Admission Policy
ECDE: Playgroup 3+ years, PP1 4+, PP2 5+ by January 31 of the admission year. Primary: Grade 1 6+ years. Junior School: Grade 7 12+ years. We follow the CBE age guidelines.
Child’s birth certificate/birth notification, immunization card, 2 passport photos, parent/guardian ID copies, previous school report & transfer letter for Grade 1-9, and NEMIS UPI for transfers.
ECDE to Grade 3: informal interaction/observation to check school readiness. Grade 4-9: brief written assessment in English, Kiswahili, and Math to place learners appropriately.
Main intake is in January. Limited mid-year admissions in May and September subject to space. Application forms available from October 1 at the school office and on our website.
Yes. Siblings of current Jack and Jill learners and children of staff get priority during admission, provided they meet age and readiness criteria. The school also offers a sibling discount every term as per the prevailing guide.
Fee Policy
Fees are charged per term for ECDE, Primary, and Junior School. Covers tuition, learning materials, co-curricular activities, and digital learning access. Full breakdown is issued with admission letters.
Full termly fee attracts discounts as per prevailing guide. Otherwise, 50% is payable at opening and 50% at half term. In case of difficulty, the situation will be discussed with the affected parent to agree on a workable plan.
Payment is cashless through M-PESA Paybill, Sidian Bank, Diamond Trust Bank, SBM Bank, and Family Bank only. Cash is not accepted at the school office for security reasons.
Learners may be asked to stay home if the agreed payment schedule is not met and no communication has been made. We encourage parents to engage the accounts office early if challenges arise.
Registration and admission fees are non-refundable. Tuition is refundable pro-rata only if withdrawal is done before mid-term of the current term, minus admin charge of KSh 3,000.
Meals & Menu Policy
Yes. All learners from Playgroup to Grade 9 are on compulsory school meal program for 10 o’clock tea and lunch. This ensures nutrition and minimizes classroom disruption.
Balanced, child-friendly meals planned with a nutritionist. Typical: ugali/rice/chapati with beans/green grams/ndengu, vegetables, and fruit 3x a week. No sweets, soda, or packaged snacks.
Notify the school nurse in writing with a doctor’s note. We provide alternatives for common cases like lactose intolerance. Severe allergies: parents may pack home meals after clearance from admin.
No. Snacks are not allowed in school. The school provides 10 o’clock tea and lunch for all learners to ensure uniform nutrition and avoid allergy risks.
Yes, termly menu is pinned on class notice boards, shared in the parent WhatsApp groups, and available at reception by opening day.
Academic Policies
We implement Competency Based Education (CBE) from ECDE to Junior School, Grade 9. We are registered with the Ministry of Education and KICD approved.
ECDE-PP2: No homework, only home activities with parents. Grade 1-3: Max 30 min daily. Grade 4-6: Max 1 hour. JS Grade 7-9: Max 1.5 hours. No assignments over half-term breaks.
CBE model: continuous school-based assessments, projects, and end-of-term assessments. KPSEA in Grade 6 and KJSEA in Grade 9 as per KNEC guidelines. Progress reports issued each term.
Learners should maintain at least 85% attendance per term. Absence for more than 3 days requires a written note or doctor’s letter. Chronic absenteeism will trigger a parent meeting.
Swimming, music, art, scouting, football, netball, athletics, drama, and clubs like environmental, journalism, and coding. JS learners also do pre-tech and career projects. Swimming is timetabled weekly for Grade 1-9, supervised by certified instructors.
No, learners from ECDE to Grade 9 should not bring phones, tablets, or smart watches. School has digital labs for ICT lessons. Confiscated gadgets are only released to parents.
ICT Lessons
Yes. All learners from PP1 to Grade 9 have timetabled ICT lessons in our computer lab as part of CBE. Focus is on digital literacy, coding basics, and safe internet use.
No. The school provides all devices for ICT lessons. Learners are not allowed to bring personal gadgets to school.
Yes. Cyber safety and responsible device use are taught from Grade 1. School internet is filtered and monitored.
Transport Policy
Yes. We provide optional school transport on designated routes around Kitale Town and neighboring areas. Routes and charges are reviewed each January.
All buses have NTSA-compliant speed governors, seat belts, a trained driver, and a teacher/assistant on board. Pick-up/drop-off is only at designated points with an authorized adult.
Route changes require 2 weeks’ written notice to the transport office and depend on seat availability. One-way transport is charged at 60% of the full rate.
Boarding Policy
Yes. Boarding is available for Junior School learners in all Grades. ECDE and Primary learners are strictly day scholars.
Accommodation, 5 meals a day, laundry, supervised evening prep, weekend activities, and 24-hour matron/patron care. Medical care is billed separately.
One official visiting day per month on 1st Saturday of every month, communicated in the term calendar. Mid-term break is compulsory. Special permission for outings must be requested 48 hours in advance by the parent/guardian only.