Braeburn Garden Estate School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K - US$20K
Curriculum: British · IB
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~750
Location: Garden Estate, Nairobi
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Braeburn Garden Estate offers CIS-accredited British and IB education at fees that undercut ISK and Brookhouse significantly - a strong choice for families in the Garden Estate or Ridgeways area who want accredited schooling without the top-end price tag.
Braeburn Garden Estate sits in a different fee bracket from ISK and Brookhouse but shares CIS accreditation and IB World School status. On a 30-acre campus off Garden Estate Road - a quieter residential area northeast of the city centre - it runs from Creche to Year 13 with around 750 day and boarding students. The school has been CIS-accredited since 2013 and holds ISI, BSO, and COBIS inspections as well.
The British curriculum runs from Early Years through to IGCSE and A-Levels in secondary, with the IB Diploma available at Sixth Form alongside BTEC. Class sizes tend to be manageable; the teaching staff list is extensive and includes a mix of Kenyan and international educators. Families mention a friendly community atmosphere and reliable transport network across Nairobi zones.
Administration quality is worth raising at your visit - one of the few areas where reviews flag inconsistency. Fees are all-inclusive of textbooks and exercise books, which simplifies budgeting; sibling discounts from 10% to 40% make larger families materially better off here than at ISK or Brookhouse.
What parents value
- –CIS-accredited IB World School at fees roughly half those of ISK. Textbooks and exercise books included in tuition fees.
- –Generous sibling discounts: 10% for second child, scaling to 40% for fifth and beyond. Useful for families with multiple children.
- –30-acre campus in a lower-traffic area. Both day and boarding options for secondary students from Year 9.
Points of consideration
- –Administration processes are worth probing at your visit - families have noted this as an area of inconsistency.
- –Garden Estate location suits families in the northeast suburbs; commute from Karen, Westlands, or the CBD can be 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
- –Boarding places are limited and concentrated in Years 9-13. Confirm availability early if weekly or full boarding is a requirement.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Creche - Full Day | 2 | NaN |
| FS1 (Nursery) - Full Day | 3 | NaN |
| FS2 (Reception) | 4 | NaN |
| Years 1 to 6 | 6 | NaN |
| Years 7 to 8 | 12 | NaN |
| Year 9 | 14 | NaN |
| Years 10 & 11 | 15 | NaN |
| Years 12 & 13 | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from KES. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | NaN |
| Deposit (refundable) | NaN |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities, sports, and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's age group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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Accreditations
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Memberships
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Student Body
Nairobi's international schools attract a highly diverse student body from diplomatic, NGO, and professional families. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown details.
Leadership
Tim Richards
Executive Principal and Site Administrator of Braeburn Garden Estate School, overseeing both primary and secondary sections.