About
Hillcrest International School is a non-selective school in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya, serving children from age 2 to 18 across Early Years, Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form. It offers the Early Years Foundation Stage, IGCSE, A-Levels and BTEC. It is a COBIS member school and part of the Braeburn Group of International Schools.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
UK EYFS · IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 2–18
Type
International school
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- School bus
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Play Group | KES 135,100 |
| Nursery (Morning Only) | KES 269,900 |
| Nursery (Full Day) | KES 332,800 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (Full Day) | KES 359,800 |
| Foundation Stage 2 | KES 398,700 |
| Year 1 | KES 463,500 |
| Year 2 | KES 667,200 |
| Year 3 - 5 | KES 843,400 |
| Year 6 | KES 867,500 |
| Year 7 - 8 | KES 905,600 |
| Year 9 | KES 933,000 |
| Year 10 | KES 1,013,400 |
| Year 11 | KES 1,520,100 |
| Year 12 | KES 1,626,450 |
| Year 13 | KES 1,626,450 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- KES 5,000
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 website
Curricula, explained
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
BTEC
Secondary, career-focused · Ages 14–19
Pearson's career-focused qualification in fields such as business, IT or sport, assessed mainly through assignments; taken instead of or alongside A Levels.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
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- Accreditations
- BSO, COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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