Find Schools Events My shortlist My account Ask doris
Parent Guide Community Transparency Charter About For Schools
Currency
Search & filter all 53 schools Compare 53 schools in Kenya

International Schools in Kenya

Edited by · Co-founder & CEO

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.

Compare 53 international schools in Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 605,021), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 53 schools · avg fee KES 605,021
Schools listed
53
Curricula
25
Average annual fee
KES 605,021
Fee range
KES 0 – 3,592,500
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (31 schools)
Average school size
463 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Braeside Lavington
Oldest
Rift Valley Academy (1906)
With boarding
20
View by curriculum (8)

29 international schools in Nairobi

See all 29 →

10 international schools in Mombasa

See all 10 →

3 international schools in Nakuru

See all 3 →

3 international schools in Kisumu

See all 3 →

2 international schools in Kajiado

See all 2 →

1 international school in Gilgil

See all 1 →

1 international school in Molo

See all 1 →

1 international school in Kijabe

See all 1 →

1 international school in Thika

See all 1 →

1 international school in Nanyuki

See all 1 →

1 international school in Malindi

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 (31), Cambridge IGCSE (28), Cambridge A Levels (25), BTEC Qualification (15), 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 0 to KES 3,592,500, averaging roughly KES 605,021. 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.

Explore more — related searches, map view, upcoming events

FAQs for Kenya

How many international schools are in Kenya?
Kenya has 51 international schools listed on doris.
Which curriculum is most popular?
The most common curricula vary by city, but British, IB, and American pathways are widely available.
doris
linked-in-logo facebook-logo instagram-logo
© 2026 doris Worldwide Ltd. All rights reserved.