Braeburn School
International School in Nairobi
Quick answer
Braeburn School Nairobi (Lavington campus) is the flagship of the Braeburn Group, serving 980 students from 60 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England and Wales with IGCSE and A Level, accredited by CIS, COBIS, BSO and CIE — a four-accreditation set. Tuition $6,790-$16,462 per year. Long-established choice for diplomatic, NGO and corporate expat families seeking British-track education in East Africa.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $6,790–$16,462/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 21 Nairobi international school · 980 students total.
- 60 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: CIS, COBIS, BSO plus 1 more.
980
60
21 avg
Rolling
CIS, COBIS, BSO, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Braeburn School
Based in Nairobi, East Africa, Braeburn School is co-educational, offering the British & International systems of education to a multi-national student body of varied academic ability. Braeburn School offers International courses which provide the learner with choices and support according to their interests and abilities.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,790 – $16,462 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Shilling1052400-Shilling2551600 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,626(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $14,126 |
| Cost position in Nairobi | 84th percentile(premium tier) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, AS and A2 Level
French, Spanish
BS believes that every child is an individual and as such has individual needs. When your child starts school at Braeburn, they will be informally assessed by the class teacher in order for them to understand what level your child is working at; targets for improvement will then be set. If your child needs additional learning support or are very able, Braeburn’s specialist Personalised Learning Department can provide support and challenge materials for your child. This extra provision is regularly monitored and updated.
Personalised Learning Department
Yes
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
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