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Kenya, Nairobi
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Peponi House is located in Nairobi, Kenya. The Prep School site is on Farasi Lane, off Lower Kabete Road, in the Westlands area. Kabete Kindergarten sits on Lower Kabete Road in the Nairobi suburb. Transport links include access via Junction 11 on the main A2 highway and a network of daily school transport for day pupils.
From 5 Years to 13 Years
Independent, co-educational day preparatory school
Inclusion Department provides SEND support with short-term interventions; the SENCO leads two Learning Support Teachers and three Learning Support Assistants; support includes withdrawal lessons and in-class support, exam access arrangements, and links to external professionals. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided.
A transport service operates for day pupils with daily pick-up and drop-off to locations around Nairobi; a bespoke Weekly Boarding bus is also available.
Application & entry charges
- Registration fee (non-refundable): KShs. 5,000 per pupil (Peponi House Preparatory School).
- Caution deposit (to confirm a place): KShs. 350,000 for Years 1–8 (refundable on withdrawal, subject to one term's notice). The caution deposit is transferable across Peponi Schools, with any relevant top-ups applied.
Tuition fees (day pupils) — billing schedule and amounts
- Billing schedule: Fees are charged per term; the school operates three terms per academic year (termly billing).
- Year 1: KShs. 685,190 per term. (Three terms per year.)
- Year 2: KShs. 758,755 per term. (Three terms per year.)
- Years 3 to 8: KShs. 824,300 per term. (Three terms per year.)
- Sibling discount: 5% on the second child and 10% on subsequent siblings applies to the above day/tuition fees; the eldest child pays full fees and discounts apply in age order.
Other compulsory charges
- Year 6 iPad: KShs. 83,200 (required for all pupils joining Year 6 in the indicated academic year). The school spreads the iPad cost over three instalments; the device becomes the parent's property at the end of the pupil's time at Peponi House.
One-off / additional charges and invoiced items
- Examination fees (for Common Entrance in Year 8) and similar external exam charges are invoiced separately to parents.
- Extra-curricular clubs, peripatetic music lessons, trips and residential activities carry additional charges; these are billed separately and must be paid in addition to tuition. Instrumental lesson fees are refundable when the teacher is absent; lessons missed for pupil absence are not automatically refundable.
- Typical trip examples and approximate costs (illustrative of additional charges parents should expect): Year 4 trips ~KShs. 21,000; Year 5 ~KShs. 66,000; Year 6 ~KShs. 24,000; Year 7 ~KShs. 54,000; Year 8 ~KShs. 46,000. These types of trip costs are invoiced separately.
Boarding
- Peponi House is operated as a day preparatory school; boarding fees are not applicable for Peponi House Pupils. (Boarding options are part of Peponi Senior School rather than Peponi House.)
Uniform and kit costs
- School uniform and PE kit are required and sold through named suppliers (Haria Uniforms at Sarit Centre and The Junction Mall; selected items such as PE kit and fleeces are supplied via the Tessen online store). Uniform items are an additional cost to parents; published supplier details appear in the school uniform list. No fixed uniform price schedule is published on the admissions fee page.
Refunds and notice
- Caution deposits are refundable on withdrawal of a pupil, subject to one term's notice.
- Refunds for peripatetic lessons are made when the teacher is absent; other refunds (for example term fees) follow the school's published policies and invoicing procedures. Examination and external provider refunds are handled according to the invoicing terms for those items.
Payment channels & practical payment arrangements
- The school uses M-PESA for some payments; Peponi House lists an M-PESA (Buy Goods & Services) till number (696124) that is used for payments and for which parents are asked to provide the M-PESA reference. M-PESA and Paybill arrangements are also used for fees and activity payments handled by third-party providers.
- Activity providers and some after-school clubs use Paybill numbers or bank account details for direct payments; parents are instructed to copy payment references and provide confirmations when paying activity providers.
Practical billing & enrolment points
- Registration fee is payable with the completed application form to secure a place on the prospective list. Confirmation of an offered place is completed in writing and by payment of the caution deposit. Termly tuition invoices are issued on the school's billing timetable (three terms per year) and are payable in line with the school's invoicing instructions.
Notes on instalments and specific items
- The Year 6 iPad charge is collectable in three instalments as described above. Parents should expect separate invoicing for trips, examinations, peripatetic lessons and specific clubs.
(Items above reflect the school's published fee schedule and parent handbook details for fees and related charges in effect from the notices published for the 2025/2026 academic year.)
Pupils come from 48 nationalities; most pupils and their families live close to the school in Nairobi.
Peponi House is an independent, co-educational day preparatory school for 5 to 13-year-olds, located in Kabete, Kenya, and part of a three-school family that blends Kenyan heritage with a British international education. The curriculum follows the British National Curriculum and the Common Entrance syllabus, with learning tailored to each pupil's strengths and aspirations. Pastoral care is central, creating a secure, welcoming home-from-home environment where hard work, friendships, cooperation and respect underpin daily life. The school supports academic and personal growth through small class sizes, purposeful assessment and forward-looking preparation for success and happiness in a rapidly changing world. Beyond academics, Peponi House offers an extensive sports programme—football, hockey, cricket, netball, swimming, cross country, tennis and athletics—and a wide range of co-curricular activities, including music, drama, dance, languages and culture, robotics, chess and problem-solving. The motto One Community Derived from Many captures a diverse, inclusive community that nurtures every child's potential.
