Often schools compete for the highest rank in the list of the best schools academically, but what if the schools compete for the most expensive place in the list of the most expensive schools instead? Not only do they want to be the best schools, they also want to be the best known financially, even for those who have never been to school. It is known that they are intended exclusively for the rich class and partly for the middle class, but never for the poor. You could say that for them education is not for the poor. For those who can provide their children with the best education and can afford anything to make them appear adequately educated, these 10 Most Expensive Schools will come into play.
Of course, these are the schools where the rich live, and popular people like to take their children. In fact, they are simply the schools for the Blue Ivy’s in Kenya. Most of them offer the British curriculum and their school fees are pretty crazy. Fees are 150,000, application fees are 50,000 and application fees are 10,000 Kshs.
The 10 most expensive schools with information on the annual payment of the students.
10. Kenton College Preparatory School: Fees – KSh 675,918
Kenton College in Nairobi is a preparatory day school for 260 boys and girls aged 6 – 13 years. Kenton is located in the leafy suburb of Kileleshwa. Established in January 1924, the school was formerly based in Kijabe before moving to the Westwood Park Hotel in Ngong and later Kileleleshwa during World War II. It stands on 35 acres of good land and is accessible to children from all parts of the world. It bridges the racial divide when students of all races play, eat and relax together. In fact, the school reflects today’s multicultural world as more than 30 nationalities are represented in the school. An added benefit is the fact that they are also one of the best schools academically.
The school was originally owned by Finlay Cramb and students pay KSh 675,918 per year. Why the big salary in this school? That’s most likely because it’s ranked among the top 500 prep schools in the world.
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9. The Banda School: Fees – KSh 695,000
Banda School is located in Langata, a pleasant suburb of Nairobi, just around the corner from Karen village. The incomparable climate of Nairobi and the beautiful grounds of Branda form the idyllic backdrop of the school. Yes, it has such a peaceful and happy environment. The Ngong Hills are visible from the school and opposite is Nairobi National Park. The school is essentially an English preparatory school and follows the British National Curriculum. The co-educational school has mainly British staff with a few Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans.
The school was established by Mr and Mrs Chitty in 1966 and is currently one of the largest preparatory schools in the world and also one of the top international schools in Kenya offering the British curriculum.
And as for the tuition fees per semester, the students pay KSh 695,000 depending on the year and the academic, sporting and cultural excellence that sets it apart from the rest. Each student has an individual personal iPad, which they use to study most of their courses at school.
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8. Gems Cambridge International School – Fees Ksh 718,480
Gems Cambridge is owned and operated by GEMS Education. It is located in the posh suburbs of Karen. At GEMS Cambridge International School, Nairobi children are surrounded by learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. Experienced and well qualified educators from some of the best schools in Kenya and around the world make up the Gems teachers and staff. The tuition fee is Ksh 718,480. per year, although the number varies as currencies rise and fall in value.
7. Braeburn Imani International School: Fees – KES 727,800
Located on Mangu Road in Thika, the school offers students an international education. It was officially established in 1969 in the tranquil farmlands of Thika. Imani School was acquired by Braeburn Schools Ltd on 1 January 2011, becoming the newest member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. It is currently called Braeburn Imani International School ( BIIS ).
Braeburn offers a British early school, primary, grammar and sixth year curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England and Wales, from the early foundation phase through to pre-university courses (2-18 year olds) and if you’re wondering what the Students do To secure a place at the university, you would first need to allocate KES 727,800 per year in tuition fees.
6. Hillcrest International School: Fees – KSh782,310
Hillcrest is the sixth most expensive school in Kenya. It is located in the southwest of Nairobi in a suburb of Karen. It was founded in 1966 as a preparatory school before expanding into a campus that includes Hillcrest Early Years, Hillcrest Preparatory, Hillcrest Secondary and Hillcrest Senior School. The school fees amount to 782,310 KES per year, which is quite expensive by Kenyan standards.
5. Peponi School – Fees: KSh441,500 – KSh619,500
Peponi School was founded in 1989 on 45 acres of land to become a premier, independent, co-educational boarding school. It offers a peaceful atmosphere that allows students to reach their full potential. The Peponi school is located at 1,707 m above sea level in a beautiful rural ranch. It is known for its enjoyment in various sports and games. It is a center for internationally recognized Baccalaureate exams at ages 16 (IGCSE), 17 (A/S) and 18 (A2).
Below is an analysis of the fees to be paid.
| ENTRANCE COSTS – (one off payments) | |
|---|---|
| Ksh | |
| registration fee | 3,000.00 |
| registration fee | 5,000.00 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) – Kenyan Residents | 150,000.00 |
| Security Deposit (Refundable) – Non-Kenyan Residents | 200,000.00 |
| Student passport (only for students whose parents are not Kenyan citizens and do not live in Kenya) | 5,000.00 |
| FEES PER TERM (3 terms per year) | |
| full board | 619,500.00 |
| Weekly Boarders | 588,000.00 |
| day students | 441,500.00 |
4. Brookhouse School – Fees – KSh 830,000
Brookhouse is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 to 19, offering an adapted form of the UK curriculum to Kenyan and international students. It is located in Lang’ata on the way to Rongai. The school offers pre-school, preparatory and secondary education. The students pay around 830,000 Kenyan shillings as tuition for an academic year that consists of three semesters.
3. St Andrews Turi – Tuition Fee – Kshs 994,500
St Andrew’s School is an international, multicultural Christian boarding school in Kenya offering students a British curriculum of the highest standard. The school is located in Turi, between Kericho and Nakuru and offers education at the following levels of education: Preparatory School, Senior School and College. It was founded by the Levets in 1931 before burning down on February 29, 1941 and later being rebuilt by Italian prisoners of war.
The school is a typical replica of a rich only school as the students charge a tuition fee of Ksh 994,500. Guess what? Ciku Muiruri’s daughter Erica Gachoka attended this school.
2 Greensteds International School – Fees – KSh1,010,000
Greensted International School was founded in1936, it stands near a national park, just like Banda School, Nakuru National Park. The school also offers an international standard of education and charges students a fee of around 1 million marks. To be precise, a student has to pay 1,010,000 KSh for one academic year.
1. International School of Kenya (ISK) – Fees – KSh2,070,204
Hello world, here lands our number one most expensive school. You may be wondering why the International School of Kenya has ranked highest on our list of the most expensive schools in Kenya.
This school will cost you approximately KES 2,070,204 each year for your child to study in it. Yes, the school fees that you have to pay to enroll your child in school. And if you’re wondering if it’s worth the pay, I’ll give an echo of “YES” if you’re aiming for academic excellence. It is the largest international school in Kenya. Notable alumni include Dan Eldon, an English photojournalist, and Karen Graham, Canadian author and dietitian.
As unique as the school is, it offers a North American curriculum along with the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, very different from other schools that made this list.