International School of Kenya
- IB Diploma
Per yearUSD 18.9K–37.3K
2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Private non-profit international school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 on a 40-acre campus. Founded in 1976 through a partnership between the governments of the United States and Canada. IB World School offering the IB Diploma, with North American accreditation and over 70 nationalities in the student body.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Students
1,100
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1976
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | USD 18,870 |
| Kindergarten | USD 30,800 |
| Grades 1-5 | USD 32,540 |
| Grades 6-8 | USD 33,965 |
| Grades 9-10 | USD 35,900 |
| Grades 11-12 | USD 37,330 |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | USD 18,870 (about KES 2.45M) |
| Kindergarten | USD 30,800 (about KES 4M) |
| Grades 1-5 | USD 32,540 (about KES 4.23M) |
| Grades 6-8 | USD 33,965 (about KES 4.41M) |
| Grades 9-10 | USD 35,900 (about KES 4.66M) |
| Grades 11-12 | USD 37,330 (about KES 4.85M) |
Source: school website (isk.ac.ke) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Kenya (this school) | USD 18,870 (about KES 2.45M) | USD 37,330 (about KES 4.85M) |
| Woodland Star International School | USD 4,056 (about KES 527K) | USD 25,458 (about KES 3.31M) |
Source: school website (isk.ac.ke) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-09)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- USD 400
- Capital levy
- USD 11,000
- Bus
- USD 2,400
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)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- US$500 off capital levy and US$200 off bus fee per additional sibling
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 99%
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Learning support (SEN)
- Specialist
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Athletics
- Equestrian
- Track and field
- Volleyball
Arts
- Drama
- Visual arts
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Accreditation and memberships
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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