Fees
Termly tuition and charges for kindergarten and primary, and exactly what's included.
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Information
School information
Everything practical, in one place — the academic year, uniform, fees, enrolment terms, and our policies.
Here is where families find the practical detail — when our terms run, where to buy uniform, what fees cover, the terms of enrolment, and the policies that keep the school running well. For anything not covered here, the school office is always happy to help.
Our academic year
We run a January to December academic year, made up of three terms. Most learners join us in January, but we are non-selective — there are no entry exams — and we welcome children at any point in the year.
- Term 1
- Begins in January
- Term 2
- Begins in May
- Term 3
- Begins in September
Uniform
School uniform is available from Weaver Bird Outfitters at Runda Mall, Kiambu Road. All items should be clearly named so they find their way home.
Fees
Estimate the cost to join
Add your child — or children — below for an indicative cost for a new family. For the full fee tables and our four-week menu, see the Admissions page.
Child 1
Estimated cost to join
KES 120,000
first payment, for 1 child
- One-off costs
- KES 15,000
- Medical cover (yearly)
- KES 5,000
- First term
- KES 100,000
Each term after thatKES 100,000
Plus medical cover of KES 5,000 once a year. Tuition includes meals, swimming, books, stationery, and clubs; each term also carries the activity fee.
This is an indicative estimate for new families and not a quote. It excludes textbooks, trips, exam fees (primary), and uniform. Fees are reviewed annually and terms and conditions apply — the school will confirm exact figures.
Our menu
Fresh, wholesome meals on a four-week rotation — water with every lunch, low in salt and sugar.
View the menu on AdmissionsGood to know
Enrolment, fees, and the questions we're asked most.
Enrolment & terms of admission
A place is accepted by signing the Acceptance Form and paying a non-refundable registration fee.
Please tell the school in writing by the first day of the term your child was due to start. Without that notice, one full term's fees become payable. The registration fee is non-refundable regardless of when you let us know.
One full term's written notice is required (the first to the last day of a term), or payment in lieu, for early withdrawal.
Fees cover the standard curriculum, including books and stationery and designated educational activities. Lost or damaged property may be charged as an extra.
The Head may, at their discretion and in the interests of the child or others, require removal, suspension, or expulsion — for example where attendance, progress, or behaviour is significantly unsatisfactory, or conduct brings the school into disrepute. No refund or remission of fees applies in these cases.
If your child needs urgent medical attention and we cannot reach you, we are authorised to act on your behalf as recommended by a doctor. A full, up-to-date medical history is a condition of joining, and should be kept current.
Yes. SEND admissions are considered on the basis of school and professional assessment reports, and we work with families to make sure every child we accept is properly supported.
Once your child is enrolled you receive login details for our ZOHO Parental Portal, where you can view invoices, pay fees by M-Pesa, and access school communications.
Yes — by prior arrangement, provided learning is not disrupted. New parents are asked to allow at least six weeks of settling-in time before observing newly enrolled children.
Paying fees
In full before the first day of each term. Invoices are emailed (and may be sent on WhatsApp) on or before the last day of the preceding term.
Yes — a 10% penalty applies to balances outstanding after the start of term. From 1 April 2025 the school no longer accepts instalments: only learners with a zero balance may enter class at the start of a new term.
By M-Pesa via the ZOHO Parents' portal. By prior agreement, payment may be made by banker's cheque or EFT/RTGS. The school does not accept cash or personal/company cheques.
No. Fees are not refunded or pro-rated for days missed through holidays, absence, illness, or quarantine. Families who withdraw a child mid-term are liable for the full term's fee.
Yes — a rebate of KES 5,000 per child applies for a second and third child. Ask the administration for the prevailing rate.
Yes — a referral discount of KES 5,000 is available when you introduce a new family to the school. Terms and conditions apply.
If the school must close for reasons beyond its control, fees are refunded only where the closure exceeds five consecutive working days.
Common questions
No. We are non-selective — children do not sit entry exams. Where helpful, we ask for your child's two most recent school reports.
At any point in the year. Most children join in January, but places are available throughout, subject to space.
Yes — all children take part in swimming. ABRSM music, coding and robotics, and the STEM challenge are covered by the termly activity fee.
No — the school does not provide transport services.
From Weaver Bird Outfitters at Runda Mall, Kiambu Road.
Policies
Our policies
Bees Circle Academy is run on a full framework of policies covering safeguarding, welfare, curriculum, and operations. Some are published in full below; the full text of any other policy is available from the school office on request.
Published in full
Available on request
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
- Anti-Bullying
- Safer Recruitment
- Missing Child
- Allegations Against Staff
- Student Wellbeing
- Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting
- Behaviour & Discipline
- Health & Safety
- Data Protection & Privacy
For how we keep children safe and our named safeguarding contacts, see our pastoral and safeguarding page.
Pastoral & safeguardingStill have a question?
If there's something you can't find here, get in touch — the school office is always happy to help.