Durham International School Kenya
- British
Per yearUSD 7.11K–19.9K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Durham International School in Nairobi has campuses in Thigiri and Rosslyn and serves students aged 1 to 18. It draws on the heritage of Durham School UK and builds its approach around moral integrity, ambition, responsibility and kindness, with academic, pastoral and co-curricular pillars.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
British
Ages
Ages 1–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2021
- Intake
- 1, 4, 9
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Little Durham (1 – 2 years, 8am – 12pm) | USD 7,110 |
| Playgroup – Morning (2 – 3 years, 8am – | USD 7,110 |
| Playgroup – Extended Morning (2 – 3 year | USD 8,220 |
| Playgroup – Full day (2 – 3 years, 8am – | USD 9,150 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) (3 – 4 years, 8 | USD 8,220 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) – Full Day (3 – | USD 9,150 |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Little Durham (1 – 2 years, 8am – 12pm) | USD 7,110 (about KES 924K) |
| Playgroup – Morning (2 – 3 years, 8am – | USD 7,110 (about KES 924K) |
| Playgroup – Extended Morning (2 – 3 year | USD 8,220 (about KES 1.07M) |
| Playgroup – Full day (2 – 3 years, 8am – | USD 9,150 (about KES 1.19M) |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) (3 – 4 years, 8 | USD 8,220 (about KES 1.07M) |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) – Full Day (3 – | USD 9,150 (about KES 1.19M) |
| Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) (4 – 5 years, 8 | USD 10,260 (about KES 1.33M) |
| Year 1 (5 – 6 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | USD 11,190 (about KES 1.45M) |
| Year 2 (6 – 7 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | USD 13,710 (about KES 1.78M) |
| Year 3 (7 – 8 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | USD 15,750 (about KES 2.05M) |
| Year 4 (8 – 9 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | USD 15,750 (about KES 2.05M) |
| Year 5 (9 – 10 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 17,340 (about KES 2.25M) |
| Year 6 (10 – 11 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 17,340 (about KES 2.25M) |
| Year 7 (11 – 12 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 18,150 (about KES 2.36M) |
| Year 8 (12 – 13 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 18,150 (about KES 2.36M) |
| Year 9 (13 – 14 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 18,750 (about KES 2.44M) |
| Year 10 (14 – 15 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 19,950 (about KES 2.59M) |
Source: school website (durhamkenya.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
Little Durham (1 – 2 years, 8am – 12pm) → Year 10 (14 – 15 years, 8am – 3.45pm)
| Durham International School Kenya · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Little Durham (1 – 2 years, 8am – 12pm) | 2,370 |
| Playgroup – Morning (2 – 3 years, 8am – | 2,370 |
| Playgroup – Extended Morning (2 – 3 year | 2,740 |
| Playgroup – Full day (2 – 3 years, 8am – | 3,050 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) (3 – 4 years, 8 | 2,740 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) – Full Day (3 – | 3,050 |
| Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) (4 – 5 years, 8 | 3,420 |
| Year 1 (5 – 6 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | 3,730 |
| Year 2 (6 – 7 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | 4,570 |
| Year 3 (7 – 8 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | 5,250 |
| Year 4 (8 – 9 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | 5,250 |
| Year 5 (9 – 10 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | 5,780 |
| Year 6 (10 – 11 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | 5,780 |
| Year 7 (11 – 12 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | 6,050 |
| Year 8 (12 – 13 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | 6,050 |
| Year 9 (13 – 14 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | 6,250 |
| Year 10 (14 – 15 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | 6,650 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Little Durham (1 – 2 years, 8am – 12pm) | USD 2,370 |
| Playgroup – Morning (2 – 3 years, 8am – | USD 2,370 |
| Playgroup – Extended Morning (2 – 3 year | USD 2,740 |
| Playgroup – Full day (2 – 3 years, 8am – | USD 3,050 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) (3 – 4 years, 8 | USD 2,740 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) – Full Day (3 – | USD 3,050 |
| Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) (4 – 5 years, 8 | USD 3,420 |
| Year 1 (5 – 6 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | USD 3,730 |
| Year 2 (6 – 7 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | USD 4,570 |
| Year 3 (7 – 8 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | USD 5,250 |
| Year 4 (8 – 9 years, 8am – 3.30pm) | USD 5,250 |
| Year 5 (9 – 10 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 5,780 |
| Year 6 (10 – 11 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 5,780 |
| Year 7 (11 – 12 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 6,050 |
| Year 8 (12 – 13 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 6,050 |
| Year 9 (13 – 14 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 6,250 |
| Year 10 (14 – 15 years, 8am – 3.45pm) | USD 6,650 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 50
- Enrolment fee
- USD 350
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Sports
- Music
- Drama
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