Tuition in Nairobi — Home & Online Tutors

One-to-one tuition in Nairobi, at home or online: IGCSE, A-Level, IB, Edexcel, American and CBC with qualified specialists. Online USD 15/hour.

Qualified subject specialists for CBC, Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma, Pearson Edexcel and American curricula. Home tuition across 20 Nairobi neighbourhoods. Online tuition from USD 15/hour anywhere in the world.

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Why Nairobi parents choose Smartious

We are not a freelance tutor marketplace. Smartious is an established international online school with a Nairobi-based teaching team — every tutor is on our staff, safeguarding-checked, and accountable to consistent quality standards.

Same teachers as our full school

Our tutors are the same subject specialists who teach our full online programme. Not random freelancers — qualified, vetted, accountable people you'd trust with your child long-term.

Subject specialists, not generalists

A Maths tutor with a Maths degree. A Physics tutor with a Physics degree. A Chemistry tutor with a Chemistry degree. We match each student to a tutor with genuine subject expertise.

Home visits across Nairobi

Our tutors travel to families in 20 Nairobi neighbourhoods — Karen, Lavington, Kilimani, Westlands, Parklands, Runda, Muthaiga and beyond. Transport contribution applies for more distant estates.

Online tuition for everyone

Live, interactive online tuition delivered via our learning platform. The same 1-on-1 attention as a home visit, with no commute risk and faster scheduling. Recommended for distant estates and diaspora families.

Transparent USD pricing

USD 15 per hour for online tuition. Home tuition is quoted on request, depending on location. No hidden fees. No long contracts. Pay per session or in 10-hour blocks.

Five curricula, seven programmes

CBC (Kenyan), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, IB MYP, IB Diploma, Pearson Edexcel International and American Curriculum (including AP). KCSE revision and university admissions (UCAS, Common App, SAT) also available.

Every subject, every level

We have qualified specialists across the full primary and secondary syllabus, plus pre-university examinations.

English Language & Literature

IB Diploma (HL & SL)

Pearson Edexcel International

UCAS / Common App support

Four ways to learn with Smartious

A qualified tutor visits your home on a schedule that suits your family. Available across 20 Nairobi neighbourhoods. Transport contribution applies for distant areas.

Quote on request

Interactive 1-on-1 sessions live with your tutor via our online platform. Same attention, no commute. Available globally.

Targeted revision for KCSE, IGCSE, Cambridge Checkpoint, A-Level, IB Diploma and SAT. Past-paper drilling, technique coaching, full mock examination programmes.

Concentrated tuition during April, August and December school breaks. Daily sessions for 2–4 weeks. Catch up or accelerate ahead.

Block bookings available

Home tuition across 20 Nairobi neighbourhoods

Click any neighbourhood for specific information about local schools, commute timings, and tutor availability in your area.

Frequently asked questions

How much does tuition cost in Nairobi?

Online tuition is USD 15 per hour (≈ KSh 1,940 at current rates). Home tuition is quoted on request, depending on your area and travel (for example Runda, Karen, Kitengela). Exam-prep and SAT preparation are the same USD 15/hour.

How quickly can a tutor start?

For online tuition, typically within 24–48 hours of confirming the subject, level and schedule. For home tuition, 48–72 hours to match a tutor with the right subject and location. Specialist subjects (IB Diploma, A-Level Further Maths) may take 3–5 days to match optimally.

Do you offer KCSE revision tutoring?

Yes — KCSE revision is one of our most-requested services. We cover Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Sciences and Humanities for Form 3 and Form 4 students. Sustained weekly tuition over 6–9 months typically produces the strongest grade improvements.

Do you offer IGCSE tutors in Nairobi?

Yes — Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International are core specialisms. Our IGCSE tutors hold subject degrees and have prepared students for both exam boards. Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), English, Business Studies and Economics are the most-requested IGCSE subjects.

Do you offer A-Level and IB Diploma tutoring?

Yes — including A-Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business Studies, and IB Diploma equivalents (Maths AA, Maths AI, Sciences, Economics, Business Management). We also support IB internal assessments (IAs), the extended essay (EE) and theory of knowledge (TOK).

Can you help with university applications?

Yes — we support UCAS (UK), Common App (USA), and direct applications to universities in Canada, Australia, South Africa and the Gulf. This includes personal statement coaching, essay editing, interview preparation and standardised test prep (SAT, ACT). USD 15/hour for one-on-one admissions counselling.

Are your tutors safeguarding-checked?

Yes — every Smartious tutor undergoes our internal safeguarding review including reference checks, identity verification and a teaching demonstration before any contact with a student. We follow safeguarding protocols modelled on UK and international standards.

Can a tutor visit a home anywhere in Nairobi?

We send tutors to 20 specific neighbourhoods across Nairobi (see the area grid above). For each neighbourhood, the transport contribution is set based on distance. For estates outside our standard service area, online tuition is the practical option — the quality is identical and there's no scheduling risk from traffic.

What happens after I submit an assessment request?

Our Head of Admissions reviews your request within three business days. If accepted, you receive an invoice for the assessment fee. After payment, the diagnostic assessment is scheduled: a structured evaluation across English, Mathematics and Science (approx 90 minutes), a written report with subject-specific recommendations, and a 30-minute consultation with the Head of Academics. Enrolment is offered on the basis of assessment results.

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Tuition by area in Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

How much does tuition cost in Nairobi?

Online tuition is USD 15 per hour (≈ KSh 1,940 at current rates). Home tuition is quoted on request, depending on your area and travel (for example Runda, Karen, Kitengela). Exam-prep and SAT preparation are the same USD 15/hour.

How quickly can a tutor start?

For online tuition, typically within 24–48 hours of confirming the subject, level and schedule. For home tuition, 48–72 hours to match a tutor with the right subject and location. Specialist subjects (IB Diploma, A-Level Further Maths) may take 3–5 days to match optimally.

Do you offer KCSE revision tutoring?

Yes — KCSE revision is one of our most-requested services. We cover Mathematics, English, Kiswahili, Sciences and Humanities for Form 3 and Form 4 students. Sustained weekly tuition over 6–9 months typically produces the strongest grade improvements.

Do you offer IGCSE tutors in Nairobi?

Yes — Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International are core specialisms. Our IGCSE tutors hold subject degrees and have prepared students for both exam boards. Mathematics, Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), English, Business Studies and Economics are the most-requested IGCSE subjects.

Do you offer A-Level and IB Diploma tutoring?

Yes — including A-Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business Studies, and IB Diploma equivalents (Maths AA, Maths AI, Sciences, Economics, Business Management). We also support IB internal assessments (IAs), the extended essay (EE) and theory of knowledge (TOK).

Can you help with university applications?

Yes — we support UCAS (UK), Common App (USA), and direct applications to universities in Canada, Australia, South Africa and the Gulf. This includes personal statement coaching, essay editing, interview preparation and standardised test prep (SAT, ACT). USD 15/hour for one-on-one admissions counselling.

Are your tutors safeguarding-checked?

Yes — every Smartious tutor undergoes our internal safeguarding review including reference checks, identity verification and a teaching demonstration before any contact with a student. We follow safeguarding protocols modelled on UK and international standards.

Can a tutor visit a home anywhere in Nairobi?

We send tutors to 20 specific neighbourhoods across Nairobi (see the area grid above). For each neighbourhood, the transport contribution is set based on distance. For estates outside our standard service area, online tuition is the practical option — the quality is identical and there's no scheduling risk from traffic.

What happens after I submit an assessment request?

Our Head of Admissions reviews your request within three business days. If accepted, you receive an invoice for the assessment fee. After payment, the diagnostic assessment is scheduled: a structured evaluation across English, Mathematics and Science (approx 90 minutes), a written report with subject-specific recommendations, and a 30-minute consultation with the Head of Academics. Enrolment is offered on the basis of assessment results.

What parents say

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