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The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, an International Baccalaureate World School, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff.
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Academic Programme

The curriculum focuses on the development of critical thinking and analysis of issues with an emphasis on multicultural understanding and awareness.
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AKA Mombasa Junior School girls

Admissions

Admission is based exclusively on merit. This is broadly defined as exceptional intellectual potential, leadership, a commitment to learning, strong sense of integrity, and the desire to work towards and instigate positive change.
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AKA Mombasa campus

Our Campus

Built on an 18-acre (7.3 hectare) site in the Kizingo area of Mombasa, the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is a state-of-the-art facility inspired by Swahili architecture.
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AKA Mombasa senior students

Leadership

The Academies’ programmes aim to develop students who are ethical, public-minded, and possess a pluralistic outlook, and who will become future leaders of their home countries.
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The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa has been awarded IB status by the International Body

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Recent News

Boys’ basketball team advances to national games
19 March 2019

After many rigorous games, the boys' basketball team will advance to the next round for a chance at representing East Africa in the final games.

Audience members find their piece in the African puzzle at TEDxYouth event
19 March 2019

Numerous internal and external speakers presented various topics at the third TEDxYouth event hosted by the Academy.

AKA Mombasa student project receives entrepreneurial grant from Wesleyan University
15 March 2019

Recently, Aga Khan Academy Mombasa student Ziyaan Virji (Class of 2020) and Academy alumnus Sydney Ochieng (Class of 2018), who currently attends Wesleyan University, received $5,000 in seed grants from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship for their project, Accessible and...

Spotlights

Bilal Adamjee
Bilal Adamjee: Video spotlight

Meet Bilal, currently a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. For Bilal, studying at the Academy has instilled in him the value of learning whilst always thinking... Find out more

Interview with Alison Hampshire, Head of Academy in Mombasa

Students Cinzia Torriani (year 10) and Alisha Doshi (DP1) interviewed Alison Hampshire, the new Head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. They discussed... Find out more

Josephine Awino (Class of 2018): Cultivating a passion for sustainable agriculture

Josephine Awino, alumna of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, will be attending Wellesley College for her undergraduate studies in environmental science. She shares a... Find out more

Talent Identification Students: Creators of destiny

Paul Davis, the Dean of Admissions at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, has led the Talent Identification Programme for nearly ten years. The programme identifies... Find out more

Muriuki Njonjo (Class of 2017): Giving back through leadership and empathy

Muriuku Njonjo graduated from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa with the receipt of a full scholarship to the University of Waterloo in Canada. He shares a personal... Find out more

Kamila Janmohamed (Class of 2018): Reflecting on immense personal growth

Kamila Janmohamed graduated from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa this year. Upon anticipating her upcoming start at Yale University, Kamila reflects on the intellectual... Find out more

Muslima Niyozmamadova (Class of 2017): Embracing opportunities as a global citizen

Graduate of AKA Mombasa Muslima Niyozmamadova tells the story of her journey to the Academies and shares how she developed the determination to help her home country... Find out more

Ganjina Vanjova (Class of 2017): Living and learning with balance

Ganjina Vanjova reflects on her time at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa: "Describing the Academy to someone requires an explanation of how it does more than provide an... Find out more

Joshua Abuto (Class of 2016): Wanting to make a difference

Joshua Abuto tells an inspiring and promising tale of what drives him to sustain his vision of making a difference in the lives of his fellow citizens in Kenya. A... Find out more

Saifan Aswani: Helping the environment through reflection and determination

Saifan Aswani, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, knows the value of taking the time to appreciate his surroundings. He credits his experience of the past... Find out more

Notices

Peace Summit 2019

This Thursday and Friday, the Humanities Department will be hosting our 7th annual PeaceSummit. In a two-day workshop facilitated by DP1 students, our year 9s and students from schools around Mombasa will learn and discuss topics related to "Conflicts over Resources."

Book Fair!

Join us for the annual book fair today and tomorrow from 8.30 - 4 pm! See article for more information. 

Year 5 breakfast meeting with Junior School principal

Junior School Principal Annia Dear invites all JS parents for a breakfast meeting on 31 January at 8.00 am in the Executive Boardroom.