Light International School Mombasa is a A-Levels / AICE Diploma / Cambridge / Cambridge Secondary / IGCSE / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE school in Mombasa, Kenya. Annual tuition ranges from $2,914 to $6,805 USD.
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Light International School Mombasa is a co-educational day school located in the Nyali Estate of Mombasa, Kenya, serving students aged 3 to 18 as part of the Light Group of Schools network. The school follows the Cambridge International Curriculum from Early Years through A Levels and AICE Diploma, supplemented by Pearson Edexcel pathways, with a strong emphasis on digital literacy and holistic development. It has earned numerous Outstanding Cambridge and Pearson Learner Awards between 2022 and 2024, including Top in the World and Best in Country distinctions across multiple subjects.
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Part of the multi-campus Light International School network (Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi). Offers the full Cambridge Pathway from Early Years through A Levels and AICE Diploma, enhanced by Pearson Edexcel pathways. Strong exam results including Top in the World and Best in Country Cambridge and Pearson Learner Awards from 2022–2024. Emphasises digital literacy, holistic development, intercultural learning, and global citizenship. Offers SAT preparation to support US college admissions.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 10 | KES 6,047 |
| Year 11 | KES 6,047 |
| Year 1-2 | KES 3,720 |
| Year 3-6 | KES 4,651 |
| Year 7-9 | KES 5,581 |
| Year 12-13 | KES 6,202 |
| Early Years (EY1-EY3) | KES 2,093 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 376,000 - 878,000. Application fee: $310.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application form. 2. Pay an interview fee of KES 2,500. 3. Attend an interview. 4. Upon acceptance, pay an admission fee of KES 40,000 and a refundable caution money of KES 40,000. 5. Provide required documents: copy of birth certificate, previous school report, leaving/transfer letter, two passport photos, copies of both parents' IDs or sponsors, and copy of pupil's pass for foreign students. 6. Non-Kenyan citizens must apply for a pupil's pass at the immigration office after registration is complete.
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Student Life
School and PE uniform required; uniform costs are charged separately and are not included in tuition fees.
Lunch is provided as a paid option per term. Lunch fees vary by stage: KES 26,000 per term for Early Years, KES 32,000 per term for Primary (Years 1–6), KES 38,000 per term for Lower Secondary (Years 7–10), and KES 44,000 per term for candidate classes (Years 11–13, where applicable).
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School Background
Part of the Light Group of Schools.
Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — Best in Country, Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (2022)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — Top in the World, Cambridge IGCSE Sociology (2023)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — Top in the World, Cambridge IGCSE Swahili (2023)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — Best in Country, Cambridge AS Level Business (2023)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — Best in Country, Cambridge AS Level Mathematics (2023)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — 2nd in the World, Cambridge AS Level Psychology (2024)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — 3rd in the World, Cambridge A Level Business (2024)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — 3rd in the World, Cambridge A Level Information Technology (2024)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — Best in Country, Cambridge AS Level English Language (2024)Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award — Best in Country, Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (2024)Outstanding Pearson Learner Award — Highest Mark in Africa, Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art & Design