Education

Hillcrest International School Fees 2026/27 (Nairobi)

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Hillcrest International School in Nairobi publishes termly fees for September 2026 to August 2027.

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Termly tuition

Year Tuition per term (KSh) Deposit
Play Group 135,100 25,000
Nursery (morning) 269,900 25,000
Nursery (full day) 332,800 25,000
Foundation Stage 1 359,800 25,000
Foundation Stage 2 398,700 25,000
Year 1 463,500 25,000
Year 2 667,200 50,000
Years 3–5 843,400 50,000
Year 6 867,500 50,000
Years 7–8 905,600 50,000
Year 9 933,000 100,000
Year 10 1,013,400 100,000
Year 11* 1,520,100 100,000
Years 12–13* 1,626,450 100,000

*Years 11–13 are billed as an annual fee in two tranches (August and December).

Boarding, lunch and transport

Weekly boarding KSh 239,900 and full boarding KSh 378,000 per term (Years 7–10); KSh 359,850 / 567,000 for Years 11–13. Lunch from Year 9: KSh 46,800 (KSh 70,200 for Years 11–13). Return transport KSh 59,100–106,300 by zone. Registration fee KSh 5,000; sibling discount 10% of tuition; late fees attract 2% a month.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Hillcrest per term?

From KSh 135,100 (Play Group) to KSh 1,013,400 (Year 10) per term in 2026/27, per the school.

Related: School fees hub · Brookhouse fees

Sources: Hillcrest International School. Last updated October 2026.

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