Braeburn School is a British Curriculum / EYFS / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / BTEC Qualification / Pearson Edexcel Certification school in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1979. Annual tuition ranges from $7,286 to $19,647 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Sixth Form Scholarships available for the August 2026 intake. Academic Scholarship requires seven A or A* grades at IGCSE including English and Mathematics. Talent Scholarship requires exceptional ability in Drama, Music or Sport with a minimum grade C in IGCSE/GCSE English and Mathematics. Applicants must submit strong predicted grades, academic and pastoral references, and a personal letter of motivation. Application deadline: 27 June 2026.
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About
Braeburn School is a co-educational international day school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving approximately 1,103 students aged 3 to 18 and following the British National Curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Level 3 and Pearson Edexcel qualifications, with a strong emphasis on Performing Arts, Sports, Personalised Learning and Outdoor Education. As a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools, the campus features extensive facilities including science laboratories, a drama studio, an indoor pool, AstroTurf pitches, and two libraries.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Braeburn School offers a balanced, active programme with Performing Arts, Sports, Active Lifestyles, Personalised Learning and Outdoor Learning at its core. It provides Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC and Pearson Edexcel qualifications alongside a strong extracurricular programme including LAMDA, Model United Nations and inter-school academic competitions. Alumni have gained places at Oxford, UCL, University of Pennsylvania and other leading universities worldwide.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 9 | KES 17,221 |
| Year 10 | KES 18,365 |
| Year 11 | KES 18,364 |
| Year 1-6 | KES 16,498 |
| Year 7-8 | KES 17,064 |
| Year 12-13 | KES 19,647 |
| FS2 Reception | KES 8,103 |
| Crèche (Full Day) | KES 8,103 |
| Crèche (Mornings) | KES 7,286 |
| FS1 Nursery (Full Day) | KES 8,103 |
| FS1 Nursery (Mornings) | KES 7,286 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 946,200 - 2,551,600. Application fee: $39.
Admissions Process
- 1Visit the school for a tour or have an informal chat with the headteacher if outside the country. 2. Complete the application form and pay a non-refundable registration fee of KSh 5,000; an offer is made in writing subject to available places. 3. Pre- and post-admission testing may be conducted to ensure curriculum access; final admission is confirmed after an interview with the headteacher. 4. Submit required documents: copies of passport or birth certificate, previous two school reports, and a leaving certificate. 5. A placement letter with the confirmed start date is issued upon completion. Entry can occur at any time of the year; age-based year-group placement applies. Siblings may receive priority.
Admissions Details
Where a year group is full, new admissions are placed on a waiting list operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority may be given to siblings of children who already have a place at the school.
Student Life
The school requires all students to wear a uniform.
Lunch is available at an additional annual cost ranging from KSh 118,200 to KSh 140,400 depending on year group, billed in the same tranches as tuition.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through mental health campaigns including Mental Health Awareness Month, access to school counsellors, resilience-building activities, and parent workshops.
The school has a Safeguarding Policy; staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children; safeguarding is an integrated, priority policy across school operations.
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School Background
Part of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.