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Bright International Academy

Kenya, Mombasa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees KES 86,000 - 198,000
Ages 1 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 300
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

Bright International Academy is an integrated nursery and primary school in Nyali, Mombasa, Kenya, serving children aged 1 to 11. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum with Islamic studies, offering playgroup through Year 4 integrated learning. In Year 1, Cambridge Primary is followed, covering English, mathematics, science, art and craft, global perspectives and physical education, while staff are British-trained. The Islamic programme includes Tawhid, Seerah, Quran, Qaidah, Arabic and khat, taught alongside secular subjects within a single, welcoming environment. The motto Knowledge is light reflects the emphasis on pursuing knowledge in both faith and reason. Facilities encourage learning through play and include a large outdoor area, a feature that stimulates exploration. Secular lessons emphasize numeracy, literacy, Jolly Phonics, IT, environmental studies and creative arts. Extracurricular activities include taekwondo, pottery, roller skating, swimming and art and craft. The school aims to nurture an Islamic character alongside academic achievement for all.

The Essentials

Bright International Academy has 300 pupils, instruction in English.

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).

Stages
Nursery and Primary (Nursery: PG–KG3; Primary: Year 1–Year 4).

Type
Integrated nursery and primary school.

Country affiliation
Kenya
Diving Deeper

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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Bright International Academy ranges from KES 86,000 to KES 198,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Bright International Academy teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum for students aged 1 to 11.

Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment that supports students' mental well-being.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe, Islamic environment that supports student welfare.
Parent Experience

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.

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.
Facilities

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.

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.

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 Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Languages

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.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission is in progress. Call 0748795099 to learn more about our admission requirements.
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