Most popular international schools in Mombasa

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.

Deenway International School in Mombasa, Kenya, offers an integrated program for students aged 8 to 18. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum (Edexcel) with Islamiyaat Islamic studies and uses the International Primary Curriculum for Years 1–6, the International Lower Secondary Curriculum for Years 7–9, IGCSE for Years 10–11, and the Advanced Level for 12–13. The school supports borderless learning through virtual tools and open-source software, and emphasizes memorizing the Qur'an alongside core literacy and numeracy, plus creativity, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy. It is a Pearson Edexcel International Examinations Centre (Centre 94614) licensed by the Kenya National Examinations Council. Facilities include basketball, football, volleyball, netball, and swimming, with clubs in Wildlife, Debate, Agriculture, Photography and Art. The Beach Road, Nyali campus hosts cultural and language activities, including Mijikenda and Somali heritage, integrated Islamic studies, and community service initiatives. The school fosters a supportive, caring community with small class sizes.

Jaffery Academy Mombasa is an international school in Kenya for ages 3 to 18, with Nursery, Junior and Senior Schools. The curriculum blends a British framework with bespoke elements: Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels in the Senior School. The Nursery uses a Thematic Approach to Learning, supported by HighScope and Cornerstones, emphasizing discovery, numeracy and early English. English is the language of instruction in the Nursery. The Junior School follows a blended British National Curriculum through Cornerstones and iPrimary, delivering guided enquiry on themes with Education City resources; English is the medium of instruction and Learn French is part of the curriculum. The Senior School offers core IGCSE subjects and AS/A Levels, with local university placements. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and holistic development to prepare students for higher education. Facilities include three libraries, laboratories, an Artroom and three ICT suites. Extra-curriculars include art clubs, STEM fairs and language activities, and inter-house sports.

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.

Oshwal Academy Mombasa is a premier K-12 institution on Mombasa Island, serving learners from age 2 to 18. The school follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) in Kindergarten, Cambridge Primary in Junior School, Cambridge Lower Secondary in Middle Years, and Cambridge IGCSE alongside AS and A Levels, with Pearson Edexcel IAL in Senior School. The 14‑acre Nyali campus opened in 2004 and hosts modern classrooms, advanced science laboratories, a library, and a lecture theatre, plus a Lego Room for creative exploration. Practical spaces include an infirmary, a canteen. A basketball/tennis court supports a broad sports program that runs from Kindergarten through Year 13, including cricket, netball, swimming. Co‑curricular activities cover Music, Drama, Art, ICT, Taekwondo, and Saturday options such as Skating and Lamda. Enrichment includes Debate (MUN, World Scholar's Cup) and charitable clubs PA Kenya and Interact Club, underpinned by the school's values of creativity, responsibility, empathy, and teamwork.