Premier Academy is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels / Montessori Curriculum / EYFS (Early years foundation stage) / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE school in Nairobi, Kenya.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
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About
Premier Academy Nairobi is a co-educational day school delivering an adapted British National Curriculum for students aged 2½ to 19 years, located along Prof. Wangari Maathai Road, Nairobi. With over 30 years of experience and more than 100 educators, the school offers the Cambridge framework across Kindergarten, Prep School, and High School, including IGCSE and AS/A-Levels. Serving approximately 580 students from 126 nationalities, the school emphasises holistic education through extensive extracurriculars, multilingual instruction, and dedicated wellbeing and learning support services.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Languages
- Service and Sustainability
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the Registrar's Office and complete the inquiry form; collect a Registration Form and pay the KSh 5,000 Registration Fee. All non-Kenyan students must apply for a Student Pass. 2. Kindergarten applicants join a play-based, nurturing entry programme. 3. Prep and Secondary applicants sit entrance examinations to assess academic readiness and placement (e.g. Year 1 entrance test for 2026–2027 was held 7 February 2026). 4. Successful candidates may attend an interview or orientation. 5. Offers of admission are issued in writing based on performance, available spaces, and alignment with the school's academic standards. While the academic year begins in September, January admissions are considered (except Reception, Years 11 and 13).
Admissions Details
School Day
Weekdays 7:30 AM–4:30 PM; Saturdays 7:30 AM–12:30 PM; Sundays and holidays closed.
Student Life
Full school uniform is required during school hours and at all official school functions. Clothing must be clearly labelled with the pupil's name. The school publishes a detailed uniform list and official uniform suppliers.
The school caters for hot meals and refreshments through an appointed caterer. Meals are prepared in a hygienic environment and are not tailored for individual dietary needs.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Pastoral Care and the Counselling Department deliver mental well-being programs and emotional support for students. The Counselling Department offers safe spaces, wellness programs, and ongoing guidance to students and families, collaborating with teachers and administrators to support student well-being.
Confidentiality applies to student–counsellor conversations; if a student is at risk of harm or someone is in danger, the counsellor must share concerns with the appropriate authorities to ensure safety.
Student Demographics
School Background
Led by Chief Executive Officer and Principal Mr. Chinmoy Banerjee.