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Pembroke House was established in 1927 by Harold Turner and named after the Cambridge College he attended. Turner bought the original building and 100 acres for the school from Captain Alan Gibson, preserving the English prep school ethos focused on the whole child. In 1959 the ownership was restructed to reflect the school's charitable function, with the Kenya Educational Trust Limited owning Pembroke House and guiding governance. Pembroke House became co-educational in 1988, and Pre-Prep was introduced in 2008. The facilities have expanded over the years, including a dedicated Science Laboratory and a STEAM centre opened in 2021, a Music School, Theatre and Café, with ongoing fundraising support from the Pembroke House Foundation. The centenary is planned for 2027, and the motto Fortuna Favet Fortibus with the Martlet emblem symbolising the pursuit of knowledge.
Pembroke House emphasizes community at the heart of school life, with a vibrant school community that reaches out to neighbours and projects further afield. Initiatives include local employment, litter-picking, volunteering at a Sure Start Centre, community carols, and fundraising events such as the Christmas Craft Fair, Shaggy Dog Show and Colour Run. Musical workshops with Ghetto Classics Orchestra, opportunities for local primary pupils to watch Pembroke productions, and regular football coaching for local youth strengthen local ties. Emergency relief appeals and support for women's groups are also part of community outreach.
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.
