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Gareth Parker-Jones Named Founding Master of Wellington College Kenya

Gareth Parker-Jones, a prominent UK educator currently leading Rugby School, has been appointed as the Founding Master of Wellington College International Kenya. He will join the Tatu City project a year before its September 2028 opening, accompanied by his wife, Amanda, who will serve as Head of Teacher Development.

Gareth Parker-Jones Named Founding Master of Wellington College Kenya
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The school, a partnership between Rendeavour and Wellington College, represents the second African addition to a global network of 12 premium British institutions. Situated within Tatu City’s 5,000-acre development, the co-educational facility will serve students aged 3 to 18, offering both boarding and day programs. The inclusion of boarding facilities is a core component of the institution's identity, designed to mirror the standards of the wider Wellington College family.

James Dahl, the 15th Master of Wellington College, noted that Parker-Jones’s track record at Rugby School made him an ideal choice to lead the new venture. For his part, Parker-Jones emphasized the unique combination of the school's global reputation and its location in East Africa. Rendeavour CEO Stephen Jennings highlighted the appointment as a strategic move to establish a world-class educational anchor, intended to attract international investment and provide regional families with a local alternative to overseas schooling.

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