Nairobi’s High International School Fees (Nairobi Tops List of Africa’s Most Expensive International Schools)
Nairobi has emerged as the leading city in Africa for the most expensive international schools, according to a recent report by the International Schools Database.
Released on Wednesday, the report indicates that annual fees for international schools in Kenya can reach up to Ksh4.71 million.
Median Fees and Global Rankings
The report highlighted that the median annual fee for international schools in Nairobi is Ksh688,000 (USD 5,335).
Globally, Nairobi is ranked 67th, with New York taking the top spot.
It was noted that the top three most expensive cities in Africa—Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Casablanca—have similar median prices, approximately Ksh681,000 (USD 5,300) per year.
The publisher explained that the fees are calculated based on quotes provided for one student for a full term, excluding one-off costs such as enrollment and application fees.
Global Comparison
On a global scale, the USA and China are the most expensive countries for international education. In contrast, European countries like Spain, Portugal, Denmark, and Bulgaria offer more affordable international schooling options.
The report emphasized that while New York City remains the priciest destination worldwide for international schools, Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou also rank in the top 10 for highest fees.
In these countries, fees range between Ksh618,300 (USD 4,812) and Ksh8.4 million (USD 65,850).
Other African Cities
In Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, is ranked second, with a diverse range of fees.
Some international schools charge up to Ksh3.3 million (USD 25,862), while others have fees as low as Ksh131,700 (USD 1,025). The median annual fee in Johannesburg is Ksh681,100 (USD 5,301).
Casablanca, Morocco, ranks third, with a median fee of Ksh674,700 (USD 5,251). Fees in Casablanca vary from Ksh466,500 (USD 3,631) to Ksh1.7 million (USD 13,279).
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Kampala, Uganda, holds the fourth position, with fees at prestigious institutions ranging between Ksh83,500 (USD 650) and Ksh2.9 million (USD 22,800).
Cape Town, South Africa, is fifth, with fees ranging from Ksh252,700 (USD 1,967) to Ksh694,000 (USD 5,401). Cape Town is noted for its consistency in the minimum and maximum fee range.
Criteria for Inclusion
The report mentioned that only cities with seven or more international schools, with publicly available pricing for at least 25% of the schools, were considered in the study.
Nairobi’s High International School Fees (Nairobi Tops List of Africa’s Most Expensive International Schools)
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