St Christopher's International School is a long established Karen school that follows the British National Curriculum across kindergarten, a preparatory phase and a secondary school. It offers both day and boarding places and appeals to families in the south west of the city and to those needing boarding, sitting among the more affordable British options in the Nairobi international schools market.
For relocating families who want a British pathway in the leafy Karen area, with the option of boarding, St Christopher's is worth a look. This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions route and the community. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
St Christopher's International School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British National Curriculum |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Kindergarten to sixth form, day and boarding |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Authorisation | British curriculum school |
| Fee band | Value to mid tier; kindergarten and preparatory roughly KES 270,000 to 942,000 a year, senior higher |
| Campus area | Ngong Road, Karen, Nairobi |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches the British National Curriculum from kindergarten through its preparatory years and into the secondary school, with English as the medium of instruction. Pupils progress through the primary phases towards national qualifications in the senior years, and the school runs a broad programme of sport and activities alongside academics.
With provision from kindergarten to the sixth form on one site, St Christopher's suits families looking for continuity and, where needed, boarding. Parents can read our overview of the British curriculum to see how the preparatory and senior stages connect.
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St Christopher's International School fees
In the school published fee schedule for 2025 to 2026, termly fees for the kindergarten and preparatory stages ran from about KES 90,000 to KES 314,000, which works out to roughly KES 270,000 to KES 942,000 a year for those stages, placing them in the value to mid band described in our Nairobi school fees guide. Secondary and boarding fees are charged at higher rates, so ask the school for the full current schedule for your child year group.
Beyond tuition, plan for one off items such as refundable caution money and a registration charge, plus uniform, books and optional transport, which the school lists separately. Boarding, where taken, is billed on top of tuition, so request the complete day and boarding schedule before you budget.
Admissions and intake
Applications are considered through the year as places open. Families submit an application with recent school reports and the child documents, and the school confirms placement after an age appropriate assessment or visit, with full fees typically payable before a new pupil starts.
Because both day and boarding places are offered, availability varies by phase, so it helps to enquire early about your preferred start date. The kindergarten and lower preparatory years and the start of secondary tend to be the busiest entry points.
Location and who goes there
The school is on Ngong Road in Karen, a leafy residential part of south west Nairobi long favoured by expatriate and professional Kenyan families for its space and calm. The boarding provision also draws pupils from beyond the city, giving the school a mixed day and boarding community.
Families comparing options in Karen often look at Hillcrest International School and The Banda School alongside St Christopher's. The Nairobi schools hub maps how the British, IB and American sectors compare across the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are St Christopher's International School fees?
In the school published 2025 to 2026 schedule, termly fees for the kindergarten and preparatory stages ran from about KES 90,000 to KES 314,000, or roughly KES 270,000 to KES 942,000 a year for those stages. Secondary and boarding fees are higher, so confirm the current figure for your child year group with the school.
What curriculum does St Christopher's follow?
St Christopher's follows the British National Curriculum from kindergarten to the sixth form, with English as the medium of instruction.
Does St Christopher's offer boarding?
Yes. The school offers both day and boarding places, with boarding charged in addition to tuition. Ask admissions about boarding availability for your child year group.
When was St Christopher's founded?
The school was founded in 1984 and is one of the long established British curriculum schools in the Karen area of Nairobi.
Where is St Christopher's International School?
The school is on Ngong Road in Karen, a leafy residential part of south west Nairobi popular with expatriate and professional families.
