German School Nairobi
International School in Nairobi
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About German School Nairobi
The German School Nairobi is a certified "Excellent German School Abroad", guided by the values Trust (Vertrauen), Belonging (Verbundenheit), Responsibility (Verantwortung) and Self realisation (Verwirklichen). We offer high quality education rooted in the German language and curriculum, opening pathways across German speaking countries and beyond.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,559 – $14,411 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Shilling1326699-Shilling2233652 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $12,185(+6%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $13,685 |
| Cost position in Nairobi | 81th percentile(premium tier) |
German
We offer all German Schulabschluesse. Secondary education is divided into lower (general) secondary (Sekundarstufe I) and upper secondary level (Sekundarstufe II). It aims to prepare students for vocational qualifications or higher education. Students do their international Abitur examination when they reach Class 12.
The results are very good
French
We have a Pedagogical Department and employ social workers, a psychologist, and a speech therapist as well as teaching assistants to support inside classrooms. Students have access to special needs teachers and have individual or small group classes to support their learning. Students can access tutors for various subjects within the school who offer individual tutoring according to the student's needs.
Yes.
Yes. We offer German as a Foreign Language (DaF Deutsch als Fremdsprache) from Kindergarten to Abitur.
School classes start at 7:45AM – School ends at 1:00 p.m. for Primary and at 3:30 p.m. for Secondary students. On Fridays school ends at 1:00 p.m for everyone.
Yes, Good food is part of everyday school life at the DSN. Our kitchen team prepares fresh, balanced nut-free meals every day, with a focus on healthy, varied and reduced meat options.
Yes.
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