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Nationalities
Number of students |
352 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
24 |
Most common nationality |
Kenyan but a mix of ethinc origins from African and Indian to European. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% of our students are Kenyan and 40% international. |
Languages
Native English speaking teachers |
The majority of of our staff speak both Swahili and English. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, Kiswahili with Mandarin as an Activity |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
IGCSE - 20 pupils
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Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All our pupils have their own laptops and classrooms are equipped with Smart Screens. Staff and pupils use Firefly on a regular basis. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we offer outstanding provision when necessary. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We welcome all faiths but are based on Christian principals with a dedicated Chapel on site. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are an open and welcoming community and teach our pupils to respect all faiths. We celebrate all major religious festivals. |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Results in these examinations |
IGCSE - 65% A*-A, 94% A-C
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Age 11- 12 (Form I and II) - 1 Hour and 15 minutes
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Our Learning Support Department, lead by a dedicated and qualified Special Educational needs co-ordinator, aims to ensure that all pupils are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum meeting their individual needs. We aim for happy and fulfilling education for all. |
Learning support offered |
We develop individual strategies for each pupil identified as needing extra support. The support interventions include: Personalised timetables, In-class Support in Target Subjects, Exam Access Arrangements, Transition Support and English as an Additional Language. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Pupils who are more able require a differentiated curriculum to stretch their ability and sustain their achievement at School. Peponi School follows and identification process for pupils of exceptional academic calibre and shares support strategies with all the teachers who have such pupils in their class. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We have a qualified School Counsellor on site to ensure welfare and mental wellbeing of our pupils. In consultation with parents other professionals can be engaged. |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
No |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Only when required and individualised |
Waiting list |
In some year groups |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
May |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, dependent on space. |
School day
School start time |
7.45 am |
School finish time |
4.15 pm except for After School Activities |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes, all pupils have access to our bus service within Nairobi, included in the fees. We offer pick up and drop of at several locations. |
School provided lunches |
We, have a professional and dedicated Kitchen team ensuring the provision of nutritious and healthy meals for all, whether Boarding or Day |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, all dietary needs are catered for. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Tennis, Squash, Model United Nations, Mandarin, Roller-blading, T. A. P (Talented Athlete Programme), Peponi Adventurers, Kick Boxing, World Scholars, Bee Keeping, Real Reflections, Bible Studies, Drama, Art, Aerobics, Horse Ridding, Chess, Coding, Peponi Investment Society. |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education is offered at A'Level. Within the School day we offer; Rugby, Tennis, Football, Strength and Conditioning, Netball, Swimming, Hockey, Cricket, Athletics, Cross Country and Basketball. Other sports such as squash, golf and badminton are offered as activities. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have a full calendar of sporting competitions and matches in most of the sports on offer, ensuring all pupils have the chance to compete what ever their ability level. |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Our beautiful 50 acre campus offers extensive facilities including; a Library, Drama Studio, Science Labs, IT Suite, Chapel, Art Block, Outdoor Persuits, Ridding Stables. |
Sports facilities at the school |
The PE department has a large sports complex surrounded by tennis, netball, and basketball courts; and rugby, cricket, hockey and football pitches. Cricket nets are also onsite. The sports complex houses a 25m swimming pool, two squash courts, a fully equipped gym, two classrooms and an dance floor and aerobics area. |
Boarding
Grades/ages available for boarding |
Age 11 (Form I) to Age 18 (Upper Sith Form) |
Boarding facilities at the school |
Our State of the Art Boarding Houses have shared or individual rooms, Common Rooms, Bathrooms, TVs, Snooker and Table Tennis. The Houses are staffed by a dedicated team of Housemasters, Tutors and Nurses. |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Peponi School's pupils are educated to believe in themselves, be inquisitive, be resilient and to be ambitious. Our priority is to nurture each pupil with resilience and determination and develop all-round global citizens who encourage and inspire positive change in the world. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Leading British Education in Kenya we follow the British International curriculum for IGCSE's and A'Levels. We are coeducational offering both boarding and Day options. All of our pupils go on to international Universities.
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