Braeside Lavington is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels / BTEC Qualification school in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1994. Annual tuition ranges from $39 to $11,357 USD.
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About
Braeside Lavington is a co-educational international day school in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1994 and part of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. It serves approximately 1,047 students aged 2–18 from over 50 nationalities, offering the British National Curriculum through to Cambridge A Levels and BTEC qualifications. The school emphasises flexibility, creativity, and international-mindedness, with sport and creative arts central to school life.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Braeside Lavington serves students from over 50 nationalities and delivers an international version of England's National Curriculum from Early Years through Sixth Form. Sport and creative arts are integral to school life. The school emphasises flexibility, creativity, and international-mindedness, and is supported by a 420-seat theatre, four science labs, a 25-metre pool, and a food laboratory.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 10 | KES 10,837 |
| Year 11 | KES 10,837 |
| Year 1 - Year 6 | KES 9,177 |
| Year 7 - Year 9 | KES 10,249 |
| Year 12 - Year 13 | KES 11,357 |
| Crèche (Half Day) | KES 3,841 |
| Crèche (Full Day) / FS1 / FS2 | KES 5,339 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 5,000 - 1,465,000. Application fee: $39.
Admissions Process
- 1Visit the school for a tour or informal chat with the headteacher (in-person or remote for overseas families). 2. Complete an age-appropriate entrance assessment to determine curriculum access and inform target-setting. 3. Interview with the headteacher to determine placement and suitability. 4. Upon completion, a letter from the headteacher confirms placement and start date.
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 in the school.
Student Life
The uniform is white and blue and uses a plaid pattern for dresses and ties.
Lunch is provided and charged annually; separate rates apply by year group ranging from KSh 122,400 (Crèche to Year 2) to KSh 140,399 (Year 9 to Year 13). A large dining facility is available on campus.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Learning takes place in a fun and caring environment that nurtures personal growth and well-being.
Staff are committed to safeguarding and a Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults working in or on behalf of the school.
Student Demographics
School Background
Member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.