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Pembroke places personal development, health and wellbeing at the heart of its all-round education. Pupils are guided to discover their identity, cope with challenge and contribute to the world around them, not just academically. The boarding environment, activities, leadership experiences and teamwork foster life skills such as resilience, respect and compassion. A Tutor system provides ongoing pastoral and academic support across year groups, and there is a visiting counsellor for additional mental health or emotional wellbeing support when needed. Wellbeing is supported by regular sport and outdoor learning, and the health centre provides on-site medical care with qualified nurses and access to a school doctor and specialists as needed.
Pembroke has a Learning Support Department based in the Coach House serving a wide range of educational needs. Every child who visits the Coach House has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), guiding targeted support and ensuring relevant staff are aware of targets. The department is staffed by specialist Learning Support teachers experienced in helping children with learning difficulties, with the option to arrange external Educational Psychologist assessments for more comprehensive reporting and exam access arrangements. Specific Learning Difficulties, such as dyslexia, are supported with tailored educational plans, specialist teachers and assistive technologies. Ten Learning Support sessions per academic term are included in fees, with additional lessons charged per session.
Pembroke supports English as an Additional Language with specialised online programs, in-class support and an immersive language experience. Interventions aim to improve language proficiency and integration into the school community.
The school prioritises wellbeing as part of its safeguarding and pastoral framework. A Tutor system supports pupils' emotional health, and a visiting counsellor provides additional mental health or emotional wellbeing support. Regular sport and physical activity strengthen wellbeing, and there is on-site medical care with nurses and access to a school doctor and visiting specialists as needed to support students' mental and physical health.
All staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school operates a comprehensive Child Protection Policy, with staff receiving safeguarding training every term and a dedicated safeguarding team to ensure timely protection and support for pupils. The safeguarding framework is complemented by robust pastoral care, a tutor system and access to medical and counselling services to protect and support children in all aspects of school life.
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.
