Braeside School is one of the established British curriculum schools in the Kenyan capital, teaching pupils on its Lavington campus off Muthangari Road since 1994. It is a mixed school running from the early years to the sixth form, part of the wider Braeburn group of schools, and it sits in the mid band of the Nairobi international schools market. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and enters pupils for Cambridge qualifications, drawing a diverse community from more than fifty nationalities.
For relocating families who want a recognised British pathway in a settled residential suburb, Braeside is a practical and well resourced option. This profile sets out its curriculum, its fee band, the admissions approach and where its families tend to live. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
Braeside School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level, BTEC |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early years to sixth form (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Group and authorisation | Braeburn group; Cambridge International programmes |
| Fee band | Mid tier, roughly KES 630,000 to 1,370,000 a year |
| Campus area | Lavington, Nairobi |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches the British National Curriculum, the framework used across schools in England, organised into early years, primary, and secondary phases. Pupils sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations in the middle secondary years, then progress to Cambridge International AS and A Levels or a BTEC pathway in the sixth form, the qualifications most widely recognised by universities in the United Kingdom and beyond.
English is the medium of instruction throughout, and the broad curriculum is designed to keep options open for pupils who may move between countries. The British pathway suits families who want continuity with schooling in the United Kingdom or a globally portable qualification. Parents weighing the options can read our overview of the British curriculum and the Cambridge programme to see how the stages fit together.
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Braeside School Nairobi fees
Braeside sits in the mid band of the Nairobi market. In the school's recent published schedule, annual tuition ran from roughly KES 630,000 in the early years to about KES 1,370,000 in the senior years, below the top international schools but above the value tier options set out in our Nairobi school fees guide. Fees are set each academic year, so confirm the current figure for your child's year group before you budget.
Beyond tuition, plan for the standard line items: a non refundable registration charge, a deposit payable on acceptance, plus books, uniform, examination entry fees and optional transport. Fees are usually billed per term across the three term British year, so ask the admissions office for the full schedule including any capital or facilities levy.
Admissions and intake
The school follows a September to July academic year in line with the British calendar, and it accepts applications on a rolling basis as places become available in each year group. Families submit an application form, recent school reports and the child's passport and immigration documents, and most applicants sit an age appropriate entry assessment or informal readiness check in the early years.
Because international families move through Nairobi throughout the year, places can open at short notice, but the popular entry points such as the reception year and the start of secondary fill early. Applying ahead of your planned start date and keeping in touch with the admissions office improves the chance of a place at your preferred year group.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Lavington, a leafy residential suburb west of central Nairobi that is popular with expatriate families, diplomats and professional Kenyan households. The area offers quick access to Westlands and the wider western suburbs, which keeps commutes manageable for families living nearby.
Families comparing options often look at Brookhouse School and Hillcrest International School alongside this one. For a fuller view of how the British, IB and American sectors sit together across the city, the Nairobi schools hub maps the whole market by curriculum, fee band and neighbourhood.
Braeside School Nairobi reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Braeside School Nairobi fees?
In the school's recent published schedule, annual tuition ran from roughly KES 630,000 in the early years to about KES 1,370,000 in the senior years, placing Braeside in the mid band of Nairobi's British curriculum schools. Fees are set each year, so confirm the current figure for your child's year group with the school.
What curriculum does Braeside School Nairobi follow?
The school follows the British National Curriculum, with Cambridge IGCSE in the middle secondary years and Cambridge International AS and A Levels and BTEC options in the sixth form. English is the medium of instruction.
Is Braeside School Nairobi a good school?
Braeside is an established British curriculum school and part of the Braeburn group, drawing pupils from more than 50 nationalities. GlobalSchoolGuide does not publish a star rating, and whether it suits your child depends on your preference for the British pathway and the Lavington location.
Where is Braeside School Nairobi?
The school is in Lavington, a leafy residential suburb west of central Nairobi that is popular with expatriate and professional Kenyan families.
When do Braeside School Nairobi applications open?
The school follows a September to July academic year in line with the British calendar and accepts applications on a rolling basis, with places offered subject to availability in each year group and an entry assessment.
