West Nairobi School is a American Curriculum / Advanced Placement (AP) school in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 1996. Annual tuition ranges from $3,280 to $15,510 USD.
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About
West Nairobi School is a private, co-educational Christian day school in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya, serving approximately 390 students aged 4 to 18 from around 30 nationalities. The school follows a North American curriculum taught entirely in English, offering a wide range of Advanced Placement courses and the AP Capstone Diploma, and is accredited by both MSA-CESS and ACSI. Alongside strong academics, the school provides SEL programmes, ELL and Educational Resource Services support, and a range of co-curricular activities including athletics, arts, and technology.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
North American curriculum with a broad AP course offering including the AP Capstone Diploma; dual accreditation by MSA-CESS and ACSI; membership in the Network of International Christian Schools; online course access via NorthStar Academy; ABRSM music exams hosted on site; SEL programmes using Second Step and RULER; diverse student body of approximately 30 nationalities.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | USD 10,280 |
| ECLC / Preschool | USD 3,280 |
| Grades 1-5 (Elementary) | USD 13,040 |
| Grades 9-12 (High School) | USD 15,510 |
| Grades 6-8 (Middle School) | USD 14,340 |
Original currency: KES 3,280 - 15,510. Application fee: $185.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit application documents (transcripts for previous 2 years for grades 1–8, or 4 years for grades 9–12; standardized testing; birth certificate; Health Assessment Form; passport photo/info page; reference letter may be requested; leaving certificate from previous school). 2. Pay the non-refundable application and testing fee (USD 185). 3. Complete an admissions/placement test. 4. Parents and students may be asked to meet with the principal. 5. Test results communicated within ten business days. 6. Admissions director schedules a meeting with the Director of Finance prior to enrollment. 7. If transport is required, a meeting with the transport manager is arranged. 8. Pay the New Student/Capital Levy fee (USD 1,000) and tuition within two business days of the admission offer to hold the place.
Admissions Details
The New Student Fee paid to secure a waitlist placement is fully refundable up until the open enrollment period begins, and will also be refunded if no spaces become available once the open enrollment period starts.
School Day
Monday through Friday, 07:45 to 16:15.
Student Life
No uniform is required.
Rhino Café provides lunch. Martha's Catering Limited prepares meals with an African twist; meals are balanced and nutritious and include desserts and fresh fruits daily.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school has a guidance counselor and a mental health counselor on staff. SEL and wellbeing initiatives using Second Step and Yale University's RULER-based programs support students' emotional development and coping skills.
The safeguarding framework follows the NICS/Oasis Child Safety policy and procedures. Staff are expected to protect and nurture children and uphold safeguarding standards; there is a 'Report a Concern' mechanism for reporting safety issues.
Student Demographics
School Background
Privately owned day school; accredited by MSA-CESS and ACSI; member of the Network of International Christian Schools (NICS).
Christian