The Admissions Process Explained
As a prestigious national boarding school, entry to Form One is highly competitive. The primary channel is the Ministry of Education's centralized computerized placement system, which selects outstanding candidates based on their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results.
Candidates must select The Kenya High School as their first-choice national school during their primary school registration. Direct applications for transfer into other levels are strictly subject to vacant slots and candidates must meet high academic and discipline thresholds.
Select First Choice
Pick The Kenya High School as your first-choice national school during primary exams registration.
Attain Placement
The Ministry of Education conducts placement based on academic excellence and regional quotas.
Receive Calling Letter
Official admission letters are downloaded from the Ministry's portal or picked up from the school.
Enrollment Prerequisites
To finalize admission, all placed candidates must submit official copies of documentation and acquire the standard school kit upon arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions Inquiry
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