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Compare 4 Affordable international schools in Mombasa, Kenya. Filter by curriculum, fees (average KES 465,875), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Light International School Mombasa is a co-educational day school in Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya. It is part of the Light International School network, with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi. The school serves ages 3 to 18 and follows the Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years through A Levels, including Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary, AS Level and the AICE Diploma options, supported by Cambridge Pathway planning and Pearson Edexcel pathways. The curriculum emphasizes digital literacy and holistic development within Cambridge. The campus features facilities and internet connectivity that enable research, collaboration and independent learning. A vibrant reading culture is nurtured across year groups. The co-curricular program includes football, rounders, basketball, skating, boxing, taekwondo, table tennis, lawn tennis, chess, dancing, cookery, swimming, music, robotics and board games, plus outdoor clubs. The school promotes intercultural learning and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds. It prepares students for global citizenship and study.
The Mombasa Academy is a private day school in Nyali for boys and girls from early years through to the end of secondary education. It follows the British Curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, offering progression to O-levels in Years 9–11 and A-levels in the Sixth Form. The school is organised into three divisions—Junior School, Preparatory School and Senior School—housed on a single campus with shared facilities and staff. English is the language of instruction throughout, while French begins in Class 1 and is developed through to reading and writing in Class 4. General Science culminates in the Edexcel Primary Curriculum Science Examination in Year 6. Pearson Accreditation logos are displayed, and a pupil has been recognised as Top in the World in Mathematics. Extra-curricular offerings include music (band, choir, recorder/guitar/keyboard), School Plays, Bandari Swimming Club, inter-house activities and Community Action Projects that reinforce leadership, teamwork and service within the school community.
The Coast Academy is a Kenya-based school for ages 2 to 18, offering a Cambridge-based pathway from Kindergarten to A Level. The Primary phase covers Key Stage 1 for ages 5 to 7 and Key Stage 2 for ages 8 to 11, with SATs at end of Key Stage 1 and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint tests in Years 3 to 5. The Lower Secondary phase follows the British National Curriculum's Key Stage Three, preparing students for entry into IGCSE programme. The Senior School delivers Cambridge IGCSE pathway followed by A Levels, with Years 12 and 13 forming Sixth Form and pupils selecting four or five subjects in Year 12 and three in Year 13. The Coast Academy operates across two campuses in Kizingo, Mombasa—the Junior and Senior Schools—connected to support continuity and community. ICT-equipped facilities support learning, and an expansion programme enhances campus. Extracurriculars include a sport program and Model United Nations.
Bright International Academy is an integrated nursery and primary school in Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya, serving children aged 1 to 11. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum with Islamic studies, offering playgroup through Year 4 integrated learning. In Year 1, Cambridge Primary is followed, covering English, mathematics, science, art and craft, global perspectives and physical education, while staff are British-trained. The Islamic programme includes Tawhid, Seerah, Quran, Qaidah, Arabic and khat, taught alongside secular subjects within a single, welcoming environment. The motto Knowledge is light reflects the emphasis on pursuing knowledge in both faith and reason. Facilities encourage learning through play and include a large outdoor area, a feature that stimulates exploration. Secular lessons emphasize numeracy, literacy, Jolly Phonics, IT, environmental studies and creative arts. Extracurricular activities include taekwondo, pottery, roller skating, swimming and art and craft. The school aims to nurture an Islamic character alongside academic achievement for all.
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