St Andrew's School Turi is a British Curriculum / EYFS / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels school in Molo, Kenya. Founded in 1931. It serves 262 students for students aged 5–13. Annual tuition ranges from $5,445 to $32,205 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Turi Scholarships provide a 10%–20% reduction to full fees, awarded based on assessments and the Headmaster's discretion. Available at Senior School entry (Year 9, age 14), with assessments held in Years 7 and 8. Categories include Academic (CAT4 and critical-thinking assessment), Sport (multiple sports assessment), Creative Arts — Music (free instrumental tuition included), Art (portfolio and interview), Drama — and a Headmaster's Award for exceptional all-round merit. Scholarships are distinct from bursaries; means-tested bursaries may be applied for alongside a scholarship.
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About
St Andrew's School Turi is one of East Africa's leading independent international schools, offering British curriculum education in a beautiful rural location on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, 200 km northwest of Nairobi. Founded on Christian principles, the school develops self-disciplined, confident and compassionate individuals through a whole-person approach that balances academic achievement with sport, creative and performing arts, and extensive co-curricular activities. The school serves approximately 550 students across Preparatory and Senior divisions, with 200 full boarding places for ages 5–13.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- British curriculum in East Africa
- Christian education foundation
- Whole-person development focus
- Rural location in Great Rift Valley
- Full boarding available
- Strong emphasis on character development, sport, and creative arts
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 9 (Day, Annual) | GBP 17,865~$ 22,614 |
| Nursery (Day, Annual) | GBP 5,445~$ 6,892 |
| Reception (Day, Annual) | GBP 10,785~$ 13,652 |
| Years 1-2 (Day, Annual) | GBP 10,785~$ 13,652 |
| Years 3-4 (Day, Annual) | GBP 14,565~$ 18,437 |
| Years 5-6 (Day, Annual) | GBP 15,645~$ 19,804 |
| Years 7-8 (Day, Annual) | GBP 16,845~$ 21,323 |
| Years 10-11 (Day, Annual) | GBP 19,365~$ 24,513 |
| Years 12-13 (Day, Annual) | GBP 20,955~$ 26,525 |
| Year 9 (Full Boarding, Annual) | GBP 27,525~$ 34,842 |
| Year 9 (Weekly Boarding, Annual) | GBP 26,085~$ 33,019 |
| Years 1-2 (Full Boarding, Annual) | GBP 21,555~$ 27,285 |
| Years 3-4 (Full Boarding, Annual) | GBP 22,395~$ 28,348 |
| Years 5-6 (Full Boarding, Annual) | GBP 23,985~$ 30,361 |
| Years 7-8 (Full Boarding, Annual) | GBP 25,905~$ 32,791 |
| Years 1-2 (Weekly Boarding, Annual) | GBP 20,505~$ 25,956 |
| Years 10-11 (Full Boarding, Annual) | GBP 29,775~$ 37,690 |
| Years 12-13 (Full Boarding, Annual) | GBP 32,205~$ 40,766 |
| Years 3-4 (Weekly Boarding, Annual) | GBP 21,285~$ 26,943 |
| Years 5-6 (Weekly Boarding, Annual) | GBP 22,815~$ 28,880 |
| Years 7-8 (Weekly Boarding, Annual) | GBP 24,585~$ 31,120 |
| Years 10-11 (Weekly Boarding, Annual) | GBP 28,245~$ 35,753 |
| Years 12-13 (Weekly Boarding, Annual) | GBP 30,615~$ 38,753 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 5,445 - 2,487,000. Application fee: $104.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an Admissions Application via the Senior School admissions portal to request a place. 2. If invited for assessment, pay the assessment fee (KES 11,800; KES 5,900 for siblings) and email documents (passport or birth certificate and most recent school report) to [email protected]. 3. After a successful application, interview and entrance assessment, pay a deposit to secure the place (non-refundable unless the vacancy is filled). 4. The school may request information and a reference from the child's current school, and parents and pupil are bound to the terms and conditions upon accepting a place.
Boarding Life
Age-appropriate, single-sex boarding houses: Junior Boys Boarding House (Years 2–6), Junior Girls Boarding House (Reception–Year 6), Senior Boys Boarding House and Senior Girls Boarding House (Years 7–8). Each house has dedicated houseparents, matrons, and staff under the oversight of a Deputy Headmaster. Dorms include common rooms and organised activities.
Full boarding for ages 5-13
Student Life
Age-appropriate, single-sex boarding houses: Junior Boys Boarding House, Junior Girls Boarding House, Senior Boys Boarding House and Senior Girls Boarding House, each with houseparents and a pastoral team. Dorm-based activities and awards (Dorm of the Week and Dorm of the Term) sit within the house framework.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a strong pastoral framework and Christian Life activities including Sunday staff worship, homegroups, weekly prayer meetings, and an Alpha course. A Full-time Chaplain and pastoral leadership team are in place. A School Doctor and Nurses provide complementary emotional and physical health support.
The school operates a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (Sept 2025) reviewed annually. Designated Safeguarding Leads are in place for both Senior School (Deputy Head Pastoral Mark Buckler) and Preparatory School (Deputy Head Pastoral Claire Scott), with a Deputy DSL for EYFS/KS1/KS2 (Karen Hackman). CPOMS is used for secure safeguarding records. Policy aligns with Kenyan law and UK guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent
Christian