French School of Nairobi (Lycée Denis Diderot) Fee Structure for 2024/2025

The International French School of Nairobi, also known as Lycée Français Denis Diderot, is located along Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani, Nairobi. Established in 1960, the school offers the French system of education to over 600 students from ages 2 to 18.

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Below is the fee structure for the academic year 2024/2025.

Application and Registration Fees

Application Fee (per child): Ksh 12,000
First Registration Fee (per child): Ksh 120,000 (Invoice on enrolment)
Re-enrolment Fee: Ksh 80,000 (Non-refundable advance on annual tuition fees)

Tuition Fees (Per Term) for French and Kenyan Students

Class	Term 1 (KSh)	Term 2 (KSh)	Term 3 (KSh)	Annual Total (KSh)
Kindergarten	280,000	210,000	210,000	700,000
Elementary	435,641	326,731	326,731	1,089,103
Middle School	495,032	371,275	371,275	1,237,582
High School	661,976	496,482	496,482	1,654,940

Tuition Fees (Per Term) for Other Nationalities

Class	Term 1 (KSh)	Term 2 (KSh)	Term 3 (KSh)	Annual Total (KSh)
Kindergarten	320,000	240,000	240,000	800,000
Elementary	537,117	402,838	402,838	1,342,793
Middle School	609,345	457,009	457,009	1,523,362
High School	816,213	612,159	612,159	2,040,531

Additional Fees

Exams Fees (Term 3):
- DNB: Ksh 9,400
- BAC Première: Ksh 18,000
- BAC Terminale: Ksh 51,370
- Cambridge: Ksh 17,550 – 27,000 (Mandatory for CM2 and 2nde students)
Other Charges (Term 1):
- Section Internationale (SIB option for collège and lycée): Ksh 52,000
- Model United Nations (MUN option): Ksh 23,300
- Extra-Curricular Activity: Average Ksh 25,000 per activity
- Garderie: Ksh 3,500/month (Enrolment package) or Ksh 400/day (Not enrolled)