overview

The Banda School is a co-educational and multi-cultural preparatory day and weekly boarding school for children between the ages of one and thirteen. The Banda is set on a beautiful thirty acre site adjacent to the Nairobi National Park, on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi.

Since opening its doors in 1966, The Banda has earned a reputation for outstanding academic, sporting and cultural achievements. The aim of The Banda is to develop excellence in academic achievement, social conduct and moral values and to ensure that this learning process is enjoyable and fulfilling for the individual child in a friendly atmosphere.

The Banda is one of the most respected preparatory schools outside the United Kingdom. The Headmaster, Mr. Michael Dickson, is a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS).

Our ethos is to maintain the discipline necessary to create well-mannered young adults but never at the expense of the child’s sense of contentment. We believe that a calming culture of happiness, curiosity and adventure are the essential ingredients in a child’s wholesome development. As a consequence, The Banda has a very friendly atmosphere and maintains an excellent relationship between the staff and pupils.