Kenton College is a preparatory school in the leafy Kileleshwa area of Nairobi that follows the National Curriculum of England from the early years through to Year 8. Rather than running a secondary school of its own, it prepares pupils for entry to senior schools in Kenya and abroad, and it has a long standing reputation among the Nairobi international schools for its academic and pastoral record.
For families who want a focused British prep education and plan to move their child on to a senior boarding or day school at thirteen, Kenton College is a natural option to consider. This profile covers the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions route and the community. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed.
Kenton College Preparatory School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum of England, Common Entrance |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Early years to Year 8 (ages 3 to 13), day |
| Founded | Not published |
| Authorisation | British preparatory school |
| Fee band | Mid to premium tier, roughly KES 756,000 to 1,400,000 a year |
| Campus area | Kileleshwa, Nairobi |
Curriculum and academics
The school teaches the National Curriculum of England across its early years, lower and upper preparatory phases, with English as the medium of instruction. In the final years pupils prepare for Common Entrance and for scholarship examinations to senior schools, which shapes the academic pace of the upper school.
Because Kenton College ends at Year 8, choosing it means planning the next step early. Many families move pupils on to British curriculum senior schools in Kenya or to boarding schools in the United Kingdom. Our overview of the British curriculum explains how the preparatory and senior stages fit together.
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Kenton College Preparatory School fees
In the school recent published fee guidance, annual tuition sat in the region of KES 756,000 to KES 1,400,000 depending on the year group, placing Kenton College in the mid to premium band described in our Nairobi school fees guide. As a day preparatory school it does not charge for boarding, and the premium reflects small classes and the breadth of its co curricular programme.
New families should budget for one off charges on top of tuition, including a registration fee of about KES 15,000 and a substantial admission fee reported at around KES 150,000, alongside uniform, trips and examination entry. Because these figures are reviewed each year, ask the registrar for the current schedule before you commit.
Admissions and intake
Places at Kenton College are limited and popular year groups can fill well ahead, so families are encouraged to register early. Admission normally involves an application, recent school reports and an age appropriate assessment or visit so the school can gauge readiness for its academic programme.
Entry is most straightforward at the early years and lower preparatory stages, with occasional places higher up the school when families move on. Speak to the registrar about availability for your preferred entry year and about the timeline for senior school transfer at the top of the school.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in Kileleshwa, an established residential suburb close to the centre of Nairobi that is popular with diplomatic and professional families. The central location makes it reachable from Westlands, Lavington and the wider inner suburbs without a long commute.
Families weighing a preparatory only school against a through school often compare Kenton College with Brookhouse School and Hillcrest International School, both of which run all the way to the sixth form. The Nairobi schools hub sets out how the preparatory and through school options compare across the city.
Kenton College Preparatory School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Kenton College fees?
In the school recent published fee guidance, annual tuition sat in the region of KES 756,000 to KES 1,400,000 depending on the year group, with one off registration and admission charges on top. Fees are reviewed each year, so confirm the current figure with the registrar.
What curriculum does Kenton College follow?
Kenton College teaches the National Curriculum of England from the early years to Year 8 and prepares pupils for Common Entrance and scholarship examinations to senior schools. English is the medium of instruction.
Does Kenton College have a secondary school?
No. Kenton College is a preparatory school that ends at Year 8, after which pupils move on to senior schools in Kenya or abroad. Families are encouraged to plan the transfer early.
Is Kenton College a good school?
Kenton College is a long established British preparatory school with a strong local reputation. GlobalSchoolGuide does not publish a star rating, and whether it suits your child depends on your plans for senior school and your preference for a focused prep education.
Where is Kenton College?
The school is in Kileleshwa, a central residential suburb of Nairobi that is easy to reach from Westlands, Lavington and the inner suburbs.
