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.
Open Morning
Thursday 21st November 2024, 8.30am - 10.00am
Discover Forest Explorers Nursery and Kent College Prep School at our Prep Open Morning. Tour the school, meet Mrs Hall, Head of Prep and Mrs Cole, Head of Early Years as well as our Prep pupils and teachers on a typical school day.
Book HereReady for Reception
29th November, 3rd December, 13th January 2025
Families interested in learning more about our Reception class are invited to join us to meet Mrs Cole, Head of Early Years and Reception teacher and see lessons in action. These will be Forest Fun on 29th November, 1.30-2.30pm, PE on 3rd December 9.00-10.00am and Phonics on 13th January, 9.00-10.00am. Places are limited and we encourage families to book one session only.
Book HereStay & Play
All sessions are fully booked
For families interested in joining Forest Explorers Nursery, the Stay and Play sessions are an opportunity to explore the Nursery, see the outdoor learning provision and meet Head of Early Years, Mrs Cole. These sessions are out in our forest so suitable footwear and clothing are required. Dates for 2025 will be published shortly.
Showtime Saturday
Saturday 8th February, 9.00am-12.00pm
Join us for a fun morning of drama, music and performance at Kent College Prep School. Take part in workshops and activities that showcase the first class performing arts provision, meet our specialist teachers and see the fantastic facilities our Prep pupils use. Suitable for children from 3-11 years.
Open Morning
Tuesday 4th March 2025, 9.00am-12.00pm
As part of whole school Open Morning you are invited to meet Mrs Hall, Head of Prep, see our pupils in action and tour the school campus to see the amazing Senior School facilities our Prep pupils have access to.
Parent and Toddler Group
Fridays, 10.00am-11.00am, Term Time
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.
Book HereSchool 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 £250 deposit and signed contract is required.