The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa

Located on an 18-acre (7.3-hectare) site in the Kizingo area of Mombasa, Kenya. The campus is designed with age-specific classrooms and facilities including science and computer laboratories, a library, art and music rooms, design and technology workshops, and a multipurpose hall. The Commons building houses the dining hall and spaces for school activities. Sports facilities include swimming and diving pools, playing fields for soccer, hockey and athletics, a gymnasium, and tennis courts; on-campus residential accommodation is available for Academy community members and visiting staff.

Junior School (years 1–5, age 6–10) and Senior School (years 6–12). The Junior School follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The Senior School offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP).

Day school for local students, with a residential programme on campus for students from elsewhere.

The student body is diverse, with local Kenyan students and international students from East Africa and beyond.

The Academy provides inclusive and equitable education for all students regardless of abilities or needs; a documented system for Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) exists for Junior School.

Kenya

No formal religious affiliation; AKDN programmes are conducted without regard to faith.

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework across the Primary Years Programme (years 1–5), Middle Years Programme (years 6–10), and Diploma Programme (years 11–12). Aga Khan Curricular Strands—Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures (with emphasis on Muslim civilisations), Governance and Civil Society, and Economics for Development—are integrated across the curriculum. English and the national language are languages of instruction in the Junior School as part of a dual-language programme aimed at bilingual proficiency. The curriculum links theoretical learning to local and international issues, fosters analytical skills and independent learning, and emphasizes mastery and the use of technology to prepare students for post-secondary education.

Full-capacity figures show 750 students and 90 teachers, giving a student–teacher ratio of about 8:1.

The Class of 2025 completed the IB Diploma Programme with 79 graduates. That class has collectively secured over $6.6 million in scholarships and will attend universities worldwide, including McGill University, Imperial College London, Huron University, the University of Toronto, Howard University, the University of Birmingham, and the National University of Singapore.

Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world. The Class of 2025 will attend institutions such as McGill University, Imperial College London, Huron University, the University of Toronto, Howard University, the University of Birmingham, and the National University of Singapore. Huron University partnership offers full-tuition or partial scholarships to IB students, supporting progression to post-secondary study.

The Talent Identification Programme identifies ‘creators of destiny'—Year 6 students from Kenyan government schools in deprived socio-economic and educational areas who are academically able and show leadership potential. Seven of these students graduated from the IB Diploma Programme, with six securing pathways to leading universities on full scholarships.

The Academy uses a multifaceted assessment to identify students. The assessments enable students to demonstrate their cognitive, literary, mathematical, creative and leadership abilities. Admission is competitive and based on merit, regardless of a family's ability to pay; the Academy endeavours to meet the demonstrated financial need of each admitted student. Junior School (Years 1-5) follows the Primary Years Programme and requires students to be 6 years old by August 31. Prospective Year 1 entrants must demonstrate potential for high academic achievement and literacy and numeracy. Applicants in Years 2-5 sit standard assessments in logic, English (reading and writing), mathematics and creativity and have personal interviews with Junior School staff. Senior School (Years 6-10) follows the Middle Years Programme; admission requires high scholastic achievement and engagement in community service and extracurricular activities. All applicants must schedule a standard assessment in logic, English and mathematics and problem solving, provide past grade reports and certificates of achievement, and have personal interviews with Senior School staff. Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) requires outstanding academic achievement and a civic minded record; the application process includes a standardised assessment in English, mathematics and logic and an interview with Diploma Programme coordinators and Senior School staff; new students will not be accepted in the year of the Diploma exam.

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa offers six merit-based scholarships of up to 50% off fees for outstanding students who demonstrate superior academic ability. This includes B average for international curricula, B+ for KCSE students, and 390+ for KCPE. Applicants must have also excelled outside of the classroom in one or more of the following areas: leadership in the service of others; innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math; environmental responsibility; performing arts; team sports. Scholarships will be awarded to students from a diversity of socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, linguistic and other backgrounds across Kenya. Based on demonstrated merit and financial need, scholarship awards may cover up to 50% of school fees, including residential fees. Scholarships are open to new students applying for admission in August 2022. The deadline for application is 1st July 2022. The process: Students should make an application through the normal admissions process (an application fee is payable) and indicate their interest in applying for the Aga Khan Academy Scholarship Programme. AKASP is open to new students only; those already enrolled at the Academy are not eligible. 1. Fill in the below form. 2. An initial assessment to determine suitability for the scholarship programme will take place. 3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview with the Dean of Admissions. This interview will assess the ability of the student to contribute significantly to the Academy outside of the classroom. 4. Final selection includes an interview with the Head of Academy and the Dean of Admissions. The decision of the Academy in awarding these scholarships will be final. Eligibility: To apply, students must be residents in Kenya. The scholarships are open to students who are able to demonstrate exceptional academic ability and the potential to benefit from a unique educational programme based on the International Baccalaureate and the Aga Khan Strands. Scholarship awards may not cover all costs, and some scholarships will require the candidate and their family to contribute part of the cost. For more information email mba-admissions@agakhanacademies.org.