Rendeavour, a developer of new cities across Africa, has partnered with Wellington College Education to establish a co-educational day and boarding school in Tatu City. The institution will serve up to 1,500 students aged 3 to 18 and is scheduled to open in September 2028. Named Wellington College International Kenya, the campus aims to attract families from Kenya, across Africa, and globally by offering a high-quality British education in one of the continent’s fastest-growing urban developments.
The Kenya campus will be the second African school created through the collaboration between Wellington College Education and Rendeavour. The first, Wellington College International Lagos, operates in Alaro City—the sister city of Tatu City. By building on the success of the Lagos campus, Rendeavour aims to develop a network of premier schools spanning both West and East Africa.
Planned as a flagship institution for East Africa, Wellington College International Kenya will provide a comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare students academically and personally for global opportunities. The purpose-built campus in Tatu City will feature modern classrooms, advanced science laboratories, cutting-edge technology infrastructure, and extensive sports and recreational facilities, including a 50-meter Olympic-standard swimming pool. Dedicated spaces for creative and performing arts, along with areas supporting students’ social and personal development, will also be included. The new school further complements the rapid growth of Tatu City, which has drawn approximately $3.5 billion in investment and generated more than 30,000 jobs in Kenya over the past five years.
The school will follow the English National Curriculum and conclude with the A-level qualification programme. In addition to strong academic foundations, students will receive high-level coaching and instruction in sports, music, and the arts. As part of the global Wellington College Education network, pupils will have opportunities to collaborate with sister campuses in Europe and Asia through shared initiatives and international programmes. Graduates will also join the Old Wellingtonian alumni community, providing access to a worldwide professional and social network.
According to James Dahl, the launch represents an important milestone for the Wellington College family of schools, strengthening global collaboration and allowing partners in Kenya to connect immediately with the broader international community.
Stephen Jennings noted that families seeking a leading British education will now be able to access it in Kenya without sending children abroad. He highlighted the combination of rigorous academics, extracurricular opportunities, and the lifestyle benefits of Tatu City and Kenya’s natural beauty as key attractions for international families.
Meanwhile, Sir Anthony Seldon described the project as a significant step forward for education in East Africa. He emphasized Wellington College’s work integrating artificial intelligence with human-centered learning approaches, developed in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, as a forward-looking model for modern schooling.
The Kenya campus will be the second African school created through the collaboration between Wellington College Education and Rendeavour. The first, Wellington College International Lagos, operates in Alaro City—the sister city of Tatu City. By building on the success of the Lagos campus, Rendeavour aims to develop a network of premier schools spanning both West and East Africa.
Planned as a flagship institution for East Africa, Wellington College International Kenya will provide a comprehensive educational experience designed to prepare students academically and personally for global opportunities. The purpose-built campus in Tatu City will feature modern classrooms, advanced science laboratories, cutting-edge technology infrastructure, and extensive sports and recreational facilities, including a 50-meter Olympic-standard swimming pool. Dedicated spaces for creative and performing arts, along with areas supporting students’ social and personal development, will also be included. The new school further complements the rapid growth of Tatu City, which has drawn approximately $3.5 billion in investment and generated more than 30,000 jobs in Kenya over the past five years.
The school will follow the English National Curriculum and conclude with the A-level qualification programme. In addition to strong academic foundations, students will receive high-level coaching and instruction in sports, music, and the arts. As part of the global Wellington College Education network, pupils will have opportunities to collaborate with sister campuses in Europe and Asia through shared initiatives and international programmes. Graduates will also join the Old Wellingtonian alumni community, providing access to a worldwide professional and social network.
According to James Dahl, the launch represents an important milestone for the Wellington College family of schools, strengthening global collaboration and allowing partners in Kenya to connect immediately with the broader international community.
Stephen Jennings noted that families seeking a leading British education will now be able to access it in Kenya without sending children abroad. He highlighted the combination of rigorous academics, extracurricular opportunities, and the lifestyle benefits of Tatu City and Kenya’s natural beauty as key attractions for international families.
Meanwhile, Sir Anthony Seldon described the project as a significant step forward for education in East Africa. He emphasized Wellington College’s work integrating artificial intelligence with human-centered learning approaches, developed in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, as a forward-looking model for modern schooling.