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Kenya, Mombasa
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The school offers the Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years (ages 3-5) through to A levels (Year 13). Age groups followed in admission are: Nursery 3; Kindergarten 1 (4); Kindergarten 2 (5); Year 1 (6); Year 2 (7); Year 3 (8); Year 4 (9); Year 5 (10); Year 6 (11); Year 7 (12); Year 8 (13); Year 9 (14); Year 10 (15); Year 11 (16); Year 12 (17); Year 13 (18); admissions follow these age groups. Required documents include copy of birth certificate; copy of report form from previous school; leaving/transfer letter; two passport photos; copies of both parents' IDs/sponsors; copy of pupil's pass (for foreign students). Non-Kenyan citizens must apply for pupil's pass at the immigration office after completion of registration. Applications are submitted via an online application form, and admission requirements should be viewed before filling the form. Fees are payable in Kenyan shillings per term and are billed in August, December and April; Year 11-13 are billed as an annual fee in two instalments (August and December). Sibling discounts apply: second-born 5%; third-born 10%; fourth-born and any additional siblings 15%. Uniform and Cambridge examination fees are not included in tuition; Cambridge exam registrations cannot be done until the fee balance is cleared. A full term's notice in writing is required for withdrawals; the school reserves the right of admission and the right to withhold documents until balances are cleared.
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.
