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Tanzania, Arusha
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1. Entry ages: Children can enter our pre-school from age 2, and can enter Reception in the September following their fourth birthday. Pupils can remain at Kennedy House until they are 13 and are prepared for entrance examinations to a variety of independent senior schools worldwide. The admissions page links to the fee structure, an application form and a medical form. 2. Visiting Kennedy House: Your next step is to visit Kennedy House to see first-hand the education and opportunities offered to your child. Contact the School Office or Headmistress Francie Charters to arrange an individual visit and a tour of the school. They can answer questions and discuss your child's needs. Appointments can be made by calling +255 (0) 689119788 or +255 (0)784222820. 3. Registering your child: If you would like to register your child, complete the application form (downloadable). There is a non-refundable registration fee of $450 and $400 for siblings in addition to school fees. The registration form can be downloaded from the site. 4. Further information: For additional information contact Linda Msolla in the School Office or use the enquiry form. Office Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
Kennedy House offers bursaries to assist families in need. Bursaries are means-tested and resources are allocated on merit. To apply, contact the secretary or fill in the enquiry form.
Kennedy House International School offers the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary curriculum within a UK framework for ages 2 to 13. Located on a 20‑acre campus in Usa River, Arusha, Tanzania, the school combines English national standards with a Tanzanian context, including Swahili studies and explorations of local culture, history and geography. The on‑site facilities support active learning: a 25‑metre swimming pool, extensive playing fields for cricket, hockey, rugby, football and athletics, hard‑court tennis and netball, three cricket nets and a 1km cross‑country track; an Early Years play area and a treehouse encourage outdoor discovery. Inside, a science laboratory with video microscopes, a mezzanine library, and ICT‑enabled spaces underpin inquiry. A dedicated music suite hosts vocal and instrumental lessons; LAMDA examinations certify communications skills. Small class sizes (about 1:12) and termly drama productions, field trips to Mt Meru and Maasai villages, and a student wellbeing curriculum complete the international experience.
