Braeburn Mombasa International School vs The Coast Academy

	B Braeburn Mombasa International School Mombasa, Kenya	T The Coast Academy Mombasa, Kenya
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KES 579,598 - 1,693,900	Fees / year KES 375,000 - 990,000
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualification	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 158	Pupils 200
Typical class size	Typical class size 17	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened 1970
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location BMIS is located on Mombasa's north coast in the Bamburi area, near Haller Park. The campus address is Bamburi Mombasa - Malindi Road, off Cement Factory/Vescon Road, JCC Road, Mombasa, Kenya. It is accessible by road and is served by a fleet of school buses.	Location Kaunda Avenue, Mombasa. The campus comprises two sections: the Junior School (Playgroup to Year 6) and the Senior School (Year 7 to A level), located in Kizingo, a residential area of Mombasa.
Stages	Stages Early Years to Key Stage 3; Key Stage 4 and 5 with IGCSE, A Level and BTEC pathways.	Stages Junior School (Playgroup to Year 6); Senior School (Year 7 to A level).
School type	School type Co-educational international school offering British independent school education with British and International curricula.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Some support for students with specific learning difficulties; EAL available with limited support; language of learning is English.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Kenya	Country affiliation Kenya
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Fleet of well-maintained buses.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Registration (non-refundable): KSh 5,000. - Refundable deposit on joining (charged once): KSh 15,000 (refundable at the end of the pupil's final term following clearance by the headteacher). - In certain year groups with limited vacancies a 20% advance payment of tuition is payable against the first term's invoice; this 20% advance is not refundable if the confirmed place is not taken up. Tuition fees by year group (2025/26 schedule) Annual tuition amounts are stated in Kenyan shillings (KSh). Year 11, 12 and 13 are billed in two tranches (August and December); all other years are billed in three tranches (August, December and April). Per-term or per-tranche figures below are calculated from the stated annual fees and the school's billing schedule. - Crèche - Annual tuition: KSh 358,798. - Per term (3-term billing): KSh 119,599. - FS1 (Nursery) - Annual tuition: KSh 539,999. - Per term (3-term billing): KSh 180,000 (rounded). - FS2 (Reception) - Annual tuition: KSh 551,700. - Per term (3-term billing): KSh 183,900. - Year 1 & Year 2 - Annual tuition: KSh 852,600. - Per term (3-term billing): KSh 284,200. - Year 3 to Year 6 - Annual tuition: KSh 1,050,900. - Per term (3-term billing): KSh 350,300. - Year 7 to Year 9 - Annual tuition: KSh 1,210,200. - Per term (3-term billing): KSh 403,400. - Year 10 - Annual tuition (Year 10 & 11 band shown): KSh 1,302,300. - Per term (Year 10 is billed in three tranches): KSh 434,100. - Year 11 - Annual tuition (Year 10 & 11 band shown): KSh 1,302,300. - Per tranche (Year 11 billed in two tranches – Aug & Dec): KSh 651,150. - Year 12 - Annual tuition (Year 12 & 13 band shown): KSh 1,402,600. - Per tranche (Year 12 billed in two tranches – Aug & Dec): KSh 701,300. - Year 13 - Annual tuition (Year 12 & 13 band shown): KSh 1,402,600. - Per tranche (Year 13 billed in two tranches – Aug & Dec): KSh 701,300. Lunch and catering fees - Lunch fees (annual): - Crèche & FS1: KSh 69,900 (approx. KSh 23,300 per term under 3-term billing). - FS2: KSh 111,600 (approx. KSh 37,200 per term). - Years 1–6: KSh 124,200 (approx. KSh 41,400 per term). - Years 7–13: KSh 140,400 (approx. KSh 46,800 per term; for Years 11–13 billed in two tranches, the equivalent per tranche would be higher proportionally). Transport fees - Annual transport fees (two route options): - Regular route (Crèche to Year 13): KSh 150,900 (approx. KSh 50,300 per term under 3-term billing; KSh 75,450 per tranche where billed in two tranches). - Kilifi route (Crèche to Year 13): KSh 165,900 (approx. KSh 55,300 per term under 3-term billing; KSh 82,950 per tranche where billed in two tranches). Boarding - On-site boarding accommodation is provided (boys' and girls' boarding houses and boarding kitchens exist on campus). Where boarding applies, the school's fee schedule indicates boarding costs are included in the fees shown or applied where relevant; specific boarding-related charges are managed as part of the school's fee invoices. Other costs and additional fees - Registration fee: KSh 5,000 (non-refundable). - Exam and enrolment fees are not included in the stated tuition and will be charged separately where applicable. - Activity fees (for trips, certain co-curricular activities and other optional items) are charged separately and are normally accompanied by an official letter from the headteacher. - Textbooks and exercise books are included in the stated fees where indicated. Refunds and withdrawal - The refundable deposit (KSh 15,000) or the balance thereof is returned at the end of the pupil's final term following clearance by the headteacher. - The registration fee (KSh 5,000) and any 20% advance payment (where applicable) are non-refundable in the circumstances described above. - A full term's written notice to the headteacher (with the headteacher's written acknowledgement) is required to withdraw a pupil; if this notice is not given, a full term's fees are payable in lieu of notice. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing: - Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13: billed in two tranches (August and December). - All other year groups: billed in three tranches (August, December and April). - Due dates and discounts: - Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term. - Early payment discount: 3% discount on tuition when full payment is made within six days of the due date. - Late payment: - A surcharge of 1.25% per month is levied for late payment of fees. Family discounts - Tuition fee family discounts (applied on bills): - 2nd child: 10%. - 3rd child: 20%. - 4th child: 30%. - 5th and subsequent children: 40%. - Transport family discount when siblings use the same route: 50% for the 2nd and each subsequent sibling on transport charges. Fee payment options - Fees are payable by the deadlines above; parents should make payment arrangements through the school's finance office. Payment is accepted according to the school's standard arrangements and invoicing (please use the invoice reference when making transfers or other payments). Notes on incidental items - Activity, examination and any specialist course or trip charges are invoiced separately as required. - Textbooks and exercise books are included in the stated fees; parents should budget separately for uniforms, personal stationery, optional private lessons and incidental personal expenses unless otherwise notified by the school.	Fee details 2025/2026 TUITION — termly and annual fees - Playgroup: KES 52,000 per term — KES 156,000 per year. - Nursery: KES 67,000 per term — KES 201,000 per year. - Kindergarten: KES 78,000 per term — KES 234,000 per year. - Transition: KES 88,000 per term — KES 264,000 per year. - Year 1: KES 125,000 per term — KES 375,000 per year. - Year 2: KES 140,000 per term — KES 420,000 per year. - Year 3: KES 145,000 per term — KES 435,000 per year. - Year 4: KES 165,000 per term — KES 495,000 per year. - Year 5: KES 165,000 per term — KES 495,000 per year. - Year 6: KES 165,000 per term — KES 495,000 per year. - Year 7: KES 175,000 per term — KES 525,000 per year. - Year 8: KES 200,000 per term — KES 600,000 per year. - Year 9: KES 200,000 per term — KES 600,000 per year. - Year 10: KES 210,000 per term — KES 630,000 per year. - Year 11: KES 320,000 per term — KES 960,000 per year. (Note: Y11 fees are charged as three terms paid in two installments.) - Year 12: KES 330,000 per term — KES 990,000 per year. (Y12 fees are charged as three terms paid in two installments.) - Year 13: KES 330,000 per term — KES 990,000 per year. (Y13 fees are charged as three terms paid in two installments.) Application / registration and refundable deposits - Registration fee: KES 10,000 (charged for Early Years through Year 13). - Caution fee (refundable): - Early Years: not required. - Years 1–5: KES 10,000. - Years 6–7: KES 25,000. - Years 8–13: KES 30,000. Additional recurring and optional fees - Emergency medical services: KES 1,100 per term (KES 3,300 per year). - Parents Association Levy: KES 1,000 per year (per family). - Lunch fee (year-group charge): KES 24,000 per year for Year 1–6; KES 24,000 per year for Year 7–13. - Zone transport (annual zone rates shown): - Kizingo: KES 19,000 (two-way) / KES 11,000 (one-way). - Island: KES 24,000 (two-way) / KES 17,000 (one-way). - Nyali: KES 33,000 (two-way) / KES 24,000 (one-way). - Bamburi/Shanzu: KES 35,000 (two-way) / KES 26,000 (one-way). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is expressed as termly fees and is billed on a term basis for most year groups (three terms per academic year). - For Years 11, 12 and 13 the three terms' tuition is payable in two installments rather than three separate term payments. - Registration and caution fees are required at enrolment or registration stage as shown above. Boarding - No boarding fees are listed; no boarding provision is indicated in the fee schedule. Uniforms, exam and other occasional costs - Uniform costs and other occasional charges (for example exam fees, optional trips, subject-specific materials) are not itemised in this fee schedule. A separate uniform list and additional charges apply where relevant. Refund information - The caution fee is expressly described as refundable at the levels listed above. No other refund procedures or schedules are itemised in the published fee schedule. Fee payment options - The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card or mobile money). Notes on implementation of fees - Termly tuition amounts multiply by three to give an annual tuition total; Years 11–13 remain equivalent annually but are collected in two instalments covering the three terms.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details BMIS curriculum is based upon the UK National Curriculum and includes additional learning opportunities to extend and enhance it. The Early Years Foundation Stage framework from England underpins the Early Years. The British National Curriculum provides the foundation for Primary and Secondary, with Cambridge Secondary for Mathematics, English and Science in Years 7–9 and Year 9 Checkpoint examinations; pupils move to the IGCSE examinations in Years 10–11. The language of learning is English. The Sixth Form offers a flexible programme combining A-levels and BTEC, and supports university placement worldwide.	Curriculum details The Coast Academy delivers a Cambridge-based curriculum pathway from Kindergarten through A Level. The Primary Curriculum is organised into Key Stage 1 (5–7 years) and Key Stage 2 (8–11 years). At the end of Key Stage 1, students take Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) in June; Key Stage 2 sits Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Exams in April across Science, Literacy and Numeracy, with Cambridge Primary Progression Tests in June for Years 3–5; both Checkpoint and Progression Tests are internationally accredited. The Lower Secondary Curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum's Key Stage Three; Year 7–Year 9 pupils are externally assessed in English, Mathematics, Science and ICT via SATs and are prepared for entry into the IGCSE programme. The Senior School offers the Cambridge IGCSE pathway followed by the A Level programme; Years 12–13 form the Sixth Form, with Year 12 selecting four or five subjects and Year 13 three subjects, leading to AS-Level and A-Level examinations that prepare students for university worldwide.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes allow students to receive individual attention.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Exceptional IGCSE Results are achieved by Coast Academy students. AS-Level results typically include A*-B grades. The academic success section highlights these outcomes as indicators of student achievement.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The Sixth Form leads to higher education with all students who want to go to university obtaining offers from universities of their choice; alumni have studied at Oxford University, University College London, University of Pennsylvania, University of British Columbia, Maastricht University, Rhodes University and University of Cape Town, among others.	Higher education progression IGCSE prepares students for university and life, with graduates able to enter universities worldwide that recognise the British IGCSE qualifications. The A Level programme (Years 12–13) is a pre-university pathway designed to prepare students to enter any university worldwide that recognises British A-Levels, with Year 12 introducing four or five subjects and Year 13 three subjects for AS-Level and A-Level examinations.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented If a student needs additional learning support or is very able, the Learning Support Department provides support and challenge materials.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions BMIS is a co-educational international school in Mombasa, Kenya, serving learners from 18 months to 18 years. The Primary school covers 18 months to 11 years, and the Secondary school covers up to 18+. The school follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales and is a member of the Braeburn Group of International Schools. The academic year begins in September, and pupils may join BMIS at any time of the year, unless entry is to an examination-year group, in which case admission depends on prior examination boards. To reserve a place, complete the application form and pay the non-refundable registration fee; an offer is issued in writing subject to available places. If a place cannot be offered immediately, a waiting list is used. The admissions process starts with a visit or informal chat with the headteacher; final admission requires an interview with the headteacher; after successful completion, a letter confirming placement and start date is issued. A BMIS Prospectus booklet is available for download. Age requirements by year group are published in the admissions policy.	Admissions 1. Inquire: Fill out the form to contact the admissions team. The Coast Academy is an IGCSE school located in Mombasa. Office hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. The admissions team will respond with the next steps and guidance. 2. Visit: Schedule a school tour to experience the campus and meet faculty. Tours provide an overview of the campus and programs, helping families assess fit with the IGCSE curriculum. Arrangements for a visit can be made through the admissions team. 3. Apply: Submit the completed application form along with the required documents. The admissions team reviews applications after receipt of documents. Applicants may be asked for additional information as needed. Successful completion moves to the assessment stage. 4. Assessment: Eligible applicants will be invited for an assessment. Assessments evaluate academic readiness for the IGCSE program. The results inform offers and class placement. The school will communicate the outcome following the assessment. 5. Offer: Successful candidates will receive an offer of admission. Acceptance is followed by enrollment steps and required documentation. Families may contact the admissions team for clarifications. This marks the transition to enrollment.
Scholarships	Scholarships BMIS offers a 21st Anniversary Scholarship Programme for the 2026–2027 academic year. The programme is merit-based and means-tested, with awards covering between 20% and 100% of tuition fees for the duration of secondary education (Year 7 and above) and reviewed annually. Scholarships are available year-round and are awarded based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, commitment to the BMIS community, and leadership or service. To apply, complete the BMIS Application Form and submit documents including a letter from the student, copies of the two most recent reports, certificates or evidence of achievement, and a letter of recommendation from a current teacher or head of school, by emailing scholarships.bmis@braeburn.ac.ke. The school will contact applicants with status and next steps if the application is advanced; Conditions of Awards are available via a linked document.	Scholarships The Coast Academy offers a range of scholarship programmes for international students to help cover tuition fees or living costs.
Waitlist	Waitlist When a year group is full, new admissions are placed on a waiting list. Waiting lists operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority may be given to siblings of children who already have a place in the school.	Waitlist —
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