Rusinga Schools
International School in Nairobi
Quick answer
Rusinga Schools follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. At $309,000–$1,212,000/year, it sits below the Nairobi average — offering strong value. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $1,994–$7,819/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 17 Nairobi international school · 750 students total.
- 29 nationalities top: Kenyan.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
750
29 (Kenyan)
17 avg
Rolling
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Rusinga Schools
Rusinga School is Christian day school offering the British National Curriculum. It has a strong commitment to academic excellence, a high level of discipline and Christian values. Children are accepted from the age of two and are able to progress through our Kindergarten, Prep and Senior schools.
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $1,994 – $7,819 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Shilling309000-Shilling1212000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $5,607(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $7,107 |
| Cost position in Nairobi | 28th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
Examinations at the end of each Key Stage, Checkpoint, IGCSE, A-Level (GCSE & EDXCEL/PEARSON), ABRSM, LAMDA, to name a few
Swahili, French, German, Mandarin
- School Chaplain - School Counsellors - Learning Support Department
Yes
Yes
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Nairobi
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Kenyan
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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