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Pembroke House School is a co-educational British-curriculum prep school with boarding and day pupils aged 6 months to 13 years. It combines the British National Curriculum with a co-curricular programme, modern boarding and a focus on individual achievement and character. The campus sits on 140 acres of grounds in the Rift Valley, and the curriculum is enriched by outdoor and adventure learning opportunities. Boarding is an integral part of Pembroke's education and is described as a home away from home.
Sport is an integral part of Pembroke life with a comprehensive programme including cricket, hockey, netball, rugby, girls' touch rugby, football, athletics, cross country, swimming, tennis and squash. Ndume 7s rugby tournament is hosted at Pembroke. There are two tennis courts and two squash courts with viewing galleries. Swimming includes a swim squad and inter-school galas. Riding uses two grass arenas, show jumps and a cross country course. A nearby nine-hole golf course adjoins the school.
Pembroke follows the British National Curriculum, adapted to reflect East African heritage. Kiswahili is taught to all, with native speakers helping international pupils. The English syllabus covers literature, language and writing. French is taught with grammar, speaking and listening, with optional trips to France. Geography, History and Kenyan History, Maths and Science are taught. Latin, STEAM, Art, Drama, Music, Digital Learning and PSHE support broader development.
Every term children can select from a wide range of extras including horse riding, golf, piki piki riding, LAMDA classes, football, squash, taekwondo, tennis, polo, woodwork, fitness classes, mountain biking, additional swimming lessons, and participation in The Martlet Band, choir and swim squad. Riding is offered on Pembroke's extensive grounds with two grass arenas, show jumps and a cross country course. There is a nearby 9-hole golf course adjoining the school. Squash is played on two courts with viewing galleries above. Tennis is offered with two courts and several coaches.
Pembroke House School is a co‑educational British‑curriculum prep school in Kenya offering day and boarding for pupils from six months to 13 years. It follows the British National Curriculum in Pre‑Prep, Junior and Middle School, adapting content to reflect East African heritage and setting; core subjects include English, Kiswahili, French and Kenyan History, with Adventure Learning, STEAM and Design Technology. In Years 7 and 8, many subjects follow the British Common Entrance framework to prepare for exams in Year 8. The 140‑acre Rift Valley campus supports outdoor learning and practical exploration across sporting, creative and academic disciplines. Founded in 1927, the school became co‑educational in 1988 and Pre‑Prep was introduced in 2008. The Pembroke House Foundation funds major facilities, including a music school, theatre and café, as well as two full‑size tennis courts. A dedicated Science Laboratory and a STEAM Centre opened in 2021 complement a broad arts and performance programme, with a Martlet emblem and Fortuna Favet Fortibus motto reflecting a knowledge‑driven culture. Boarding provides a home away from home.
