Rusinga School is a well regarded Nairobi school with a Christian ethos that follows the British curriculum and enters pupils for Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications in the senior years. It draws families who want an English medium academic education alongside a clear values framework, and it is one of the more affordable through schools among the Nairobi international schools.
For relocating families who value a faith based community and a British academic pathway in one school, Rusinga is worth shortlisting. This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions approach and the community. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
Rusinga School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A Level |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early years to senior school, day |
| Founded | Not published |
| Authorisation | Cambridge International programmes; Christian ethos |
| Fee band | Value to mid tier, roughly KES 309,000 to 1,212,000 a year |
| Campus area | Gitanga Road, Lavington, Nairobi |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches the British curriculum from the early years through the primary and secondary phases, preparing pupils for Cambridge IGCSE and then A Level in the senior school. English is the medium of instruction, and the Christian ethos runs through assemblies, pastoral care and the wider life of the school.
As a through school, Rusinga allows a child to progress from the early years to the senior years on one site, which appeals to families looking for continuity and a settled community. Parents can read our overview of the British curriculum to see how the IGCSE and A Level stages fit together.
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Rusinga School fees
In the school published schedule for September 2025 to August 2026, annual tuition ran from about KES 309,000 in the earliest years to roughly KES 1,212,000 in the upper senior years, placing Rusinga in the value to mid band set out in our Nairobi school fees guide. Fees are set for the academic year, so confirm the figure for your child year group before you budget.
New families should plan for one off charges alongside tuition, including an application fee of about KES 5,500 and an enrolment fee reported at around KES 44,000, plus uniform, books and optional transport. The school publishes sibling discounts and an early payment discount, so ask the finance office for the current schedule when you enquire.
Admissions and intake
Applications are considered through the year as places open in each year group. Families submit an application with recent school reports and the child documents, and applicants usually sit an age appropriate assessment so the school can confirm the right placement and, where relevant, the fit with its Christian ethos.
Popular entry points such as the early years and the start of secondary tend to fill first, so it helps to enquire early about availability for your preferred start date. The admissions office can advise on the timeline and what the assessment involves.
Location and who goes there
The school is on Gitanga Road in Lavington, a green residential suburb west of the centre that is popular with professional Kenyan families and expatriates. The location is convenient for families in Lavington, Kilimani and the surrounding inner western suburbs.
Families comparing options in this part of the city often look at Brookhouse School and Braeside School Nairobi alongside Rusinga. The Nairobi schools hub maps how the British, IB and American sectors sit together across the city.
Rusinga School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Rusinga School fees?
In the school published schedule for September 2025 to August 2026, annual tuition ran from about KES 309,000 in the earliest years to roughly KES 1,212,000 in the upper senior years. Fees are set for the academic year, so confirm the current figure for your child year group with the school.
What curriculum does Rusinga School follow?
Rusinga follows the British curriculum, entering pupils for Cambridge IGCSE and then A Level in the senior school. English is the medium of instruction and the school has a Christian ethos.
Is Rusinga School a Christian school?
Yes. Rusinga has a Christian ethos that runs through its pastoral care, assemblies and wider school life, alongside an academic British curriculum programme.
Is Rusinga School a good school?
Rusinga is a well regarded through school with a faith based community and a British academic pathway. GlobalSchoolGuide does not publish a star rating, and whether it suits your child depends on your preference for its ethos and the Lavington location.
Where is Rusinga School?
The school is on Gitanga Road in Lavington, a residential suburb west of central Nairobi, convenient for families in Lavington and Kilimani.
