Bright International Academy vs The Mombasa Academy

	B Bright International Academy Mombasa, Kenya	T The Mombasa Academy Mombasa, Kenya
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year KES 86,000 - 198,000	Fees / year KES 197,200 - 626,800
Age range	Age range 1 - 11 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils 273
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1978
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Neem Avenue, off Greenwood Drive, Mombasa. The school is located in Mombasa, Kenya, in a residential and urban area accessible by local roads. It serves Nursery through Primary levels (Nursery: PG to KG3; Primary: Year 1 to Year 4).	Location Sea View Road, Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya
Stages	Stages Nursery and Primary (Nursery: PG–KG3; Primary: Year 1–Year 4).	Stages Junior School; Preparatory School; Senior School
School type	School type Integrated nursery and primary school.	School type Private day school; co-educational
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Kenya	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure 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.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees and new-student charges - Admission fee (paid once at enrolment): KES 5,000. - Caution deposit (refundable): KES 5,000. Tuition fees (per term by year group) Kindergarten (tuition per term): - PG (1–2 years): KES 26,000 per term. - KG1 (2–3 years): KES 29,000 per term. - KG2 (3–4 years): KES 33,000 per term. - KG3 (4–5 years): KES 36,000 per term. Primary (tuition per term): - Year 1: KES 55,000 per term. - Year 2: KES 60,000 per term. - Year 3: KES 60,000 per term. - Year 4: KES 60,000 per term. Tuition fees (annual calculation) - Annual tuition amounts can be calculated as three terms per academic year (term fee × 3). Using that method: - PG annual tuition: KES 78,000 (KES 26,000 × 3). - KG1 annual tuition: KES 87,000 (KES 29,000 × 3). - KG2 annual tuition: KES 99,000 (KES 33,000 × 3). - KG3 annual tuition: KES 108,000 (KES 36,000 × 3). - Year 1 annual tuition: KES 165,000 (KES 55,000 × 3). - Years 2–4 annual tuition: KES 180,000 each (KES 60,000 × 3). Books, stationery and uniform - Books and stationery: - Kindergarten: KES 8,000 per year. - Primary: KES 18,000 per year. - School uniform and PE kit are not included in tuition and are charged separately; parents are required to obtain uniform items separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed per term and invoiced in August, December and April. Parents are expected to pay according to the term billing schedule. - Sibling discount on tuition only: - Second child: 5% discount on tuition fees. - Third child and subsequent siblings: 10% discount on tuition fees. - First child is not entitled to a discount. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school for the classes shown (no boarding charges provided). Other charges and typical additional costs - One-off admission fee and refundable caution deposit at enrolment (see amounts above). - Books and stationery annual charge as above. - Uniform and PE kit costs are additional (amounts not listed). Refunds and refundable items - The caution deposit (KES 5,000) is explicitly stated as refundable. No additional formal refund policy details are listed for tuition or other fees on the fee summary. Fee payment options - M-Pesa send-money to 0748795099. - Bank transfer / cash deposit to: - Bank: Gulf African Bank - Account No: 0900448101 - Account Name: Bright Noor Academy Limited. Concise note on the available fee information - The fee schedule and all numeric amounts provided above are taken from the school's published fee summary for the academic-year fee listing. The page lists term fees and the billed months (August, December and April) and states which charges are refundable or excluded from tuition.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Junior School registration fee: KES 10,000. - Preparatory and Senior School registration fee: KES 15,000. Tuition (class fees) — shown per term and per academic year (3 terms) - Playgroup (P.Group): KES 62,000 per term — Annual (3 terms): KES 186,000. - Kindergarten (KG): KES 73,500 per term — Annual: KES 220,500. - Transition: KES 89,700 per term — Annual: KES 269,100. - Year 1: KES 124,200 per term — Annual: KES 372,600. - Year 2: KES 140,400 per term — Annual: KES 421,200. - Year 3: KES 140,400 per term — Annual: KES 421,200. - Year 4: KES 167,400 per term — Annual: KES 502,200. - Year 5: KES 167,400 per term — Annual: KES 502,200. - Year 6: KES 167,400 per term — Annual: KES 502,200. - Year 7: KES 178,200 per term — Annual: KES 534,600. - Year 8: KES 205,200 per term — Annual: KES 615,600. - Year 9: KES 205,200 per term — Annual: KES 615,600. - Year 10: KES 210,600 per term — Annual: KES 631,800. - Year 11: KES 216,000 per term — Annual: KES 648,000. - Year 12: KES 232,200 per term — Annual: KES 696,600. - Year 13: KES 232,200 per term — Annual: KES 696,600. Other compulsory or recurring charges - Use of textbooks (not refundable): - Years 3–8: KES 10,000 (one-off). - Years 9–11: KES 15,000 (one-off). - Years 12–13: KES 20,000 (one-off). - Medical cover for minor injuries sustained in school (Red Cross): KES 1,200 per year. Senior-examination charges and billing schedule for those charges - Examination fees for Years 11–13 are billed as separate examination charges and are payable in two instalments. Specific instalment amounts and deadlines published for the 2025/2026 schedule are: - Year 11 examination charge: KES 324,000 — instalments due by 30 September 2025 and 31 January 2026. - Year 12 examination charge: KES 348,300 — instalments due by 30 September 2025 and 31 January 2026. - Year 13 examination charge: KES 348,300 — instalments due by 30 September 2025 and 31 January 2026. - General tuition is charged per term at the amounts listed above; examination charges for senior years are billed separately and have specified instalment due dates. Boarding fees - The Mombasa Academy operates as a day school (no full boarding or weekly boarding fees are listed). Other one-off or optional costs (examples parents should budget for) - School uniform, PE kit, extra-curricular activity charges, school trips, specialist subject costs, and personal stationery are additional costs that parents should expect; explicit prices for uniform and many optional extras are not included in the public fee schedule excerpt available. Textbook charges listed above are billed separately and are not refundable. Refunds and non-refundable items - Textbook/use-of-books charges are explicitly described as not refundable. - No full public refund/withdrawal schedule for tuition or registration payments was published alongside the 2025/2026 fee schedule excerpt; specific refund rules and conditions for withdrawal or early leaving should be confirmed directly with the school. Billing schedule and payment terms (summary) - Tuition is presented as a per-term charge (parents are billed each term at the rate for the child's year group). Senior-year examination fees are charged separately and are payable in two instalments on the published dates for the 2025/2026 schedule. Registration fees are a one-off charge on admission/registration. Specific late-payment penalties, deposit requirements, and detailed payment deadlines for regular tuition were not detailed in the public 2025/2026 fee listing. Fee payment options - The 2025/2026 fee schedule excerpt available publicly did not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, mobile money, cash, card). Parents should use the school's published contact channels to obtain current accepted payment methods and bank account details. Brief summary of coverage and missing details - The public fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year provides clear per-term tuition by year group, registration fees, textbook charges (stated as not refundable), a small annual medical-cover charge, and senior examination charges with instalment dates. The publicly available material reviewed does not specify detailed payment methods, explicit uniform prices, a comprehensive refund/withdrawal policy for tuition or registration, or a full list of optional extra costs. (Fees and deadlines listed above were published as the school's 2025/2026 fee schedule.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The Mombasa Academy is a private day school for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 18.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a uniform: Polo T-shirt with the school logo for boys; Tunic dress with logo for girls; P.E T-shirt with logo; P.E trousers; white items; hijab for girls; black or brown shoes; swimming gear as required. The P.E T-shirt color for PG and KG1 is red; for KG2 and KG3 it is blue.	Uniform requirement 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.
Food options	Food options The school provides a daily menu with a break at 9:30 AM and lunch at 12:15 PM. Breakfast options include toasted bread with warm chocolate milk; lunches vary by day, including crispy fried chicken or sausage with chips and vegetables, tandoori bread with lentil sauce, mahimri, white coconut rice with meat stew, pasta with minced meat, pilau with vegetables, fruit salad, and milkshakes.	Food options 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.
House system	House system —	House system Pupils wear T-shirts in House colours with the House logo.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bright International Academy uses the British National Curriculum in playgroup, KG1, KG2, and KG3. Year 1 follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum. Cambridge Primary covers English, mathematics, science, art and craft, global perspectives and physical education. Staff are British-trained and have knowledge of Jolly Phonics, numeracy, literacy, IT, environmental studies, creative arts and art and craft. There is a large outdoor play area that stimulates learning.	Curriculum details Three school divisions are offered: Junior School, Preparatory School, and Senior School. The curriculum covers English, French, Mathematics, Geography, Science (General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Computer Studies, History, Business Studies, Economics, Music and Physical Education. Subjects are taught across the three divisions with progression to IGCSE/O‑level examinations in Years 9–11 and A‑levels in the Sixth Form. General Science culminates in the Edexcel Primary Curriculum Science Examination in Year 6. Pearson Accreditation logos are displayed, and a student was recognised by Pearson Edexcel for Top in the World in Mathematics.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Notable exam achievements include a student recognised by Pearson Edexcel for Top in the World in Mathematics. Pearson Accreditation logos are displayed.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school fosters each child's intellectual, social, physical and moral development in an academic-rich environment and provides a welcoming, safe, and supportive Islamic learning environment.	Social & emotional learning The school has a whole-school focus on student welfare and recognises student achievements within an enriching, child-centred, balanced and structured curriculum.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment that supports students' mental well-being.	Mental wellbeing The school focuses on student welfare as part of its approach to mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school provides a safe, Islamic environment that supports student welfare.	Safeguarding The school has a Discipline Policy and an Anti-Bullying Policy.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Bright International Academy is an Islamic integrated nursery and primary school in Nyali, Mombasa, following British and Kenya National Curriculums. The school believes in learning through play. It maintains a large outdoor play area that stimulates learning. For secular lessons it offers Numeracy, Literacy, Jolly Phonics, IT, Environmental studies and creative subjects, integrated with its Islamic program. Extracurricular activities include taekwondo, pottery, roller skating, swimming and art and craft.	Facilities overview The Mombasa Academy is a private day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. The school comprises three departments: Junior School, Preparatory School, and Senior School. All three departments are housed on the same campus. They share facilities and, to a considerable extent, staff expertise.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school provides the Integrated British National Curriculum (IPC and Edexcel Pearson) alongside Islamic subjects. The Islamic curriculum covers Tawhid, Seerah, Quran, Qaidah, Arabic and khat. Secular lessons include Numeracy, Literacy, Jolly Phonics, IT, Environmental and creative subjects. The program integrates religious and secular learning within a single school environment.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Tae Kwon Do, Roller Skating, Pottery, Swimming, Art and Craft are offered as extracurricular activities. These activities include a mix of physical and creative pursuits. They support diverse interests within the student body. The activities are available to enrolled students.	Extra curricular facilities Most pupils take part in extra-curricular activities which take place during lunch hour or after school. Bandari Swimming Club is part of these activities. The co-curricular offerings include School Plays, Sports, Educational Trips, and Interhouse Activities.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Bright International Academy is an integrated school in Nyali, Mombasa that offers Islamic education alongside the British National Curriculum (IPC and Pearson). Its motto is Knowledge is light, reflecting the emphasis on seeking knowledge in Islamic teachings. The school aims to nurture an Islamic character and to foster students' knowledge and practice of Islam, with core values including integrity, honesty, respect, and love for all of Allah's creations. The curriculum combines Islamic studies—Tawhid, Seerah, Quran, Qaidah, Arabic and khat—with secular subjects such as numeracy, literacy, IT, environmental studies, and creative arts, taught by British-trained staff. The school seeks to provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment.	History The Mombasa Academy was established in 1978 by Mr. F.J Bentley in Nyali, drawing expatriate families to its early community. The original campus consisted of the headmaster's residence ground floor, seven classrooms and a laboratory; in 1980 a half-Olympic size swimming pool was completed, followed by Music and Mathematics rooms in 1981 and a multi-purpose Assembly Hall in 1982, with a further 2.5 acre plot acquired in 1984 for playing fields. In 1986 the school changed hands after the founder's illness, with the new owner, Mr. Prem Prinja, investing in infrastructure and landscaping; a secondary block and teaching staff flats were added. By 1989 the Junior School was moved to an adjacent plot, and six teaching staff flats were erected, with a further fourteen flats added subsequently.
Community	Community Bright International Academy is located in Nyali, Mombasa, opposite a Total petrol station. It offers extracurricular activities including Taekwondo, roller skating, pottery, swimming, and art and craft. The staff are British-trained and have knowledge on Jolly Phonics, Numeracy, Literacy, IT, environmental, and creative learning.	Community The Mombasa Academy fosters an active school community through events and service activities. On 14 November 2025, students participated in a Citizenship Community Action Project focused on cleaning Nyali Beach, guided by teachers and emphasizing environmental awareness and active citizenship. The school also hosts inter-house activities and seasonal events, including an Inter-house Poetry Competition, a Halloween Party and Spirit Week, contributing to a vibrant school life.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Bright International Academy follows the Integrated British National Curriculum (IPC and Edexcel Pearson) alongside the Kenya National Curriculum. The school offers playgroup, KG1, KG2, KG3 and Year 1 to 4. The Islamic studies component covers Tawhid, Seerah, Quran, Qaidah, Arabic and Khat and is taught within a warm Islamic environment. Secular lessons include Numeracy, Literacy, Jolly Phonics, IT, Environmental studies, creative subjects, and art and craft.	Academic & intellectual The Mombasa Academy follows the British Curriculum (Pearson Edexcel). The school is organised into Junior School, Preparatory School and Senior School, with progression designed to develop understanding across core subjects. English is the language of instruction at all levels. The curriculum emphasizes innovative teaching techniques and assessment practices aligned with international standards.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Extracurricular activities include taekwondo, roller skating, pottery and swimming. Secular lessons include creative subjects and art and craft. Art and craft are integrated into the curriculum to support creative development.	Arts & creative Extra-curricular arts opportunities are available, including music and concerts. The Music Department runs extra-curricular activities and supports a band and choir, with additional lessons for Recorder, Guitar and Keyboard. The academy presents several concerts each year, inviting students of all ages to participate. These activities are part of the school's broad arts programme.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language An extensive Islamic studies program covers Tawhid, Seerah, Quran, Qaidah, Arabic and Khat. Arabic is taught as part of the Islamic curriculum. The Islamic character is fostered to support knowledge and practice of Islam. An integrated approach links Islamic studies with the broader curriculum.	Cultural & language The Mombasa Academy cultural day celebrates unity in diversity through music, dance, art and storytelling. French is introduced in Class 1 and taught by a French-speaking teacher; reading and writing in French begin in Class 4.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities include taekwondo, skating, pottery and swimming. These activities support social development and personal interests. The school emphasizes learning through play as part of daily life.	Social & hobbies Inter-House Activities involve Mars, Jupiter and Mercury houses and include calendar-based events for the 2025/2026 year. These activities foster teamwork, healthy competition and social interaction among pupils across age groups. House systems cultivate a sense of belonging and motivate positive participation.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Community Action Projects are part of the school's ethos. On 14 November 2025, students participated in a Citizenship Community Action Project focused on cleaning Nyali Beach. The project involved environmental conservation, teamwork, and active citizenship, reinforcing values beyond academics.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Pastoral Care outlines a prefectural system, where pupils take responsibility for discipline. Every pupil belongs to a house (Mars, Jupiter or Mercury) and House Points are tallied weekly, with house competitions fostering leadership and organisational skills. The framework provides ongoing opportunities for students to demonstrate leadership, collaboration and service within the school community.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Bright International Academy has a large outdoor play area that stimulates learning. Learning is reinforced through play as a core approach across the school. Extracurricular activities such as swimming and taekwondo promote physical health and wellbeing. The motto 'Knowledge is Light' reflects the emphasis on learning.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Pastoral Care emphasises a friendly, caring atmosphere to help pupils develop their talents. The weekly House Points and house competitions support social wellbeing and motivation. The school emphasizes continuity of contact between teachers and pupils and offers a Parents Teachers Association to promote welfare.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Arabic is taught as part of the Islamic curriculum, including Tawhid, Seerah, Quran, Qaidah and Khat. English literacy is taught through the British National Curriculum, with Jolly Phonics included in secular lessons. The school follows the Integrated British National Curriculum (IPC and Edexcel Pearson), with Numeracy, Literacy and IT also offered.	Language provision English is a core subject from Kindergarten onward and the English department focuses on reading, writing and literature as part of the IGCSE programme. French is taught to all pupils up to Year 11, with four French lessons per week in the Senior School; in Years 7-9 pupils gain a working knowledge of basic sentence structures and grammar. In the Sixth Form, French can be studied at A level.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school teaches English and French. English is taught by class teachers in Kindergarten to Year 3 and as a specialist subject from Year 4 onwards, with English Language and English Literature taught separately in Years 10 and 11 and the English course based on the objectives of the IGCSE level papers. In the Preparatory School, pupils start French in Year 1. French is taught to all pupils up to Year 11; in the Senior School, French is taught with four lessons per week, and it can be studied at A level in the Sixth Form.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission is in progress. Call 0748795099 to learn more about our admission requirements.	Admissions 1. Admission to the school is normally in September. Exceptions are usually made for families moving into the area at other times during the year. The pupil is admitted into the most appropriate year group based on age and previous educational achievements. 2. Kindergarten entry is restricted to September only. Overseas pupils may enter in January. This policy applies to the Kindergarten Department. 3. Registration for all classes requires a Registration fee. Details of the Registration fee, which must accompany the appropriate form, are provided in the Current Information sheet enclosed with the Prospectus. The Registration fee is not refundable. The Admission Form can be downloaded. 4. For inquiries, contact details are provided. Phone numbers are +254 733 725 292 and +254 113 049 826. The school is located on Sea View Road, Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist —
	View full profile →	View full profile →