List of best International Schools in Nairobi, Kenya

The German School Nairobi is an Excellent German school abroad with its accreditation being acquired from; The Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany and the relevant federal governing body in charge of schools abroad (BLAschA). The main aim is the promotion of student advancement through their encouragement to design individual learning processes as they progress with schoolwork.
With this, our production of all-rounded students is evident as they are able to acquire knowledge for their classwork, skills and proficiency. With the school being a lively site for the German Culture, it not only gives access to the German language but also to the German Curriculum with its utility being a plus in all German Speaking countries worldwide.

Curriculum – German

STEM International School uses an American Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Education from Preschool – 12th grade.

Curriculum – American, Christian

Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility and Christ-Centered

Curriculum – British

Brookhouse is a co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 2 – 19, offering an adapted form of the British National Curriculum to Kenyan and international pupils. The pursuit of academic excellence is at the centre of the school’s educational philosophy and approach. As a global member of the Round Square association of schools worldwide, Brookhouse believes that a school should foster courage, generosity, imagination, principle and resolve so that children emerge empowered with the skills and abilities to be the leaders and guardians of tomorrow’s world.Brookhouse endeavours to provide the security and guidance necessary for children to achieve their potential in a friendly, supportive and academically rigorous atmosphere. As such the school commits itself to the Round Square ethos or IDEALS: Internationalism; Democracy; Environment; Adventure; Leadership and Service.

Curriculum – British

Nairobi Academy caters for children aged 2 – 18 years, taught in small classes. This allows plenty of individual attention. Students are prepared and entered for IGCSE and A Level Examinations. Senior students, under the guidance of the Careers Tutor, are assisted with university application formalities.

Curriculum – British

We provide a loving and caring environment that is rich in diversity, compassion and scruples.

Curriculum – British

Small, friendly, strong values – respect, determination, curiosity and independence.

Curriculum – British

First class all round education with emphasis on manners and values.

Curriculum – British

Braeside is a co-educational International School offering academic programmes based on the British National Curriculum for 2 to 18 year-olds. Established in 1996, it is located on the lush grounds off Muthangari Road in the quiet residential suburb of Lavington within Nairobi.
Braeside is a day school with an extensive school transport system. It has a warm, friendly and caring atmosphere with high standards of discipline, whilst providing an environment conducive to good learning.

Curriculum – British

Emerald International School offers Accelerated Christian Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12 with the option of switching to the British Curriculum at Grade 7.

Curriculum – British, Christian

Nairobi International School provides technology based education to students of all races, religions and nationalities, through a fellowship that carries with it, enormous choices and responsibilities, by giving opportunities to lead a life of learning through dedicated study, while committing themselves to personal growth, integrity, self-discipline and caring for each other, as “Creative Re-thinkers”, whether at NIS or elsewhere.
NIS follows the British National Curriculum.

Curriculum – British

The Netherlands School Society is a Dutch primary school for children from 4 to 12 years of age. There is also a toddler group linked to the school for children from 1½ to 4 years of age. The school was established in 1971 and is recognized by the Dutch Education Abroad Foundation.
The Netherlands School in Nairobi is a small scale and dynamic school where children can learn to their optimum level in a fun, international environment.
The characteristics and culture of the Dutch education system are combined with an international curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).

Curriculum – International, Dutch

Nairobi Waldorf School is dedicated to educating students through positive learning experiences.
Through the Waldorf curriculum, it aims to stimulate and nurture both the academic and creative abilities of each child.

Curriculum – Waldorf

Peponi School is founded on Christian principles. It was established in 1989 to be a first class co-educational boarding school, based on which is best in the British Independent School system. Peponi School is a young and newly formed school but one that has taken no time to take its place amongst some of the best schools in the world.
Peponi School was established in 1989, to be a first class, independent, co-educational boarding school with an international intake of pupils working towards internationally recognized school-leaving examinations at 16+ (IGCSE) and 18+ (A) Levels Years.

Curriculum – British

Rusinga School is Christian day school offering the British National Curriculum. It has a strong commitment to academic excellence, a high level of discipline and Christian values. Children are accepted from the age of two and are able to progress through our Kindergarten, Prep and Senior schools.

Curriculum – British, Christian

Our school is characterized by a fraternity that is socially responsible and morally upright

Curriculum British

West Nairobi School is an international school that partners with parents to provide an education of excellence from a Biblical worldview based on North American curriculum. WNS strives to nurture the academic, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development of the whole child. Our guiding principles are Teaching Truth, Training Minds and Impacting the Kingdom.

Curriculum – American, Christian

Based in Nairobi, East Africa, Braeburn School is co-educational, offering the British & International systems of education to a multi-national student body of varied academic ability. Braeburn School offers International courses which provide the learner with choices and support according to their interests and abilities.
BS actively values and celebrates diversity, nurturing personal growth by providing a friendly and supportive environment.

Curriculum British

St. Mary’s is a private catholic day school and is famous for developing its students academically, spiritually and physically.
SMS programs deliberately promote self expression, discipline and God-centered living. SMS encourages its students to be communicators, principled, open-minded, innovative and caring. This is why a Saints student takes maths, prayers, rugby, charity work, drama and violin all in his stride. It also explains why Saints students are usually all rounded confident individuals. This is also why the school has gained a reputation for molding just such leaders. So at Saints the question is not what will your child be when they grow up but rather what can’t they be.
SMS is an IB Diploma School.

Curriculum IB, British, Catholic

Svenska Skolan i Nairobi offers education to preschool, elementary and high school students and follows Swedish curriculum.

Curriculum Swedish

Herald International School provides quality education in a supportive and friendly environment to students from classes 1-6 in the British curriculum.

Curriculum British

Established in 1970, the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi is a private, co-educational school situated in pleasant surroundings in the Parklands suburb of Nairobi.
The Academy strives to create a harmonious balance between academic demands, sporting and cultural activities and community life. It challenges its pupils to be intellectually inquisitive and socially conscious. The School believes that while what students know is important, the true measure of a student’s education is the ability to analyse what they do not know.
The Academy offers an international curriculum leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) administered from the Cambridge University and International Baccalaureate.

Curriculum – IB, British

The ISK curriculum is built around the idea that students are continuously constructing meaning – whether that be in the classroom, on the sports field, in a creative performance or working in the community.

Curriculum IB, American

Founded in 1950, Cavina is the second oldest international-curriculum school in Kenya. We pride ourselves on a traditional, Christian education in an intimate, family environment. Pupils are encouraged to express themselves and to pursue their dreams but always within a disciplined atmosphere where respect for rules and for other people is vigorously fostered.

Curriculum – British

Kilimani International School is a private christian school offering a Kindergarten through 12th Grade American Curriculum. Students attending KIS have the benefit of accessing a high tech online campus from the convenience of their home and at their own pace, time and schedule.

Curriculum American, Christian

Banda School is a British curriculum preparatory school.
The aims of Banda School are:
–To provide a broad and balanced educational experience that will ensure the development of the whole child.
–To encourage an ambition to excel – in all areas of school life.
–To create a nurturing environment so that each child feels safe to face new challenges.
–To develop enquiring minds, self-confidence and a range of skills to enable pupils to become independent learners.
–To promote acceptance of all, thereby preparing pupils for their future as global citizens.

Curriculum – British

Excellent curriculum, great facilities, global network,diverse student body

Curriculum British

Nairobi Jaffery Academy provides an enriched learning environment that has helped countless students learn, develop and grow. Its unparalleled curriculum and teaching methods help students take the next step in their education and approach the future with confidence.

Curriculum – British

Potterhouse School was established in the year 2002. The establishment of an International school in Runda was propelled by an underlying Christian philosophy of life- A philosophy having its root and reason in God, as revealed in Scripture. Today, the school attracts pupils from different nationalities and backgrounds providing a rich diversity of culture and experience.

Curriculum British, Christian

Please visit this link to view our Missions Statement and Core Values: http://rosslynacademy.org/who-we-are/mission-statement/
Please visit this link to view our Core Christian Beliefs: http://rosslynacademy.org/who-we-are/core-christian-beliefs/

Curriculum American, Christian

Our core values are Passion, Connectedness, Innovation, Respect, and Environmental Conservation.
Alongside our academic standards, we also teach and track other ‘softer’ skills as part of our long-term transformational learning goals, which include things like self-management, self-awareness, growth mindset, social awareness, communication, collaboration, global awareness, systems thinking and environmental conservation. Through these our want our learners to BE Self-Directed, BELONG In Community, and BECOME Globally-Mindful.

Curriculum – International

Zuwena International School is a Christian school that offers an integrated educational system that incorporates Montessori, 8-4-4 system and the British curriculum.
Currently, the school caters for children aged 3 to 9 years.

Curriculum – British, Christian, Montessori

Brookhurst International School is a progressive, multicultural, value based day and boarding school based in Kenya. BIS currently offers its students the highest standard of British curriculum education between year 4 to A level. BIS’ superb campus spans vast acres of the beautiful plains of Kajiado County as BIS is presently located in the tranquil Kiserian area along Isinya-Pipeline Road.

Curriculum – British, Christian

Peponi House is a multi-cultural community which encourages respect for self and others. Its emphasis is on excellence, through a broad, balanced education which aims to maximise the potential of each pupil and help them develop as a whole person.

The school’s motto “A School of Many Nations, a Family of One” came about as the result of a competition held among the first Peponi pupils when the school was still in its infancy. In many ways, it encapsulates all that we hold most dear.

First and foremost, PHPS is a school and the academic side of things lies at the heart of all that the school does. PHPS believes that excellence in the classroom, in terms of both effort and achievement, is the key ingredient in making a successful school. However, the school is also a family and that makes itself very clear in the day to day life of the school. It has an open door policy with its parents and encourages them to be very active in their support of what the school does, either through our energetic PTA or through close consultation with the staff.

PHPS has children from many different cultures and ethnic backgrounds and it encourages understanding and above all respect for each other. It is a Christian School and the ethos of “Love one another” is a recurring theme in its Thursday services, but the school is proud of its multi-faith society where children learn to appreciate and value their differences as well as their similarities.

Curriculum – British, Christian

Premier Academy is a co-educational day school for students aged 2 1/2 – 18 years. It offers an adapted British National Curriculum.

Curriculum – British

In 2006 OERB bought the Visa Oshwal Nursery and the Visa Oshwal Girls Secondary Schools from the Visa Oshwal Community (VOC) in Nairobi. These two schools together with Oshwal High and Jain Primary which were already being managed by OERB were consolidated into Oshwal Academy Nairobi. Oshwal Academy Nairobi Nursery, Primary, Junior High and Senior High were formed. Junior High and Senior High have since merged into Senior School.
Oshwal Academy is a dynamic supportive learning environment providing an inclusive, holistic educational experience that cultivates knowledge, skills, leadership, and self-directed learning in a global society.

Curriculum – British

Riara International School offers a high quality creative approach to development learning and achievement.

Curriculum – British

Crawford International School is committed to developing leaders through various leadership programs and encouraging interaction on various levels. In the classroom, on the sports field or in the cultural arena there are many different roles that students can fill that allows them to work with others in a more collaborative way. This is achieved by a strong differentiated leadership program developed for each year.

Curriculum – British

Ages 2 to 18