Grade school in Kenya (Nairobi)?

Question

Looking for a private school in Kenya for my son (5 y/o) who lives there with his mom. He will be starting Grade 1 in Sept 2008. So far, I've only found West Nairobi School, but it is quite expensive ($5,000/year) and there's not much info available on the www. Thanks in advance

Answer 1

All these are British Curriculum Schools!!!!



There are two types of Schools in Kenya, The 8-4-4 system and the British Curriculum system. Traveler is wrong in saying that private schools mostly cater to Foreigners. The British Curriculum schools obviously attract more people with ties to Britain. The 8-4-4 private schools have a lot more Kenyans in them. If you want to put your son in a British school, then you have been advised well. If you want to put your son in an 8-4-4 school, I'll give you some advice.



I have been in both of the school systems, and I would generally say that I preferred the 8-4-4 schools. In my opinion, the education is better. The 8-4-4 schools are cheaper, and stricter. Whereas the British Curriculum schools were filled with spoilt rich children. The children did what they wanted because they knew that there parents were rich or influential enough that they would get away with it. Also cheating in tests in these schools is unbelievable.



If you are going to consider 8-4-4 private schools, than I can point you in the right direction.



Strathmore Academy- An all boys school. Education is superb. Always ranked among the best in the country. Competition is stiff, your son will probably have to take an Entrance test, yes even if he is five!!! If your son gets in, do not hesitate to enroll him. Many of Kenya's elite have passed through this school. Tuition is around $300 a term, for 3 terms. Located off of James Gichuru Rd. In Lavington.



Makini Academy- A co-ed school, very good education. Always ranked among the Elite. Might have to take an Entrance exam. More laid back than Strathmore. Located on Ngong Rd. Tuition is around $250 per term.



St. Hannah's Preparatory School. - Despite the Name it is NOT a Christian school. Elite in Education. Has produced the top student in Kenya multiple times. Two campuses, one off of Ngong Rd. another in Karen. Tuition comparable to Makini, maybe slightly cheaper.



For more info, just go to the schools. That is what we did!!!



If you are interested in 8-4-4 schools, I can give you more info on them. Email me.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

West Nairobi School

Answer 4

A lot of the private schools in Kenya are going to be expensive because they cater to foreigners working in embassies or at the two big UN headquarters in Nairobi - and these orgs provide their staff with education allowances often. You could find the embassy contact details for your home country in Nairobi and just call them to see which schools they endorse/suggest.



Regardless, here are some to look at:



International School of Kenya: http://www.isk.ac.ke/



Aga Khan Academy: http://www.agakhanschools.org/kenya/akan/



Rosslyn Academy: http://www.rosslynacademy.com/



Braeburn: http://www.braeburn.com/braeburnschool/index.htm



http://www.braeburn.com/braesideschool/index.htm (not sure where this is exactly)



Hillcrest: http://www.hillcrest.ac.ke/



This website also just lists bunches of them, but I don't know them all: http://www.theexpatriate.org/resources/resources_hub_5.asp?Activity=6



Also look at Yellow Pages Kenya under Schools - Primary and then look at the Nairobi ones. http://www.postel.co.ke/main/catid2.asp?se_opt=2&cid=72930&SValue2=primary+school&city=1

Answer 5

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Answer 6

try Brookhouse school.