Braeside Lavington
International School in Nairobi
Quick answer
Braeside Lavington in Nairobi is a Braeburn Group co-educational international school serving 950 students aged 2 to 18. The school delivers the National Curriculum of England and Wales, accredited by CIS, COBIS, BSO and CIE — a four-accreditation set. Tuition $4,444-$9,452 per year — strong value for a multi-accredited British international in East Africa. Long-established choice for diplomatic and Kenyan families in the Lavington area.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $4,444–$9,452/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 24 Nairobi international school · 950 students total.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: CIS, COBIS, BSO plus 1 more.
950
24 avg
Rolling
1996
CIS, COBIS, BSO, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Braeside Lavington
Braeside is a co-educational International School offering academic programmes based on the British National Curriculum for 2 to 18 year-olds. Established in 1996, it is located on the lush grounds off Muthangari Road in the quiet residential suburb of Lavington within Nairobi. Braeside is a day school with an extensive school transport system. It has a warm, friendly and caring atmosphere with high standards of discipline, whilst providing an environment conducive to good learning.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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) | $4,444 – $9,452 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Shilling688798-Shilling1465000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $7,948(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $9,448 |
| Cost position in Nairobi | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, AS and A2 Level
German, Swahili, French
Yes
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