The Coast Academy is a Cambridge (Primary) / Cambridge (Secondary) / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels school in Mombasa, Kenya. Founded in 1970. Annual tuition ranges from $2,907 to $7,674 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The Coast Academy offers a range of scholarship programmes for international students to help cover tuition fees or living costs. Specific types, amounts, and eligibility criteria are not publicly detailed.
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About
The Coast Academy is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kizingo, Mombasa, Kenya, serving students aged 2 to 18 across two campuses — a Junior School (Playgroup to Year 6) and a Senior School (Year 7 to A Level). Founded in 1970 as part of Academic Services Limited, the school delivers a Cambridge-based curriculum from Kindergarten through A Level, including IGCSE and Sixth Form, preparing graduates for universities worldwide. The school also provides psychosocial and EAL support, a boarding house for up to 40 students, and extracurricular activities including sport and Model United Nations.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Academic Enrichment
- Service and Sustainability
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | KES 2,907 |
| Year 2 | KES 3,256 |
| Year 3 | KES 3,372 |
| Year 4 | KES 3,837 |
| Year 5 | KES 3,837 |
| Year 6 | KES 3,837 |
| Year 7 | KES 4,070 |
| Year 8 | KES 4,651 |
| Year 9 | KES 4,651 |
| Nursery | KES 1,558 |
| Year 10 | KES 4,884 |
| Year 11 | KES 7,442 |
| Year 12 | KES 7,674 |
| Year 13 | KES 7,674 |
| Playgroup | KES 1,209 |
| Transition | KES 2,047 |
| Kindergarten | KES 1,814 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 375,000 - 990,000. Application fee: $78.
Admissions Process
- 1Inquire: Fill out the form to contact the admissions team (office hours Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.). 2. Visit: Schedule a school tour to experience the campus and meet faculty. 3. Apply: Submit the completed application form with required documents. 4. Assessment: Eligible applicants are invited for an academic assessment evaluating readiness for the programme. 5. Offer: Successful candidates receive an offer of admission followed by enrolment steps.
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Boarding Life
The CA ISR boarding house has capacity for 40 students aged 8 to 18, with separate rooms for boys and girls. Rooms are spacious, bright, and self-contained. Supervised activities are organised by an experienced activity coordinator, and a mentor system ensures close personal contact with each student.
The boarding facility (CA ISR) has capacity for 40 students, catering for both girls and boys aged 8 to 18. Rooms are spacious, bright, and self-contained with separate accommodation for boys and girls. All activities are supervised by experienced staff, with a dedicated activity coordinator responsible for programming. The school follows a mentor system enabling close monitoring and personal contact with each child.
Student Life
Uniform costs are applicable; a separate uniform list is provided. Specific uniform requirements are not detailed in publicly available information.
The catering department provides a well-selected menu for boarding students.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Coast Academy provides psychosocial support to learners and staff through a guidance and counselling department, offering counselling sessions and a channel to report concerns. A psychiatrist is available for mental health support.
Student Demographics
School Background
The Coast Academy was founded in 1970 by Academic Services Limited as part of a programme to establish centres of academic excellence in Kenya. It is one of three units within Academic Services Limited, alongside St. Austin's Academy in Nairobi and the Support Services Office (SSO) in Nairobi.