Durham International School Opens Second Campus at Rosslyn

Durham School, one of England’s oldest institutions, has launched its second campus in Nairobi, building on the success of its first Kenyan branch established in 2021 and catering to the country’s elite.

The new 12-acre campus in Rosslyn, off Redhill Road, officially opened on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, ushering in a new academic year under the British curriculum.

Over 400 learners are already enrolled at the school, which has a current capacity of 600 students and will eventually accommodate up to 1,200 once all construction phases are complete, combined with its Thigiri campus.

“This September when they open we will have Year 2 to Year 9 on this campus and then we will build year on year,” said Peter Haris, senior principal at Durham International School.

The new campus whose construction commenced in January 2025 will serve children from Year 2 (age 7) through to Year 13 (age 18) and features specialist facilities including state of the art science lab, performing arts studio, , computer science lab suite, arts, design-technology, as well as music spaces.

Annual fees vary by grade level, with a Year 2 student paying Sh1.64 million (USD 12,650), a Year 4 student Sh1.87 million (USD 14,500), and a Year 9 student Sh2.25 million (USD 17,400), according to the school’s website.

“We are broadly following the British National Curriculum, but from September next year we will be introducing the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE),”he said.

IGCSE offered by Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel, is a globally recognized qualification for students aged 14–16, providing a broad curriculum and foundation for higher education.

Durham, a British international school established in 1414, has sister campuses in the UK city of Durham, as well as in Dubai and Doha, Qatar.

Sue Small, Headteacher of the Preparatory School, noted that the Kenyan campus hosts students from 52 nationalities, creating a multicultural environment where many different languages are spoken in class.

“The school targets families seeking quality education and is committed to giving children the best opportunity to experience an engaging and stimulating curriculum,” she said.

Unlike other schools offering the British curriculum, Duram does not insist on the common entrance exam done when children are around 13 years.

The emphasis of a Durham education is on nurturing students’ strengths, ensuring they grow into happy, confident, globally minded, and well-rounded individuals with strong academic results.

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