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Jaffery Academy

Kenya, Mombasa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1954
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French, Swahili, Arabic
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Jaffery Academy Mombasa is an international school in Kenya for ages 3 to 18, with Nursery, Junior and Senior Schools. The curriculum blends a British framework with bespoke elements: Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels in the Senior School. The Nursery uses a Thematic Approach to Learning, supported by HighScope and Cornerstones, emphasizing discovery, numeracy and early English. English is the language of instruction in the Nursery. The Junior School follows a blended British National Curriculum through Cornerstones and iPrimary, delivering guided enquiry on themes with Education City resources; English is the medium of instruction and Learn French is part of the curriculum. The Senior School offers core IGCSE subjects and AS/A Levels, with local university placements. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and holistic development to prepare students for higher education. Facilities include three libraries, laboratories, an Artroom and three ICT suites. Extra-curriculars include art clubs, STEM fairs and language activities, and inter-house sports.

The Essentials

Jaffery Academy has 700 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Al Sadiq Road, Kizingo, Mombasa, Kenya. The school is located in Mombasa, Kenya. The postal address is P.O. Box 82522, Mombasa 80100, Coast, Kenya.

Stages
Nursery School; Junior School; Senior School

Type
International school

Country affiliation
Kenya

Religious affiliation
Islamic (Shia Ithna'asheri Khoja community)
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Makna is a part of the girls' uniform. Pupils must be in their uniforms at school and while representing the school at events; exemptions due to medical reasons are not accepted.

House System
House meetings are part of pastoral care; the school uses a house system to support student well‑being and community.

Governance and Ownership
Governance: The school is governed by the K.S.I. Education Board. Ownership: The school is managed by the K.S.I. Education Board.
Fees
Application fees
- A non‑refundable admission/registration fee is required and must be paid together with the tuition for the first term.
- A refundable caution (deposit) fee is collected; the caution fee is refundable (without interest) when the child leaves, subject to settlement of all outstanding charges and penalties.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school issues a detailed tuition schedule (per term and annual totals) for each year group as part of the admission/fee package and on request. Specific term‑by‑term amounts and annual totals for Pre‑K through Year 13 are provided in the school's fee structure documentation and invoice rather than being published as a public price list.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed and collected on a term basis; fees must be paid in advance by the end of the second week of each term.
- An invoice showing the fee amounts due is provided to parents/guardians as part of the admission package or prior to the term; parents should use that invoice as the formal bill.
- Fees once paid (tuition and most school charges) are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. The school reserves the right to revise fees and to take actions for unpaid arrears, including referral to debt recovery agencies or credit reference bodies.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The academy is presented as a day school offering Nursery through Year 13; no boarding programme or boarding fee schedule is listed in the school's admission and publications materials.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Uniform: uniform supplier details and uniform requirements (for example, the maqna for girls from Year 3) are included in admission documentation; uniform purchase is an additional cost to parents.
- Caution (deposit) fee: refundable on leaving subject to clearing all outstanding obligations.
- One‑off administration items: the admission package/invoice and application forms reference administrative receipts and invoice numbers (for example, caution fee receipt and invoice numbers) and imply there may be other one‑off fees such as registration/administration charges.
- Ancillary charges commonly invoiced separately include school trips, examinations, activity or club fees, and stationery/uniform items where applicable; those items are billed in addition to the tuition on parents' invoices. (Parents receive the full list of applicable ancillary charges in the fee schedule/invoice provided for the child's year group.)

Refund information
- Tuition and most school charges are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. The caution fee (deposit) is refundable when the pupil leaves provided all outstanding fees, penalties and notice obligations are cleared; facilitation of the caution fee refund and leaving certificate is processed after clearance and may take up to the timeframe set in the school's admission rules.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Bank payment is accepted; parents must bring bank deposit slips to the accounts office immediately after payment.
- The school issues formal invoices and uses an invoicing/accounts system for fees and payments. Parents receive the invoice that lists the accepted payment methods and the account details to use for fee payments.

If you are preparing an external database entry, record that the academy issues year‑and‑term‑specific tuition schedules and that amounts, billing schedules, and any discounts or sibling concessions are supplied with the admission fee package or on request for each year group.
Academics

Jaffery Academy teaches British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Jaffery Academy is organized into Nursery, Junior School and Senior School. The Nursery uses a Thematic Approach to Learning, supported by the HighScope and Cornerstones frameworks, with emphasis on active discovery, numeracy and early English language development. English is the official language of instruction in the Nursery. The Junior School follows a blended British National Curriculum through Cornerstones and iPrimary, enabling coverage of learning goals via guided enquiry on themes and online resources (Education City); English is the medium of instruction and Learn French is part of the curriculum. The Senior School follows the London IGCSE curriculum with core subjects including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Literature, Business Studies, Economics, ICT, French/Kiswahili, Art and PSHE, and offers AS and A Levels for Years 12–13. In Year 11, students sit the London IGCSE examination, and All students completing A Level are supported into identifying and securing university placements locally and internationally. The overall approach emphasizes inquiry-based learning and holistic development to prepare students for higher education.

Exam Results
The school reports outstanding results achieved by learners over the years. In Year 11, students sit for the London IGCSE examination offered by Pearson Edexcel. The A Level program is available for Years 12–13 with a broad subject range.

Higher Education Progression
All students completing A' level are supported into identifying and getting a placement into Universities locally and internationally for their desired courses.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care is embedded in daily routines to address emotional, physical and spiritual needs. The school motto 'I Matter, You Matter, We Matter' underpins care practices, with a school nurse and a school counsellor available to support students. The Senior School notes that learners become socially and emotionally intelligent and PSHE (Personal, Social and Economic) is part of the curriculum. Co-curricular activities and clubs support emotional and social growth. The school fosters a caring culture through mentorship, assemblies and house meetings.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the official language of instruction. In Junior School English is the medium of communication. French is taught as a subject in Junior School. French and Kiswahili are offered in Senior School.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through recreation, sport and modern playgrounds, promoting healthy active lifestyles. Pastoral care provides emotional support with a school counsellor and a school nurse. Students are encouraged to develop self-confidence and emotional intelligence through clubs and assemblies.

Safeguarding
Healthy & Safe Culture is a core value. Pastoral care addresses emotional, physical and spiritual needs, with a school nurse and a counsellor to support safeguarding. Daily routines and clubs foster belonging and safety.
Parent Experience

History
Jaffery Academy Mombasa began in 1904 when KSI Jamaat established a school in rooms adjoining their mosque in Old Town to teach the Qur'an and provide religious instruction. The community introduced proper elementary classes by 1930 and sought government support, with the school officially recognised as a Grant-in-Aid School in 1933. In 1951 the foundation stone of the current Alibhai Panju building on a two‑acre site in Kizingo was laid, and the school was named Alibhai Panju Khoja Shiá Ithnaásheri School, with government contributions and the main donor, the late Mr. Alibhai Panju. Religious instruction was reinforced in 1953 when Kenyan education law made religious teachings compulsory, and by 1954 the school anticipated ongoing expansion under the Ithnaásheri Education Board.

Community
Pastoral care is a central part of the school's approach, focusing on the well‑being of every pupil and guided by a principle that emphasizes that each person matters. This is supported by mentorship programs, House meetings, school assemblies and clubs, and a school nurse and counsellor to address emotional and physical needs. The school reports over 900 current students, more than 70 qualified teachers, and over 1,700 happy parents, with a 100% success rate. Recent events include a STEM Fair Competition (7 March 2026), a Science and Engineering Fair (25 February 2026), and a Junior Spelling Bee (18 February 2026).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Jaffery Academy Mombasa is an international school in Mombasa offering facilities and resources that support student-centered learning. The campus features three libraries for research and leisure reading. There are outstanding laboratories for Senior and Junior levels that provide hands-on science experiences. The Artroom is spacious with creative art lessons and inspiring Art clubs. Three ultra-modern ICT rooms serve Nursery, Junior and Senior schools.

Academic Facilities
Three libraries provide separate sections for primary and secondary students to support learning. Outstanding laboratories in Senior and Junior schools offer hands-on science experiences. Three well-equipped ultra-modern ICT rooms are spread across Nursery, Junior and Senior schools. An artroom supports creative coursework with dedicated art lessons and clubs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Art clubs are supported by spacious Art rooms and dedicated art lessons. The school culture includes a range of extracurricular events such as the Annual Junior Inter-house Sports Day, Junior Bake Sale and the Annual Girls' Swimming Gala. Libraries and ICT facilities also support clubs and enrichment activities beyond classroom learning. The school emphasizes student participation in arts, reading, and athletic events as part of a balanced co-curricular program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has three libraries that support academic lifelines through research and provide an avenue for leisure reading. Senior and Junior schools have outstanding laboratories that guarantee hands-on experience in sciences. Three ultra-modern ICT rooms in Nursery, Junior and Senior schools support digital learning. Students participate in STEM and science fairs, including the STEM Fair Competition on 7 March 2026 and the Science and Engineering Fair at KSEF on 23–24 February 2026; a Junior Spelling Bee was held on 18 February 2026.

Arts & Creative
Artrooms provide spacious and creative spaces for art education. Art lessons are unique and art clubs inspire students. Inspiring Art clubs provide opportunities to engage in creative projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Recreation features a wide range of sports and games and modern playgrounds. This recreation has helped improve mental health and promote healthy active lifestyles.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the official language of instruction. French is taught in Junior School, and Kiswahili is offered in Senior School as part of the curriculum. The London IGCSE program includes French and Kiswahili among its subject options.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Fill Application Form. Submit the online admission form via APPLY ONLINE or download the printable version for the relevant level (PreK - K3, Year 1 - 6, Year 7 - 10, AS & A Level). The page provides separate forms for each level and indicates where to access the form or download it. A fee structure can be requested using the Request Fee Structure option.
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