Admissions
We welcome applications from all exceptional students determined to use their intellect, integrity and commitment to create positive societal change. We offer financial assistance where needed. Find out how to apply below.
Applying to the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Admission is competitive and based on merit. The process enables your child to demonstrate their cognitive, literary, mathematical, creative and leadership abilities through assessments and an interview.
We admit the best students, regardless of their families’ ability to pay. We aim to offer partial to full financial assistance to accepted students with a demonstrated financial need, to be reviewed annually.
We welcome enquiries – please get in touch if you have any questions.
Who Are We Looking For?
Our students represent a diverse range of economic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. We look for those who have the ability and motivation to excel academically and who demonstrate leadership in community service and other areas.
The Application Process
Children entering Grade 1 should have completed at least three years of nursery school and must be six years of age by 31 August of the year of entry.
All prospective students will demonstrate a potential for high academic achievement and show competency in literacy and numeracy. Each applicant from Grades 2–5 will sit a standard assessment in logic, English (reading and writing), mathematics and creativity. Applicants will also have personal interviews with key members of the Junior School staff.
Find out more about the Primary Years Programme.
All students applying for a place in the Middle Years Programme must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in their former educational institutions. They must also demonstrate a keen interest and participation in activities outside of the classroom, such as community service, sporting activities, clubs, arts and music.
Find out more about the Middle Years Programme.
Applicants for the Diploma Programme must demonstrate good critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as outstanding academic achievement in their previous educational institutions. We are looking for students who have a proven record of leadership and engagement in community projects and/or a high level of participation in a range of activities beyond their studies.
Students will take a standardised assessment test in English, mathematics and logic as well as an interview with IB Diploma Programme coordinators and key members of the Senior School staff.
We cannot accept new students in the year of the Diploma Programme exam.
Find out more about the Diploma Programme.
Useful Information
The term dates for 2025–2026 are 11 August 2025–2 February 2026, 3 February 2026–19 June 2026. To take a tour of the Academy, click here. Download information about the Academy uniform here.
Address
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
P.O. Box 90066-80100
Mombasa
Kenya
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