Prep School
We are delighted you are considering Kent College Prep School for your son or daughter. The school is currently co-educational up to Year 3 with boys able join up to Year 6 from September 2025.
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.
Ready for Reception
Friday 23rd January 9.00am – 10.00am
If you’re starting to think about your child's next steps, this session offers a gentle introduction to life in Reception. You’ll be able to see the classrooms, chat with our staff, and begin to get an idea of what your child will experience and learn in the step up to 'big school'.
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Saturday 7th February, 8.45am-11.00am
Join us for a lively, creative morning of music and song in the Theatre, led by our Director of Performing Arts, Mrs Helen Bruce. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet our specialist teachers and see what inspires our performing arts programme. This event is for Nursery and Prep aged pupils.
Stay and Play
Fridays in Term Time, 10.00am to 11.00am
Families with pre-school children are welcome to joinour free Stay and Play session. These sessions featurefun play, creative crafts, and enjoyable singing or astory time. It’s a fantastic chance to explore the Nursery setting,meet the staff and other families, and watch your child have a lovelytime! The sessions are suitable for parents withchildren from new-born to 3 years.
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.
Book HereAPPLICATION PROCESS
If you would like apply for a place for your child, we ask for an application form together with a £120 registration fee (if applicant's parents live in the UK/EU) or £180 (if applicant's parents live outside the EU). The registration fee now includes VAT and 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 £300 deposit and signed contract is required. The deposit now includes VAT.