Peponi School vs Woodcreek School

	P Peponi School Nairobi, Kenya	W Woodcreek School Nairobi, Kenya
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KES 2,055,570 - 4,361,610	Fees / year KES 824,000 - 2,337,500
Age range	Age range 12 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 352	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 12
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1989	Opened 2018
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Rural campus just outside Nairobi, East Africa.	Location Kiambu County, Kenya, along Kamiti Road. The campus is approximately 30 minutes from Nairobi CBD and about 40 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Stages	Stages Shell (Year 9) to Upper Sixth (Year 13). The year groups are organised as Shell (Year 9); Lower and Upper Fifth Form (Year 10–11); and Lower and Upper Sixth Form (Year 12–13).	Stages Kindergarten to High School
School type	School type Independent coeducational school for both boarding and day pupils.	School type Day and boarding school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Diverse international pupil body, with students from Kenya and around the world.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support provides greater support for Special Education Needs and opportunities to stretch the gifted and talented.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Kenya
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Multi-faith.	Religious affiliation Christian
School day structure	School day structure Boarding, weekly boarding and day pupil options. Games afternoon sessions are timetabled twice a week. A transport service includes a daily bus for day pupils (arrives 7:30am, departs 4:15pm) and a late bus at 5:30pm; a bespoke Weekly Boarding bus serves Nairobi and environs; airport transfers are provided for term starts/ends.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details A bespoke Weekly Boarding bus is provided, servicing Nairobi and its environs. There is a comprehensive transport service for day pupils with daily pick-up/drop-off to locations within Nairobi; the daily bus arrives at 7:30am and departs at 4:15pm, with a late bus at 5:30pm.	Bus service details School buses are provided.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & one‑off entry charges - Registration fee: KES 7,500. - Acceptance fee (to confirm an offered place at Peponi School): KES 15,000. - Caution deposit (refundable) for Kenyan residents: KES 500,000. - Caution deposit (refundable) for non‑Kenyan residents: KES 700,000. - Pupil's Pass (where required for pupils whose parents are not Kenyan citizens or residents): KES 10,000. Tuition and boarding (per term — three terms per academic year) — Peponi Senior School (Years 9–13: Shell, Lower VI, Upper VI etc.) - Full boarding (per term): KES 1,453,870. - Weekly boarding (per term): KES 1,373,495. - Day pupil tuition (per term): KES 976,370. - A sibling discount applies to tuition/day fees: 5% for the second child and 10% for subsequent children (discount applies to tuition/day fees across Peponi Schools; full fees are charged to the eldest child). Tuition (per term) for Peponi House / Preparatory levels (Years 1–8) — noted here for families moving through the Peponi schools - Registration fee (Peponi House): KES 5,000 (non‑refundable). - Caution deposit (Peponi House, refundable): KES 350,000. - Year 1 (per term): KES 685,190. - Year 2 (per term): KES 758,755. - Years 3–8 (per term): KES 824,300. - Year 6: school‑supplied iPad (one‑off cost for pupils joining Year 6): KES 83,200 (cost may be spread over instalments according to the school's arrangements for that intake). Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is billed in three terms; tuition and boarding charges are shown as a per‑term amount and are payable on the termly billing schedule. - To accept a formally offered place, parents must complete the acceptance form and pay the caution deposit within the acceptance period (parents have a limited period to accept an offer once made). - If a place is not taken up after acceptance, the caution deposit is not refundable. When a pupil leaves the school, the caution deposit is refunded provided the required written notice is given. - If a pupil is withdrawn other than at the normal leaving date (end of Upper VI/Year 13), the school requires one term's written notice or payment of one term's fee in lieu of notice. Boarding specifics - Boarding fee levels are shown above as termly charges and differ by full boarding and weekly boarding. Boarding places are secured by payment of the required acceptance/caution deposit and subsequent termly boarding fee payments. Other costs and chargeable extras - Uniform and games kit: school uniform is purchased from Haria Outfitters (Haria Outfitters Ltd — Sarit Centre and Junction Mall outlets) and the full Games Kit is supplied via Tessen Sports Services. Parents should budget separately for uniform and kit purchases; suppliers set their own prices. - Peripatetic and specialist lessons (for example individual instrumental lessons) and some extracurricular providers charge separate fees; these are invoiced individually and are payable in addition to termly tuition. Invoices for peripatetic lessons are payable either to the individual teacher/provider or via the school as stated on the invoice. - Miscellaneous trip, activity or exam charges (including any international trip or exam entry fees) are charged as required and are additional to tuition and boarding. (Specific amounts for trips and optional activities are billed when those activities are arranged.) Refunds and notice - The caution deposit is refundable when the pupil leaves the school provided the school's required written notice (one term's notice) has been given. - If a place is accepted but then not taken up, the caution deposit is not refundable. - If a parent withdraws a pupil other than at the normal leaving date, the parent must provide one term's written notice or pay one term's fee in lieu of notice. Fee payment options - The Peponi Schools accept electronic/mobile payments for certain items and activities (for example M‑PESA is used for registration and activity payments at some Peponi sites and for some external providers). - Parents may also use bank transfer or cheque arrangements (details and the preferred payee account are provided by the school's finance office when completing admission/acceptance documentation or when an invoice is issued). Some third‑party activity providers and suppliers accept M‑PESA paybill/till payments; proof of payment is normally required when paying via mobile channels. Practical notes for budgeting - All figures above are termly where shown; multiply per‑term figures by three to estimate an annual total (term count = three). - Expect additional one‑off or annual costs beyond the termly tuition/boarding charge: registration/acceptance fees, caution deposit (refundable subject to notice rules), uniform and sports kit, individual lessons, trip/exam charges and any specific year‑group requirements (for example the Year 6 iPad charge at the preparatory level).	Fee details Application & registration fees - Registration / admission fee (day students, non-refundable): KES 20,000. - Registration / admission fee (boarders, non-refundable): KES 25,000. - Medical emergency cover (per year): KES 5,000. - Co-curricular & extra‑curricular fee (per term): KES 20,000. - Peripatetic music lessons (optional, per term): KES 20,000. - Caution / refundable deposits where shown (see refundable section below). Tuition fees — per term (amounts in KES) Early Years (early years class options and part‑time options shown separately): - Ruby (approx. 2–3 yrs): KES 131,500 per term. - Opal (approx. 3–4 yrs): KES 181,500 per term. - Diamond (approx. 4–5 yrs): KES 188,500 per term. - Pearl (mornings only, part‑time option): KES 27,000 per term. - Pearl (full‑day / full‑time): KES 36,500 per term (part‑time/full‑day entry also shown). Key Stage 1: - Year 1: KES 253,000 per term. - Year 2: KES 264,200 per term. Key Stage 2: - Year 3: KES 320,000 per term. - Year 4: KES 340,000 per term. - Year 5: KES 365,000 per term. - Year 6: KES 372,000 per term. Key Stage 3–5 (secondary / sixth form) — per term: - Year 7: KES 395,000 per term. - Year 8: KES 400,000 per term. - Year 9: KES 425,000 per term. - Year 10: KES 455,000 per term. - Year 11: KES 757,500 per term. - Year 12: KES 565,000 per term. - Year 13: KES 847,500 per term. Note: the fee schedule shows multiple columns for different student categories (day, weekly boarder, full boarder, international/IFY where applicable); amounts above follow the published per‑term fee entries for the standard categories shown. Boarding fees - Temporary boarding (per day, payable in advance): KES 10,000. - Weekly boarding — per term (by year group) examples shown in the schedule: Year 6 through Year 13 weekly‑boarding per‑term figures are published in the fee schedule (examples published include amounts such as KES 649,800; KES 655,000; KES 676,800; KES 730,400; KES 1,201,500; KES 870,300; KES 1,305,450 for different year groups/categories). - Full boarding — per term (by year group) examples published include amounts such as KES 1,309,950 (for specific categories shown). Transport (per term) - Zone 1: One‑way KES 30,290 / Two‑way (return) KES 37,900. - Zone 2: One‑way KES 41,800 / Two‑way KES 52,250. - Zone 3: One‑way KES 49,500 / Two‑way KES 61,900. - Zone 4: One‑way KES 64,900 / Two‑way KES 81,150. - Zone 5: One‑way KES 70,400 / Two‑way KES 88,000. Other compulsory / optional costs - ICDL (computer literacy) — published as a per‑year charge (example entries show KES 33,600 and KES 30,000 for different categories). - Co‑curricular & extra‑curricular per term: KES 20,000. - Peripatetic music lessons (optional, per term): KES 20,000. Refunds and refundable deposits - Registration / admission fees are explicitly shown as non‑refundable. - Caution money (deposit) is refundable; published caution amounts vary by section/age group (examples: Early Years / KS1 caution shown as KES 40,000; Key Stage 3–5 caution amounts published include KES 55,000, KES 60,000 and KES 90,000 for different year groups/categories). - Caution fee for the International Foundation Year (IFY) is refundable upon progression to a participating partner university (published example: KES 10,000). Billing schedule and payment terms - School fees are payable before commencement of each term. Students with outstanding fees will not be registered for external examinations. - Year 11 and Year 13: the annual tuition fee for these year groups (covering the three terms) is billed in two instalments and payable in September and January only. - Sibling discounts (applied to the younger child(ren)): 2nd child 5% off tuition; 3rd child 7.5% off tuition; 4th and subsequent children 10% off tuition. Fee payment options and account details - Bank transfer payments are accepted; the fee documents publish school account names and account numbers for ABSA Bank Kenya PLC (Muthaiga branch) and KCB Bank (Salama House branch). Published account entries include: "WOODCREEK SCHOOL LTD — AC NO: 2037887296 (ABSA)" and "WOODCREEK SCHOOLS LIMITED — AC NO: 1224506111 (KCB)". Use the school's posted contact numbers for payment queries: +254 743 299 810 / +254 741 670 716; email: info@woodcreekschool.sc.ke. Brief note on items not explicitly priced in the published fee schedules - The published fee schedule provides explicit amounts for tuition (per term), boarding categories, transport zones, co‑curricular charges, medical cover and certain per‑year charges (e.g., ICDL). A specific uniform price is not published in the fee schedule documents consulted; uniform costs are generally managed separately by the school and are not shown as a listed line item in the published fee PDFs. If you require a compact extraction of particular year groups, boarding category totals, or the transport zone that applies to a given address, use the account contact numbers above to confirm the zone/category that applies and for the exact account reference to use when paying.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Day, Weekly Boarding and Full Boarding pupils at Peponi School all work together to create our community. All Houses offer full boarding, weekly boarding and day options. Full Boarding provides a home-from-home environment with on-site Common Rooms, weekend activities around Nairobi, chapel services and supervised prep; escorted transfers between Peponi School and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are provided at the start and end of term. Weekly Boarding combines full boarding with family time on weekends, with all weekday meals provided and after-school activities, plus a weekly boarding bus serving Nairobi and its environs; Day pupils share a room in their House, with options to stay overnight for late activities and a daily transport service to locations around Nairobi.	Boarding arrangements Day and boarding school. Boarding houses are separate for boys and girls and cater for Years 7–13; full-time boarding lives on campus seven days a week and weekly boarding lives on campus Monday through Friday with weekends off-campus. Facilities include designated common rooms, cafeteria, gaming room, laundromats, study rooms and gymnasium; residential mentors provide 24/7 supervision with pastoral care, dining service, school transport and on-site health support.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The uniform can be purchased from Haria Uniform Shop in Sarit Centre, Nairobi. All Peponi School Uniform (except the VI Form Striped Tie) is held at Haria Outfitters, with staff able to assist. The Games Kit is held at Tessens Sports Services; garments are ordered online and delivered to Peponi School ahead of the academic year.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options All weekday meals are provided for weekly boarders.	Food options Meals are provided; lunch is included for boarders; fees include lunch.
House system	House system The school uses a house system with Sedge House, Chala House, Elementaita House, Jipe House and Magadi House. Each House supports pastoral care and participates in House events and competitions.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Woodcreek School Ltd is the entity behind Woodcreek School and the school is an equal opportunity employer.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum aims to realise each pupil's potential across academics, athletics, pastoral care and social development. It offers a range of academic options with small class sizes to provide individualised attention and differentiated learning. The year groups span from Shell (Year 9) to Upper Sixth (Year 13), with Mathematics, all three Sciences, English Language and English Literature as compulsory subjects, and pupils are prepared for IGCSE examinations by a dedicated staff.	Curriculum details Woodcreek School offers the British national curriculum for Kindergarten through High School. The curriculum is accredited by the Cambridge Assessment International Education and enables access to leading universities nationally and worldwide. It culminates in internationally recognized qualifications, including IGCSE and GCE (A-Level) and BTEC examinations.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes enable individualized attention.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results The school has received Pearson Learner Awards for top performers, including a pupil achieving the highest mark in Kenya in Chemistry for Pearson IGCSE.	Exam results IGCSE pass rate A*-C: 82%; A-Level pass rate: 83%; BTEC pass rate: 100% (May–June 2025 examinations).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Careers Department runs a structured programme for Years 9 to A Level, providing careers guidance and information to enable tailored career choices; by the time pupils reach A Level, progress is evident. Former pupils have progressed to universities worldwide, including the University of Toronto (Aerospace Engineering), the University of Glasgow (Biochemistry) and CEU Cardinal Herrera (Medicine).	Higher education progression The school prepares students for higher education at leading universities in Kenya and internationally.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The learning support department provides greater support for special educational needs and explores opportunities to stretch the gifted and talented.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school places pupils' wellbeing as its number one priority. The Pastoral structure centers on House and Tutorial systems that create a harmonious, family-style community where students can thrive in work, rest and play. Each pupil has a Personal Tutor who supports social and emotional development alongside academic progress. PSHE lessons are delivered across year groups and followed up in assemblies and Tutor time. The Honour Code fosters respect, trust and community throughout the school. Boarding and day pupils benefit from a nurturing environment that promotes resilience, leadership and strong communication.	Social & emotional learning Guidance and counselling form an integral part of the student experience at Woodcreek School. The program supports emotional, social and personal development for students from Kindergarten to Key Stage 4, developed in collaboration with teachers, parents and the school administration. The School Counsellor runs group sessions on social skills, friendship, anger management and study/personal organisational skills, and offers individual counselling as needed. The approach integrates counselling with the curriculum to support holistic development and well-being.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning Support provides inclusive education for pupils with additional needs. The SENCo leads the Learning Support Department, supported by Learning Support Teachers and Assistants. Identification of needs occurs through assessments, with the cycle of support: Assess, Plan, and Do. Interventions include in-class support, withdrawal support, transition support, and exam access arrangements (extra time, reader, scribe, modified papers). A team of professionals including a School Counsellor, School Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist and Education Psychologist collaborates to ensure appropriate support. Pupils with SEND make progress through targeted intervention and a differentiated curriculum.	Special educational needs (SEN) Woodcreek School delivers individualized learning tailored to meet each student's needs. The school emphasises an inclusive community and provides teaching designed to meet students' unique requirements. The learning approach is focused on personalising teaching to support progress for all learners. The information indicates a commitment to personalised support to help students achieve their potential.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is taught as an additional language (EAL) for pupils who join the school and are not fluent in English. The policy recognises multilingualism as an asset and sets high expectations with appropriate support. EAL provision takes an integrated approach to language and content, with holistic assessment and emphasis on social inclusion. Provision includes curriculum modification within lessons, targeted reading, writing, speaking and listening targets, and language-focused teaching strategies. Visual supports, additional verbal support, and opportunities for speaking and listening are provided, with attention to the language features of each subject. Home language use is encouraged where appropriate, and pupils may be grouped with peers at similar language development.	English as an additional language Woodcreek School provides English language support through the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY). Students study English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and the EAPPU module as part of the IFY, with English language pathways. Students who complete EAPPU are exempt from IELTS and similar English proficiency tests. The IFY offers pathways to over 50 NCUK partner universities worldwide.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school prioritises mental wellbeing through its pastoral system. The House and Tutorial structure create a supportive, family-style community where pupils can thrive in work, rest and play. Each pupil has a Personal Tutor who is a key link between pupil, staff and parent, guiding wellbeing and progress. PSHE lessons provide regular coverage of personal, social and health education, reinforcing wellbeing across the year groups. The school provides access to counsellors and a medical team to support emotional health, and the overall environment fosters resilience, confidence and compassionate leadership.	Mental wellbeing Woodcreek has a Health and Wellness centre on campus providing medical care through the school nurse, who supports primary care and coordinates medical appointments. The counselling department offers confidential individual and group sessions, and a pastoral care team provides emotional support. Boarding houses are staffed with residential mentors trained in first aid, and regular safety drills are conducted. The school promotes wellbeing with nutritious dining options and a no-alcohol/no-drug policy on campus.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. The pastoral structure supports safeguarding through the House and Tutorial system, coordinating with parents, staff and the medical team to ensure safety and welfare. The Honour Code promotes respect, trust and community, contributing to a safe and secure school culture. The safeguarding framework underpins all aspects of student life, including housing, activities and academics. The school maintains policies and procedures to address safeguarding concerns and promote safe behaviours across the school community.	Safeguarding Pastoral care is a central element of life at Woodcreek School, with student wellbeing at the forefront and all staff sharing responsibility for care. The pastoral care programme is integrated throughout teaching, learning and the school structure, with teachers assigned to student groups to monitor progress and provide support. Woodcreek collaborates with educational psychologists, government agencies, parents, medical experts and community partners to develop talks, screenings and intervention programmes. The aim is to create a safe, secure and well-structured environment where students feel valued and supported.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Peponi Senior School campus sits on fifty acres at Ruiru, just north of Nairobi. The school serves pupils aged 13 to 18 years. The Main Hall hosts performances, and a School Chapel and a recording studio support music and school events. Art, Photography and Design facilities are extensive, with a broad range of media and materials taught in well-equipped spaces. The campus is connected by road, air and bus links, and escorted pick-up and drop-off is arranged for international pupils.	Facilities overview The school has a campus in Kiambu County along Kamiti Road. The school has a Music Room and a Science Laboratory. The school has an Art Room and Libraries. The school has Playing Fields, a Basketball Court, a Tennis Court, and a Swimming Pool. The school has a Counselling Room and a Fully Equipped Kitchen.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Peponi Senior School offers one of the most comprehensive sports programmes in East Africa. The programme focuses on great games, individual progress, life lessons, magic moments, positive attitudes and competitive spirit under international-class mentors and coaches. The school is a member of the Kenyan Association of International Schools Sport Organisation (KAISSO) and hosts KAISSO competitions as well as weekly inter-school fixtures. The Talented Athlete Programme (TAP) exposes pupils with high levels of ability to develop performance sport, mental skills, athletic development, rehabilitation and mentorship. Mental skills and mentorship are integral to the programme, with workshops and guided reflection to support leadership and strategic thinking.	Sports facilities Woodcreek School has Playing Fields for outdoor sports. It has a Basketball Court for ball games. It has a Tennis Court for tennis and PE. It has a Swimming Pool for aquatic activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Art, Photography and Design facilities enable pupils to develop technical skills in 2D and 3D media, taking ideas from conception to realisation. The Arts department teaches a wide range of media and techniques and encourages collaboration with Music and Drama. The Music department features an extensive suite of teaching and practice rooms and a recording studio, with performances in the School Hall and Chapel. Drama is taught at GCSE and A Level, with regular extra-curricular opportunities to perform on stage, including annual school productions. Dance and other creative arts are integrated into the curriculum and extra-curricular calendar, supported by a thriving arts culture.	Academic facilities Woodcreek School has a Science Laboratory for practical science work. It has Libraries to support research and study. It has an Art Room for visual arts and creative projects. It has a Music Room for music education and practice. It has a Fully Equipped Kitchen for home economics and culinary activities. The curriculum is the British National Curriculum, accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education, enabling access to IGCSE, GCE A-Level, and BTEC examinations.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Peponi House has an active Scouts company with weekly sessions and outward bound trips to Nyeri, Sagana and Lake Naivasha. The Outdoor Programme offers activities including rock climbing (indoor and outdoor), mountain biking, kayaking, archery, horse riding, paddle boarding, abseiling and bouldering, high ropes and low ropes, and teambuilding. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (President's Award) provides Bronze in Shell and Silver and Gold levels, with many pupils achieving recognition. The Peponi School Expedition Society (PEST) runs termly trips to remote areas in Kenya and East Africa, with residential expeditions and a calendar of exploration days. The programme also features annual ski trips to Switzerland and cultural and sports tours to the UK, Europe, South Africa, Holland and Zimbabwe.	Extra curricular facilities The school offers a broad range of clubs. Clubs include Chess and Skating. Photography, Beadwork, and Monkeynastix are offered for creative and physical development. Taekwondo, Ballet, and Debate provide fitness and rhetorical skills. Culinary Club, Young Engineers, Dance, Environmental, Scouting, and Music round out the program.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Peponi School was founded in 1985 on spiritual principles to provide nurture and high-quality education. It blends Kenyan heritage with a traditional British international education, enhanced by a unique African setting. The three schools—Peponi House Kabete Kindergarten, Peponi House, and Peponi School—are connected by the founders' value ‘Every child matters'. The campus is a spacious rural site just outside Nairobi, and the school offers boarding and day pupils, making it one of East Africa's leading independent coeducational schools.	History Founded in 2018 by Peter Karoki, who became a shareholder, Woodcreek School began with 15 students in its first term and had fewer than 50 students by the end of the first academic year. The founder explains that he started the school after being invited to join as a shareholder and pursuing an international curriculum vision, resulting in Woodcreek School's birth. The campus is located in Kiambu County along Kamiti Road. The five-year milestone is documented in the 5th Anniversary Newsletter (2018–2023) and reflects the school's growth and plans for expansion.
Community	Community Peponi describes itself as an international, multicultural, and multi-faith family where pupils respect differences. It emphasizes a family-like community with small class sizes and a nurturing approach to wellbeing. The Peponian Society connects current and past pupils, parents, and staff through social events, reunions, and networking to sustain lifelong ties within the Peponi family.	Community Woodcreek School's campus sits in Kiambu County on a 30-acre site, approximately 30 minutes from Nairobi CBD and 40 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and features classrooms, laboratories, music rooms, a library, sports facilities and a swimming pool. The surrounding local community offers museums, art galleries, theatres, shopping malls, hospitals, churches and parks, and students engage in service projects and internships to promote civic engagement.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Peponi House PTA exists to involve parents more in the school community. All parents are members and can participate; Class Representatives liaise between the PTA and the parent body. The PTA aims include communication through class representatives, termly social events, fundraising (e.g., the annual fête), and providing a channel for parental ideas, with a complaints policy linked to the school.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Academic societies and practical activity clubs allow pupils to explore areas of interest and develop new skills outside the classroom. Activities run in ring-fenced time slots before school, at lunchtimes, and after school; Shell pupils complete the President's Award Bronze and musicians must include at least one music-based activity. The programme includes East African Model United Nations (EAMUN), MSMUN (Middle School Model United Nations) and World Scholars among other clubs.	Academic & intellectual The school teaches the British National Curriculum, accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education, from Kindergarten to High School. The curriculum enables students to sit for IGCSE, GCE (A-Level), and BTEC examinations. The school prepares students for leading universities nationally and worldwide.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art, Photography and Design develop a wide spectrum of media and techniques, enabling pupils to become confident in their creative practice and to culminate in a school Art Competition and Exhibition. Dance features a strong Inter-House competition with pupil-led stage productions and performances in the Main Hall. Drama provides both GCSE/A level instruction and extra-curricular theatre, including Inter-House drama competitions and the annual school play. Music is central to the arts, with a large teaching staff, ensembles, a recording studio and activities such as Battle of the Bands, choir, orchestra and music production.	Arts & creative The school offers arts-related clubs including Photography, Beadwork, Ballet, Dance, and Music. The school provides dedicated facilities such as an Art Room and a Music Room to support these activities. The school fosters creativity and personal expression through these clubs.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Mandarin is offered as part of language activities. East African Model United Nations (EAMUN) and MSMUN provide Model UN experiences. World Scholars is included in the extracurricular programme.	Cultural & language The school accommodates all cultures and religions from Kenya and around the world. The school provides a culturally diverse learning environment.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Peponi Post (school magazine) sits among social and hobby clubs, alongside Chess, Calligraphy, Photography and Dance. Kayaking and Young Enterprise are also offered as activities. Activities take place before school, at lunchtimes, and after school.	Social & hobbies The school offers a broad range of clubs and activities, including Chess, Skating, Debate, Culinary Club, Young Engineers, Photography, Beadwork, Monkeynastix, Taekwondo, Ballet, Dance, Environmental, Scouting, and Music.
Community & service	Community & service Community Service is part of the Peponi Outdoor Pursuits and related activities, including teaching and mentoring the less fortunate. Each year group supports charities such as Jaipur Foot, St Peter's School, Kangemi Resource Centre, Nairobi Remand Centre, NEST Children's Home, Friends of City Park and Kamili. The President's Award highlights service projects, with the Lower Sixth Silver Community Service project carried out in marginalized communities.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The President's Award provides leadership development through Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, with Bronze completed by Shell (Year 9) and Silver by Fifth Form and Gold by Sixth Form. Young Enterprise offers entrepreneurship opportunities. PAWS (Peponi Animal and Wildlife Society) provides leadership-related activity within the school's outdoor and environmental focus.	Leadership & professional The school empowers students with leadership and professional skills to act as tomorrow's leaders and guardians of society.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The sport programme offers a broad range of activities in East Africa and emphasizes wellbeing, teamwork and personal growth. It is linked with KAISSO membership and weekly inter-school fixtures across multiple sports. The Talented Athlete Programme (TAP) offers mental skills and sport science support, plus mentorship and athletic development. Sports colours are awarded and end-of-year sporting awards recognise achievement.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school provides sports and wellness facilities including playing fields, a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, and a Counselling Room. The school supports holistic growth through these facilities and the broad extracurricular program.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The Modern Foreign Languages offered are Kiswahili, French and Spanish. In Shell (Year 9), these languages are compulsory. From Year 1 onwards, pupils choose between French and Spanish as an additional language and continue with their chosen language through to Year 8. To study a language at Key Stage 4, a minimum grade of C in the Shell end-of-year examination is required.	Language provision Mandarin, English and Kiswahili are taught.
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enquiry. After reading the prospectus, looking at the website or visiting the School, begin the admissions process by filling the Enquiry Form on the site or by contacting the School's Registrar. The Enquiry Form is available online in the admissions section. 2. Registration. At entry, parents complete a registration form and pay a non-refundable registration fee. Registration does not guarantee a place and places the pupil's name within the application process. Each pupil is registered using their full name as per passport or birth certificate. 3. Assessment. For Years 3–13, all applicants complete an entry assessment to ensure the School can meet the child's needs and attend the assessment; the child's most recent report from their current school plus any other professional reports related to learning (e.g., Educational Psychologist) are requested. For children outside the Nairobi area, the current school may be sent an assessment under the same conditions, and a reference from the current school/learning environment is needed. For Kindergarten and Years 1–2, assessment may be informal during play for entry into Kindergarten; Year 1–2 entrants are invited to attend an assessment conducted by the Head of Pre Prep and Pre Prep teachers, including a phonics check, reading, assessments of language understanding and basic number recognition, lasting about one hour on a chosen date. 4. Scholarships. Peponi School welcomes applications for scholarships and exhibitions at 13+ entry and 16+ entry; there are a number of awards available in a wide range of pupil activity. The aim is to reward and encourage pupils to excel and to strive for the very best in their endeavours. More information on scholarships can be found on the Scholarships page of the site. 5. Offer of a Place. Following the completion of all aspects of the Entry Procedure, the Head will decide whether to offer a place for a child and the year group. Admission will be subject to the availability of a place and a child satisfying any admission requirements at the time. The School will offer a place to a child by way of a letter to the parents; parents will also be sent an acceptance form and a copy of the School enrolment contract. To accept, all those with parental responsibility must complete, sign and return the acceptance form together with a payment of the caution deposit and copies of the child's passport and birth certificate. Parents have three weeks to accept or the place may be forfeited. 6. Waiting List. The School will not hold open places for children if the deposit is not paid and their names will be added to the waiting list. When oversubscribed, a waiting list is operated; provided the registration form has been filled, the registration fee paid and assessment taken, a child can join the waiting list. Places that become available will be allocated according to the admissions policy criteria and not necessarily on the length of time on the waiting list. The waiting list is reviewed whenever a child is added to or removed from the waiting list and at the end of each school year; a child's name may remain on the waiting list for the following school year at the parents' request, and if a child remains on the waiting list, they may be required to take another assessment.	Admissions The admissions team will answer your questions and arrange a campus viewing. If you decide to apply for enrollment, you will receive the necessary application forms. Step Two: After questions are answered and a campus visit has taken place, you may apply for enrollment by receiving the application forms. Complete the forms and return them with the application fee. The school will review the submission and guide you on the next steps. Step Three: The completed application is reviewed once the application fee is paid in full. The school assesses the submission for a place based on available capacity and program requirements. The final decision is communicated after the enrollment process is completed. Step Four: Woodcreek School is non-selective and offers opportunities for all. Enrollment is not denied based on previous academic achievement. If a child has Special Education Needs, the school may work with parents to develop an Individual Education Plan, and any additional support beyond standard provision may incur extra costs. The school reserves the right to deny access if needs exceed teaching capacity. Step Five: Applications are accepted throughout the year and students may join at any time. For Year 6 entries mid-year, prior learning will be assessed to determine fit. The school will communicate whether it can meet the student's learning needs and confirm placement. Step Six: Year level placement follows the child's age in most cases. Placement is normally age-appropriate, but the school may consider entering a child into a different year level in special circumstances. Parents should alert the school at application if they wish a different level from the one ordinarily expected.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships and Exhibitions are available for 13+ entry and 16+ entry; awards cover a wide range of pupil activity and aim to reward academic or extracurricular excellence. The 16+ entry process for Lower VI/Year 12 involves an academic assessment with three parts: Part I – compulsory papers in Mathematics, English and General Paper; Part II – a choice of two option papers; Part III – an extended writing piece of 800–1000 words. Applications for 2026 entry are open for 16+; 13+ scholarships offer Academic, Specialist (music, art, drama, or sport), and All-Rounder awards. Applications for September 2027 entry open in September 2026. For more details, see the 16+ Scholarship Handbook and the 13+ Scholarship Handbook on the Scholarships page.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Oversubscription leads to a waiting list. The School operates a waiting list once all places are allocated; joining requires a completed registration form, paid registration fee and an assessment. Places are allocated according to admissions policy criteria and not simply by time on the waiting list; the waiting list is reviewed on additions/removals and at the end of each school year; a child on the waiting list may remain on the list for the next year upon parental request and may be required to take another assessment.	Waitlist —
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