Primary
- Homeschooling
- KSh 60,000 per term
- Private tutoring
- KSh 70,000 per term
- Online study
- KSh 17,000 per term
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Joining Olive
Four simple steps, from your first message to your child's first lesson. It starts with a conversation, not a long form.
How to join
From first message to first lesson
Here is what happens after you get in touch with us.
Apply online
Fill in the short application form. It takes about five minutes. Prefer to talk first? Call or WhatsApp us.
Meet us
We talk through your child's learning so far, their goals and how Olive works.
Agree a plan
We recommend a programme, subjects and an exam series, and share the fee guide.
Start learning
Your child meets their teachers and begins their study plan.
Fees
Fees per term
Fees depend on the level and on how your child studies: homeschooling with our teachers, one-to-one private tutoring, or online study.
Lower Secondary
- Homeschooling
- KSh 80,000 per term
- Private tutoring
- KSh 110,000 per term
- Online study
- KSh 30,000 per term
IGCSE
- Homeschooling
- KSh 100,000 per term
- Private tutoring
- KSh 150,000 per term
- Online study
- KSh 60,000 per term
AS & A Level
- Homeschooling
- KSh 150,000 per term
- Private tutoring
- KSh 200,000 per term
- Online study
- KSh 90,000 per term
Admission fee
KSh 3,000
One-time and non-refundable, payable on registration.
Requirements
- 3 passport photos
- A copy of the birth certificate or passport
- Previous school report, if applicable
How to pay
- Method
- Lipa na M-Pesa
- Paybill number
- 522533
- Account number
- 7979746
Payments are due before the 5th of every month.
For Pearson Edexcel fees or any payment question, ask us on WhatsApp.
Questions from parents
Can't find your question? Send us a message.
Who is Olive for?
Learners from Primary (Years 1 to 6) and Lower Secondary (Years 7 to 9) through to IGCSE (usually ages 14 to 16) and AS & A Level (usually ages 16 to 19), on the Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel programmes. Olive suits families who homeschool or need more flexibility than a traditional timetable allows. We also prepare KCSE private candidates.
Is Olive a full-time school or a homeschool programme?
Olive is built for homeschooling families. Your child follows the Cambridge International curriculum with our teachers' support and a personal study plan, on a timetable that fits your family. Ask us how a typical week looks at your child's level.
Can my child learn with a private tutor or online instead?
Yes. As well as homeschooling with our teachers, you can choose one-to-one private tutoring or online study. Online study is our most affordable option, and it suits families outside Nairobi too. Compare the fees.
Do you offer Pearson Edexcel?
Yes. Students can follow the Pearson Edexcel International GCSE and International AS & A Level, with the same teaching, study plans and exam guidance as our Cambridge students. Pearson Edexcel at Olive.
Do you support KCSE private candidates?
Yes. We teach and prepare private candidates, help with KNEC registration and guide them to the exams. 2027 is the final KCSE series, so register in the next KNEC window. KCSE at Olive.
Can homeschooled students sit Cambridge exams in Kenya?
Yes. Homeschooled students usually sit Cambridge exams as private candidates at an approved exam centre, such as the British Council. Entry deadlines come well before the exams, so we help you choose a series and guide you through registration.
Are Cambridge qualifications recognised by universities?
Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels are accepted by universities around the world, including in Kenya, the UK, the US, Canada and Australia. Entry requirements differ by university and course, so it is worth checking the ones your child is aiming for. We are happy to help.
How much are the fees?
Fees are charged per term and depend on the level and the study option. For example, IGCSE homeschooling is KSh 100,000 per term. There is also a one-time admission fee of KSh 3,000. See all fees.
My child has been in the Kenyan curriculum. Can they move to Cambridge?
Many students move to Cambridge programmes from other curricula. The right starting point depends on your child's age, subjects and confidence, so we will talk it through and suggest a realistic plan.
Can we visit?
Yes. Visits are by appointment, so that we can give you proper time. Send us a message and we will arrange a day and share directions.
Still deciding?
Send us a message or call the school. A member of our team will answer your questions.