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 | 7,182 |
| FS1 (Nursery) - Full Day | 3 | 8,137 |
| FS2 (Reception) | 4 | 8,137 |
| Years 1 to 6 | 6 | 16,567 |
| Years 7 to 8 | 12 | 17,135 |
| Year 9 | 14 | 17,293 |
| Years 10 & 11 | 15 | 18,441 |
| Years 12 & 13 | 17 | 19,918 |
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 | 39 |
| Deposit (refundable) | 387 |
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Student Body
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