Kenton College Preparatory School vs Nairobi International School

	K Kenton College Preparatory School Nairobi, Kenya	N Nairobi International School Nairobi, Kenya
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KES 756,000 - 1,400,000	Fees / year KES 552,000 - 1,140,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 13 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification
Pupils	Pupils 346	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1924	Opened 2008
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Kenton College Preparatory School is located on Gichugu Road in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, Kenya. The postal address is PO Box 25406-00603, Lavington, Nairobi.	Location Three Nairobi campuses: Kindergarten at No. 6 Kanjata Road, off James Gichuru; Preparatory at No. 5, Kanjata Road, off James Gichuru; Senior School at No. 728 Maji Mazuri Road, off James Gichuru, Lavington. These locations are along the James Gichuru corridor in the Nairobi area.
Stages	Stages Early Years and Preparatory, up to Year 8.	Stages Kindergarten, Preparatory, Middle School, Senior School.
School type	School type Preparatory school (Early Years to Year 8).	School type Private international school offering day schooling with boarding options.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Pastoral care and wellbeing support; a dedicated Pastoral Care team led by the Headteacher, with Deputy Head Pastoral and Deputy Head of Juniors and EY, plus Heads of Year, House Parents, Form Teachers, the Listening Team, pupil pastoral mentors, the school doctor and nurses.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Kenya	Country affiliation Kenya
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Christian values with an inclusive environment welcoming families of all faiths.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school provides transport services; transport fees per term depend on distance and whether one-way or two-way transport is chosen. Distances are divided into six zones (A–F) with routes covering Zone A (Muthangari, Gitanga Rd, Rhapta Rd, etc.), Zone B (Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Ngong Rd, etc.), Zone C (Milimani, State House, Parklands, etc.), Zone D (Madaraka, Upper Hill, Ngara, etc.), Zone E (Muthaiga, Gigiri, Karen, etc.), Zone F (Ridgeways, Garden Estate, Embakasi, etc.). Two-way vs one-way transport options are available per term.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & admission fees - Application fee: KES 5,500 per application. - Enrolment (admission) fee: KES 44,000 (one‑off). Application and enrolment fees are non‑refundable. Tuition fees (per trimester and annual totals by year group) - Early Years Foundation: KES 152,000 per trimester — annual total KES 456,000. - Early Years 1: KES 224,000 per trimester — annual total KES 672,000. - Early Years 2: KES 224,000 per trimester — annual total KES 672,000. - Year 1: KES 252,000 per trimester — annual total KES 756,000. - Year 2: KES 280,000 per trimester — annual total KES 840,000. - Year 3: KES 294,000 per trimester — annual total KES 882,000. - Year 4: KES 336,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,008,000. - Year 5: KES 336,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,008,000. - Year 6: KES 336,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,008,000. - Year 7: KES 406,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,218,000. - Year 8: KES 420,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,260,000. - Year 9: KES 420,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,260,000. - Year 10: KES 448,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,344,000. - Year 11: KES 672,000 per trimester (two trimesters billed) — total KES 1,344,000 (costs for Year 11 candidates are collected over two trimesters). - Year 12: KES 700,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,400,000. - Year 13: KES 700,000 per trimester — annual total KES 1,400,000. Optional / additional recurring charges - Lunch (optional): amounts depend on year group (examples from published schedule): - Kindergarten: KES 28,500 per trimester — annual KES 85,500. - Prep (Years 2–6) example: KES 43,000 per trimester — annual KES 129,000. - Middle/junior/senior examples: amounts range (examples shown include KES 50,000–100,000 per trimester for older year groups). - School text‑book deposit (refundable): typically KES 25,000 for many year groups; higher deposits (KES 50,000) apply for some upper years. - Individual music lessons (per instrument): KES 20,000 per trimester (KES 60,000 per year). - Clubs and activities (examples): swimming breakfast KES 8,000 per trimester; skating club KES 8,000 per trimester; organic soap/skincare club KES 15,000 per trimester. - Medical evacuation cover (annual): KES 2,200. School transport (bus) fees - School transport is available with zone‑based annual rates. Example two‑way annual rates published range from KES 31,000 to KES 76,000 depending on zone and route; many central Nairobi zones are shown at KES 60,000 per year (two‑way) while outlying zones are higher or lower depending on distance. Transport fees are billed separately from tuition. Boarding - Boarding is not listed among the published charges; fees and charges shown are structured for day scholars (day school). No boarding fee is published. Billing schedule, payment terms and penalties - Fees are billed by trimester. All trimester fees must be paid in advance according to deadlines communicated at the start of each trimester. - Late payment penalty: KES 5,000 per month for fees not paid by the due dates. - Late pickup penalty: KES 5,000 per hour (or part thereof) for children picked up after the published collection time. - Withdrawal policy: a trimester's written notice is required (or payment of one trimester's fee in lieu of notice); the notice must be submitted during the first week of the final term the child is attending. Refunds and refundable items - Application and enrolment (admission) fees are non‑refundable. Refundable items explicitly stated include the school textbook deposit (amounts vary by year group). Withdrawal notice rules apply as above; other refund specifics are governed by the school's terms. Fee payment methods - The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment instruments (for example, which banks, bank transfer details, or credit card acceptance). For the school's billed payment instructions and accepted payment methods, contact the school administration at admin@kenton.ac.ke or by telephone. Sibling discounts and concessions - Sibling discount on tuition only: 2nd child 5%; 3rd child 10%; 4th child or more 15% (applies to tuition). Notes on the academic year used - The fee figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedule for the September 2024 – August 2025 academic year (this schedule is the most detailed published fee schedule found). The figures above reproduce the published trimester and annual rates, refundable textbook deposits, optional charges, transport zone rates, billing terms, penalties, and the stated withdrawal and refund provisions.	Fee details Applicaton / Admission and one-off charges - Admission Fee (one-off): KES 25,000. - Caution Fee / Security Deposit (refundable subject to exit clearance): amounts vary by section of school as listed below; the deposit is refunded without interest and must be claimed within two years of a student leaving. - Boarding Admission Fee (one-off, for boarders): KES 10,000. Tuition fees by year group (per term; annual totals shown where applicable) Note: Tuition fees are charged every academic term; most year groups have three terms. Where a term is listed as NIL, only the two listed terms apply. - Kindergarten - Playgroup: KES 184,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 552,000. - KG 1: KES 202,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 606,000. - KG 2: KES 208,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 624,000. - Year 1: KES 220,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 660,000. - Preparatory (Primary) - Year 2: KES 240,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 720,000. - Year 3: KES 245,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 735,000. - Year 4: KES 262,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 786,000. - Year 5: KES 268,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 804,000. - Year 6: KES 279,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 837,000. - Preparatory caution fee (one-off): KES 20,000. - Middle School - Year 7: KES 319,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 957,000. - Year 8: KES 351,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 1,053,000. - Year 9: KES 360,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 1,080,000. - Middle School caution fee (one-off): KES 40,000. - Junior High School - Year 10: KES 372,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 1,116,000. - Year 11: KES 563,000 for Term 1 and Term 2; Term 3: NIL — Annual (2 terms): KES 1,126,000. - Junior High caution fee (one-off): KES 40,000. - Senior High School - Year 12: KES 570,000 for Term 1 and Term 2; Term 3: NIL — Annual (2 terms): KES 1,140,000. - Year 13: KES 570,000 for Term 1 and Term 2; Term 3: NIL — Annual (2 terms): KES 1,140,000. - Senior High caution fee (one-off): KES 40,000. Boarding and related charges - Full-time Boarding: KES 250,000 per term. - Weekly Boarding: KES 225,000 per term. - Boarding caution fee (one-off): KES 25,000. - Boarding admission fee (one-off): KES 10,000. - Medical insurance cover (yearly, applies to boarders and/or students as stated by the school): KES 7,000 per year. Transport fees (per term by zone) - Zone A: One-way KES 32,000 — Two-way KES 51,000. - Zone B: One-way KES 34,000 — Two-way KES 54,000. - Zone C: One-way KES 36,000 — Two-way KES 58,000. - Zone D: One-way KES 40,000 — Two-way KES 64,000. - Zone E: One-way KES 52,000 — Two-way KES 78,000. - Zone F: One-way KES 56,000 — Two-way KES 84,000. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and other recurring fees are invoiced by term; an invoice (Fee Note) is issued at the end of each academic term indicating fees due for the next term. Fees are expected to be settled by the first day of school reopening for the next term. Students admitted before half term pay the full term; those admitted after half term are charged 50% of the term fee. - Withdrawal: One academic term's written notice to the Head of School is required; if adequate notice is not provided, one full term's fee will be charged in lieu of notice. - Space Retention Deposit: When pausing schooling to retain a place for a following term/year, a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the tuition fees is payable; this secures the student's place. Discounts and penalties - Sibling discounts on tuition only: second sibling 10%, third sibling 15%, fourth and subsequent siblings 20% (fixed for subsequent children). - Early payment discount: 4% on tuition if the full invoiced amount is settled one calendar month prior to school reopening (not combinable with other special discounts). - Cheque return (bank dishonour) charge: KES 2,000. Cash payments are not accepted. Refunds and security deposit handling - The caution fee (security deposit) is refundable without interest upon a child's permanent departure, subject to full settlement of all due fees and return of school property in good condition. The caution fee must be claimed within two years of leaving. Deductions from the caution fee may be made for outstanding obligations. Accepted payment methods and practical payment details - Bank transfer (deposit): Account Name: NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL — Account Number: 01129650642300 — Bank: The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd, Branch: Lavington. Receipts are issued upon presentation of deposit slips. - Cheque: Cheques payable to Nairobi International School; receipts issued after cheque clearance. Cheque return charges apply. - M-Pesa / Paybill: Paybill No. 400200 — Account No. 01129650642300. - Cash payments are not accepted. Other costs to consider - Uniforms, personal supplies, any specific course materials or external exam fees where applicable are additional to the tuition and term fees listed above and should be budgeted for by parents. Exam registration and any outstanding fees must be settled before exam registration is processed. (Fee schedule and policy details above are taken from the school's published fee structure and fees policy documents.)
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements Boarding is available at Nairobi International School. The school offers Full-time Boarding and Weekly Boarding. Full-time Boarding costs 250,000 per term and Weekly Boarding 225,000 per term. Admission Fee for boarding is 10,000, Caution Fee 25,000, and Medical Insurance 7,000 per year apply.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Full school uniform is required and is worn for trips and major events such as Friday assemblies, concerts, the Carol Service and Speech Day. The standard uniform can be purchased from Haria's School Outfitters in Nairobi, while games socks, sun suits and tracksuits are available from the school Matron.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Lunch is included in tuition; meals are provided as part of food and nutrition.
House system	House system Pupils are divided into four Houses: Bongos (Yellow), Elands (Blue), Kudus (Red) and Oryx (Green). Each House is led by a House Parent with pupil House Captains to develop leadership; inter-House activities include sports tournaments and House singing, with the House of the Term competition culminating in a poolside BBQ and House points contributing to the Grigg Cup presented at Speech Day.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is run on a not-for-profit basis by Kenton College Trust, which is owned by a charitable trust. The Directors of the company act as Governors and meet regularly to determine planning and policy; Governors are not involved in the day-to-day running of the school.	Governance and ownership Founder/Director is Mrs. Radhika Lee. The Head of School is Mrs. Deepthi Menon; the Academic Director is Mr. Simba Song'e; Deputy Heads for Curricula & External Examinations and for Pastoral & Co-Curricular Affairs are Mr. Paul Gee and Mrs. Minneh Mutoro.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum in the Junior School is based closely on the English National Curriculum. Mornings include English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Information and Communications Technology, Kiswahili, Religious Studies, Art and Design Technology, Music and Physical Education, with French from Year 4. Languages taught include Kiswahili, French, Spanish and Latin. Subject delivery is supported by specialist teachers for some subjects. Year 8 scholars have earned a Scholarship or Exhibition to their next schools, and over 85% of Year 8 pupils have achieved A*-B in English Common Entrance since 2018.	Curriculum details KS3, KS4 & A-Levels of the British National Curriculum.
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Exam results	Exam results Over 85% of Year 8 pupils have achieved A*-B in English Common Entrance since 2018. Year 8 scholars have earned a Scholarship or Exhibition to their next schools. The Year 8 Debating team won the Debate With Hart competition in 2023 and 2024. Some pupils have achieved academic scholarships to senior schools, including the Srinivasa Ramanujan Mathematics Award.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Pupils leave Year 8 to a wide variety of schools in Kenya, South Africa and the United Kingdom.	Higher education progression Prepare students to sit IGCSE, 'A' Levels from Cambridge and BTEC from Pearson as a stepping stone to universities around the world.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Design and Technology provides pathways into engineering, architecture, product design and applied mathematics, supporting scholarships in DT. Drama offers the potential for a Drama Scholarship for Year 9. Some pupils receive academic scholarships to senior schools, including the Srinivasa Ramanujan Mathematics Award.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The Pastoral Care network supports holistic development with core values of honesty, courage, respect and kindness. Wellbeing is nurtured through weekly Wellbeing sessions and Friday Wellness sessions, and a School Council plus Listening Team provide leadership and ongoing support.	Social & emotional learning Academic Excellence is pursued alongside the personal characteristics of respect, self-discipline and teamwork. Character development emphasizes morally and ethically demanding practices, with concepts like self-discipline, generosity, compassion, understanding, respect and decency to be invoked and practised in and outside the school. The school fosters a sense of community, with everyone having an integral part to play and the ability to contribute to the greater good. Physical and spiritual well-being are prioritised, with many athletic teams and diverse religious traditions represented within the student body, offering opportunities to strengthen bodies and nourish souls. Giving back and creating re-thinkers are part of the ethos, encouraging personal growth and creative thinking.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a SEND Policy.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language There is an English as an Additional Language Policy. The Languages department teaches Kiswahili, French, Spanish and Latin.	English as an additional language English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught; ESL, English Language and Literature in English are part of the language provision.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The Wellbeing programme equips children with the skills to manage their mental health and fosters a positive attitude to life, including weekly Wellbeing sessions and Friday Wellness sessions.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding and child protection are addressed by a policy applicable to all staff, governors and volunteers; the welfare of the child is paramount.	Safeguarding Pastoral care and student welfare are overseen by the Deputy Head (Pastoral & Co-Curricular Affairs).
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Kenton College Preparatory School sits on a 35‑acre campus in Nairobi. The site features a large hall used for assemblies and concerts, the Davies Music Gallery with twenty music rooms, two computing labs, a Design & Technology studio and workshop, a well‑equipped art room with pottery wheels, and libraries for Early Years and Preparatory pupils. A wellness centre provides a full‑time doctor and a school nurse. The campus also houses several sports and learning facilities, including a forthcoming multi‑purpose Sports Hall.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities There are four expansive grass pitches, an eight‑lane heated swimming pool with a touch‑pad timing system, a full‑sized AstroTurf pitch, three tennis courts and three cricket nets. An upcoming multi‑purpose Sports Hall will expand indoor space for physical activities and include a dance studio, strength and conditioning room, two squash courts and a cafeteria. These facilities support the school's broad PE and sports programme and competitive teams.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Academic facilities include two fully equipped Computing Labs, a Design & Technology (DT) Studio and workshop, and a well‑resourced Art Room with pottery wheels. The Davies Music Gallery supports music education with dedicated spaces and resources. There are two libraries—one for Early Years and a second for Preparatory pupils—designed to foster reading and inquiry, complemented by ICT and other classroom resources to support learning.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extras are offered after school from 3.45–4.45pm, Monday to Thursday, covering a wide range of clubs including Karate, Taekwondo, Chess, Golf, Lego, Little Einsteins (STEM), Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Photography, Tennis, Swimming, Rugby, STEMROBO (Robotics, Coding & AI), LAMDA, CrEd (Performing Arts) and Fencing. The Afternoon Activities programme also includes the Kenton Award Life Skills activities, which cover Survival Skills, Needlework, Cooking and Nutrition, Gardening, Charity and Outreach, Key Skills and Money Management, with progression across year groups and connections to trips and assessments.	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Kenton College Preparatory School was founded in January 1924 at Kijabe, with roots in Kenya Grange at Lumbwa. Finlay Cramb took over an empty German sanatorium and the school moved to Kileleshwa, reopening in January 1935 on the present site. It began as an all-boys, boarding school and grew to more than 100 pupils by 1966. The school became a Trust in 1980, admitted girls for the first time in 1992, and became fully co-educational; it is one of ten IAPS Preparatory Schools in Kenya.	History Nairobi International School was founded in September 2008 by Radhika Lee as the first Eschool in East Africa. Radhika Lee is the Founder / Director. The school uses the motto Where Tomorrow Begins. Radhika Lee published her autobiography “Rainbows in my clouds” in November 2015 and received the 2020 BETT award for Women in Technology. The Kindergarten campus is No. 6, Kanjata Road, off James Gichuru; the Preparatory campus is No. 5, Kanjata Road, off James Gichuru; and the Senior School campus is No. 728, Maji Mazuri Road, Lavington. The Senior School offers KS3, KS4 and A-Levels of the British National Curriculum.
Community	Community The school fosters a caring community that values diversity and its Kenyan heritage. The Pastoral Care network, led by the Headteacher, includes Heads of Year, House Parents, Form Teachers, a Listening Team, pupil pastoral mentors, the school doctor and nurses, with a Wellbeing programme and a School Council to support pupils. The House System creates community across four Houses—Bongos, Elands, Kudus and Oryx—through inter-House activities, merit rewards, and termly celebrations such as a poolside BBQ and Speech Day. The Kenton Award unites the co-curriculum under one umbrella, rewarding engagement across activities and developing resilience, leadership, teamwork and mental health awareness.	Community The school publishes a Calendar of Events, including monthly calendars. It maintains a Green Pledge and an Alumni network linked to The Gold Key Society. CATSI, the Cancer Awareness & Treatment Support Initiative, is a school community program.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual STEMROBO: Robotics, Coding & AI is offered as an after-school activity. Little Einsteins (STEM) is offered as an after-school activity. The Kenton Award brings together all aspects of the co-curriculum under one umbrella and rewards pupils for their efforts and engagement across a range of different areas. The Life Skills Activities in the afternoon promote confidence, initiative and independence, and are linked to the Kenton Award record for the year.	Academic & intellectual The Middle School Model United Nations (MSMUN) offers a conference for junior high school students that simulates United Nations activities. Delegates discuss topics across Technology, Health, Human Rights and Ecology & Environment and engage in debating and presenting. The programme also develops leadership and public speaking skills, with opportunities to build self‑confidence.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts subjects include Design & Technology, Music and Drama as part of the curriculum. The Extras include CrEd (Performing Arts) and Photography to develop creative expression, with LAMDA and Lego also offered as after-school options. After-school offerings expand opportunities for creative development through theatre, music, visual arts and design activities. The Arts program is complemented by drama and music offerings and related creative clubs.	Arts & creative The Preparatory program offers music, drama, art, cookery and chess as extracurricular activities, with inter-house competitions that foster team spirit. Senior School provides dedicated facilities for the arts, including an art studio and a music studio.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Recent trips include a choir trip to Germany, reflecting international cultural exposure. Junior trips include visits to Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage and art galleries in Nairobi, broadening cultural understanding. The Wider Horizons programme undertaken by Year 8 pupils provides a progressive set of experiences linked to personal growth. Travelling experiences linked to curriculum and culture are part of Kenton's co-curricular education.	Cultural & language Spanish, French, German and Kiswahili are offered in the Middle School.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies After-school Extras offer a wide range of clubs, including Karate, Taekwondo, Chess, Golf, Lego, Little Einsteins (STEM), Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Photography, Tennis, Swimming, Rugby, STEMROBO: Robotics, Coding & AI, LAMDA and CrEd (Performing Arts), and Fencing. Sessions run from 3:45–4:45pm, Monday to Thursday. The Extras programme nurtures curiosity, confidence and creativity outside the classroom.	Social & hobbies A wide range of activities in the Preparatory period includes football, netball, basketball, cricket, rounders, hockey, athletics, swimming, music, drama, computers, art, cookery and chess. Inter-house competitions foster belonging to teams.
Community & service	Community & service Charity and Outreach is a Life Skills Activity in the Afternoon. The Kenton Award links co-curricular activities to personal growth and records, including charity involvement. The Pastoral Care network supports the community through Wellbeing and Wellness sessions, and promotes a caring ethos with assemblies, a School Council and a Listening Team.	Community & service Community service is not simply a graduation requirement; from the moment students sign the school pledge, they commit to personal growth, integrity, self‑discipline and caring for others. The Green Pledge encourages environmentally responsible choices and a reduced environmental footprint.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The Kenton Award promotes leadership skills and the importance of teamwork and effective communication. The award culminates in Head Boy, Head Girl and Prefect appointments, and Year 8 follows a Life Skills programme for senior school entry. The House System fosters leadership development through House Captains and peer mentoring, and the School Council enables pupils to develop leadership skills.	Leadership & professional MSMUN in Middle School provides a platform to develop leadership, debating and public speaking skills. Senior School includes tutorials to enhance exam preparation for final assessments. The school emphasizes technology-enabled learning as part of its 'Smart School' approach.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Wellbeing programme provides weekly Wellbeing sessions and Friday Wellness sessions to support mental health and resilience. Core values of honesty, courage, respect and kindness underpin pastoral care. The Pastoral Care network includes a school doctor and nurses to support learners' health and happiness.	Lifestyle & wellbeing NIS emphasizes Physical & Spiritual Well-Being with athletic programs and a weekly Reflections programme for spiritual development. The Senior School offers facilities such as a well‑equipped gym, computer lab, art studio, music studio and food lab. Inter-house competitions support fitness, teamwork and well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Kenton College Preparatory School teaches Kiswahili, French, Spanish and Latin in the Modern Foreign Languages department. The aim is to equip pupils with the skills to communicate in the languages taught and to nurture confident, open-minded communicators. Lessons are interactive, using ICT and visual aids to engage learners and foster global awareness in an interconnected world.	Language provision English, French and Kiswahili are taught as part of the curriculum. French and Kiswahili are taught as subjects. In Preparatory, Key Stage 1 & 2 of the British National Curriculum are followed. In Senior School, KS3, KS4 and KS5 with A-Levels and BTEC follow the British National Curriculum.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Entry point is decided based on age bands. The Headteacher confirms whether a suitable place is available in the Year group requested. This initiates the admissions process and determines whether the applicant can proceed to the next stage. 2. The Registrar is provided with the following details: full names, date of birth and gender of the child; nationality; details of the current school; names and contact details of the parents (including email address and cell numbers); details if a previous application has been made, including one for another child; a request for a Parents (ONLY) meeting with the Headteacher. 3. A Parents meeting with the Headteacher is requested. A tour of the school follows. 4. Year 2 Entry and Year 3–8 Entry follow the same age-band based process, with the same steps applied to each entry point.	Admissions 1. Begin by accessing the Enquiry page to start the application. The initial step collects the parent/guardian's name, relationship to the applicant, a valid email address, and a contact number, and records the applicant's name, date of birth, and the year level being applied for. 2. Submit the above information. An Enquiry is created at this stage and can be completed immediately or continued later after login details are emailed to the user. 3. Return to the Enquiry page and complete the admission application. Siblings may be included in the same application. 4. After completing the Enquiry, an email lists the documents required for the admission application. These include photocopies of the applicant's passport (and immigration status page for non-citizens) and copies of the parents' passports. A parent's work permit is required for non-citizens. Also required are the applicant's birth certificate in English, 4 coloured passport photos for non-citizens (2 for citizens), the official report card, and the Transfer Certificate for Year 2 upwards. The applicant must also submit a short essay of about 250 words about themselves. 5. The Admissions Team will contact you for an interview and/or assessment. The student may be referred to the Inclusion Support Team for additional provision determination. If a place is offered, an offer letter will be emailed within 24 hours. 6. To confirm and secure the place, pay the admission fee of 25,000 Ksh within 7 days. 7. Screening and Assessment: The school conducts a pre-entry assessment to ensure the curriculum matches the child's skills and needs. Assessments vary by year level and include English language and Mathematics tests; early years may involve play-based activities; higher grades may require examinations to assess core competencies, with results supported by prior school records. Final admission can be offered at the Principal's discretion if the student is deemed capable of succeeding at Nairobi International School.
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