School Website Design in Kenya: What Parents and Boards Look For
Short answer: parents want to find admissions steps, fees guidance, the curriculum (CBC, IGCSE or others), location and transport, and how to contact the school within a minute on their phone. Boards want a site that reflects the school’s reputation, keeps parents informed and is easy for staff to update.
For many families, the school website is the first impression, often before a visit. A clear, modern site supports admissions and reduces the phone calls the office handles every day. It’s one of many industries we build for; see our industries page.
| Audience | What they look for |
|---|---|
| Prospective parents | Admissions process, curriculum, fees guidance, facilities, location, contact |
| Current parents | Term dates, calendar, news, circulars, portal links |
| Board and management | Professional image, accurate information, easy updates |
| Staff applicants | Vacancies and how to apply |
Pages every school website needs
- Home: who you are, curriculum, key facts and a clear enquiry button.
- About: history, mission, leadership and accreditation.
- Academics: curriculum, levels offered and co-curricular activities.
- Admissions: step-by-step process, requirements, forms and dates.
- Fees: a schedule or a clear way to request one.
- Facilities and transport: photos and bus routes.
- News and calendar: term dates, events and achievements.
- Contact: map with landmarks, phone, WhatsApp and email.
Features that save the office time
- Online admissions enquiry forms that go straight to the right person.
- Downloadable documents such as forms, fee schedules and circulars.
- A calendar that staff can update.
- WhatsApp button for quick questions.
- Links to any parent portal or payment system the school uses.
Photos matter more than anything
Parents want to see classrooms, labs, sports, boarding and real pupils at work, with parental consent. Invest in good photos once a year.
Mobile first
Most parents browse on their phones, often between other tasks. The admissions page and contact details must load fast and be easy to tap. Read why a WordPress site is slow.
Trust and safety
Show accreditation, leadership and policies clearly. Be careful with pupils’ photos and personal data, in line with Kenya’s Data Protection Act.
Be found locally
Parents search “schools in Kiambu” or “IGCSE school Nairobi”. A complete Google Business Profile and good local SEO help you appear.
Easy for staff to update
A school site goes stale fast if only one person can update it. We build on WordPress and train staff to post news and update documents themselves.
What it costs
Our websites start from KES 65,000 (USD 600) for a starter site and KES 95,000 (USD 900) for a growth site with news and forms, with a fixed written quote, a 60% deposit and the balance at launch. Schools needing management systems get a quote after a discovery call. See our website cost guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a school website include?
Admissions, curriculum, fees guidance, facilities, news and calendar, and clear contact details with a map.
Should we publish fees online?
Many schools do, or offer a downloadable schedule on request. Parents appreciate clarity.
Can staff update the website themselves?
Yes. We build on WordPress and train staff to update news, calendars and documents.
How much does a school website cost?
From KES 65,000 (USD 600) for a starter site, with larger sites quoted in a fixed written quote.
Can the website link to our school management system?
Yes. We can link to existing portals or discuss a management system after a discovery call.
Planning a new school website?
Tell us about your school and what parents ask most often, and we’ll plan a site around it. During working hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm EAT) we reply within minutes on phone or WhatsApp at +254 705 828 000.
Prefer it in writing? Request a quote.
Written by Vincent Ochieng, founder of Butterfly Prime Solutions (since 2012). Last updated: 4 November 2026.
