Admissions
We'd love to meet your family. Here's who we take, how to apply, and who to speak to.
Starting ages
Children need to be at least 3 years old to join the school (pre-primary and primary). Our day care takes younger children from the age of two.
Day Care
Children can start day care from the age of two.
Pre-Primary
Pre-primary takes children from the age of three and prepares them for Standard I.
Primary
Children move up from pre-primary, and we accept pupils joining from other schools. Places are available in Standard I to VI.
Four simple steps
Applications are handled by our admissions office at the school. If you have questions at any point, just call.
Questions about fees?
Our fees are affordable, and they are explained directly by the admissions office rather than online. Call William Mtweve on 0717 200 904.
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Get in touch
Call the admissions office to ask about places for your child's age or class.
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Visit the school
Come to Tungi to look around, see the classrooms and meet our teachers. The office is open Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm.
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Fill in the application form
Collect the form from the school office and hand it back once it's filled in. The office will tell you which documents to bring.
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Hear back from us
The admissions office will contact you to confirm a place, the fees and your child's start date.
Who to speak to
Things parents often ask
Can't find your answer? Call or WhatsApp us and we'll help.
Is Bensal a boarding school?
No. Bensal is a day school. Children come in each morning and go home at the end of the school day.
What language are lessons taught in?
English. Bensal is an English medium school, and Kiswahili is taught as a subject.
Do you accept children of all religions?
Yes. We are a private school and families of all religions are welcome.
How much are the fees?
Fees are not published online. Please contact the admissions office and they will take you through the fees for your child's class.
Can my child join in the middle of primary school?
Yes. We accept new pupils in all classes, and places are currently available in Standard I to Standard VI. Call the admissions office to confirm a place for your child.
When is enrolment?
Enrolment runs from 1 November to 31 December.
How old does my child need to be?
Children need to be at least 3 years old to join the school (pre-primary and primary). Our day care takes younger children from the age of two.
Do you have school transport?
Yes. Bensal runs its own school buses. Call the office to ask about routes and pick-up points.
Is Bensal a registered school?
Yes. Bensal is registered by the Ministry of Education (registration no. MG.01/7/EA.016 / MG.01/7/016), and is a registered NECTA examination centre (PS1104081), so pupils sit their Standard IV and Standard VII national exams at the school.
Ready to talk?
Call William Mtweve on 0717 200 904 to start your application.