Elyton offers chess in Karen as part of its optional activities programme. It is an optional activity at KES 10,000 per term, chosen by the family on top of tuition.
Optional activities, 2026 / 2027
| Activity | Termly cost |
|---|---|
| Horse Riding | KES 15,000 |
| Taekwondo / Karate | KES 10,000 |
| Piano Lessons | KES 10,000 |
| Chess | KES 10,000 |
| Ballet / Skating | KES 10,000 |
Genuinely optional: chosen by the family, never assumed.
Why chess
Chess asks a child to hold a plan in mind, predict another person's choices and live with the consequences of their own. Those are thinking habits that carry straight into mathematics, reading and problem solving.
What children gain
- Concentration: a game rewards sustained attention.
- Planning: thinking ahead, weighing options, changing course.
- Resilience: losing a game well, and learning from it.
- Pattern recognition: the same skill that underpins number work.
How it works
This activity is chosen by the family and charged per term, separately from tuition. Ask Admissions how sessions fit your child's week and year group.
Questions parents ask
Does Elyton offer chess?
Yes, as an optional activity at KES 10,000 per term, chosen by the family.
Which other activities can my child add?
Horse riding, taekwondo or karate, piano lessons, chess, and ballet or skating, each charged per term.