In Kenya, we have got the rich the average citizens and the poor. So while the poor or some of the average Kenyan citizens are struggling to take their children to a D.E.B primary or secondary school , some rich Kenyans are giving their kids the best education ever, spending alot of money per term, equivalent to what many of us paid in our entire primary school,high school and even in campus.
But one good thing is, they get the best education.
Here are some of the most expensive and best International schools in Kenya.
1. International school of Kenya – Around Ksh 2,000,000+ per term.
Today, ISK is one of the priciest schools in Kenya and has elementary, middle and high schools and over 900 students from over 60 countries. For a pre-kindergarten level, one parts with Sh1.57 million in annual fee, besides other charges, while high school costs Sh3.01 million in tuition alone.
ISK also boasts one of Kenya’s largest performance theatres with its 500-seater auditorium being bigger than the Kenya National Theatre!
Notable alumni of ISK include the Ehsani siblings, whose family own the Village Market in Nairobi and the Tribe Hotel, where Hooman Ehsani is Hotel director and Shamim Ehsani is the hotel’s marketing director while Soha Ehsani runs Century City Property Ltd.
Others who went through the American curriculum include Kenya Nut Company MD Mbugua Ngugi, son of billionaire Pius Ngugi of Thika Coffee Mills and Morendat Farm; musician Jason Sibi-Okumu of The Lonely Streets of Boston and son of veteran actor, journalist and teacher John Sibi-Okumu; Java coffee chain’s founder John Wagner; Rand Merchant Bank Corporate Finance Transactor Sharon Koimett; and Walker Kontos Advocates associate, Fahreen Alibhai.
ISK also nurtured the late Reuters photojournalist Dan Eldon, who was killed in Somalia alongside three other journalists – Hos Maina, Anthony Macharia and German Hansi Kraus on July 12, 1993. The Hollywood film, The Journey is the Destination released last year, was based on Eldon’s life.
Then there is also Canada-based President of Minority Women in Business Pamela Ogang; Crescent 360 social media communication partner Gideon Nzukie; Kama Kazi Africa Management consultant Amelieke Verwiel; African Speakers Artists head Azza Satti; Feeding America vice-president Erica Greeley; UN Secretariat legal officer Melony Morgan; University of Virginia School of Architecture Foundation executive director Warren Buford; US Centre for Disease Control epidemiologist; Josh Mott; Australia’s The Royal Women’s Hospital CEO, Dr Sue Matthews; UNHCR senior investigations specialist Jeffrey Giddings; Australia County Court of Victoria senior researcher Sheeana Dhanji and Washington Digital Management consultant, Long Westerlund.
2. Greensteds School Nakuru – Ksh1,00,000+ per term.
The school provides an English curriculum at both International General Certificate of Secondary Education and A-levels in subjects in the arts ranging from French as second language to mathematics and the sciences. The exam board may vary as Greensteds offers both Edexcel And CIE
Greensteds has two main large field each big enough for three soccer pitches/ Rugby fields and can also be utilised for hockey, cricket and athletics.
The school field also has a street soccer arena as well as a basketball court.
Greensteds School Nakuru (schools in Kenya)
3. St Andrew’s – Turi – Around Ksh 995,000 per term
St Andrew’s School, Turi is highly respected in Kenya and regarded as one of the leading international schools in East Africa. Numbering 550 pupils, it comprises two semi-autonomous schools: a Preparatory School of circa 220 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13 and a Senior School of circa 330 pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. It is fully coeducational and the great majority are boarders. The School has an overtly Christian foundation and sees its overall aim as encouraging young men and women to ‘live and lead with integrity’.
St Andrew’s School, Turi is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check with the DBS or its equivalent. We are seeking to appoint professionals of the highest standard.
St. Andrews Turi Menu
The menu of St. Andrew’s, Turi, which is situated in Molo, Nakuru County entails of food items most Kenyans have never tasted, let alone heard of.
One would be forgiven for thinking that it’s the menu of a five-star hotel:
Monday: The students wake up to cereals, fresh juice, fried eggs, grilled tomato, baked beans and toast.
For lunch, they are treated to roast chicken with lemon and ginger maxim potato, veggie moussaka and chocolate mousse.
For dinner, Beef lasagna and ginger bread, matoke, grilled veggie and fruits.
Tuesday: Waffles n’ syrup, Cereals, Baked beans, Berry yoghurt, Fresh Fruits and Toast.
Lunch is paneer kebabs, fish and chips, pineapple crumble with vanilla custard sauce.
For supper, the students have Chinese style Pork fillet served with pasta, leek n’ potato pie and fruit salad.
Wednesday: Bacon, Grilled tomato, Cereals, Fresh fruits, Baked beans and Toast for breakfast while Braised beef and Eggplant n’ cheese frittata and Fruit kebabs are served with rice for lunch.
Dinner is Turkey tagine served with pita bread, Black bean casserole and fruits.
Thursday: Chipolatas, Grilled tomato, Cereals, Fresh fruits, Baked beans and Toast for breakfast
Chicken drumsticks served with Lyonnaise potato, Creamy spinach bake and Ice cream make up lunch.
Supper includes Beef bourguignon served with chapatti, Mushroom stroganoff and Fruits.
Friday: Pancakes n’ syrup, Cereals, Fresh fruits, Baked beans and Toast. Lunch: Jacket potatoes with various fillings Pavlova.
Supper: Grilled chicken with fried rice, Root vegetable, casserole and Fruits.
Saturday: French toast, Cereals, Baked beans, Fresh juice and Toast for breakfast.
Lunch is made up of Meat balls n’ spaghetti with cheese, Bean ragout and Jelly. Baked fish with turmeric, fried rice, Dhal masala and fruits make up dinner.
Sunday: Cereals, Fresh juice, Toast, Baked beans and Tea /coffee for breakfast.
Supper entails Burgers n’ chips, Veggie pizza’s with coleslaw salad and fruits.
Kenyans reacted to the school’s menu:
@Joel_Khamadi So I saw the Vienna menu that was doing rounds on social media some time back and I was impressed. Now St. Andrews Turi also have theirs out and fada God, ???????????????????? To think I did cassava with a ka piece of meat and water in school
@ItsChanzu I’m still trying to understand that menu ya St Andrews Turi ????
@Kimanzi_ By the time I was halfway into reading the St Andrews Turi menu I felt like I’d visited two high end restaurants with that sole purpose of looking at the prices
@armuisME Hiyo menu ya St Andrews Turi inapea Java Compe
Debrah Cox hehehe…my time special diet yenye ingefanya tulaani mwalimu wa biology for extending his time was “mchele na maharagwe”! hee aki i miss my high school…
Ed Kiras My school. I miss the good old times there. I have never tasted a tasty Beef bourguignon anywhere in the world like the one I had here. The chefs were heavenly sent. Did I tell u abt Beef lasigna.. daaamn.
Gordon Chui It better being a chef here than a lecturer in a known university
PL Makenna Unfortunately this menu can’t replace the joy of githeri + avocado za kuiba kwa shamba ya principal ???? ???? #Memories
4. Brookhouse International School – Ksh850,000 per term
For a few days now, Brookhouse has been trending on Social media and you’ve probably been wondering why.
Someone got hold of the fee structure for the Langata based international school, and lets just say the zeros are astounding.
This is what the school, associated with Kenyatta family charges.
Class Early Years Year 1 Year’s 2 – 5 Year’s 6 – 8 Year’s 9 – 11 Year’s 12 – 13 BTEC courses These fees are payable at the commencement of each term (September, January and April) in Kenyan Shillings or US Dollars.The academic year for the School is split into three terms and runs September – July.
- Term One (September – December)
- Term Two (January – March)
- Term Three (April – July)
EARLY YEARS FEES BREAKDOWN :
Class Tuition
Pre-School Pre-School Reception Class Year 1 These fees are payable at the commencement of each term (September, January and April) in Kenyan Shillings or US Dollars.
The tuition cost includes all textbooks and some stationery. The student is expected to provide some items of equipment as listed in the handbook for parents and students.
Registration fee (non refundable) Kshs. 30,000 (once only) Registration fee – Early Years only(non refundable) Kshs. 15,000 Caution Money for day students Kshs. 100,000 (once only) Caution Money for day students – Early Years only Kshs. 50,000 (once only) Caution Money for boarding students Kshs. 200,000 (once only) Caution Money for IFY students (refundable only upon progression to an NCUK university) Kshs. 50,000 (once only) Transport (if required) Kshs. 40,000 per term Transport (door to door, if required) Kshs. 45,000 per term Individual Music Lessons (instrumental or vocal) Kshs. 12,000 per term – payable DIRECT to the peripatetic music teachers Music Instrument Hire (payable to Brookhouse Schools) Kshs. 7,000 per term Yearbook Fee (annual) Kshs. 1,600 per year Kenya pupil pass and re-entry pass (non-Kenyans) Kshs. 13,000 AAR Medical Cover for boarding students (optional) Kshs. 48,000 per year* * subject to adjustment by the medical insurance provider In some subjects residential field courses are offered. There will be a nominal additional cost for these only to cover the cost of transport, food and accommodation. For example, a class field trip may costs about Kshs. 3,500 per night for two nights. Other additional activities and clubs are offered at a small extra cost. Some activities or clubs require a nominal weekly or termly payment; such activities are optional.
Now, pretend you saw nothing and get back to securing your retirement with Mbao pension plan.
5. Peponi House Preparatory School – Ksh79,000+ per term.
Established in 1989, Peponi school is based on world-known best British Public Schools traditions. They expose themselves as a first-class school that helps their students to believe in themselves, grow ambitious, educated and well-prepared for further University life and life path beyond the formal educational process. Sounds interesting? Find out more about Peponi school fees.
It is not surprising that Peponi School fees differ a lot from ordinary schools in Kenya. So, be prepared to pay a lot for British quality, high-class lecturers and academic performance.
You can either visit the official web site of Peponi School peponihouseschool.co.ke and click on the School Fees and Charges menu or simply read the following information. First of all, you should remember that all the fees and admissions are accepted only in Kenyan shillings. The first admission is Application fee – 5,000 Ksh. Then you will have to pay for registration process – 10,000 Ksh.
If you are a Kenyan resident, you will also have to pay for Caution Deposit, which is refundable – 275,000 Ksh. If you are a foreigner, for Caution Deposit you will have to pay 350,000 Ksh, however, it is also refundable. For future students, parents of which are not Kenyan residents and not resident in Kenya, there is an additional fee for Pupil’s pass – 5,000 Ksh.
Charges per term differ depending on the types of school attending. There are three terms per year. For full boarders the Charges per Term will be 983,400 Ksh. Weekly boarders will have to pay 928,725 Ksh per term. Day pupils Charges per Term will be a bit cheaper, than full or weekly boarders – 696,675 Ksh. So, now you can see that Peponi School fees structure differs a lot from the fees structure of ordinary Kenyan schools.
There is also an annual fee. You should also know, that there is one fee increase per annum. All the invoices will be sent to the parents on time, to simplify the cash flow pressure. There are also various additional fees, and services that you can offer if you want. For example, for Music classes you will have to arrange the price with the Peponi School Music Teacher. All the examination fee associated with activities will also have to be paid additionally.
The invoices for examinations will be sent to parents at the end of the preceding term. If a Peponi School student would like to stay at the educational institution for the night, the parents will have to pay 5,000.00 per night. However, if the student was asked by the school administration to overnight the fee won’t be charged. Peponi School Nairobi fee structure conditions document can be found on the official web site.
Peponi School scholarships Peponi High School fees structure is a bit high, there is also a possibility to apply for a scholarship. There are different kinds of them in various educational fields:
- Academic Scholarships and Exhibitions
- All-Rounder Scholarships and Exhibitions
- Art Scholarships and Exhibitions
- Drama Scholarships and Exhibitions
- Music Scholarships and Exhibitions
- Sports Scholarships and Exhibitions
The amount of discount depends on educational quality of the future Peponi School student – from 10% to 30% of the tuition fee. For more information, please, visit the official Peponi School website.
Peponi School location
You can visit the Peponi School in Ruiru city at PO Box 236, close to the Brookside Dairy LTD.