5 Reasons to Choose Pembroke House

1. We believe: that education should go beyond academic results

Our examination results are amongst the top of all prep schools.  We go on to excel in building character and confidence, creating children that are not just clever, but capable.

We see our job as preparing children for life.  For 83 years we have provided a rounded education, encompassing academia, sports, and culture.  We instil discipline and the Pembroke values of loyalty, the spirit of adventure, responsibility, concern for others, and a willingness to lead.

2. We believe: that every child counts

With 150 children at Pembroke, and class sizes averaging just 15 children, we can understand each child and tailor learning styles and environments to their individual needs.

At the heart of Pembroke is the one-to-one care given to each child.  As well as class teachers, a ‘Tutor’ system provides a further opportunity to monitor performance.  In addition, a first-class learning support unit ensures that no child is left behind.

3.  We believe: in the importance of quality time at school and at home

Juggling parenting, careers, school-run traffic and homework can beat the best of us.  Time together is not always quality time.  Our ‘responsive boarding’ aims to change this.

We provide boarding that is like a home away from home with a family feel to pastoral care.  Most importantly we ensure easy access for parents and children on any weekend.  We even provide a weekly bus service between Nairobi and Pembroke, and plan to expand this in the future.

4.  We believe: that children need space to be children

Young children are bursting with energy and like nothing more than to tear around with their friends.  Our 140 acres, clubs and activities, provide outlets for their enthusiasm.

Whilst we have 34 computers, and comfy common rooms with TVs, children do not spend all their time glued to them.  They get out and about with their friends, playing ball games, building dens, enjoying extra-curricular activities with their teachers and tutors or simply reading a book.

4.  We believe: that parents also deserve support

It’s not always easy bringing up a child and we try to help where we can. Sometimes this is financial support for fees, other times it is sharing advice at parent-teacher meetings.

Pembroke House has been a ‘Trust’ school since 1959, meaning that we are ‘not-for-profit’.  We exist purely to educate, and we look to assist parents with bursaries, and scholarships where we can.  We work hand-in-hand with families to identify what will work best for their children.