The Nairobi Academy is a British curriculum day and boarding school in the Karen area of the Kenyan capital, teaching pupils from the early years through to the sixth form. It is unusual among the Nairobi international schools in running more than one senior pathway, combining the National Curriculum of England and Cambridge qualifications with an authorised International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and it accepts both day pupils and boarders across a broad age range from around two to nineteen.
For relocating families who want flexibility between the British and IB routes, or who need boarding, The Nairobi Academy is a distinctive 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.
The Nairobi Academy at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, IB Diploma |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early years to sixth form (ages 2 to 19), day and boarding |
| Founded | Not published |
| Authorisation | IB Diploma authorised; Cambridge International programmes |
| Fee band | Value to mid tier, roughly KES 318,000 to 1,354,500 a year |
| Campus area | Karen, off Langata Road, Nairobi |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches the British National Curriculum through its primary and secondary phases, entering pupils for Cambridge IGCSE examinations in the middle secondary years. In the sixth form, families can choose between Cambridge International A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which the school is authorised to deliver, giving pupils a choice between a specialised British route and the broader IB.
English is the medium of instruction throughout. Running two senior pathways side by side suits families who are unsure which route best fits their child or who expect to move on to different university systems. Parents can read our overviews of the British curriculum and the International Baccalaureate to weigh the two options before deciding.
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The Nairobi Academy fees
The Nairobi Academy spans a wide fee range that reflects its long age span. In the school's recent published schedule, annual tuition ran from roughly KES 318,000 in the early years to about KES 1,354,500 in the senior years, taking it from the value band through to the mid band set out in our Nairobi school fees guide. Boarding, where taken, is charged on top of tuition. 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. Boarding families should also ask about the full boarding schedule and any additional charges when they request the current fee list.
Admissions and intake
The school accepts applications on a rolling basis through the year 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 attend a taster day so the school can confirm the right placement and pathway.
Because both day and boarding places are on offer, availability varies by year group and phase, so it helps to speak to the admissions office early about your preferred start date. The main British entry points such as the reception year and the start of secondary tend to fill first.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in the Karen area off Langata Road, a leafy residential part of south west Nairobi long favoured by expatriate families and professional Kenyan households for its space and calm. The boarding provision also draws pupils from beyond the city and the wider region, giving the school a mixed day and boarding community.
Families comparing options often look at Brookhouse School and Braeburn 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.
The Nairobi Academy reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are The Nairobi Academy fees?
In the school's recent published schedule, annual tuition ran from roughly KES 318,000 in the early years to about KES 1,354,500 in the senior years, spanning the value to mid band of Nairobi's international schools. Fees are set each year, so confirm the current figure for your child's year group with the school.
What curriculum does The Nairobi Academy follow?
The school follows the British National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A Level options, and it is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the sixth form. English is the medium of instruction.
Is The Nairobi Academy a good school?
The Nairobi Academy is an established day and boarding school offering both British and IB pathways. GlobalSchoolGuide does not publish a star rating, and whether it suits your child depends on your preference for the multi pathway model and the Karen location.
Where is The Nairobi Academy?
The school is off Langata Road in the Karen area, a leafy residential part of south west Nairobi popular with expatriate and professional Kenyan families.
When do The Nairobi Academy applications open?
The school accepts applications on a rolling basis through the year, with places offered subject to availability in each year group and an entry assessment. Ask the admissions office about day and boarding places for your preferred start date.
