Is Elyton International School a new school?

Yes. Elyton International School opens to its founding cohort in 2026. Our campus on Magadi Road is purpose-built and already complete, and our teaching team is experienced. Every figure we publish is a measured fact about our campus or a commitment we are choosing to be held to. Real numbers, nothing invented.

When does Elyton International School open?

Elyton opens to its first cohort in 2026, covering Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 6. Our Founding Open Day is on Saturday 29 August 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and founding cohort places are open now.

Where is Elyton International School located?

Elyton International School is located on a purpose-built campus on Magadi Road, Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. It is easily accessible from Karen, Lang'ata, and surrounding areas.

What facilities does Elyton International School have?

The campus includes a 400-metre all-weather athletics track, playing fields and outdoor activity areas, interactive smart classrooms, a school library and reading corner, a multipurpose hall with a stage, and computing and performing-arts provision, on Magadi Road in Karen.

How large are classes at Elyton International School?

Classes in our founding year are capped at 25 children. This is a maximum we commit to, not an average we report.

What curriculum does Elyton International School follow?

Elyton International School follows the British National Curriculum, covering Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2), and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6).

How do I apply to Elyton International School?

Parents can apply online at elytonschools.org/admissions/apply or contact our admissions team at info@elytonschools.org or call +254 721 122 403. We recommend attending the Founding Open Day on 29 August 2026, or booking a private campus tour first.

What age groups does Elyton International School accept?

Elyton International School accepts children from age 3 (Early Years/Preschool) through to Year 6 (age 11), covering the full British primary curriculum from EYFS to Key Stage 2.

Does Elyton International School accept international students?

Yes. We welcome families relocating to Nairobi as well as local Kenyan families. A child moving from the UK or another British curriculum school joins the same year group they left, at the same point in the same curriculum, and our admissions team will map that year by year before you commit.

Does Elyton International School offer after-school activities?

Yes. We offer a rich range of co-curricular activities including arts, athletics, student clubs, after-school programs, and holiday camps.

How can I book a campus tour at Elyton?

You can book a guided campus tour by visiting elytonschools.org/contact/#book-a-tour or calling our admissions team at +254 721 122 403.

What makes Elyton International School different from other international schools in Nairobi?

Elyton is opening rather than established, and that is the difference. A campus built for many hundreds of children opens for one small founding cohort, with classes capped at 25 and specialist teachers appointed before admissions opened. Founding families get the smallest classes Elyton will ever run and a genuine hand in shaping the school's traditions. Our motto is Juncta Juvant - Together, we strive.

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Journal

Notes on the British curriculum, on choosing a school in Karen, and on what it actually takes to open one.

Admissions · 28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Before You Apply: What You Need to Know

What to have ready before applying to Elyton International School, Karen, Nairobi — documents, timing, and how founding cohort places actually fill.

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Academics · 21 September 2026 · 6 min read

Inside Our Curriculum: EYFS to Key Stage 2

How the British National Curriculum fits together at Elyton International School, Karen — from Early Years through Key Stage 2, as one continuous pathway.

Student Life · 14 September 2026 · 5 min read

Beyond the Classroom: Sport, Arts and Clubs at Elyton

Athletics, music, drama and clubs at Elyton International School, Karen — and what a founding cohort gets to build from scratch.

Open Day · 24 August 2026 · 4 min read

Five Things Worth Your Time at Our Open Day

A practical guide to the Elyton Founding Open Day on Saturday 29 August 2026 in Karen, Nairobi — what to see, what to ask, and how to plan the day.

Education · 19 August 2026 · 6 min read

What Makes an International Education Different in Karen

What families are actually choosing when they choose a British-curriculum international school in Karen, Nairobi — and the questions worth asking before you decide.

Admissions · 12 August 2026 · 5 min read

A Parent's Guide to the Admissions Process

A step-by-step walkthrough of admissions at Elyton International School, Karen — from first enquiry to a confirmed founding place, with no jargon.

Education · 7 August 2026 · 6 min read

Why Elyton: Our Philosophy, Explained

Why we are opening a British curriculum school in Karen in 2026, what classes capped at twenty-five actually change, and what we will not claim before we have earned it.