Admissions: Joining Starehe
Application Process
Admission to Starehe is a rigorous but fair process grounded in the principles of equity, merit, and transformation. Applicants begin by expressing their need and desire to join Starehe through the Yellow Form (Boys’ Centre) or Blue Form (Girls’ Centre). Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews based on their KCPE performance and background, after which family means are assessed to determine the appropriate fee category.
Admission Requirements
To become a Starehian, applicants must
Demonstrate genuine need (financial, social, or emotional).
Express a clear desire to join and embrace the Starehe Way.
Attain high performance in KCPE to meet the academic threshold.
Undergo a rigorous vetting process, including interviews and means testing.
Fee Structure
Starehe operates a tiered fee model:
- Up to 70% of students are on need-based support and pay minimal or no fees.
Up to 30% are fee-payers, supporting the institution’s sustainability. All students, regardless of financial background, receive the same education, support, and care. Fees are determined strictly by the family’s capacity to pay, with some paying rates comparable to top private schools.
A Place Where Potential Meets Purpose
Starehe Boys’ Centre is a charitable institution offering holistic education to academically gifted but financially disadvantaged boys. Since 1959, over 17,000 students have graduated from Starehe and gone on to serve as influential leaders, professionals, and change-makers globally.
Admission Requirements
To join Starehe, candidates must meet the following three requirements:
Choose Starehe as First Choice
Applicants must select Starehe Boys’ Centre as their first-choice school under one of the following academic pathways:
| Pathway | Tracks Offered |
|---|---|
| STEM |
Pure Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Applied Science (Computer Studies, Agriculture) |
| Social Sciences |
Humanities & Business Studies (History, Geography, CRE, IRE, Business Studies) Languages (German, French, Arabic, Mandarin) |
| Performing Arts & Sports |
Performing Arts (Music & Dance, Theatre & Film) Sports Science (Sports & Recreation) |
Submit the Yellow Form
Applicants must complete the Yellow Form and attach the required documents. This form is available:
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| In person | Collect free at the Centre |
| Phone request | Call 0777761213 |
| SMS/WhatsApp | Message 0727531001 |
| info@stareheboyscentre.ac.ke |
Excel in KJSEA
Admission is highly competitive. Starehe does not use a fixed cut-off score. Instead, candidates must aim for top marks in the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA).
Application Deadline
| Entry Year | Deadline for Yellow Form Submission |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Grade 10) | 30th September 2025 |
Recommendation: Deliver by hand or via trackable courier to ensure safe receipt.
Fees & Sponsorship
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsored Students | 70% of students are from low-income backgrounds. Sponsorship is made possible through donations from alumni and well-wishers globally. |
| Fee-Paying Students | 30% pay fees based on family means, with a set economic minimum. |
Additional Funding Support: Applicants are encouraged to seek scholarships and bursaries from programs such as:
✔ Constituency Development Fund (CDF)
✔ County Government Bursaries
✔ Equity Wings to Fly
✔ KCB Foundation
✔ Education for All Children
Important Notes
✔ Admission to Starehe does not disqualify a student from receiving external sponsorship.
✔ If awarded external support, it will go directly toward covering tuition and other school expenses.
Frederick O.G. Okono
Director