International Schools in Kenya
Compare 53 international schools in Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 605,021), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 53
- Curricula
- 25
- Average annual fee
- KES 641,322
- Fee range
- KES 350 – 3,592,500
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (32 schools)
- Average school size
- 463 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Braeside Lavington
- Oldest
- Rift Valley Academy (1906)
- With boarding
- 20
About international schools in Kenya
Kenya offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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29 international schools in Nairobi
See all 29 →10 international schools in Mombasa
See all 10 →3 international schools in Kisumu
See all 3 →3 international schools in Nakuru
See all 3 →2 international schools in Kajiado
See all 2 →1 international school in Thika
See all 1 →1 international school in Nanyuki
See all 1 →1 international school in Malindi
See all 1 →1 international school in Gilgil
See all 1 →1 international school in Kijabe
See all 1 →1 international school in Molo
See all 1 →Choosing an international school in Kenya
Curricula
There are 53 international schools in Kenya covering 25 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (32), Cambridge IGCSE (29), Cambridge A Levels (26), BTEC Qualification (16), Cambridge International AS Levels (15). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Kenya runs from about KES 350 to KES 3,592,500, averaging roughly KES 641,322. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Kenya run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
20 of the 53 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Kenya we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.