Tenwek High School, now also called Tenwek Senior School, is a public boys’ boarding school in Bomet Central, Bomet County. It describes a Christian educational environment combining academics, supervised boarding, mentorship and service.
History and sponsorship
The school traces its founding to a World Gospel Mission initiative in 1945, developing into a secondary school in 1961. It is associated with African Gospel Church sponsorship. Its motto is We Trust in God, and its stated mission is to provide quality education developing reliable leaders.
Academic pathways
The school website lists STEM, Social Sciences, and Arts and Sports Science pathways for Grades 10–12 under Kenya’s Competency-Based Education system. Families should check available subject combinations and capacity for the applicable intake.
KCSE performance
The school publishes a 2025 KCSE mean score of 8.0. This is a school-published result for that examination year, not a permanent national ranking. Check authenticated examination records for comparisons.
Admissions and boarding
Placement follows official senior-school arrangements, based on assessment, selected pathways and capacity. The school asks families to supply placement documents, birth certificate or identification record, school reports, parent information and any requested medical records. Confirm exact joining instructions directly.
Fees and current contacts
The current fee schedule and payment channels should be requested from the school. The school’s published contact details are P.O. Box 49–20400, Bomet; telephone 0784 468604; email info@tenwekhighschool.com. Its information website is https://tenwekhighschool.com/admissions-contact/. Confirm arrangements before visiting.
