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A great school,
"will educate its students not merely to be personally successful but also to use their gifts to build their communities and enhance the common good to levels beyond our dreams."

His Highness
The Aga Khan

Admissions to the Aga Khan Junior School, Nairobi

Admission is based solely on merit and the School does not discriminate in admissions on nationality, race, tribe, ethnic origin or religion.  Parents of students with non-Kenyan nationalities must show a valid residence permit, and obtain a student pass for their child to be enrolled at the School.

All prospective students are expected to be conversant in English, have good numerical literacy, show academic aptitude and interest in co-curricular/sporting activities, and have a positive record of behaviour both in and outside the classroom.

Grade One Entry
In September each year, the Junior School admits approximately 50 students into Grade 1, aged 5.5 to 6.5 years.   Preference is given to students from the Aga Khan Nursery School Nairobi, where the PYP curriculum is followed.  Students from the Nursery School receive admission to the Junior School if they have been at the nursery School for at least two years (K2 and K3) and they receive a recommendation for admission from the Head-teacher of the Nursery School.

A small number of students are also admitted from various other nursery schools.  For these students, selection is based on performance on entry level assessments and interviews with the students and parents.

Transfer from other schools
For admission into other grades, an applicant is required to sit an entrance test. An interview will also be held with the student and sometimes with parents. Past reports from previous schools are taken into consideration for admission.

Fees

The following fee schedule applies to the September 2011-July 2012 Academic Year for Grade 1-6 students.

PYP Programme Term 1
Sept.-Dec.
Term 2
January-April
Term 3
May-August
Grade 1-2
Tuition Fees
Other Fees

Kshs 106,000
Kshs 1,200

Kshs 106,000
Kshs 550

Kshs 106,000
Kshs 550
Grade 3-4
Tuition Fees
Other Fees

Kshs 111,000
Kshs 1,475

Kshs 111,000
Kshs 825

Kshs 111,000
-
Grade 5-6
Tuition Fees
Other Fees

Kshs 115,200
Kshs 1,200

Kshs 115,200
Kshs 550

Kshs 115,200
Kshs 550

New Students
     
Admission Fee Kshs 5,000
Caution Deposit Kshs 5,000
Development Levy Kshs 3,000
Lunch Fee Kshs 10,500 (per term) / Kshs 170 (per day)


Note
1. The development levy is charged once a year and is used to improve facilities and resources at the school.

2. The ACER Fee is based on current exchange rates and is subject to change based on Australian dollar fluctuations.


Fee Policy

Parents are expected to settle their fees in full by the end of the second week of the term.


Sibling Discounts

Please apply to the Bursar for a discount if you have a second (or subsequent) child at the Senior or Junior Schools.  The discount is five percent for the second child and 10 percent for each subsequent child.

Please note that:

  • Caution money is refundable when the student leaves and no liability has been incurred. It may be increased during the course.
  • Examination Fees are billed separately.
  • Basic text books and exercise books are provided to all students at no extra cost.
  • AAR: Parents will be billed for medical evacuation services.
  • Field trips and year group outings are billed separately.
  • Costs for some Club activities, individual sports and music coaching are billed separately.

Scholarships

The Aga Khan Academy offers Scholarships to recognize academic excellence to new or continuing students These scholars must have other outstanding qualities in the areas of citizenship and character to benefit from an education at The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi.

All scholarships are based on a demonstration of financial need.

The number of scholarships and the amount will vary from one year to the next.

The Aga Khan Academy wishes to attract high calibre students who maintain or advance the academic standard of the School. To assist families who would like to educate their children at the Academy, but cannot afford full fees, a limited amount of assistance may be granted in exceptional cases. The families concerned may apply to a special Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya panel for consideration.

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