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Number of students |
322 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
15 |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Spanish, Kiswahili |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Each classroom is equipped with an overhead projector and mobile tables. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Department |
Learning support offered |
The in schools assessment arrangements ensure that student’s special needs are identified as soon as possible. Assessment data is used to inform and facilitate decision making with teachers, parents and students.
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Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Tennis, badminton, squash, community service, model United Nations, computer club, tae kwondo, kayaking, roller-blading, first aid, touch typing, flying, drama, art, aerobics, cookery. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
The PE department has a large sports complex surrounded by tennis, netball, volleyball and basketball courts; and rugby, cricket, hockey and football pitches. The sports complex houses a 25m swimming pool, two squash courts, a fully equipped gym, a fitness centre, a classroom and an aerobics area. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Peponi School is founded on Christian principles. It was established in 1989 to be a first class co-educational boarding school, based on which is best in the British Independent School system. Peponi School is a young and newly formed school but one that has taken no time to take its place amongst some of the best schools in the world. Peponi School was established in 1989, to be a first class, independent, co-educational boarding school with an international intake of pupils working towards internationally recognized school-leaving examinations at 16+ (IGCSE) and 18+ (A) Levels Years. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Peponi School's pupils are educated to believe in themselves, be inquisitive, be resilient and to be ambitious. The school praises high-achievers in any aspect of their life, whether it is in the classroom, on the sports field or in the theatre. Peponi School is purposefully small as it values community. Peponi is a genuine multi-faith and multi racial school where the pupils respect each other and value the differences that contribute to our unique society. |