Farewell to our Mombasa exchange teachers!
We bid our three colleagues from our sister Academy in Kenya goodbye and hope that they had a wonderful exchange experience.
Mary Favour: Maximizing her Resources
It is a different system that gives me more advantages and privilege.
Mary Favour is now in the second year of her Diploma Programme and was one of the first students to move into the Academy’s new residential facilities when the program opened in April 2009.
Mary finds that the education system and the facilities at the Academy to be exceptional. "The education system is different because I came from an 8-4-4 system," she says. The 8-4-4 system places emphasis on vocational training, whereas IB programme at the Academy encourages intellectual curiosity, leadership development and a pluralistic sensibility.
Mary values the interaction between the teachers and students at the Academy. Sometimes she finds the homework assignments a bit challenging. "But the teachers are committed to helping you do well," she states.
Mary’s parents feel fortunate that she was accepted at the Academy, given the large pool of applicants. "It is a different system that gives me more advantage and privilege to do things that I couldn’t do at my other school," Mary says.
Through living on campus, interacting with dorm mates, fellow students and faculty members, Mary has built up a strong social and personal skill set. "The dorm parents are really nice and understanding, which makes life much easier."
Mary feels that as a residential student, she is at a greater advantage to get an overall growing and learning experience. "It is really a community feeling," she states. "The students from different classes understand different topics well so you can go to them for help."
Mary organizes her day in such a way such that she can participate in extracurricular activities and still have free time. She finds that living on campus makes it easier for her to balance her schedule. Because the entire week is structured, she can manage her time wisely. "I know my schedule for the day earlier, so I have time to plan what I am going to do when and also have enough time to study."
Mary is taking full advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities at the Academy that allows her to learn, explore and excel. At my previous school, "we never had a library or labs," she says.
In future, Mary hopes to pursue her education in the medical field. "I would like to become a pharmacist," Mary said.
Mary’s sister Catherine has joined her at the Academy.
International Baccalaureate - Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate - Diploma Programme
The Residential Experience
The residential experience is about learning and growth stimulated by the constant interaction among faculty and student peers of great talent, character and leadership. It greatly extends and enriches the overall educational experience.
Residential life at the Academy complements and extends the academic experience and includes a rich array of activities and leadership opportunities to enhance students’ learning and growth.
Mealtimes and other gatherings offer opportunities for informal interaction as well as for discussions, meetings, language tables and study groups.
The focus of the residential programme is on students’ intellectual, social, spiritual and physical growth in a structured and ethical environment. Many of the least tangible but most important elements of an education – the development of practical leadership skills, the capacity to make ethical judgments, the ability to navigate through complex cultural settings – are formed outside the classroom.
The safe and secure environment of each Academy’s boarding facility gives students of all backgrounds the opportunity to thrive emotionally, intellectually and physically.
In general, four students share a room. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings and large windows. Other facilities include a student lounge with a large-screen television, dedicated study areas and a laundry facility.
In addition, the Commons, the heart of the campus, houses the dining hall and an array of spaces for school activities.
It is the hub of student activity, serving as the Academy’s main space for major school functions, including music and drama performances and public lectures.
Africa Day
Africa Day will be celebrated on 25th May 2018.
Children's Day
Mozambican Children's Day will be celebrated on 1 June 2018.
Meet Betty Khavele
Meet Aileen Waitaaga
Student participates in Global Citizens Initiative Summit
