The Mombasa Academy is a British Curriculum / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE school in Mombasa, Kenya. Founded in 1978. Annual tuition ranges from $1,528 to $4,858 USD.
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The Mombasa Academy is a private co-educational day school in Nyali, Mombasa, serving students from Early Years through Sixth Form (ages 2–18). It follows the British Curriculum with Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and A-levels, organised across Junior, Preparatory and Senior School divisions on a single campus. The school is noted for its strengths in sport, languages and performing arts, and has produced a Pearson Edexcel Top in the World award winner in Mathematics.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
The Mombasa Academy offers a continuous British Curriculum pathway from Early Years through to A-levels on a single campus. A student has been recognised by Pearson Edexcel as Top in the World in Mathematics. The school integrates French from Class 1, offers General Science culminating in the Edexcel Primary Curriculum Science Examination in Year 6, and provides a range of extra-curricular activities including music, school plays, swimming, inter-house competition and Community Action Projects.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | KES 2,888 |
| Year 2 | KES 3,264 |
| Year 3 | KES 3,264 |
| Year 4 | KES 3,892 |
| Year 5 | KES 3,892 |
| Year 6 | KES 3,892 |
| Year 7 | KES 4,143 |
| Year 8 | KES 4,771 |
| Year 9 | KES 4,771 |
| Year 10 | KES 4,896 |
| Year 11 | KES 5,022 |
| Year 12 | KES 5,399 |
| Year 13 | KES 5,399 |
| Playgroup | KES 1,442 |
| Transition | KES 2,086 |
| Kindergarten | KES 1,709 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: KES 197,200 - 626,800. Application fee: $78.
Admissions Process
- 1Admission is normally in September; exceptions made for families relocating mid-year. 2. Kindergarten entry restricted to September only; overseas pupils may enter in January. 3. A Registration fee (KES 10,000 for Junior School; KES 15,000 for Preparatory and Senior School) must accompany the Admission Form. The Registration fee is non-refundable. 4. The Admission Form can be downloaded from the school.
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School Day
School hours run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a 20-minute mid-morning break from 10:20 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. The lunch break is from 12:00 noon to 12:55 p.m. (Friday 12:00 to 1:25 p.m.). Afternoon sessions resume at 12:55 p.m. (Friday 1:25 p.m.) and close at 3:00 p.m. (Friday 3:30 p.m.). Year 10 to Year 13 pupils may have classes from 3:00 to 3:40 p.m. (Friday 4:10 p.m.) depending on subject options.
Student Life
Pupils wear T-shirts in House colours with the House logo. Inter-house activities are part of the extra-curricular programme.
Uniform is worn throughout the school and consists of clothing that is practical, lightweight and appropriate to the tropical climate. Pupils are also expected to buy T-shirts in House colours with the House logo.
The canteen is open during morning break and at lunchtime, when pupils may buy food and drinks. A healthy balanced meal is provided by the school canteen. Pupils are encouraged to bring their own lunches and drinks from home. Most pupils stay in school for lunch, which lasts about forty-five minutes.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school focuses on student welfare as part of its approach to mental wellbeing, with a whole-school focus on student welfare within an enriching, child-centred, balanced and structured curriculum.
The school has a Discipline Policy and an Anti-Bullying Policy.
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School Background
Private day school
Pearson Edexcel Top in the World — Mathematics