braeburn school gitanga rd

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Braeburn School Gitanga Road is a co-educational international school located on Gitanga Road in Lavington, Nairobi, Kenya. It teaches children from age 3 to 18 following the National Curriculum of England and Wales, organised across four sequential stages: Early Years Education (age 3+), Primary (Key Stages 1-2), Secondary (Key Stages 3-4, leading to IGCSE/GCSE and BTEC Level 2), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13, offering A-Levels, BTEC Level 3, and EPQ). The school is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools, which operates multiple campuses across Kenya and Tanzania and shares resources such as a Group Sixth Form and University Admissions Advisor. Student and parent bodies represent more than 90 nationalities.

The core product is the academic curriculum across the 3-18 age range, delivered by a named teaching and leadership team including a Senior School Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher Academic, and stage-level Heads of Year. This is supplemented by an extensive extra-curricular programme of more than 50 activities — competitive sport across multiple disciplines (athletics, swimming, football, hockey, netball, cricket, rugby, squash, tennis), creative arts (LAMDA, ABRSM music, three major annual productions), scouting, community service, sailing in partnership with Naivasha Yacht Club, and elite pathways through the Tim Bryett Football Academy. Sixth Form Scholarships (academic and talent-based) and a Mandarin Chinese programme linked to the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi extend the academic offer. The school carries 12 accreditations and memberships, including Council of International Schools, Cambridge International Examinations, Pearson Edexcel, BTEC, Council of British International Schools (including COBIS Training School status), ISI, IAPS, ABSO, KISA, and AISA.

Braeburn generates revenue through recurring tuition and school fees from enrolled families, structured as direct-to-consumer admissions via the school's Apply Now portal, with an in-person campus visit and headteacher chat typically preceding the formal application. Prospective families are directed to a fee structure page; specific pricing is not disclosed in the source material. An in-house fleet of yellow school buses covering most of Nairobi, including a late bus and an optional door-to-door service, supports the admissions funnel for time-constrained expatriate and local families. The school operates as a private Kenyan entity (Braeburn Schools Limited) within the Braeburn Group of International Schools, with no disclosed venture, private equity, or public shareholders.

Name

braeburn school gitanga rd

Legal name

Braeburn Schools Limited

Website

https://braeburnschool.braeburn.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Braeburn School Gitanga Road is a co-educational international school in Nairobi, Kenya, teaching pupils aged 3 to 18 through the National Curriculum of England and Wales. It operates as a campus within the multi-school Braeburn Group and generates tuition-based recurring revenue from individual families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

Keywords

• K-12 international education
• British curriculum school
• IGCSE A-Level programs
• Early years education
• Sixth form college

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: As a private international school, Braeburn generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to enrolled students across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form levels. Fee structure details are referenced on the school's fee structure page.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Braeburn School Gitanga Road is a co-educational international school in Nairobi, Kenya, teaching children from age 3 to 18 following the National Curriculum of England and Wales. The school offers four sequential educational stages — Early Years (age 3+), Primary (Key Stages 1-2), Secondary (Key Stages 3-4 with IGCSE/GCSE), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13 with A-Levels and BTEC Level 3) — supported by extensive sports, creative arts, community service, and extracurricular programmes.

Product overview

Braeburn School Gitanga Road is a co-educational international school in Nairobi, Kenya, teaching children from age 3 to 18. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales and is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. The core educational offering consists of four sequential stages: Early Years Education (age 3+), Primary Education (Key Stages 1-2), Secondary Education (Key Stages 3-4 offering IGCSE/GCSE), and Sixth Form (Years 12-13 offering A-Levels and BTEC). These are supported by enrichment programmes including an extensive Extra-Curricular Activities Programme (with over 50 activities), a competitive Sports Programme (including Tim Bryett Football Academy and elite swimming), a Creative Arts Programme (with LAMDA, ABRSM examinations, and annual productions), Community Services (including FAB parent-teacher association), and School Transport services.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Braeburn Gitanga Road Sports: Dedicated sports website for the Braeburn Gitanga Road campus providing fixtures, results, team information, and sports news.

Products and services

• Early Years Education Early childhood education programme for children from age 3, following the Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum of England and Wales with a play-based learning approach. Targeted at families with young children seeking school readiness and foundational literacy/numeracy.
• Primary Education Primary school programme (Key Stages 1-2) following the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with specialist subject teaching introduced from Year 7. Targeted at families with primary-aged children (ages 5-13) seeking a broad academic foundation.
• Secondary Education Secondary school programme (Key Stages 3-4) offering IGCSE and GCSE qualifications across Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Arts, and BTEC Level 2 vocational courses. Targeted at families with secondary-aged children (ages 13-16) seeking internationally recognised examination preparation.
• Sixth Form Post-16 education (Years 12-13) offering A-Levels in subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology and others; BTEC Level 3 diplomas in Business and Sport; and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Includes university guidance and career preparation, with students typically progressing to global university placements. Targeted at families with students aged 16-18.
• Sixth Form Scholarships Scholarship programme for Year 11 students enrolling in August 2026, including academic-based scholarships (minimum 7 A* grades at IGCSE) and talent-based scholarships for Drama, Music, or Sport. Targeted at high-achieving Year 11 students seeking Sixth Form entry.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Programme Comprehensive co-curricular programme offering over 50 activities including Arts and Crafts, Astronomy, Ballet, Band, Chess, Community service, Dance, Debating, LAMDA, Languages (Mandarin, Kiswahili, French), Martial arts, Musical theatre, Orchestra, Scouts, STEM, programming (Wizz kids), and sports. Bundled with student enrolment to support holistic development.
• Creative Arts Programme Creative arts programme offering three major productions annually, LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) instruction, peripatetic music teachers, and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) examinations. Includes participation in local and international arts competitions.
• School Transport Service School transport service using a fleet of yellow buses covering most of Nairobi, including a late bus service for after-school activities and an optional door-to-door pickup service. Available to enrolled students as an ancillary fee-based service.

Quantifiable outcome

• IGCSE Results 2018: 83% A* to C grade; A Level Results 2018: 100% pass rate with 80% A* to C; BTEC Level 3 Sport 2018: 100% Distinction
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dagoretti Muslim Primary SchoolminorOthers · 6 July 2026Braeburn student leaders visited Dagoretti Muslim Primary School as the beginning of a hoped-for lasting community service partnership. The visit included interaction with pupils, inspirational talks from Jonathan Lewis and Mr. Kent, and plans for future collaborative initiatives.
• Tim Bryett Football AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tim Bryett Football Academy operates as a professional academy at Braeburn High School, running 3 to 4 training sessions per week using sports science monitoring. Tim Bryett holds UEFA and CAF coaching qualifications and has worked with multiple Pro Academies in England and coached the Kenyan Premier League. All players are expected to maintain excellent academic grades and conduct.
• Flip Flash Learning (Jonathan Lewis)minorOthersJonathan Lewis from Flip Flash Learning delivered a learning programme to Braeburn students and teachers, focusing on innovative recall techniques and practical learning strategies. Henry Wanyoike, a visually impaired inspirational speaker, also visited the school to share experiences with students, aligning with the school's theme of resilience.
• Swahiba NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraeburn's Sixth Form community service team partnered with Swahiba Network, a local organisation supporting vulnerable communities. Year 12 students worked with Swahiba to distribute essential care packages to widowed mothers and elderly individuals in the Kibera slums, gaining hands-on community service experience.
• Confucius Institute (University of Nairobi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mandarin Chinese programme connects with the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi for language competitions and benchmarking opportunities. Braeburn is exploring Saturday morning lessons and holiday camps in collaboration with connections to the Confucius Institute.
• Infinity OutdoorsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInfinity Outdoors organised and led educational trips including the Year 5 Mombasa excursion, which included beach and pool activities, historic site visits to Fort Jesus and Haller Park, and adventure activities.
• Braeburn Group of International SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraeburn School is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools, a network of schools across Kenya and Tanzania. The group enables resource sharing, inter-school competitions (including the Inter-Braeburn Swimming Gala and Inter-Braeburn Physics Olympiad), and a Group Sixth Form and University Admissions Advisor shared across campuses.
• Kawangware Community School and OrphanageminorOthersBraeburn students have partnered with Kawangware Community School and Orphanage, visiting to deliver toys and play equipment purchased through pupil fundraising. The partnership includes Year 4 and Year 5 visits and is part of the school's broader community service programme.
• Garden Home and Community School, KawangwareminorOthersBraeburn Year 4 and Year 5 pupils visited Garden Home and Community School to deliver toys and play equipment as part of a fundraising initiative. Year 2 pupils also donated toys, and FAB supported the initiative.
• Friends at Braeburn (FAB)minorOthersFAB is the Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) at Braeburn Gitanga, with three active subcommittees: Events Committee, Charities Committee, and Lost Property Committee. FAB organises school events, supports charitable causes, and fosters an inclusive school community.
• Kenya Scouts Association / World Scout Bureau Africa Support CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraeburn Scouts are affiliated with the Kenya Scouts Association and the World Scout Bureau Africa Support Centre. Scouts participate in conservation projects, including tree planting at Karura Forest and Rowallan Camp, with visits to the World Scout Bureau Africa Support Centre.
• Naivasha Yacht ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraeburn's Sailing Club operates in partnership with Naivasha Yacht Club, where students learn to sail Optimist and Laser boats. Instructors from 3 Degrees South (RYA accredited) from Kilifi provide professional sailing instruction.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banda School: Non-selective co-educational preparatory day school in Nairobi following the British curriculum. Operates in the same premium Nairobi prep-school segment and competes for parents at the Early Years / Primary level.
• Hillcrest International School: International school in Nairobi running inter-school competitions including the Pitch, Chip & Putt event Braeburn won back-to-back in 2025/2026. Same premium international tier, comparable curriculum, and overlapping admissions geography.
• Aga Khan Academy Nairobi: Premium international school in Nairobi with an IB curriculum and rigorous university placement track record. Competes for the same affluent-Local and expatriate segments, with similar extracurricular breadth.
• International School of Kenya (ISK): One of the largest international schools in Nairobi, serving the UN/diplomatic and expatriate community with an IB and American-style curriculum. Comparable premium positioning and admissions funnel in the same city.
• St. Andrew's School, Turi: British-curriculum boarding school in Kenya's Rift Valley with IAPS membership (hosted Braeburn at the 2018 IAPS Cross-Country). Comparable academic and sporting tradition, directly competed against in IAPS fixtures.
• Brookhouse School: Co-educational international school in Nairobi offering IGCSE and A-Level pathways with British-curriculum heritage. Direct competitor for Nairobi expatriate and affluent-local families; competes head-to-head in IAPS fixtures (Braeburn won the 2018 U19 Girls Varsity Netball at Brookhouse).
• Kenton's College (Kenton College Preparatory and Senior School): Long-established British-curriculum school in Nairobi hosting the Douglas Buchanan Maths Challenge (which Braeburn students won in 2018). Directly comparable age range, curriculum, and target market in the premium Nairobi segment.
• Peponi School: British-curriculum co-educational day and boarding school in Nairobi/Ruiru following the English National Curriculum to A-Level. Same target expatriate community, same curriculum, and similar IAPS/COBIS-style positioning.
• German School Nairobi (Deutsche Schule Nairobi): International curriculum school in Nairobi serving the German and broader expatriate community. Comparable premium fee point, similar age range, and direct overlap in the expatriate admissions pool.

Others

• Braeburn Group of International Schools (network): Parent network of sister Braeburn campuses across Kenya and Tanzania. Not a competitor — these sister campuses share resources, inter-school competitions (Swimming Gala, Physics Olympiad) and a Group University Admissions Advisor. Useful as a comparable operating entity but not a direct rival.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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