The Best International Schools in Nairobi

International Schools are very popular in Nairobi. Discover The Best International Schools in Nairobi.

The Best International Schools in Nairobi

International Schools in Nairobi are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best International Schools in Nairobi, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Why choose an international school in Nairobi?

Finding the right school for your child is one of the major concerns for many international families when relocating to a new country or city and they can be confident to find a wide range private international schools top choose from.These schools typically offer different curricula, with the most popular being the British, American and International Baccalaureate (IB (International Baccalaureate)).

Study in Nairobi

Students who study in Nairobi earn academic qualifications that are recognised and respected around the world. Nairobi has a diverse, welcoming and vibrant society that offers international students a unique cultural experience in a beautiful environment. Study in Nairobi is an excellent pathway into world renowned international universities.

Top rated International Schools in Nairobi 2025

This International Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.

IB Schools in Nairobi

  • The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
    0 reviews
    Puxi - Shanghai
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 262385
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Swiss International School Dubai
    0 reviews
    Dubai - Emirate of Dubai
    IB Diploma
    From 53000
    aed
  • Dallas International School
    0 reviews
    Dallas - Texas
    American Diploma, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma
    From 22000
    usd
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • GEMS Modern Academy
    0 reviews
    Western Asia - Asia
    From 30000
    eur
  • The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
    0 reviews
    Puxi - Shanghai
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 262385
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • Swiss International School Dubai
    0 reviews
    Dubai - Emirate of Dubai
    IB Diploma
    From 53000
    aed
  • Dallas International School
    0 reviews
    Dallas - Texas
    American Diploma, French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma
    From 22000
    usd
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • GEMS Modern Academy
    0 reviews
    Western Asia - Asia
    From 30000
    eur

US Curriculum Schools in Nairobi

  • Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
    0 reviews
    Shanghai - China
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 163600
    cny
  • Georgia School Ningbo (GSN)
    3 reviews
    Ningbo - Zhejiang
    American Diploma, AP, PSAT, SAT
    From 115000
    cny
  • American School of The Hague
    3 reviews
    The Hague - South Holland
    From 14650
    eur
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd
  • Christian Alliance International School
    0 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    From 123200
    hkd
  • Korea International School
    0 reviews
    Gyeonggi-do - South Korea
    American Diploma
    From 22000
    usd
  • Yew Chung International School of Shanghai
    0 reviews
    Shanghai - China
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 163600
    cny
  • Georgia School Ningbo (GSN)
    3 reviews
    Ningbo - Zhejiang
    American Diploma, AP, PSAT, SAT
    From 115000
    cny
  • American School of The Hague
    3 reviews
    The Hague - South Holland
    From 14650
    eur
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd
  • Christian Alliance International School
    0 reviews
    Hong Kong Island - Hong Kong
    From 123200
    hkd
  • Korea International School
    0 reviews
    Gyeonggi-do - South Korea
    American Diploma
    From 22000
    usd

British Schools in Nairobi

  • Prime School International
    0 reviews
    Cascais - Lisbon
    From 9900
    eur
  • St. Joseph’s Institution International
    7 reviews
    Singapore - South-eastern Asia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 37000
    sgd
  • Epsom College in Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Bandar Enstek - Negeri Sembilan
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 95850
    myr
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • The English School of Kyrenia
    0 reviews
    Kyrenia - Northern Cyprus
    From 4280
    gbp
  • North London Collegiate School Jeju
    5 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 25500
    usd
  • Prime School International
    0 reviews
    Cascais - Lisbon
    From 9900
    eur
  • St. Joseph’s Institution International
    7 reviews
    Singapore - South-eastern Asia
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 37000
    sgd
  • Epsom College in Malaysia
    0 reviews
    Bandar Enstek - Negeri Sembilan
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 95850
    myr
  • Copperfield International School Verbier
    0 reviews
    Verbier - Valais
    IB Diploma
    From 34000
    chf
  • The English School of Kyrenia
    0 reviews
    Kyrenia - Northern Cyprus
    From 4280
    gbp
  • North London Collegiate School Jeju
    5 reviews
    Seogwipo City - Jeju
    IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 25500
    usd

How much do International Schools in Nairobi cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for International Schools in ranges between $5100 and $9900. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $31200.

The average yearly cost is $8300, around $900 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $3200.

Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.

If you would like to explore International Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.

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Parent and Student Reviews of International Schools in Nairobi

  • Our 2 children have been at the school for almost 8 years. The caring, nurturing environment alongside rigorous academics, allowed my daughter to access a top university in UK while my son joined a boarding school in UK.
    Read more
    Written October 20, 2024
  • I think having co-curricular activities are fun because you can learn outside of school and make new friends. Also, because having after school activities allows me to do what I want to do.
    Read more
    Written March 27, 2023
  • We have chosen St. Peter’s School because we wanted our daughter to be educated in English since that would be of great help in her future. And we also wanted to provide her with the opportunity to have friends from other nationalities, because that would enable her to get to know other cultures and traditions. What we value the most is the fact that our daughter is happy in school. We noticed this since she started at the age of 3. In her own words, St. Peter’s is “a very special place”.What we like the most about the school is that they have small groups, because that enables teachers to provide students with a very personalized education, helping every child with their needs. We like the curriculum, the activities that respond to social needs and the special events such as the “World Book Day”, the “Chocolatada Solidaria”, the “Book Fair” or the “Maths International Day”. It has been a great decision to bring our daughter to this school, we are very happy!
    Read more
    Written February 26, 2023
  • Choosing our children’s school is not an easy task. When we arrived at St. Peter we had already visited several schools, we were tired and discouraged, as none of the previous ones had met our expectations. At St. Peter, we were received with incomparable attention and, little by little, during the visit, our doubts were clarified and our insecurity was dissolved. Finally, when we entered the art room – a space with so many colors, textures and smells – we were sure that St. Peter would be our choice. We can see our son’s growth daily, his incredible linguistic development, the recognition of numbers, the writing of his own name and so many other achievements that make us sure that we made the right decision when choosing St. Peter as our school.
    Read more
    Written February 26, 2023
  • We chose St. Peters as we were drawn by its vision and mission, to nurture students with a love for life-long learning, and making meaningful contributions to society. Adapting to a new country as a family is challenging but the professionalism of the St. Peter’s family eased it for us where our child’s education is concerned. Our child enjoys going to school and we are very impressed and appreciative of the efforts and dedication of the teachers and staff, in ensuring a loving and safe environment for our child to develop and prosper. The teachers and staff constantly project an enthusiastic outlook for the betterment of the students, see every child with potential of his/her own and always strive for close partnership with parents. We saw how they rose to the occasion as an institution in overcoming the challenges of the lockdown last year and this ongoing pandemic. Our child looks forward and speaks fondly of his school experiences daily and we thank the St Peters family for this.
    Read more
    Written February 26, 2023
  • As a parent of a 7th grader attending GSN, I feel very grateful that my son has an opportunity to be a member of a school that is based on love, respect, and kindness. Thank you for creating a community in which every child feels special, for creating an academic environment which lets kids conquer the world and for giving big dreams to little ones.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • This is a very warm school, the relationship between teachers and students is not so much teachers and students, but more like family. I have two children who have been studying in this school since kindergarten. In addition to learning knowledge and achieving good results, what is more difficult is to learn equality, help, and care in an international environment. GSN provides all of it.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Moving my two kids (secondary and primary) to GSN was definitely one of the best decisions we have made. GSN is without a doubt the best school in Ningbo I will ever have the pleasure of having contact with. GSN stands out well above any other school in every possible area (After School Activities, Tribes Program, facilities, etc). It is also the strong team of staff throughout the school and their sheer dedication to their job that will allow my kids to continue to grow and develop in their best way!
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • At ISHCMC, I achieved more than I ever thought was even possible. I have always felt empowered and supported by my teachers to explore my passion. ISHCMC is where I developed as a person and my experiences and lessons learned have shaped who I am today.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • As parents, we feel that the standard of teaching and the way of learning sets ISHCMC apart; the IB at ISHCMC is a fascinating way of learning.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • ISHCMC is a brilliant learning environment because it teaches the children how to be independent and how to think outside the box
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • My parents were searching for a boarding school … they (and I) decided Institut Montana would be the best fit – the student population, the amazing view, the overall welcoming feeling… whenever a new student arrived, everyone would be curious to get to know them and to learn from them.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Our 2 children have been at the school for almost 8 years. The caring, nurturing environment alongside rigorous academics, allowed my daughter to access a top university in UK while my son joined a boarding school in UK.
    Read more
    Written October 20, 2024
  • I think having co-curricular activities are fun because you can learn outside of school and make new friends. Also, because having after school activities allows me to do what I want to do.
    Read more
    Written March 27, 2023
  • We have chosen St. Peter’s School because we wanted our daughter to be educated in English since that would be of great help in her future. And we also wanted to provide her with the opportunity to have friends from other nationalities, because that would enable her to get to know other cultures and traditions. What we value the most is the fact that our daughter is happy in school. We noticed this since she started at the age of 3. In her own words, St. Peter’s is “a very special place”.What we like the most about the school is that they have small groups, because that enables teachers to provide students with a very personalized education, helping every child with their needs. We like the curriculum, the activities that respond to social needs and the special events such as the “World Book Day”, the “Chocolatada Solidaria”, the “Book Fair” or the “Maths International Day”. It has been a great decision to bring our daughter to this school, we are very happy!
    Read more
    Written February 26, 2023
  • Choosing our children’s school is not an easy task. When we arrived at St. Peter we had already visited several schools, we were tired and discouraged, as none of the previous ones had met our expectations. At St. Peter, we were received with incomparable attention and, little by little, during the visit, our doubts were clarified and our insecurity was dissolved. Finally, when we entered the art room – a space with so many colors, textures and smells – we were sure that St. Peter would be our choice. We can see our son’s growth daily, his incredible linguistic development, the recognition of numbers, the writing of his own name and so many other achievements that make us sure that we made the right decision when choosing St. Peter as our school.
    Read more
    Written February 26, 2023
  • We chose St. Peters as we were drawn by its vision and mission, to nurture students with a love for life-long learning, and making meaningful contributions to society. Adapting to a new country as a family is challenging but the professionalism of the St. Peter’s family eased it for us where our child’s education is concerned. Our child enjoys going to school and we are very impressed and appreciative of the efforts and dedication of the teachers and staff, in ensuring a loving and safe environment for our child to develop and prosper. The teachers and staff constantly project an enthusiastic outlook for the betterment of the students, see every child with potential of his/her own and always strive for close partnership with parents. We saw how they rose to the occasion as an institution in overcoming the challenges of the lockdown last year and this ongoing pandemic. Our child looks forward and speaks fondly of his school experiences daily and we thank the St Peters family for this.
    Read more
    Written February 26, 2023
  • As a parent of a 7th grader attending GSN, I feel very grateful that my son has an opportunity to be a member of a school that is based on love, respect, and kindness. Thank you for creating a community in which every child feels special, for creating an academic environment which lets kids conquer the world and for giving big dreams to little ones.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • This is a very warm school, the relationship between teachers and students is not so much teachers and students, but more like family. I have two children who have been studying in this school since kindergarten. In addition to learning knowledge and achieving good results, what is more difficult is to learn equality, help, and care in an international environment. GSN provides all of it.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Moving my two kids (secondary and primary) to GSN was definitely one of the best decisions we have made. GSN is without a doubt the best school in Ningbo I will ever have the pleasure of having contact with. GSN stands out well above any other school in every possible area (After School Activities, Tribes Program, facilities, etc). It is also the strong team of staff throughout the school and their sheer dedication to their job that will allow my kids to continue to grow and develop in their best way!
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • At ISHCMC, I achieved more than I ever thought was even possible. I have always felt empowered and supported by my teachers to explore my passion. ISHCMC is where I developed as a person and my experiences and lessons learned have shaped who I am today.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • As parents, we feel that the standard of teaching and the way of learning sets ISHCMC apart; the IB at ISHCMC is a fascinating way of learning.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • ISHCMC is a brilliant learning environment because it teaches the children how to be independent and how to think outside the box
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • My parents were searching for a boarding school … they (and I) decided Institut Montana would be the best fit – the student population, the amazing view, the overall welcoming feeling… whenever a new student arrived, everyone would be curious to get to know them and to learn from them.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023