SABIS International School Runda
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K - US$16K
Curriculum: British · American
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~210
Location: Runda, Nairobi
Updated April 2026
In Brief
SABIS Runda is a smaller, boarding-capable school for families near Two Rivers who want IGCSE and A-Level or AP pathways without the price tag of ISK or Brookhouse. The SABIS system is structured and data-driven - visit to decide whether that suits your child's learning style.
SABIS International School Runda occupies a 20-acre campus at Two Rivers in Runda, one of the newer residential and commercial developments in the Gigiri corridor. It is jointly owned by SABIS - the Lebanon-founded global network - and Kenyan investment firm CENTUM, which gives it a local governance stake that distinguishes it from a pure franchise model. MSA-CESS accreditation was renewed in 2022, and the school also holds Accreditation International and NCPSA recognition. With around 210 students, it is one of the smaller accredited international schools in Nairobi, which means staff-student ratios are favourable and the community is genuinely intimate.
The SABIS Educational System is the school's defining feature. It is a proprietary, technology-assisted curriculum that tracks individual student performance using periodic tests - the ITL Hall (64 computers) runs this system. Academic monitoring is continuous and granular; families who have experienced SABIS schools elsewhere will recognise the structure immediately. Alongside the SABIS framework, the school offers Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels, and SAT and AP preparation, which gives leavers multiple university entry routes. A weekly boarding option (Monday to Friday, Grades 6-12, capacity 70) opened in 2019-2020 and suits families who travel or live outside Nairobi during the week.
Fees are reasonable: KES 860,000 (KG1-2) to KES 2,055,000 (Grade 12) for day students in 2024-2025, with weekly boarding adding KES 790,500. The school is smaller than most Nairobi options on this list, which limits the depth of co-curricular provision - the theatre and sports hall are purpose-built, but the range of activities will not match ISK or Brookhouse. Two Rivers is a well-connected location but sits in the Runda area rather than central to Karen or Lavington, so check journey times from your home suburb before committing.
What parents value
- –MSA-CESS accreditation (2022) alongside Cambridge International, NCPSA, and Accreditation International. IGCSE, A-Level, SAT, and AP pathways available.
- –Weekly boarding (Mon-Fri) for Grades 6-12 at KES 790,500/year additional - one of very few Nairobi international schools offering structured weekly boarding at this fee level.
- –Small school of around 210 students means favourable staff-student ratios and a tight-knit community. 20-acre Two Rivers campus with semi-Olympic pool, sports hall, and professional theatre.
Points of consideration
- –The SABIS proprietary curriculum system is structured and test-driven. Visit the school and observe a class to decide whether the learning model suits your child before applying.
- –Small school size limits co-curricular breadth and subject range at A-Level compared with larger Nairobi institutions. Ask for the current A-Level option list.
- –2024-2025 fee schedule - confirm current rates with the school directly, as fees are typically revised annually.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| KG1-2 | 3 | NaN |
| Grades 1-2 | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 3-5 | 8 | NaN |
| Grades 6-9 | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 10-11 | 15 | NaN |
| Grade 12 | 17 | NaN |
| Weekly Boarding (Grades 6-12, additional) | - | 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 (one-time, non-refundable) | NaN |
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
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
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
Adrian Nicholas Mackie
Director of SABIS International School Runda. Adrian Mackie oversees the SABIS proprietary curriculum delivery from KG1 through Grade 12 on the Two Rivers campus.