SABIS® International School – Runda
International School in Nairobi
Quick answer
SABIS® International School – Runda offers a multi-track British and American programme. Well-suited to boarding families. Tuition of $5,548–$13,258/year is in line with Nairobi averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels and AP.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British, American leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels and AP.
- Tuition: $5,548–$13,258/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 32 (max 34) Nairobi international school · 300 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Kenya.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 18 school day starts at 7.45am.
300
30 (Kenya)
32 avg / 34 max
Available
IGCSE and A-Levels and AP
About SABIS® International School – Runda
Excellent curriculum, great facilities, global network,diverse student body.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability 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?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $5,548 – $13,258 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Shilling860000-Shilling2055000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $10,403(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $11,903 |
| Cost position in Nairobi | 69th percentile(above average) |
British, American
IGCSE and A-Levels and AP
IGCSE A LEVELS AP SATs
100% PASS in IGCSEs
French Swahili
unknown
Yes
7.45am – 2.55pm for kindergarten and 3.45pm for the rest of the school.
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Nairobi
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Kenya
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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