There is always a big difference between Kenya’s wealthy families and those in the middle and lower class when it comes to choosing where their kids go school. They include top government officials, top businessmen and women, ambassadors, as well as the known and unknown millionaires and billionaires within the Kenyan borders.
They can afford to take their kids to the best schools, most of which are located in Nairobi’s suburbs. Below are the top 10 most expensive schools in Kenya where the rich take their kids to.
Top 10 Most Expensive Schools in Kenya
- Kenton College Preparatory School (Ksh. 676,000 Per Year)
Kenton College Preparatory School is considered among the top 500 Preparatory Schools in the world. It is located in the posh suburbs of Kileleshwa in Nairobi and boasts 35 acres of land with excellent and outstanding learning facilities.
- Banda School (Ksh. 695,000 Per Year)
Banda School is also another highly ranked preparatory school in the world. It was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Chitty in 1966 and is located in Langata, Nairobi. This school offers British Curriculum.
- Gems Cambridge International School (Ksh. 718,000 Per Year)
Located in the leafy residential suburb of Karen, off Magadi Road, Gems Cambridge has a reputation of offering exceptional education to students from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Braeburn Imani International School (Ksh. 718,000 Per Year)
Braeburn Imani International School is another expensive school located in Karen where only the wealthy can afford to live. Owned by GEMS Education, parents who take their kids their must part with a tuition fee of around Ksh 718,000 every year.
- Hillcrest International School (Ksh 782,000 per year)
Karen seems to the perfect located for the most expensive schools in Kenya, and Hillcrest International School adds to the list. The institution has various levels to cater for every educational stage. The levels include Hillcrest Early Years, Hillcrest Preparatory, Hillcrest Secondary and Hillcrest Senior School.
- Peponi School (Ks 792,000 Per Year)
Peponi School is located a few kilometers from Ruiru town, off Thika Super Highway. The school is allegedly owned by the Kenyatta Family and its tuition fee per year stand at Ksh 792,000.
- Brookhouse School (Ksh 830,000 Per Year)
Located in Langata, Brookhouse School is a day and boarding international school for kids aged 2-19 years. The school offers a uniquely adapted form of British National Curriculum to both Kenyans and international students.
- St. Andrews School, Turi (Ksh 994,500 Per Year)
St. Andrews School, Turi is a multicultural Christian International School located a few kilometers from Molo. Arguably, the school offers British Curriculum of the highest standard.
- Greensteds International School (Ksh 1,010,000 Per Year)
Greensteds International School is located approximately 6km from Nakuru town and near Nakuru National Park, one of the best tourist destinations in Kenya.
- International School of Kenya (Ksh 2,070,204 Per Year)
Topping the list is International School of Kenya, the largest international school in Kenya. The school offers a North American curriculum as well as International Baccalaureate Diploma program.
Last year, 2016, International School of Kenya was ranked 7th in the list of top 100 best schools in Africa by Africa Almanac. The rankings were based on the quality of education, school profile, student engagement, internet, strength and activities of alumni as well as news visibility.
International School of Kenya is located along Kiwara Road in the outskirts of Nairobi. Currently, it’s the only in Kenya where tuition fees hit Ksh 2 million per year.