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Welcome To

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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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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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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Teacher Development

Promoting excellence in teaching, both on campus and more broadly, is a fundamental goal of the Aga Khan Academies.
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The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa has been awarded IB status by the International Baccalaureate

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Recent News

Celebrating the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa’s Class of 2026
09 June 2026

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa celebrated the graduation of 72 students, recognising a cohort distinguished by academic achievement, leadership and service.

A legacy of excellence: congratulations to the Class of 2025
01 June 2025

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025, honouring 79 IB Diploma Programme students from across the world.

Wall Planner August-December 2024
18 September 2024

Check out AKA Mombasa's academic wall planner for August to December 2024.

Spotlights

Ham Serunjogi
“Creating leaders”: Impact of an Aga Khan Schools education

At the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, Ham Serunjogi – CEO and co-founder of African fintech giant Chipper Cash – realised the importance of staying connected to something... Find out more

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Alqaim Lalani (Class of 2019): The importance of mentoring and positively contributing to the community

Although it has been a few years since he graduated from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, Alqaim Lalani, Class of 2019, says his years at the Academy had a major bearing... Find out more

Muskaan Bhaidani
Muskaan Bhaidani (Class of 2020): Journey to university and the Academy's impact

Muskaan Bhaidani is an alumna of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa who was in the Class of 2020. Graduating with an impressive International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma... Find out more

Ayaan Allarakhia
Ayaan Allarakhia: sharing his voice to inspire others

Since he was 4-years-old, Ayaan Allarakhia has had a passion for music that has shaped his whole life. Over the years, the Grade 9 student at the Aga Khan Academy... Find out more

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Naail Lakhani: Learner Agency Through Coding

Naail Lakhani, a Year 5 student in Junior School, has demonstrated incredible maturity, leadership, and initiative since joining the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa in 2018... Find out more

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Milka Gatungoh: The dedicated school nurse

When Milka Gatungoh joined the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa in 2010 as the residential school nurse, she knew her experience was going to be exciting and... Find out more

Qamili Dave (Class of 2017): Mastering the art of cooking

Qamili Dave, a 2017 alumna of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, discovered her passion for the culinary arts during her DP1 internship at Serena Beach Hotel. Since then,... Find out more

Mwanapwani Said: Inspired to make a difference

Mwanapwani Said joined the Academy through the Talent Identification Programme in 2017. Since then, she has availed herself of every opportunity to thrive. Her... Find out more

Titus Mutemi
Titus Mutemi: A transformative educator

Since he joined the Academy in 2015, Titus has been a transformational leader. He is passionate about continuously developing effective teaching practices, thus... Find out more

Lilian Odera
Lilian Odera (Class of 2015): Passionate about change in the community

Lilian Odera, a 2015 alumna of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa and recipient of the Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) award, is the embodiment of a... Find out more

Notices

Lunch menu

You can now view the updated weekly lunch menu under the Dining Menu in our Quick Links.

Information during general elections

We will be putting up the most up-to-date information on school closure and other official announcements as necessary here.

Beginning of the 2022-2023 school year

Residential students will be coming back to campus as scheduled in anticipation of school resuming as planned on 10 August 2022.