Frequently Asked Questions

• LIS Nairobi – Dagoretti Road, Karen
• LIS Primary (Lavington) – Ole Dume Road, Lavington
• LIS Kindergarten (Lenana) – Lenana Road, Kilimani
• LIS Mombasa – Greenwood Drive, Nyali
• LIS Malindi – Suli Suli Road, Malindi
• Light Academy Nairobi – Karen, Nairobi
• Light Academy Mombasa – Nyali, Mombasa

Light International School follows the Cambridge International curriculum from Early Years to A-Level, with Pearson BTEC options in Sixth Form at LIS Nairobi. Light Academy follows the Kenyan CBE curriculum, from Pre-Primary through Junior and Senior School.

Yes, and we encourage it. Contact the campus you are interested in to arrange a visit and meet the admissions team. Contact details for every campus are in our contact directory.

For general enquiries, call +254 729 998 877 or email info@lgs.sc.ke. For admissions questions about a specific campus, it is quickest to contact that campus directly through our contact directory.

We admit learners from Early Years (from age 2) through to A-Level at our Cambridge campuses, and from Pre-Primary through Senior School at Light Academy. Entry to each year group depends on age, the previous level completed and space available in the class.

• Student's birth certificate (or passport for international students)
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Report cards for the last two terms or school years
• Leaving or transfer letter from the previous school
• Parent or guardian ID (or passport) and KRA PIN certificate
• Student pass and immigration documents for non-Kenyan students

Students transferring into Light Academy also need their NEMIS / UPI assessment number.

Yes. Every applicant takes a short written assessment in English, Mathematics and General Science, matched to their target year group, followed by a friendly family interview of about 20 minutes. Assessments can take place on campus or by video call for families outside Kenya.

Yes. We accept applications for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3, as well as mid-term transfers, subject to space in the year group.

Yes. English is the language of instruction on all campuses, and students joining from non-English backgrounds receive English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to help them settle in quickly.

Our academic team reviews the assessment results together with space in the year group. Successful applicants receive a Letter of Acceptance, the fee schedule and an onboarding pack. The place is confirmed once the admission deposit is paid.

Yes. Students moving into the Cambridge pathway from another system have their previous studies evaluated to place them in the right year group. Students moving into CBE are placed in line with Ministry of Education transfer requirements.

Students take part in sports, music, drama, clubs and the arts. Individual campuses also offer specialist programmes, such as robotics, coding and Olympiad training at Light Academy Nairobi and swimming at LIS Mombasa.

Yes. Every school provides structured mentorship and career guidance to help students choose their subjects, universities and careers. You can see where our graduates have gone on our Alumni page.

Tuition covers core teaching, science laboratory materials, access to the digital learning portal, library resources and standard co-curricular clubs. Boarding, uniform and external exam registration fees (Cambridge and Pearson) are listed separately on each campus fee schedule.

Yes. A non-refundable application and assessment fee is paid before the placement assessment. After an offer is accepted, an admission and caution deposit secures the place.

Fees are paid each term, before the term opens, through the school's bank accounts or official M-PESA Paybill. Please use only the payment details printed on your official fee schedule or invoice, and contact the school if you are ever unsure.

Please speak to the admissions office of your preferred campus about any scholarship or financial support opportunities currently available. Details are in our contact directory.

Boarding houses are supervised by resident mentors who look after students' wellbeing, study time and daily routine.

Boarding applicants submit a medical history form, immunisation records and a signed code of conduct, in addition to the standard admission documents.

Boarding fees include accommodation, meals and laundry. For day students, meals vary by campus and year group. For example, hot lunch and morning tea are included at LIS Lavington. Each campus fee schedule gives full details.

Yes. Transport is available as an optional service. Please contact your campus for routes and charges.