Kenya, Nairobi
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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.
Kenton College Preparatory School is a co-educational British-curriculum prep school in Nairobi, Kenya, serving ages 3 to 13. The Junior School follows the English National Curriculum, with subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, ICT, Kiswahili, Religious Studies, Art, Design Technology, Music and PE, with French from Year 4. Languages taught include Kiswahili, French, Spanish and Latin, with specialist teachers for some subjects. Year 8 pupils have earned scholarships to next schools, with over 85% achieving A*-B in English Common Entrance since 2018. The 35-acre campus houses the Davies Music Gallery, two computing labs, a Design & Technology studio, an Art Room with pottery wheels, two libraries, and a wellness centre. Sports facilities include four grass pitches, an eight-lane pool, AstroTurf, three tennis courts and cricket nets; a Sports Hall is forthcoming. After-school clubs include STEM, performing arts, languages and leadership, with the Kenton Award underpinning development and growth.