Below is the fee structure for St Andrews Turi,admission requirements and contacts;

Fee Structure in Kenya Schillings

Deposit per Child to be paid for the year of admission.

To secure an offered place; refundable in full if no debts occur at the time of leaving; if less than one term’s notice of leaving is received, the full amount is non-returnable

Deposit to be ‘topped up’ to the rate pertaining at the time when transferring to another part of the school – For example from Pre-Prep. to Prep. School, Prep. School to Senior School and Senior School to College

50% of one term’s full

Basic Fees

• Students in Years 8, 11 & 13 will be required to pay the total year’s fees in TWO equal instalments, the first payable on the first day of the academic year and the second at the beginning of February half term.

Brother/sister (Sibling) discount (off Basic Fees only; for 2nd & subsequent children)

Discount for payment of the full year’s basic fees in advance extras are still charged in the usual

way and are due before the start of the next term Parent’s Association Levy (obligatory per family per term)

Family Fee Statements with individual Pupil Invoices are issued at the end of each term. “Extras” (non-predictable costs, e.g. medical, stationery, postage, telephone, etc.) are charged in arrears for that term; Basic Fees, Pocket Money and other predictable costs are charged in advance for the following term. Invoices can be raised in Kenya Shillings, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Please contact the Finance Director for details: financedirector@turimail.co.ke.

The Family Account is to be paid in full by the date shown on the Statement – that is before the first day of the next term, direct to the School Bursary, or via bank-to-bank transfer (TT) to the School’s accounts. Note that no cash payments are accepted.

The Board of Governors brings to the attention of parents the following points:

• The School will endeavor to hold fees at the same level for the whole of the academic year. However, should the economic situation deteriorate, the Board reserves the right to raise fees on a termly basis.
• Charges from the bank for financial transactions (Telegraphic Transfer, Banker’s Drafts) and dishonored (“bounced”) cheques, will be added to the Family Fee Account. Dishonored cheques will attract an additional USD100 administration fee.
• Only one change of currency is permitted in any academic year.
• Interest (currently 5%) will be added to any outstanding balances beginning one week after fees become due and at monthly intervals thereafter.

Fee Structure in US Dollars

Deposit per Child to be paid for the year of admission.

To secure an offered place; refundable in full if no debts occur at the time of leaving; if less than one term’s notice of leaving is received, the full amount is non-returnable

Deposit to be ‘topped up’ to the rate pertaining at the time when transferring to another part of the school – For example from Pre-Prep. to Prep. School, Prep. School to Senior School and Senior School to College

• Students in Years 8, 11 & 13 will be required to pay the total year’s fees in TWO equal instalments, the first payable on the first day of the academic year and the second at the beginning of February half term.

Brother/sister (Sibling) discount (off Basic Fees only; for 2nd & subsequent children)

Discount for payment of the full year’s basic fees in advance extras are still charged in the usual

way and are due before the start of the next term Parent’s Association Levy (obligatory per family per term)

Family Fee Statements with individual Pupil Invoices are issued at the end of each term. “Extras” (non-predictable costs, e.g. medical, stationery, postage, telephone, etc.) are charged in arrears for that term; Basic Fees, Pocket Money and other predictable costs are charged in advance for the following term. Invoices can be raised in Kenya Shillings, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Please contact the Finance Director for details: financedirector@turimail.co.ke.

The Family Account is to be paid in full by the date shown on the Statement – that is before the first day of the next term, direct to the School Bursary, or via bank-to-bank transfer (TT) to the School’s accounts. Note that no cash payments are accepted.

The Board of Governors brings to the attention of parents the following points:

• The School will endeavor to hold fees at the same level for the whole of the academic year. However, should the economic situation deteriorate, the Board reserves the right to raise fees on a termly basis.
• Charges from the bank for financial transactions (Telegraphic Transfer, Banker’s Drafts) and dishonored (“bounced”) cheques, will be added to the Family Fee Account. Dishonored cheques will attract an additional USD100 administration fee.

• Interest (currently 5%) will be added to any outstanding balances beginning one week after fees become due and at monthly intervals thereafter.

Fee In Pounds

GBP) APPLICABLE TO NON-RESIDENTS ONLY

Deposit per Child to be paid for the year of admission.

To secure an offered place; refundable in full if no debts occur at the time of leaving; if less than one term’s notice of leaving is received, the full amount is non-returnable

Deposit to be ‘topped up’ to the rate pertaining at the time when transferring to another part of the school – For example from Pre-Prep. to Prep. School, Prep. School to Senior School and Senior School to College

• Students in Years 8, 11 & 13 will be required to pay the total year’s fees in TWO equal instalments, the first payable on the first day of the academic year and the second at the beginning of February half term.

Brother/sister (Sibling) discount (off Basic Fees only; for 2nd & subsequent children)

Discount for payment of the full year’s basic fees in advance extras are still charged in the usual

way and are due before the start of the next term Parent’s Association Levy (obligatory per family per term)

Family Fee Statements with individual Pupil Invoices are issued at the end of each term. “Extras” (non-predictable costs, e.g. medical, stationery, postage, telephone, etc.) are charged in arrears for that term; Basic Fees, Pocket Money and other predictable costs are charged in advance for the following term. Invoices can be raised in Kenya Shillings, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Please contact the Finance Director for details: financedirector@turimail.co.ke.

The Family Account is to be paid in full by the date shown on the Statement – that is before the first day of the next term, direct to the School Bursary, or via bank-to-bank transfer (TT) to the School’s accounts. Note that no cash payments are accepted.

The Board of Governors brings to the attention of parents the following points:

• The School will endeavor to hold fees at the same level for the whole of the academic year. However, should the economic situation deteriorate, the Board reserves the right to raise fees on a termly basis.
• Charges from the bank for financial transactions (Telegraphic Transfer, Banker’s Drafts) and dishonored (“bounced”) cheques, will be added to the Family Fee Account. Dishonored cheques will attract an additional USD100 administration fee.
• Interest (currently 5%) will be added to any outstanding balances beginning one week after fees become due and at monthly intervals thereafter.

Admission Requirements

Application Process

We warmly invite you to visit St Andrew’s School, Turi and see our beautiful country estate and School life in action. Visits to the School are best organised in advance by speaking to our Admissions Team. This allows us to organise a personal tour for your family, focusing on areas specific to your child. You will also have the opportunity to meet with the Headmaster or Deputy Head as well as other key members of staff.

Prep School Assessments

Reception, Year 1 and 2 (ages 4-6)

The assessment is solely to inform us of the pupil’s current abilities. Your child will be asked to do a number of tasks which provide insight into learning preferences, views and character.

• Talk to one of our teachers about a topic, stimulated by an interesting question
• A spatial task where the children can use their creativity
• Be placed in an active class with other learners.

Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 (ages 7-11)

The assessment is solely to inform us of the pupil’s current abilities. Your child will be asked to do a number of tasks which provide insight into learning preferences, views and character.

• Cognitive Assessment Test (CAT) this is a computer based assessment of reasoning ability that can identify where a student’s real strengths lie. It measures a pupil ability in four areas: non-verbal, quantitative, verbal and spatial

Years 7 & 8 (ages 11-13)

The assessment is solely to inform us of the pupil’s current abilities. Your child will be asked to do a number of tasks which provide insight into learning preferences, views and character.

• Cognitive Assessment Test (CAT) – this is a computer based assessment of reasoning ability that can identify where a student’s real strengths lie. It measures a pupil ability in four areas: non-verbal, quantitative, verbal and spatial.
• Progress Test in Maths and English (PTM & PTE) – this is a computer based assessment that measures the child’s curriculum progress in Maths and English.

Before your visit

We would ask you to scan and email copies of your child’s most recent school report, a copy of their birth certificate or passport at the time of your application.

Long Distance Applications

We would always encourage families to visit the School as you consider making an application, so that we can welcome you to this very special place and you can see the School ‘in action’. However, as a School which attracts pupils of over 22 different nationalities we understand that a personal visit isn’t always possible in the first instance. If you feel this is the case for you please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate member of the Admissions Team to discuss our long distance application process.

This test is followed by an online form with the information sent to an email address, once submitted.

Admissions Office: admissions@turimail.co.ke

St Andrews Turi contacts

Private Bag 20106,
Molo,
Kenya

Tel +254 (0)722 209750