Tinderet Senior School (formerly called Tinderet Secondary School) is a C3 Public Boys Senior School that is physically located in Nandi County, Tinderet Sub County  in the Rift Valley Region of the  Republic of Kenya. This article provides all the details about Tinderet Senior School, including: the school’s cluster, level, UIC Code, Knec Code, Admissions and location.

This Boarding Senior School forms part of the Nandi Education Network and has fully transitioned to a Senior School that offers Competency Based Education (CBE) Curriculum to Grade 10, 11 and 12 Learners.

Tinderet Senior School School’s Basic Data and National Information.

School’s Old Name	Tinderet Secondary School
School’s New Name	Tinderet Senior School
Cluster	C3
Gender	Boys
Accomodation Type	Boarding
Region	Rift Valley
County	Nandi
Sub County	Tinderet
UIC Code	258M
KNEC Code	29542301
Type of School	Public
Regular or SNE	Regular
Disability Type	None

Tinderet Senior School operates as a fully Senior School offering the Competency Based Education (CBE/CBC) Curriculum. Students transition to this school from Junior School after sitting for the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA); which is a national assessment for Grade 9 learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC/ CBE). It assesses students in nine learning areas to evaluate their readiness to transition into Senior School.

Students who join Tinderet Senior School at grade 10 specialize in any one of the following three main CBE pathways:

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics): Focuses on innovators and problem-solvers. It branches into Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Technical Studies, leading to careers like medicine, engineering, and IT. 
2. Social Sciences: Designed for communicators and leaders. It includes tracks in Languages, Literature, Humanities, and Business Studies, preparing students for fields like law, journalism, and education. 
3. Arts & Sports Science: For creative minds and athletes. It features tracks in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, and various sports disciplines, fostering careers in the creative and sports industries.

Tinderet Senior School’s Background and History.

Tinderet Senior School, historically known as Tinderet Secondary School, has played a very key role in the Kenyan Education Sector and more particularly in Nandi county; where it is domiciled.

The school has grown over the years and is now a fully recognized  C3 Public Senior School. In January 2026, Tinderet Senior School admitted the first grade 10 learners under the CBE Curriculum.

Location of Tinderet Senior School.

Tinderet Senior School’s exact physical location is in Nandi County, Tinderet in the Rift Valley Region of the  Republic of Kenya.

What to know about Rift Valley Region’s Senior Schools.

Rift Valley is the home of some of the best and highly competitive Senior Schools in Kenya. Tinderet Senior School, just like other Senior schools in the region, favourably compete in co-curricular activities, academics and Infrastructural development. Before joining  Tinderet Senior School, confirm the pathways it offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tinderet Senior School.

1. What is the UIC Code for Tinderet Senior School?

The UIC Code for Tinderet Senior School is 258M.

2. Is Tinderet Senior School a Boarding or Day School?

Tinderet Senior School is a Boarding Senior School.

3. What CBE Grades are taught at Tinderet Senior School?

Tinderet Senior School offers CBE Senior Schools Grades at Grade 10, 11 and 12.

4. What is the Knec Code for Tinderet Senior School?

The Official Knec Code for Tinderet Senior School is 29542301.

5. In Which County is Tinderet Senior School Found?

Tinderet Senior School is located in Nandi County.

6. Does Tinderet Senior School admit Boys, Girls or Both?

Tinderet Senior School is a Boys Senior School.

7. What was Tinderet Senior School’s Fomer Name under the 8-4-4 Education System?

Tinderet Senior School was formerly called Tinderet Secondary School.

8. What is Tinderet Senior School’s New Cluster?

Tinderet Senior School is now classified as a C3 Senior School.

9. Is there SNE Support for Learners at Tinderet Senior School?

Tinderet Senior School offers support for Regular learners. The school’s Disability Type is None.

10. Where is Tinderet Senior School Located?

Tinderet Senior School is found in Tinderet Subcounty of Nandi County; in the Rift Valley Region of the Republic of Kenya.

11. Is a Tinderet Senior School Private or Public School?

Tinderet Senior School is a Public School.

12. What CBE Pathways are offered at Senior School?

Senior schools offere 3 pathways; STEM, Social Sciences and Arts and Sports.