German School Nairobi is a German Curriculum / Hauptschulabschluss / Realschulabschluss / Deutsches Internationales Abitur school in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1969. Annual tuition ranges from $8,456 to $16,092 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Stipendien Programm operating since 2008 for talented and motivated Kenyan students to pursue an education leading to the German Abitur. For the 2026 intake, applications are invited from children aged 9–10. Application period: September 1–28, 2025. Preparation via German Intensive Course January–July 2026, followed by direct entry into Class 5 with continued German language support. Details at scholarship.dsnairobi.de.
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The German School Nairobi (Deutsche Schule Nairobi) is a German-affiliated day school in Gigiri, Nairobi, serving students aged 1 to 18 across Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary divisions. The school follows KMK-approved German curriculum standards, offering state-recognised qualifications including the Deutsches Internationales Abitur, with German as the primary language of instruction and English and French also taught. The campus features a heated swimming pool, sports courts, five playgrounds and a solar-powered kitchen, and the school runs a scholarship programme enabling talented Kenyan students to pursue the German Abitur.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
German curriculum school abroad following KMK standards enabling state-recognised German qualifications (Hauptschulabschluss, Realschulabschluss, Deutsches Internationales Abitur). Multilingual environment with German, English and French instruction. Scholarship Programme since 2008 enabling talented Kenyan students to pursue the German Abitur. Solar-powered campus with on-site clinic. More than 50 nationalities represented.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Toddler (full day) | EUR 10,098~$ 10,976 |
| Toddler (half day) | EUR 8,780~$ 9,543 |
| Primary Classes 1-4 | EUR 13,986~$ 15,202 |
| Secondary Classes 5-12 | EUR 16,092~$ 17,491 |
| Kindergarten (full day) | EUR 9,558~$ 10,389 |
| Kindergarten (half day) | EUR 8,456~$ 9,191 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: EUR 7,830 - 14,900. Application fee: $1,080.
Admissions Process
- 1Online inquiry (about 5 minutes; non-binding) — response within 3 working days. 2. Personal interview and, if needed, a short assessment to determine appropriate placement. 3. Admission decision based on capacity, language proficiency, and pedagogical assessment. 4. Contract documents issued and enrolment completed. Prerequisites: Kindergarten — German or English used in daily life; Primary and Secondary — sufficient German language proficiency required; school reports and academic records required.
Admissions Details
Applications ideally submitted by April; placement generally by July. If demand is high, a waitlist may be used. Siblings and children of staff are given priority in admissions decisions. A waiting-list fee of EUR 100 applies for Kindergarten (credited to enrolment if a place is offered; otherwise non-refundable).
School Day
The Kindergarten day runs from 7:30 to 15:30, Fridays 7:30 to 13:00. The day includes a morning circle, breakfast, project work, outdoor play and rest periods. Deutsch als Fremdsprache is taught weekly in groups, with additional small-group DaF sessions for preschoolers.
Student Life
School lunch is provided and included in tuition fees. The kitchen prepares fresh and balanced meals daily, with two vegetarian days per week. Ingredients are sourced locally where possible, and over 90 percent of the kitchen's electricity comes from solar energy.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
DSN Nairobi provides health and emotional wellbeing support through an on-site clinic staffed by two qualified nurses available throughout the school day. Nurses have hospital experience, first-aid training, and child psychology expertise. The school's social work programme offers individual case counselling, theme weeks on mindfulness, mental health, neurodiversity, and diversity. A Parents' Café provides information on ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and media use. The school collaborates with MP Shah Hospital for medical emergencies.
Safeguarding is integrated into school practice via the on-site clinic with clear procedures for injuries and illness, health forms completed at entry, collaboration with MP Shah Hospital, ambulance access at major events, and regular first aid training for staff and students. Social work activities include theme weeks on ADHD, neurodiversity, and mental health to promote safe, inclusive environments.
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School Background
Owned by the German School Society. The Society governs the school through an eight-member Committee; the Head of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nairobi or their delegate attends Committee meetings. The Committee appoints the Headmaster and other staff. Two General Meetings of Members are held each year.