Rosslyn Academy is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1947. Annual tuition ranges from $6,324 to $16,860 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Missionary Students receive reduced tuition of less than half of regular tuition, estimated at approximately $10,000 per year, to support missionary families serving abroad. The Kenyan National Church Students program admits one Kenyan child per year into Grade 9 from a Mission Owner church partner, limited by funding. The Make A Kingdom Investment fundraising program provides a 4-year scholarship to one exceptional student with a compelling story and financial need.
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About
Rosslyn Academy is a Christian international day school in Nairobi, Kenya, founded in 1947, serving approximately 675–690 students aged 4 to 18 on a 40-acre campus in the diplomatic suburb of Gigiri near the UN complex and U.S. Embassy. The school follows a North American curriculum including Advanced Placement courses and is known for its strengths in sport, performing arts, and service and sustainability. It serves a diverse international community of missionary, diplomatic, and business families, with 41% American and 35% Kenyan students, and incorporates sustainability initiatives including a solar plant and water recycling system.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
75-year history with a North American curriculum including AP in high school; 40-acre campus in Gigiri near the UN complex and U.S. Embassy; solar plant powering up to 90% of electricity; Water Treatment Plant recycling up to 50% of water; two recycling centers and thousands of indigenous trees; closed campus during school hours; ICSA network participation for co-curriculars and sports globally; serves missionary, diplomatic, and business communities while preserving Christian heritage.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Preschool | KES 6,324 |
| Elementary | KES 11,512 |
| High School | KES 16,860 |
| Middle School | KES 13,523 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 815,850 - 2,175,000. Application fee: $202.
Admissions Process
- 1Students must display satisfactory academic records (typically at or above a C average for North American applicants). Students from non-North American school systems must take an admissions test demonstrating proficiency in reading, language skills, and math. The school does not admit Grade 12 students from non-North American systems. Admission decisions are made on a case-by-case basis depending on the school's ability to serve the student. The acceptance rate for 2025-26 was approximately 46%.
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Student Life
Tuition commonly covers snacks and lunch for certain year groups; confirmed itemization and which year groups have meals included are not published in a single public fee sheet.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Rosslyn Academy has a Counseling Department addressing personal, social, emotional, and academic growth. Two full-time chaplains serve Middle School and High School providing spiritual mentorship and weekly chapel services. The Counseling Department coordinates with Learning Support, Chaplaincy, Transition Care, Guidance Office, and school Principals to implement school-based interventions including Behavioral Intervention Plans and 504s.
Rosslyn Academy participates in child safety and protection through memberships with the Child Protection & Advocacy Network (CPAN) and the Child Safety & Protection Network. The school trains staff, parents, and students on child safety policies and maintains a Child Safety Policy and a Concerns Referral Form.
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School Background
Private Christian international school serving missionary, diplomatic, and business communities; affiliated with mission owners who partner with local Kenyan churches.
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