Light International School Mombasa

Kenya, Mombasa

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
EY1	1	458,500 KES	Infant	(One-off: Interview 2,500; Admission 40,000; Caution money 40,000; Recurring: Tuition 270,000; Lunch 78,000; Textbook 28,000) • Total: 458500
EY2	2	376,000 KES	Infant	Recurring: Tuition 270,000; Lunch 78,000; Textbook 28,000
EY3	3	376,000 KES	Infant	Recurring: Tuition 270,000; Lunch 78,000; Textbook 28,000
Year 1	4	614,000 KES	Primary	Recurring: Tuition 480,000; Lunch 96,000; Textbook 38,000
Year 2	5	614,000 KES	Primary	Recurring: Tuition 480,000; Lunch 96,000; Textbook 38,000
Year 3	6	734,000 KES	Primary	Recurring: Tuition 600,000; Lunch 96,000; Textbook 38,000
Year 4	7	734,000 KES	Primary	Recurring: Tuition 600,000; Lunch 96,000; Textbook 38,000
Year 5	8	734,000 KES	Primary	Recurring: Tuition 600,000; Lunch 96,000; Textbook 38,000
Year 6	9	740,000 KES	Primary/Lower Secondary	Recurring: Tuition 600,000; Lunch 96,000; Textbook 44,000
Year 7	10	878,000 KES	Lower Secondary	Recurring: Tuition 720,000; Lunch 114,000; Textbook 44,000
Year 8	11	878,000 KES	Lower Secondary	Recurring: Tuition 720,000; Lunch 114,000; Textbook 44,000
Year 9	12	950,000 KES	Lower Secondary	Recurring: Tuition 720,000; Lunch 114,000; Textbook 44,000; Cambridge Checkpoint: 18,000 per subject x 4 = 72,000
Year 10	13	938,000 KES	Lower Secondary	Recurring: Tuition 780,000; Lunch 114,000; Textbook 44,000
Year 11	14	1,088,000 KES	Cambridge Candidate	Recurring: Tuition 780,000; Lunch 88,000; Textbook 44,000; Cambridge IGCSE: 8 subjects x 22,000 = 176,000
Year 12	15	1,009,000 KES	Cambridge Candidate	Recurring: Tuition 800,000; Lunch 88,000; Textbook 46,000; Cambridge AS & A Level: 3 subjects x 25,000 = 75,000
Year 13	16	1,009,000 KES	Cambridge Candidate	Recurring: Tuition 800,000; Lunch 88,000; Textbook 46,000; Cambridge AS & A Level: 3 subjects x 25,000 = 75,000

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Fee Breakdown

Fees

Fee overview (Academic year 2025–2026). These fees are stated in Kenyan Shillings (KES).

One-off (admission / registration) fees
- Interview fee: KES 2,500.
- Admission fee: KES 40,000.
- Caution money (refundable): KES 40,000.
- Textbook & reading books (charged once per year):
- Early Years (EY1–EY3): KES 28,000 per annum.
- Year 1–Year 5: KES 38,000 per annum.
- Year 6–Year 11: KES 44,000 per annum.
- Year 12–Year 13: KES 46,000 per annum.

Tuition and lunch fees — per term (by year group)
- Early Years (EY1–EY3):
- Tuition: Term I KES 108,000; Term II KES 81,000; Term III KES 81,000.
- Lunch: KES 26,000 per term (Term I, II and III).
- Primary
- Year 1–2 tuition: Term I KES 192,000; Term II KES 144,000; Term III KES 144,000.
- Year 3–6 tuition: Term I KES 240,000; Term II KES 180,000; Term III KES 180,000.
- Primary lunch (Years 1–6): KES 32,000 per term (Term I, II and III).
- Lower Secondary
- Years 7–9 tuition: Term I KES 288,000; Term II KES 216,000; Term III KES 216,000.
- Year 10 tuition: Term I KES 312,000; Term II KES 234,000; Term III KES 234,000.
- Secondary lunch (Years 7–10): KES 38,000 per term.
- Candidate classes (Years 11–13)
- Year 11 tuition: Term I KES 390,000; Term II KES 390,000; Term III N/A (two-term charging).
- Year 12–13 tuition: Term I KES 400,000; Term II KES 400,000; Term III N/A (two-term charging).
- Candidates lunch (Years 11–13): KES 44,000 per term (where applicable).

Cambridge examination fees and exam charging
- Year 6 (Checkpoint): KES 16,000 per subject (typically four subjects).
- Year 9 (Checkpoint): KES 18,000 per subject (typically four subjects).
- Year 11 (IGCSE): minimum 8 subjects at KES 22,000 per subject.
- Years 12–13 (AS & A Level): minimum 3 subjects at KES 25,000 per subject.
- Cambridge exam fees for candidate classes must be paid during Term 1 (no later than end of November) and exam registration will not proceed while school fee balances remain unpaid.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school issues fee invoices annually and sends them to parents before the academic year begins.
- All fee types must be paid in full at least fifteen (15) days before the start of each term.
- Termly fee types are chargeable and payable over three terms for all classes except Years 11–13, which are chargeable and payable over two terms (Term 1 and Term 2).
- Fees are payable in Kenyan Shillings (KES) only.
- A surcharge of 5% per month is levied on any outstanding fee balance.
- Additional fees (exams, trips, activities) arising during the year will be added to the invoice. Lunch fees may be amended during the year based on inflation or commodity cost changes.
- Commitment fee for new admissions: where vacancies are limited, an advance or commitment fee may be required to reserve a place; this may be a minimum of 50% of the term fee and is non-refundable if the applicant withdraws or forfeits the placement. If fewer than three weeks remain before term start, the full enrolment term fee must be paid.
- Withdrawal and refunds: a written notice of at least five weeks (35 days) to the school's official email is required before the start of the next term, together with written acknowledgement from the Principal; in the absence of such notice, a full term's fees will be payable in lieu. Caution money is refundable per the school's policy; the commitment fee is non-refundable in the circumstances described above.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; Light International School Mombasa operates as a day school.

Other costs and items not included in tuition
- School and PE uniforms are not included in the listed fees. Uniform costs are charged separately.
- Examination, trip, extracurricular or other activity charges that arise during the academic year are additional and will be invoiced when applicable.
- Sibling discount on tuition (applies to registered siblings within the Light Group of Schools): 2nd born — 5% discount; 3rd born — 10% discount; 4th born and subsequent siblings — 15% discount. The first-born is not entitled to a discount; discounts are recalculated when a sibling graduates or transfers.

Refunds and withdrawal specifics
- Caution money is refundable according to the school's refund procedures.
- Commitment fee (when charged to reserve a place) is non-refundable if the applicant withdraws or forfeits the placement.
- Failure to provide the required 35 days' written notice before the next term will result in a full term's fees being payable.

Accepted payment methods and instructions
- LIPA NA MPESA (Paybill / Business number): 631567. On the account number field enter the student's Virtual Account Number (13 digits) as shown on the student portal or invoice. Cheque and cash payments are not accepted.
- Bank transfer / cash deposit to the school bank account (KCB):
- Bank: Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). SWIFT: KCBLKENX. Bank code: 01. Branch code: 01288. Account name: Light International School, Mombasa. Account number: 1297204174. Narration: Student's full name.
- After payment, forward the payment confirmation to the school via the listed school WhatsApp number or the school email to enable posting of the payment. Cheques and cash are not acceptable.

Important administrative notes
- Exam registration for Cambridge candidate classes will not proceed unless all outstanding school fee balances are fully cleared.
- The school reserves the right to withhold access to classes, official documents or school services if fee balances remain unpaid.

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Instructs in English

Fees KES 376,000 - 878,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 343

Type Co-educational

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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.

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