Riara International School is a EYFS (Early years foundation stage) / British Curriculum / Cambridge (Primary) / Cambridge (Secondary) school in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2015. Annual tuition ranges from $16 to $6,698 USD.
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About
Riara International School is a day school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving students aged 4 to 16 through an EYFS, British National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary programme. Part of the Riara Group of Schools, the campus includes a swimming pool, play park, library, ICT centre and music room, with co-curricular activities spanning arts, music, sport and community clubs. The school emphasises knowledge, skills and active citizenship within a structured international framework.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
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Riara International School offers a UK-aligned British National Curriculum programme in Nairobi for ages 4–16, spanning EYFS through Cambridge Secondary. The school emphasises active citizenship and self-fulfilment, with co-curricular activities including dance, gymnastics, swimming, music and arts, alongside termly educational trips within Nairobi County.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| EYFS 1 | KES 2,541 |
| Year 1 | KES 4,003 |
| Year 6 | KES 5,530 |
| Year 7 | KES 6,089 |
| Year 10 | KES 6,597 |
| Year 11 | KES 6,597 |
| Year 2-3 | KES 4,608 |
| Year 4-5 | KES 5,071 |
| Year 8-9 | KES 6,332 |
| EYFS 2 (Reception) | KES 2,668 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 2,100 - 869,800. Application fee: $16.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an application and pay a one-off application fee of KES 2,100 via MPESA Pay Bill 805700 or bank transfer; send pay-in slip to [email protected]. 2. On admission confirmation, pay a reservation fee of KES 30,000 (credited toward fees), a registration fee of KES 5,000, and a refundable caution deposit of KES 15,000. 3. Term fees are due on or before the first day of each term, covering tuition, lunch and exercise books; external exam fees and trips are excluded. 4. Payments via approved banking channels or MPESA only; cash not accepted; late payments incur 3% per month interest after 30 days.
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Student Life
Sports uniform set comprising a sports T-shirt, round-neck T-shirt, polo shirt and tracksuit is required (KES 9,000).
Lunch is included in the term tuition fee.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mentoring and counselling are provided as part of health services to support students' mental wellbeing.
Safety is emphasized and safeguarding practices are integrated, with a focus on safe play.
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School Background
Part of the Riara Group of Schools.