Emerald International School is a Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) / British Curriculum / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE school in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2007. Annual tuition ranges from $3,535 to $10,853 USD.
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About
Emerald International School is a co-educational Christian day school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving students aged 4 to 16 on a modern 10-acre campus on Ngong Road. It offers a unique dual-curriculum model combining the individualised, Bible-based Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) programme from Foundation through to Grade 12, alongside the British Curriculum (iLower/IGCSE) available from Year 7, with Pearson Edexcel approval and a 100% IGCSE pass rate. The school places strong emphasis on wholesome character development alongside academic achievement, with a broad extracurricular programme spanning sports, arts, and community clubs.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Emerald International School offers a dual-curriculum model combining the Bible-based, individualised ACE mastery programme (Kindergarten to Grade 12) with the British Curriculum (iLower/IGCSE) from Year 7, with 100% university transition for ACE graduates. Situated on a 10-acre campus on Ngong Road with modern tech-enabled facilities, the school is a Pearson Exam Centre offering over 70 IGCSE subjects. It integrates wholesome character development, strong extracurricular provision, and global university readiness.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | KES 5,860 |
| Year 2 | KES 6,512 |
| Year 3 | KES 6,837 |
| Year 4 | KES 7,814 |
| Year 5 | KES 7,814 |
| Year 6 | KES 7,814 |
| Year 7 | KES 9,442 |
| Year 8 | KES 9,767 |
| Year 9 | KES 9,767 |
| Year 10 | KES 10,419 |
| Year 11 | KES 10,419 |
| Year 12 | KES 10,853 |
| Year 13 | KES 10,853 |
| Early Years 1 | KES 5,209 |
| Early Years 2 | KES 5,209 |
| Early Years Foundation | KES 3,535 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 456,000 - 1,400,000. Application fee: $43.
Admissions Process
- 1Applicants complete the online Apply Now form providing curriculum selection and personal details (student name, parents' full name, telephone, email, nationality, date of birth, gender, level of study, and additional information). Submission does not guarantee enrolment. An interview is then conducted, and if successful, the formal registration process begins.
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Student Life
Optional lunch available for day scholars at an additional per-trimester charge; rates vary by year group.
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Wellbeing & Safety
The school emphasises Wholesome Character Development, supporting students to excel academically while developing wholesome character alongside their studies.
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School Background
Governed by a Board of Directors including Dr. Anne Kyoya (Board Member and School Director), Bishop Stanley Kyoya Mwalili (Patron), Pst. Abel Green (Secretary), Mr. Charles Kilonzo (Chairperson), CPA Gerald Machoka Onkendi (Finance Advisor), Rachel Mwikali (Legal Advisor), Mr. Julius Wababu (Business Advisor), and Dr. Peter Muturi (Techno Advisor).
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