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 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.

Application and Admission Fees

- Admission (application) fee: Ksh 100,000 — non‑refundable and payable within one week of accepting an offer.

Tuition fees — Day students (annual and per term)

- Year 1 (PYP): Ksh 580,000 per year — Ksh 290,000 per term.
- Year 2 (PYP): Ksh 696,000 per year — Ksh 348,000 per term.
- Year 3 (PYP): Ksh 850,000 per year — Ksh 425,000 per term.
- Year 4 (PYP): Ksh 920,000 per year — Ksh 460,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 15,000 (billed separately as indicated).
- Year 5 (PYP): Ksh 940,000 per year — Ksh 470,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 25,000 (billed separately).

- Year 6 (MYP): Ksh 1,060,000 per year — Ksh 530,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 25,000.
- Year 7 (MYP): Ksh 1,120,000 per year — Ksh 560,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 36,000.
- Year 8 (MYP): Ksh 1,320,000 per year — Ksh 660,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 27,000.
- Year 9 (MYP): Ksh 1,320,000 per year — Ksh 660,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 30,000.
- Year 10 (MYP): Ksh 1,320,000 per year — Ksh 660,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 30,000; MYP exam fee indicated as USD 500 billed separately.

- Year 11 (DP): Ksh 1,725,000 per year — Ksh 862,500 per term. Trip fee Ksh 42,500.
- Year 12 (DP): Ksh 1,725,000 per year — Ksh 862,500 per term. Diploma (IB) exam fee indicated as USD 750 billed separately.

Tuition fees — Residential (boarding) students (annual and per term)

- Year 6 (MYP boarder): Ksh 2,460,000 per year — Ksh 1,230,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 25,000.
- Year 7 (MYP boarder): Ksh 2,520,000 per year — Ksh 1,260,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 36,000.
- Year 8 (MYP boarder): Ksh 2,720,000 per year — Ksh 1,360,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 27,000.
- Year 9 (MYP boarder): Ksh 2,720,000 per year — Ksh 1,360,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 30,000.
- Year 10 (MYP boarder): Ksh 2,720,000 per year — Ksh 1,360,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 30,000; MYP exam fee indicated as USD 500 billed separately.

- Year 11 (DP boarder): Ksh 3,500,000 per year — Ksh 1,750,000 per term. Trip fee Ksh 42,500.
- Year 12 (DP boarder): Ksh 3,500,000 per year — Ksh 1,750,000 per term. Diploma (IB) exam fee indicated as USD 750 billed separately.

Residential / Boarding additional fees and charges

- Security deposit (residential): Ksh 100,000 — refundable on leaving the school after required notice and clearance; no interest paid.
- Medical insurance (residential): Ksh 30,000 — payable with the first tuition instalment.
- Student stipend (residential): Ksh 20,000 — paid to students and managed by the Academy.

Other compulsory or commonly billed costs (day and residential)

- Security deposit (day): Ksh 50,000 — refundable on leaving the school after required notice and clearance; no interest paid.
- Re‑enrolment / Good Faith deposit (to reserve a seat): Day students Ksh 50,000; Residential Ksh 100,000 — applied towards tuition. The deposit is non‑refundable if the student does not return; payment due by June 15 to reserve a seat.
- Lunch (annual): Years 1–5 Ksh 50,000; Years 6–12 Ksh 65,000 (day students).
- Transport (annual, examples listed): Tudor Ksh 60,000; Nyali Ksh 90,000 (day students). Transport is charged in addition to tuition.
- Field trips: Some trips (compulsory or optional) are billed separately with advance notice; trip fees are shown per grade where applicable. Exam fees for MYP and DP are billed separately according to IB charges (MYP/DP exam fees shown where indicated). Personal computer requirement: MYP and DP students must have a personal computer meeting specified standards.
- Uniform: A school uniform is required and items are listed by year group (junior/senior girls and boys, games kit, swimming, shoes and socks). Uniforms and school merchandise are purchased separately; specific prices are not listed in the fee tables.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular billing / instalments: Tuition is billed in two equal instalments — due by 15 July and 15 December. Parents may pay in full by 15 July to qualify for an early‑payment discount.
- Early payment discount: 3% off tuition if the full year is paid by 15 July (applied after other discounts).
- Sibling discount: 5% off for the second child, 10% for the third, and 15% for the fourth and beyond (not available if receiving financial assistance).
- AKDN employee discount: AKDN employees receive 20% off residential fees and 5% off day student fees.
- Late payment surcharge and consequences: A 3% monthly surcharge applies to fees unpaid after 30 days. Students with unpaid fees may be barred from classes or activities; residential students unpaid after suspension may be sent home; results, certificates and transcripts may be withheld until dues are cleared.
- Withdrawal and refunds related to notice: Three months' written notice is required for withdrawal. Without notice, three months' fees are due. Security deposits are refundable on leaving the school once required notice and clearance are completed; admission/application fees are non‑refundable.

Payment methods and procedure

- Accepted payment methods: No cash payments are accepted. Payments may be made by bank deposit, bank transfer, or M‑Pesa. Proof of payment (including student name and ID) must be emailed to mba‑bursar@agakhanacademies.org to ensure correct crediting. Parents must use the correct Academy bank account as shown on invoices.

Refunds and deposit handling

- Admission/application fee: Non‑refundable.
- Security deposit: Refundable when the student leaves the school after proper notice and a “No Dues” clearance; no interest is payable on the deposit.
- Re‑enrolment / Good Faith deposit: Applied towards tuition; non‑refundable if the student does not return.

Notes on billing items

- Trip fees, exam fees (MYP and DP), medical insurance for residential students, student stipend and transport are invoiced in addition to base tuition where applicable. The tuition line covers course fees and a set of listed educational resources and services but excludes uniforms and certain extras which are billed separately.

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