Nairobi International School (NIS)
Nairobi International School, known as NIS, is a British curriculum school in western Nairobi serving children from the early years to age eighteen, with fees in the lower to mid band for the city. It teaches the British National Curriculum through to IGCSE, A Level and BTEC, and is one of the more affordable options families weigh up among Nairobi international schools.
At a glance
| Curriculum | British (National Curriculum for England), IGCSE, A Level, BTEC |
|---|---|
| Exam boards | Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel (IGCSE, A Level, BTEC) |
| Stages | Early years to sixth form (ages 2 to 18) |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Not published |
| Fee band | Lower to mid for Nairobi |
| Campus area | Western Nairobi |
Curriculum and academics
NIS delivers the National Curriculum for England across the primary and secondary stages, with pupils sitting IGCSE examinations in the middle years on Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel specifications. The sixth form offers both A Level and BTEC routes, which is useful for students who want a vocational or applied pathway alongside the traditional academic one. Our British curriculum guide explains how Key Stages, IGCSE, A Level and BTEC fit together for relocating families.
The school describes a technology focused approach to teaching and learning, and as a smaller school it can keep class sizes manageable. The combination of a recognised British pathway with A Level and BTEC options makes it a practical choice for families who want flexibility in the senior years without the fee level of the city's most expensive schools.
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| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery 2 (age 2) | KES 585,000 |
| Grade 1 | KES 810,000 |
| Grade 7 | KES 1,125,000 |
| Grade 12 | KES 1,320,000 |
Source: Nairobi International School (nis.ac.ke). Day-pupil annual tuition. Boarding on request. Plus one-time admission and refundable caution fees. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Nairobi International School fees sit in the lower to mid band for the city, which is a large part of its appeal against the premium British and IB names. Tuition rises by year group and the school publishes its current schedule directly. To see where that lands against the rest of the market, our guide to international school fees in Nairobi sets out the full range from budget to premium.
Plan beyond tuition for the usual line items: a registration or admission fee, and optional costs such as transport, meals, uniform, trips and external examination entries for IGCSE, A Level and BTEC. We publish fee bands rather than promote any school, because no school pays to be listed on GlobalSchoolGuide.
Admissions
NIS welcomes applications throughout the year and considers them on a rolling basis, with the principal intake at the start of the academic year. The process generally asks for recent school reports and, depending on the year group, an assessment or interview. Sixth form entry is usually linked to IGCSE results and the A Level or BTEC subjects a student wishes to take.
Families relocating to Nairobi should register interest early for the most in demand year groups and confirm availability for their child's stage before settling on a neighbourhood.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in western Nairobi, within the cluster of suburbs off James Gichuru Road that many international and professional Kenyan families call home. Its community is broad and multicultural, drawn in part by the moderate fee point and the flexibility of the A Level and BTEC pathways. Commute times depend on which suburb a family settles in, so it helps to factor the school run into any housing decision.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Nairobi International School fees?
Nairobi International School sits in the lower to mid band for the city, more accessible than the most premium British and IB names. Tuition rises by year group and the current schedule is published by the school. Families should also budget for registration, transport, meals and external examination entries.
Is Nairobi International School a good school?
Nairobi International School is a British curriculum school offering IGCSE, A Level and BTEC pathways at a moderate fee point. Whether it suits your child depends on your priorities, which is why we do not publish a single ranking.
When do Nairobi International School applications open?
The school welcomes applications throughout the year and considers them on a rolling basis, with the main intake at the start of the academic year. Applying early helps for the most in demand year groups.
What curriculum does Nairobi International School follow?
It follows the British National Curriculum through Key Stages 3 to 5, with IGCSE in the middle years and a choice of A Level and BTEC qualifications in the sixth form.