Top 20 IGCSE Schools in Nairobi

Nairobi has a strong ecosystem of international schools offering Cambridge IGCSE pathways. Families typically rank schools based on subject breadth, teacher specialism, and consistent exam-year routines (mocks, past papers, feedback cycles).

What to ask for (IGCSE outcomes + evidence)

• Subject-by-subject outcomes and number of entries
• How the school structures Year 10–11 mocks and past-paper practice
• Support systems (EAL, learning support, wellbeing)

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The Top 20 (Nairobi)

1. International School of Kenya (ISK) – Premium campus; strong senior support and outcomes signals.
2. Brookhouse School – Strong academics and exam readiness routines.
3. Braeburn School – Established network; compare campuses and senior provision.
4. Peponi School / Peponi House – Strong academic culture; confirm IGCSE pathway.
5. Rosslyn Academy – Strong community; confirm Cambridge/IGCSE route and subject breadth.
6. St Andrew’s School, Turi (regional option) – Consider if boarding; confirm pathway and logistics.
7. Kentonn College – Strong all-round offering; confirm senior structure and exam routines.
8. Hillcrest International Schools – Established; verify IGCSE subject options.
9. The Banda School – Strong academics; confirm exam pathway and subject breadth.
10. Braeside School – Established; verify IGCSE route and exam-year support.
11. Sabis International School Kenya (if applicable) – Confirm IGCSE entry approach and subject availability.
12. GEMS Cambridge International School (if applicable) – Confirm subject list and exam readiness routines.
13. Aga Khan Academy (regional consideration) – Verify pathway and fit.
14. Makini Schools (international track) – Verify Cambridge/IGCSE route by campus.
15. Nova Pioneer (international track) – Confirm Cambridge pathway and senior programme maturity.
16. Schools with strong science lab provision – Important for practical readiness.
17. Schools with strong EAL support – Important for IGCSE English and essay-heavy subjects.
18. Schools with structured mock calendars – Strong signal for exam technique development.
19. Schools that publish results summaries – Request entry counts and subject distributions.
20. Other Cambridge schools in Nairobi – Validate status and confirm IGCSE cohorts by campus.

Quick checklist

• Confirm IGCSE subjects and options blocks.
• Ask what outcomes data the school can share and the number of entries.
• Review the Year 10–11 plan for past papers and feedback cycles.

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