Prep School

We are delighted you are considering Kent College Prep School for your son or daughter. The school is coeducational to Year 3 with boys able join Year 4 from September 2025 and each year thereafter until the school is fully coeducational in 2027.

We invite families to visit us throughout the year; come along to Prep School events or book a personal tour with the Head or Head of Early Years

Families with pre-school children are very welcome to join the Parent and Toddler Group that runs Friday mornings, 10.00am-11.00am during the term.

We hope you and your child will spend time getting to know us in advance of applying for a place and joining us.

Prep Forest Fun

Saturday 21st September 2024, 9.00am-12.00pm

Take part in fun outdoor activities in our forest where you can meet our teachers, chat to current parents and tour the Nursery and Prep School. For families looking for Nursery to Year 6.

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Prep Open Morning

Thursday 10th October 2024, 9am-12pm

You can discover what makes Kent College Prep such a special place to learn. Tour the school, hear from Head, Mrs Hall and Head of Early Years, Mrs Cole, and meet our pupils and teachers.

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Parent and Toddler Group

Fridays, 10.00am-11.00am

Families with pre-school children are welcome to join our free Parent and Toddler Group. These sessions feature fun play, creative crafts, and enjoyable singing or a story time. The sessions are suitable for parents with children from new-born to 3 years and resume Friday 13th September.

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Individual School Tours

Term Time

We warmly invite families to visit our Prep School for an individual tour with Head, Mrs Hall or Head of Early Years, Mrs Cole. These are by appointment only during term time.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

If you would like apply for a place for your child, we ask for an application form together with a £100 registration fee (if applicant's parents live in the UK/EU) or £150 (if applicant's parents live outside the EU). The registration fee is non refundable.

Once we have received your application and registration fee we will arrange a taster day for your child. Assessment for Prep entry up to Year 3 is based on observation within a class setting. For entry to Year 4 and above children will sit an online computer based assessment. Pupils entering Year 3 mid-year will also sit an assessment.

We will write with an offer of a place, and to accept a £250 deposit and signed contract is required.