• Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term.

• Early payment discount: a discount of 2% on tuition fees is provided when full payment is made before the start date of each term.

• A late payment penalty of 2% is charged for the late payment of fees – commencing 2 weeks after the start date of term.

• Trips and activities are charged separately and are normally accompanied by an official letter from the School.

• A full term’s notice in writing is required for all withdrawals or a full term’s fees is payable in lieu of such notice before any final clearance documents are issued by the school.

Additional fees: –

The tuition cost includes all textbooks and some stationery.

The student is expected to provide some items of equipment as listed in the school handbook.

Peponi School

Peponi School is owned by Kenyatta Family and it’s located along Thika Road near Brookside Dairy. It’s an international school whose fees goes for as high as ksh2.5 million per year.

Below is the fee structure for Peponi School 2023:

FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2022 – 2023

These charges are in Kenya Shillings per term, with 3 terms payment per year.

PEPONI HOUSE KABETE KINDERGARTEN

Hillcrest International School 

Hillcrest International School is an international school located in Karen,Nairobi.The school was founded in 1965.

Below is the fee structure for Hillcrest International School:

School tuition for the first year of enrolment, based on the fees published for academic year 2022/2023

Annual School Fees

Overview of total annual fees per grade (excluding the first year one-time fees).
Based on published prices for academic year 2022/2023.

Braeburn Imani International School 

Braeburn Imani International School fee per year goes up to Ksh1 million. Below is the fee structure for the year 2023:

Lunch

Transport

Boarding

Gems Cambridge International School 

Gems Cambridge International School is located near Brookhouse School Nairobi.the fee structure for the school is as follows:

The Banda School

Another expensive school in Kenya is The Banda School .They charge up to Ksh700,000 per year.

Here is the fee structure for the year 2023:

Kenton College Preparatory School

Kenton College Preparatory School’s school fees per year range between Ksh 600,000 and Ksh 800,000.Admission fee is Ksh150, 000.

Rosslyn Academy 

Rosslyn Academy charges registration fee of $100 and $1000 to secure admission per child. Their annual fees is in excess of Ksh600,000.

German School in Kenya 

German School in Kenya fee per year is Ksh1 million.

Rusinga School

Below is the fee structure for Rusinga School for the year 2022:

TERMLY FEES STRUCTURE (KES)

SEPTEMBER 2022 TO AUGUST 2023

NB:

• Siblings’ discounts on tuition fees will apply as follows: 2^nd child 7.5%, 3^rd child 17.5%, subsequent children 30%.

• Alumni discounts: alumni who enroll their children will receive the following discounts: 1^st child 7.5%, 2^nd child 17.5%, 3^rd child 30%.
• School fee is due before the first day of the term.

• Early payment discount is applicable for full fees paid by the first day of the term.
• All fees are per term except for Year 11 & 6^th Form and BTEC College where the fees are paid in two billings.
• Fees paid after the first month of the term will attract a penalty of 3%.

(Two Billings Year 11,12 & 13)

Note: Charges for Lunch and Transport may change after a Term’s Notice

Transport Zones

Zone 1

Lavington, Adams Arcade, Kileleshwa, Loresho, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Ngong Road, Upper Hill, Ngumo Area, Riara, Yaya, Valley Road, Gitanga Road, Mountain View, Kilimani, Woodley.ne 2

Karen, Langata, Nairobi West, Madaraka, South B/C, Spring Valley, Parklands, Pangani,

Imara Daima, City Cabanas, Fedha, Parkview, Muthaiga, New Muthaiga, Kitusuru, Giraffe Centre, Kikuyu area. 4

Ridgeways, Thome, Safari Park, ISK, Nyari, Rosslyn, Runda, Garden Estate, Donholm, Buru Buru, Jogoo Road, Ngong Town

Woodland Star International School

Woodland Star International School is located in limuru.Below is the fee structure for the school 2023:

Early Years Program:

Enrollment fees:

Registration deposit:

Payable by parents per annum:

Annual Capital Levy:

Tuition fees:

1/2 days, 3 days per week**:

1/2 days, 5 days per week:

Full day, 5 days per week:

$1,000 (new students only)

*all classes are multi-age and ages indicated above refer to typical ages of children; exceptions to the indicated age ranges are possible and fees are classified according to class enrollment, rather than by age

Optional fees:

Additional discounts (applicable to tuition fees only ):

Sibling discount:                                  A 5% discount applies for each additional child from the same family

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Primary, Middle, and High School Program:

Enrollment fees:

Registration deposit:                          $1,000 (new students only)

Payable by parents per annum:

Annual Capital Levy:

Primary Years 1 – 4 (6 yrs – 10 yrs*):

Tuition fees (self-paid):

Tuition fees (employer-paid):

Lunch (optional):

$500 per year

$13,320 per year (or $4,440 per term)

$19,200 per year (or $6,400 per term)

$855 per year (or $285 per term)

Middle Years and High School (11 yrs – 16 yrs*):

Tuition fees (self-paid):

Tuition fees (employer-paid):

Lunch (optional):

$13,740 per year (or $4,580 per term)

$19,815 per year (or $6,605 per term)

$930 per year (or $310 per term)

*all classes are multi-age and ages indicated above refer to typical ages of children; exceptions to the indicated age ranges are possible and fees are classified according to class enrollment, rather than by age

Additional discounts (applicable to tuition fees only ):

Fees for Term 1 are due no later than 30 th August 2021. Amounts outstanding after this date attract a 2% penalty per month.

FINANCIAL POLICY

Woodland Star School desires to be faithful in providing excellent teachers, facilities, and curriculum for learning. Additionally, it is the school’s responsibility to not compromise the integrity and respectability of the Village in relation to its financial obligations. As a part of our school community, it is the duty of each memberto pay the school tuition and other fees in a timely and respectful manner so that our school functions optimally. Before committing to Woodland Star International School, please review the school fee structure and determine if you are able to meet this obligation for the full academic year. Kindly note that fees and applicable discounts are reviewed annually and are subject to change in subsequent academic calendars.

Woodland Star expects parents to:

Pay school fees on or before the due date on their invoice, or alternatively apply for a payment plan.

Contact the school prior to the due date if the payment date requires an extension (this applies to both self-paid and employer-paid categories). Permission must be granted by the School Principal/Finance Director for an extension.

Understand that if school fees (including capital levy fees, transport fees, and lunch fees) are not paid by the due date, they will be issued an additional invoice with a 2% penalty fee for each month that the fees are late.

Understand that if school fees (including capital levy fees) are not paid within 30 days of the due date, their child(ren) may not attend class until fees have been paid (unless the school board has approved otherwise).

Accept that no transcripts, reports, or teacher evaluations will be shared until school fees have been resolved.

Be liable for the entire term’s school fees once the term has commenced, as the budget for the school year has been established, even if a parent withdraws the student(s) from the school.

Registration and enrollment of new students:

In order to confirm registration at Woodland Star International School a once-off, refundable* registration deposit of $1,000 is required. Where there are multiple students from the same family, the $1,000 is applicable per family, and not per student.

In order to secure enrollment this registration deposit must be paid annually and is deducted from the last term’s tuition fees. Alternatively the registration deposit may be rolled over annually and is deducted from remaining tuition fees upon leaving the school.

If a student’s place is canceled after payment of the registration deposit, but before the start of the upcoming term, the registration deposit is non-refundable, but all pre-paid tuition fees will be refunded.

• processed upon request (required within 1 month of departure from WSS) and subject to all school-related fees (tuition, lunch, transport) being fully up to date

Stem International School 

Here is the fee structure for Stem International School

The Nairobi Academy

Below is the fee structure for Nairobi Academy 2023:

Tuition fees are inclusive of books and stationery

 is allowed for early payment, determined on

termly basis. Family discounts of 5% on the second

child and 15% on the third and subsequent siblings will be

allowed against TUITION fees only.

Transport is charged according to 4 zones (See Zonal Plan)

NOTES

Tuition fees are inclusive of books, stationery and activities. Lunch is free for those attending the afternoon session as indicated above.

Discount is allowed for ear ly payment, deter mined on termly basis. Family discounts of 5% on the second child and 15% on the third and subsequent siblings will be al-lowed against TUITION fees only.

Transport is charged according to 4 Zones.

(See Zonal Plan)

 PREPARATORY SCHOOL FEES 2022 / 2023

NOTES

Tuition fees are inclusive of books, stationery and activities.

Discount is allowed for ear ly payment, deter mined on termly basis. Family discounts of 5% on the Second child and 15% on the third and subsequent siblings will be allowed against TUITION fees only.

Transport is charged according to 4 zones.

(See Zonal Plan)

Light International School 

Light International School is located in Karen.Below is the fee structure for the school:

Fees Payable during admission

Interview Fee: Ksh 5,000

Admission Fee: Ksh 30,000

Caution Fee: Ksh 40,000

Boarding Caution Fee: Ksh 30,000

Fees Charged Once per Year

Text Book & Stationery Fee ( Kindergarten 1-2-3) : Ksh 15,000

Text Book & Stationery Fee ( Year 1 – 6): Ksh 25,000

Text Book & Stationery Fee ( Year 7 – 12) Ksh 30,000

Emergency Health Services (All Classes ): Ksh 1,750

Outpatient Health Insurance *(Optional) : Ksh 2,000

Year Book Fee: Ksh 2,000

Student ID Card: Ksh 1,500

Career Test & Counseling ( Year 9 & above) : Ksh 5,000