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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
St Andrew's School, Turi is a private international boarding school in Kenya educating learners from age 4 to 18. The campus hosts Prep School, Senior School and the Sixth Form College and follows the British Curriculum: EYFS, IGCSE/GCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels. A Levels offer subjects across sciences, arts, languages and humanities, with results indicating strong performance (A*-A and A/A* percentages). The 450-acre site blends classrooms and boarding houses with sports and arts facilities, including two swimming pools, a golf course, 3 squash courts, a 400 m² water-sports lake, a private airstrip, forests and nature trails, and horse riding with stables. Co-curricular life is active: music, LAMDA, orchestras, stage productions, and an Orchestral Weekend; outdoor adventure, water activities, archery, and leadership pathways. The Turi Leadership Award and Learning Success Centre support development and academic progress. The school fosters a faith-informed heritage while embracing an international community.
St Andrew's School, Turi has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English.
Location
St Andrew's School, Turi is located in Molo, Kenya. The campus spans 450 acres and includes boarding houses, staff housing, modern sports and arts facilities, a riding school and paddocks, forest areas, nature trails, a low ropes course, a reservoir and a private airstrip. The postal address is Private Bag 20106, Molo, Kenya. Transport to Nakuru is provided by the School.
Stages
Prep School; Senior School; Sixth Form College
Type
Private international boarding school
Country affiliation
Kenya
Religious affiliation
Christian
Bus service
Transport arrangements include buses to Nairobi and Kampala during VISOs and term ends; transport can be booked through the School's transport portals. The School has a private airstrip on site.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at St Andrew's School, Turi ranges from KES 5,445 to KES 2,487,000 for 2026/27.
Fees shown are for the 2025/26 academic year.
Application & assessment fees and reservation deposit - Assessment fee (one-off): USD 104 or KES 11,800. - Single Life Membership fee (Old Turians Association, one-off): USD 60 or KES 6,400. - Deposit to secure a place (payable in the year of admission): 50% of one term's full basic fees (this deposit is refundable in full if no debts are outstanding at the time of leaving; if less than one term's notice of leaving is received the full amount is non-returnable). A registration deposit equal to 50% of one term's boarding fees per child is required to reserve an offered place and is refunded at the time of leaving.
Tuition & boarding — basic fees (per term) by year group (All figures shown both in USD and in KES; fees are charged per term with the amounts below including tuition.) - Pre-preparatory — Nursery: Day USD 1,815 / KES 215,000; Weekly USD 0 / KES 0; Full boarding USD 0 / KES 0. - Pre-preparatory — Reception: Day USD 3,595 / KES 427,000; Weekly USD 0 / KES 0; Full boarding USD 0 / KES 0. - Prep — Years 1 & 2: Day USD 3,595 / KES 427,000; Weekly USD 6,835 / KES 811,000; Full boarding USD 7,185 / KES 853,000. - Prep — Years 3 & 4: Day USD 4,855 / KES 577,000; Weekly USD 7,095 / KES 844,000; Full boarding USD 7,465 / KES 886,000. - Prep — Years 5 & 6: Day USD 5,215 / KES 619,000; Weekly USD 7,605 / KES 902,000; Full boarding USD 7,995 / KES 950,000. - Prep — Years 7 & 8: Day USD 5,615 / KES 667,000; Weekly USD 8,195 / KES 973,000; Full boarding USD 8,635 / KES 1,024,000. - Senior — Year 9: Day USD 5,955 / KES 707,000; Weekly USD 8,695 / KES 1,033,000; Full boarding USD 9,175 / KES 1,089,000. - Senior — Years 10 & 11: Day USD 6,455 / KES 767,000; Weekly USD 9,415 / KES 1,119,000; Full boarding USD 9,925 / KES 1,179,000. - College — Years 12 & 13: Day USD 6,985 / KES 829,000; Weekly USD 10,205 / KES 1,212,000; Full boarding USD 10,735 / KES 1,275,000.
Other predictable term costs and recommended pocket money - ‘The Shop' (Prep School, per term): Years 1–4 — USD 30 / KES 2,800; Years 5–6 — USD 30 / KES 3,200; Years 7–8 — USD 40 / KES 3,400. - Pocket money & tuck shop (recommended per term for Senior School Years 9–13): USD 100 / KES 10,200.
Optional extras (example prices — per term, typically for 10 lessons unless stated otherwise) - Piano tuition (excludes ABRSM exam fees): USD 270 / KES 31,600. - Other instrumental tuition (excludes ABRSM exam fees): USD 259 / KES 30,300. - Horse riding: USD 187 / KES 22,400. - Speech & Drama (LAMDA) tuition (excludes exam fees): USD 145 / KES 16,900.
Discounts, deposits and special billing notes - Sibling discount: 5% off basic fees for second and subsequent children. - Discount for payment of the full year's basic fees in advance: 5% (extras still charged in the usual way). - Where a pupil transfers between school sections, the deposit must be topped up to the rate applying to the new section.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Family fee statements with individual pupil invoices are issued at the end of each term. “Extras” (non-predictable costs such as medical, stationery, postage, telephone, etc.) are charged in arrears for that term; basic fees, pocket money and other predictable costs are charged in advance for the following term. Invoices can be raised in Kenya Shillings or US Dollars. - Payment due date: the family account must be paid in full by the date shown on the invoice — that is, before the first day of the next term. No cash payments are accepted; payment should be made directly into the school's bank account. - Students in Years 11 and 13: the total year's fees must be paid in two equal instalments — the first payable on the first day of the academic year and the second at the beginning of the February half term.
Penalties, charges and late payment - Bank charges for telegraphic transfers, banker's drafts and any dishonored (“bounced”) cheques are added to the family account. Dishonored cheques attract an additional USD 100 administration fee. Interest (stated at 5%) will be added to outstanding balances beginning one week after fees become due and at monthly intervals thereafter.
Refund information - The admission deposit (50% of one term's full basic fees) is refundable in full on leaving provided there are no outstanding debts; if less than one term's notice of leaving is given the full deposit is non-returnable. Registration deposits used to reserve an offered place are refunded at the time of leaving (subject to the same conditions).
Fee payment options and administrative details - Invoices may be issued in KES or USD and payment must be made by bank transfer into the school's bank account; no cash payments are accepted. Telegraphic transfer and other bank transaction charges are payable by the family and will be added to the family account. Dishonored cheques and related administration fees are applied as noted above. For fee queries families are invited to contact the school's fees/credit controller or assistant bursar.
Summary of what is included in the term charge - The basic per-term figures listed above include tuition; predictable term charges such as pocket money and ‘The Shop' are shown separately; extras (lessons, trips, exams and other non-predictable items) are billed in arrears or as specified.
Academics
St Andrew's School, Turi teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
St Andrew's School, Turi is organized into Prep School, Senior School and the Sixth Form College. The curriculum follows the British Curriculum. In Year 11 students take IGCSE/GCSE; in Years 12–13, A Levels. A Level subjects include Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Drama and Theatre, Design and Technology, Economics, French, Geography, History, Information Technology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, English Literature, Psychology and Sociology. For July 2023, A Level results were A 7%, A 20%, B 25%, C 30%, D 11%, E 5%; AS results were A 22%, B 28%, C 21%, D 19%, E 7%; IGCSE/GCSE results were 9/8 17%, 7 17%, 6 19%, 5/4 36%.
Exam Results
A Level results for Year 13 in July 2023: A 7%, A 20%, B 25%, C 30%, D 11%, E 5%. AS results for Year 12 in July 2023: A 22%, B 28%, C 21%, D 19%, E 7%. IGCSE/GCSE results for Year 11 in July 2023: 9/8 17%, 7 17%, 6 19%, 5/4 36%.
Higher Education Progression
The Sixth Form College provides A Level education and supports university admissions through UCAS for UK universities and the Common Application for US universities. A dedicated team works with Year 13 to tailor university applications. SAT preparation and university guidance are integrated into the college program to support applications to universities around the world.
Gifted and Talented
Scholarships offer enrichment and extension opportunities, including lectures, masterclasses, extra tuition and performance opportunities; they are distinct from bursaries and do not automatically remit fees. The Sixth Form Leadership Award is a two-year programme to develop professional leadership skills and leads to a university-accredited qualification. SAT preparation and university guidance are integrated into college preparation to support talented students pursuing international university destinations.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit an Admissions Application via the Senior School admissions portal to request a place. 2. 3. After a successful application, interview and entrance assessment, a deposit is payable to secure a place; the deposit is non-refundable unless the vacancy created by withdrawal is filled, in which case the school refunds the deposit less its costs. The deposit forms part of the final invoice and reservation of a place is conditional on payment of the deposit. 4. The school may request information and a reference from the child's current school, and will bind the parents and pupil to the terms and conditions upon accepting a place.
Scholarships
The school offers Scholarships for excellence in academia, sport, art, music and all-round performance. Turi Scholarships provide a 10%–20% reduction to full fees and are awarded based on assessments and the Headmaster's discretion; they are available at Senior School for students in Year 9 (age 14), with assessments taking place in Years 7 and 8. Scholarship assessments are held annually and test a range of abilities, including academic, personal maturity, teamwork, leadership and presentation skills, with opportunities for enrichment and extended programs. Bursaries are means-tested awards that may be applied for in connection with a scholarship to help pay school fees. Academic, Sport, Creative Arts (Music, Art, Drama) and Headmaster's Award categories exist, each with its own assessment process; Academic assessments include CAT4 testing and a critical-thinking component, Sport assessments involve multiple sports, and Creative Arts involve portfolios, auditions and interviews. Music Scholarships include free instrumental tuition and potential iGCSE recommendations; Arts Scholarships involve portfolio review and an interview; Headmaster's Award recognition is awarded by the Headmaster for exceptional merit across multiple areas.
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FAQs
What age range does St Andrew's School, Turi serve?
St Andrew's School, Turi serves students from age 4 to 18.
What curriculum does St Andrew's School, Turi follow?
St Andrew's School, Turi is organized into Prep School, Senior School and the Sixth Form College. The curriculum follows the British Curriculum. In Year 11 students take IGCSE/GCSE; in Years 12–13, A Levels.
What are the tuition fees at St Andrew's School, Turi?
Annual fees range from approximately 5,445 to 2,487,000.
Is St Andrew's School, Turi a day school or boarding school?
St Andrew's School, Turi offers both day and boarding options.
Is St Andrew's School, Turi co-educational?
Yes, St Andrew's School, Turi is a co-educational school welcoming both boys and girls.
Where is St Andrew's School, Turi located?
St Andrew's School, Turi is located in Molo, Kenya.
When was St Andrew's School, Turi founded?
St Andrew's School, Turi was established in 1931.
How many students attend St Andrew's School, Turi?
St Andrew's School, Turi has approximately 600 students.
Does St Andrew's School, Turi provide learning support for students with additional needs?
St Andrew's Turi provides support for learners with special educational needs through the Learning Success Centre. The Senior School SEND Policy structures provision for students with SEND.
How do I apply to St Andrew's School, Turi?
1. Submit an Admissions Application via the Senior School admissions portal to request a place. 2.
What extracurricular activities are available at St Andrew's School, Turi?
Students are taught in a class setting from the Early Years Foundation Stage, with subject teaching introduced gradually by specialist teachers.
What languages are taught at St Andrew's School, Turi?
St Andrew's School, Turi teaches French and Kiswahili as modern foreign languages.
Does St Andrew's School, Turi provide a bus service?
Transport arrangements include buses to Nairobi and Kampala during VISOs and term ends; transport can be booked through the School's transport portals. The School has a private airstrip on site.
