The International Schools Database has named Nairobi as the top City with the most expensive international schools in Africa.
In a report released on Wednesday, the publisher revealed that the annual school fees at international schools located in Kenya run up to Ksh4.71 million per year.
Globally, Nairobi ranked 67th, while New York was first. The report further revealed that the median price of school fees in Nairobi is Sh688,000, or USD 5,335 annually.
“The top 3 most expensive cities are all very close together in terms of median prices for international schools. Nairobi, Johannesburg and Casablanca all have median prices of around Ksh681,000 (USD5,300) per year.”
The findings were based on quotes provided for one student for one full term which excludes one-off costs such as enrollment and application fees.
Most International schools in Nairobi are reserved for students from families with heavy financial muscles, such as politicians, celebrities, and other high-ranking individuals.
However, some students are able to study in these prestigious institutions through scholarships.
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Some of the most expensive schools that offer international curricula in Kenya are:
| No | School | Fees p.a |
| 1 | International School of Kenya (ISK) | $18,500 – $36,600 (Sh2.5 – 4.9 m) pa |
| 2 | Brookhouse School | Sh400k – 3.9m pa |
| 3 | Peponi School | Sh2.8 – 3.8m pa (tuition & boarding) |
| 4 | Woodland Star International School | $14,880 – 17,490 (Sh 2.0 – 3.2 million) |
| 5 | Greensteds International School | Sh1.27 – 2.6m pa (tuition & boarding) |
| 6 | Hillcrest International School | Sh 964.8k – 2,590,800 pa (tuition only) |
| 7 | Braeburn School | Sh888.3k – 2,395,800 pa (tuition only) |
| 8 | The Banda School | Sh1.32 – 2.196 pa (tuition only) |
| 9 | Rosslyn Academy | Sh1.345m ($10k) pa (tuition only) |
| 10 | Light International School | Sh498k- 2,016,000 pa (tuition only) |
| 11 | International French School of Nairobi | Sh700k – 2,040,531pa (tuition only) |
| 12 | Kenton College Preparatory School | Sh1.92 million pa (tuition only) |
| 13 | German School Nairobi | €8,227 – €13,374 (KES 1.2 – 1.92m) pa (tuition only) |
| 14 | St. Christopher’s International School | Sh822k – 1.85 million pa (tuition only) |
| 15 | Braeside Thika | Sh104.7k – 1.344m pa (tuition only) |
| 16 | St. Andrews Turi | Sh754k – 1,128,000 pa (tuition & boarding) |
| 17 | Woodcreek School | Sh690k – 2,105,100 pa (tuition only) |
| 18 | Crawford International School | Sh580,200 – 1,237,500 pa |
| 19 | Rusinga School | Sh645k – KES 1,060,000 pa (tuition only) |
| 20 | The Nairobi Academy | Sh294k – 1.188m (tuition only) |