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If you're researching international schools in Thika, Kenya, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is IB (MYP), taught by 1 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 88,200–902,400 KES, with the average sitting around 495,300. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like M-PESA Foundation Academy (opened 2016).
Compare 2 international schools in Thika, Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 495,300), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Founded as a co-educational, residential high school in Kenya, M-PESA Foundation Academy serves students with leadership potential, irrespective of means. The 88-acre campus includes student residences, classrooms and laboratories, a resource centre, 800-seat auditorium, along with athletic fields and outdoor learning spaces. Academically, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), complemented by a Bespoke Curriculum. It plans to introduce the Competency-Based Curriculum Senior Secondary in 2026 with three pathways: Arts and Sports Science, Social Sciences, and STEM, all emphasising practical skills, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving. A dedicated careers team guides pathway choices, while a life-skills pre-university programme supports life after school. The school benefits from M-PESA Foundation funding and a charitable framework. The on-site resource centre provides Britannica School and Gale access; the Access & Inclusion program removes barriers to full participation. Sport, performing arts, and service activities enrich co-curricular life.
Braeburn Imani International School is a co-educational, boarding day and residential community in Kenya. The school follows the British National Curriculum with additional opportunities to broaden and extend learning. In Key Stage One, English and Mathematics are taught daily, and Year 2 introduces French; in Key Stage Two, Drama is taught by a specialist, and the Performing Arts feature an annual whole‑school production. Sport runs through inter-school fixtures and inter-house competitions. The campus occupies 20 acres in a purpose-built setting. Modern facilities include classrooms equipped with data projectors and ICT, a dedicated 6th Form area, a well-stocked library, and specialist spaces for Music, Computing, Art, Science, and Food and Nutrition. An open-air auditorium, playing fields, a 25-metre pool with an EY pool, a staffed dining facility, a sick bay, a fleet of buses, and secure parking complete the environment. Extra-curriculars include MAD, MUN, and STEM, alongside other clubs and sports.
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