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Jaffery Academy

Kenya, Mombasa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Unlisted
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1954
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French, Swahili, Arabic
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

The Essentials

Jaffery Academy has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location

Al Sadiq Road, Kizingo, Mombasa, Kenya. The school is located in Mombasa, Kenya. The postal address is P.O. Box 82522, Mombasa 80100, Coast, Kenya.

Stages

Nursery School; Junior School; Senior School

Type

International school

Country affiliation

Kenya

Religious affiliation

Islamic (Shia Ithna'asheri Khoja community)

Fees
Application fees
- A non‑refundable admission/registration fee is required and must be paid together with the tuition for the first term.
- A refundable caution (deposit) fee is collected; the caution fee is refundable (without interest) when the child leaves, subject to settlement of all outstanding charges and penalties.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school issues a detailed tuition schedule (per term and annual totals) for each year group as part of the admission/fee package and on request. Specific term‑by‑term amounts and annual totals for Pre‑K through Year 13 are provided in the school's fee structure documentation and invoice rather than being published as a public price list.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed and collected on a term basis; fees must be paid in advance by the end of the second week of each term.
- An invoice showing the fee amounts due is provided to parents/guardians as part of the admission package or prior to the term; parents should use that invoice as the formal bill.
- Fees once paid (tuition and most school charges) are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. The school reserves the right to revise fees and to take actions for unpaid arrears, including referral to debt recovery agencies or credit reference bodies.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The academy is presented as a day school offering Nursery through Year 13; no boarding programme or boarding fee schedule is listed in the school's admission and publications materials.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniform: uniform supplier details and uniform requirements (for example, the maqna for girls from Year 3) are included in admission documentation; uniform purchase is an additional cost to parents.
- Caution (deposit) fee: refundable on leaving subject to clearing all outstanding obligations.
- One‑off administration items: the admission package/invoice and application forms reference administrative receipts and invoice numbers (for example, caution fee receipt and invoice numbers) and imply there may be other one‑off fees such as registration/administration charges.
- Ancillary charges commonly invoiced separately include school trips, examinations, activity or club fees, and stationery/uniform items where applicable; those items are billed in addition to the tuition on parents' invoices. (Parents receive the full list of applicable ancillary charges in the fee schedule/invoice provided for the child's year group.)

Refund information
- Tuition and most school charges are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. The caution fee (deposit) is refundable when the pupil leaves provided all outstanding fees, penalties and notice obligations are cleared; facilitation of the caution fee refund and leaving certificate is processed after clearance and may take up to the timeframe set in the school's admission rules.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Bank payment is accepted; parents must bring bank deposit slips to the accounts office immediately after payment.
- The school issues formal invoices and uses an invoicing/accounts system for fees and payments. Parents receive the invoice that lists the accepted payment methods and the account details to use for fee payments.

If you are preparing an external database entry, record that the academy issues year‑and‑term‑specific tuition schedules and that amounts, billing schedules, and any discounts or sibling concessions are supplied with the admission fee package or on request for each year group.
Academics

Jaffery Academy teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

Jaffery Academy is organized into Nursery, Junior School and Senior School. The Nursery uses a Thematic Approach to Learning, supported by the HighScope and Cornerstones frameworks, with emphasis on active discovery, numeracy and early English language development. English is the official language of instruction in the Nursery. The Junior School follows a blended British National Curriculum through Cornerstones and iPrimary, enabling coverage of learning goals via guided enquiry on themes and online resources (Education City); English is the medium of instruction and Learn French is part of the curriculum. The Senior School follows the London IGCSE curriculum with core subjects including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Literature, Business Studies, Economics, ICT, French/Kiswahili, Art and PSHE, and offers AS and A Levels for Years 12–13. In Year 11, students sit the London IGCSE examination, and All students completing A Level are supported into identifying and securing university placements locally and internationally. The overall approach emphasizes inquiry-based learning and holistic development to prepare students for higher education.

Exam Results

The school reports outstanding results achieved by learners over the years. In Year 11, students sit for the London IGCSE examination offered by Pearson Edexcel. The A Level program is available for Years 12–13 with a broad subject range.

Higher Education Progression

All students completing A' level are supported into identifying and getting a placement into Universities locally and internationally for their desired courses.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pastoral care is embedded in daily routines to address emotional, physical and spiritual needs. The school motto 'I Matter, You Matter, We Matter' underpins care practices, with a school nurse and a school counsellor available to support students. The Senior School notes that learners become socially and emotionally intelligent and PSHE (Personal, Social and Economic) is part of the curriculum. Co-curricular activities and clubs support emotional and social growth. The school fosters a caring culture through mentorship, assemblies and house meetings.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English is the official language of instruction. In Junior School English is the medium of communication. French is taught as a subject in Junior School. French and Kiswahili are offered in Senior School.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported through recreation, sport and modern playgrounds, promoting healthy active lifestyles. Pastoral care provides emotional support with a school counsellor and a school nurse. Students are encouraged to develop self-confidence and emotional intelligence through clubs and assemblies.

Safeguarding

Healthy & Safe Culture is a core value. Pastoral care addresses emotional, physical and spiritual needs, with a school nurse and a counsellor to support safeguarding. Daily routines and clubs foster belonging and safety.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Fill Application Form. Submit the online admission form via APPLY ONLINE or download the printable version for the relevant level (PreK - K3, Year 1 - 6, Year 7 - 10, AS & A Level). The page provides separate forms for each level and indicates where to access the form or download it. A fee structure can be requested using the Request Fee Structure option.

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