Fees: Day & Boarding
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Fees by level
Every figure below is the school's published fee. Nothing on this page is gated. Each level shows day fees, and boarding where it's offered.
Kindergarten
Playgroup · PP1 · PP2 (ages 3–6)- Tuition & meals · term
- KSh 19,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 3,500
- Admission · once
- KSh 2,000
| Grade | Tuition & meals · term | Books · annual | Admission · once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playgroup – PP2 | KSh 19,000 | KSh 3,500 | KSh 2,000 |
Kindergarten is day only. Boarding begins at Grade 4; Grade 1–3 is considered case-by-case. Talk to us.
Primary
Grade 1 – 6 (ages 6–11)- Tuition & meals · term
- KSh 21,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 6,000
- Admission · once
- KSh 3,000
- Tuition & meals · term
- KSh 23,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 7,000
- Admission · once
- KSh 3,500
- Tuition & meals · term
- KSh 25,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 7,000
- Admission · once
- KSh 3,500
| Grade | Tuition & meals · term | Books · annual | Admission · once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 – 3 | KSh 21,000 | KSh 6,000 | KSh 3,000 |
| Grade 4 – 5 | KSh 23,000 | KSh 7,000 | KSh 3,500 |
| Grade 6 | KSh 25,000 | KSh 7,000 | KSh 3,500 |
- Boarding, tuition & meals · term
- KSh 48,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 7,000
- Admission · once
- KSh 3,500
| Grade | Boarding, tuition & meals · term | Books · annual | Admission · once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 4 – 6 | KSh 48,000 | KSh 7,000 | KSh 3,500 |
Boarding is offered from Grade 4, and for out-of-town families it is usually the better value once the day-scholar extras are counted. Figures below are for a Grade 4–5 pupil, per year.
- Tuition & meals in class time
- KSh 69,000 / yr
- Evening meals & weekend meals
- Paid at home
- Supervised evening prep
- Arrange yourself
- Weekend & after-school care
- Arrange yourself
- Daily transport
- KSh 18,000–KSh 33,000 / yr
- Books & insurance
- KSh 8,000 / yr
- Tuition & meals in class time
- Included
- Evening meals & weekend meals
- Included
- Supervised evening prep
- Every school night
- Weekend & after-school care
- Included
- Daily transport
- Termly shuttle, no daily run
- Books & insurance
- KSh 8,000 / yr
| Day scholar | Boarding · recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & meals in class time | KSh 69,000 / yr | Included |
| Evening meals & weekend meals | Paid at home | Included |
| Supervised evening prep | Arrange yourself | Every school night |
| Weekend & after-school care | Arrange yourself | Included |
| Daily transport | KSh 18,000–KSh 33,000 / yr | Termly shuttle, no daily run |
| Books & insurance | KSh 8,000 / yr | KSh 8,000 / yr |
| Year total | KSh 95,000–KSh 110,000 plus transport and after-school cover | KSh 152,000 everything above included, nothing to add |
On paper boarding is the higher tuition line, but the day-scholar total keeps growing around the school day: the school run, someone to mind homework until you are home, cover in the holidays between terms. Boarding folds all of it into one fee, and gives the evenings back. See what boarding covers.
Standard boarding runs from Grade 4. Grade 1–3 boarding is considered case-by-case.
Junior Secondary
Grade 7 – 9 (ages 12–15)- Tuition & meals · term
- KSh 27,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 8,000
- Admission · once
- KSh 4,500
- Tuition & meals · term
- KSh 30,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 8,000
- Admission · once
- KSh 4,500
| Grade | Tuition & meals · term | Books · annual | Admission · once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 – 8 | KSh 27,000 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 4,500 |
| Grade 9 | KSh 30,000 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 4,500 |
- Boarding, tuition & meals · term
- KSh 49,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 8,000
- Admission · once
- KSh 4,500
- Boarding, tuition & meals · term
- KSh 52,000
- Books · annual
- KSh 8,000
- Admission · once
- KSh 4,500
| Grade | Boarding, tuition & meals · term | Books · annual | Admission · once |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 – 8 | KSh 49,000 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 4,500 |
| Grade 9 | KSh 52,000 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 4,500 |
Boarding is offered from Grade 4, and for out-of-town families it is usually the better value once the day-scholar extras are counted. Figures below are for a Grade 7–8 pupil, per year.
- Tuition & meals in class time
- KSh 81,000 / yr
- Evening meals & weekend meals
- Paid at home
- Supervised evening prep
- Arrange yourself
- Weekend & after-school care
- Arrange yourself
- Daily transport
- KSh 18,000–KSh 33,000 / yr
- Books & insurance
- KSh 9,000 / yr
- Tuition & meals in class time
- Included
- Evening meals & weekend meals
- Included
- Supervised evening prep
- Every school night
- Weekend & after-school care
- Included
- Daily transport
- Termly shuttle, no daily run
- Books & insurance
- KSh 9,000 / yr
| Day scholar | Boarding · recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & meals in class time | KSh 81,000 / yr | Included |
| Evening meals & weekend meals | Paid at home | Included |
| Supervised evening prep | Arrange yourself | Every school night |
| Weekend & after-school care | Arrange yourself | Included |
| Daily transport | KSh 18,000–KSh 33,000 / yr | Termly shuttle, no daily run |
| Books & insurance | KSh 9,000 / yr | KSh 9,000 / yr |
| Year total | KSh 108,000–KSh 123,000 plus transport and after-school cover | KSh 156,000 everything above included, nothing to add |
On paper boarding is the higher tuition line, but the day-scholar total keeps growing around the school day: the school run, someone to mind homework until you are home, cover in the holidays between terms. Boarding folds all of it into one fee, and gives the evenings back. See what boarding covers.
A KSh 1,000 insurance charge applies per pupil per year. Day transport is billed separately by zone (KSh 6,000–KSh 11,000/term). See the full Zone A–E table. Free co-curricular activities include football, handball, badminton, netball, volleyball and table tennis; chess, ballet, skating, karate/taekwondo, scouting, girl guiding and swimming are offered at a fee.
What a full year of Grade 5 boarding works out to:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Boarding, tuition & meals KSh 48,000 × 3 terms | KSh 144,000 |
| Books & stationery Annual | KSh 7,000 |
| Admission One-off | KSh 3,500 |
| Insurance Annual | KSh 1,000 |
| First-year total Includes one-off admission | KSh 155,500 |
| Every year after No admission fee | KSh 152,000 |
The admission charge applies in the first year only. Every year after is KSh 152,000.
Why families choose boarding
Two tuition numbers side by side make boarding look dearer. The real day-scholar bill keeps running after 4pm: the school run, someone to supervise homework, cover in the holidays between terms. Here is the honest line-by-line.
Boarding runs KSh 48,000–KSh 52,000 a term with meals, supervised prep and weekend care inside that number. For out-of-town families, once transport and after-school cover are added to a day place, boarding an hour from home usually costs less than it first looks, and hands the evenings back.
10% sibling discount on tuition, applied automatically for every additional child enrolled.
Payment Details
No cash or cheques accepted. No rebates or refunds for absence.
2026 admissions are ongoing. Places are limited per grade. Talk to us to check availability for your child's year.
Fees: common questions
How much are the fees at Acacia Ridge Schools?
Day fees range from KSh 19,000 to KSh 30,000 a term depending on the grade, covering tuition and meals. Full boarding ranges from KSh 48,000 to KSh 52,000 a term, covering boarding, tuition, meals and supervised prep.
What is included in the fees?
Day fees include tuition, a mid-morning snack and a hot lunch every school day. Boarding fees include tuition, every meal and supervised prep. Books are charged once a year, admission is a one-off fee, and insurance is KSh 1,000 per pupil per year.
Is school transport included for day scholars?
No. Day transport is billed separately by zone, from KSh 6,000 to KSh 11,000 a term, with shuttles covering five zones across Naivasha.
Do you offer a sibling discount?
Yes. A 10% discount on tuition is applied automatically for every additional child enrolled.
Are clubs and co-curricular activities extra?
Football, handball, badminton, netball, volleyball and table tennis are free. Chess, ballet, skating, karate/taekwondo, scouting, girl guiding and swimming are offered at a fee.
Are scholarships or bursaries available?
Yes. We offer partial scholarships for academic excellence, talent and leadership, and bursaries for demonstrated financial need, reviewed alongside your application.
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Admission fee waived for boarding places confirmed before the deadline. Limited places per grade.