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Everything practical, in one place — the academic year, uniform, fees, enrolment terms, and our policies.

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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.

The year

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

Fees

Estimate the cost to join

Add your child — or children — below for an indicative cost for a new family. The full fee tables follow underneath.

Child 1

Stage
Class

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.

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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.

The full fee tables

Termly tuition and charges, effective 1 January 2027. The academic year runs from January to December.

Kindergarten

ClassPer term
Montessori Play Group / CrecheUnder 4 · Half day (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)KES 87,500
Montessori Play Group / CrecheUnder 4 · Full day (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)KES 90,000
KG1 / PP1Ages 4–5 · Full dayKES 95,000
KG2 / PP2Ages 5–6 · Full dayKES 105,000

Includes: Meals (10:00 am and 12:00 pm), swimming lessons, exercise books, stationery, reading books, educational clubs, PTA fees, diary, parenting workshops, and the placement assessment. Every class has a main teacher and an assistant, with under 20 learners.

Additional charges

  • Registration (one-off)KES 15,000
  • Activity feeKES 12,500 / term
  • Medical coverKES 5,000 / year

Textbooks, school trips, and transport charges are not included. Skating, ballet, soccer, soft hockey, and taekwondo are charged separately.

Primary

ClassPer term
Year 1–2Full dayKES 125,000
Year 3–4Full dayKES 135,000
Year 5–6Full dayKES 155,000

Includes: Meals, swimming lessons, exercise books, stationery, reading books, educational clubs, PTA fees, diary, parenting workshops, and the psychometric, class, and STEM assessments. Classes have under 25 learners.

Additional charges

  • Registration (one-off)KES 15,000
  • Activity feeKES 15,000 / term
  • Medical coverKES 5,000 / year

Textbooks, school trips, exam fees, and transport charges are not included. Skating, soccer, taekwondo, ballet, media, environment, debate, podcasting, and entrepreneurship are charged separately.

  • All fees are in Kenya Shillings and take effect 1 January 2027. Terms and conditions apply.
  • A sibling discount of KES 5,000 and a referral discount of KES 5,000 are available — terms and conditions apply.
  • The activity fee covers ABRSM music, coding and robotics, and the STEM challenge — and, in primary, a foreign language.
  • Fees are payable in full before the start of each term.
  • Fees are not prorated and are not refundable once paid. Late payment attracts a surcharge, and fees may be reviewed at management's discretion with one term's prior notice.
  • Uniform is available from Weaver Bird Outfitters at Runda Mall, Kiambu Road.

Meals

Our four-week menu.

Fresh, wholesome meals on a four-week rotation — water with every lunch, low in salt and sugar.

  • Monday

    Snack
    Brown toast with fruit jam (or French toast)
    Lunch
    Chinese vegetable rice; home-made bone soup
    Fruit
    Sliced strawberries

  • Tuesday

    Snack
    Low-sugar tea biscuits / crackers
    Lunch
    Matoke, beef, vegetables
    Fruit
    Cinnamon pineapple

  • Wednesday

    Snack
    Low-sugar freshly baked cake
    Lunch
    Ugali, spinach & kale, chickpeas, baby carrots & cucumber
    Fruit
    Apple & tangerine slices

  • Thursday

    Snack
    Pan-fried sweet potato fritters
    Lunch
    Spaghetti, mincemeat, sweetcorn & carrots
    Fruit
    Diced mango

  • Friday

    Snack
    Home-made vanilla yoghurt with kiwi
    Lunch
    Crispy paprika fries, beef sausages, lettuce & tomato salad
    Fruit
    —

Water is served with every lunch, and hot chocolate or milk accompanies each morning snack. Meals are low in salt, sugar, and preservatives. We are a nut-free school.

Day to day

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.

Good 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 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.
The school confirms current payment details when your child is enrolled. 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 & safeguarding

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