Academics

One Journey. Two World-Class Pathways.

From the first day of Early Years to A-Level and Senior School, Light Group of Schools offers the Cambridge International curriculum at Light International School and the Kenyan Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum at Light Academy, taught across seven campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi.

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2–19Ages we teach

3Curricula: Cambridge, BTEC & CBE

7Campuses

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Our Pathways

Choose the Curriculum That Fits Your Child

Both pathways share our values, our teachers' dedication and our promise of Access to Success. They differ in curriculum, qualifications and campuses.

Light International School

Cambridge International

The Cambridge Pathway gives learners a clear route from Early Years to A-Level, leading to qualifications valued by universities and employers around the world.

Cambridge Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE and AS & A Level
Pearson BTEC options in Sixth Form at LIS Nairobi
Cambridge Checkpoint benchmarks in Year 6 and Year 9
Cambridge AS & A Level examination series held in June and November

Nairobi Lavington Lenana Mombasa Malindi

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Light Academy

Kenyan CBE

The national Competency-Based Education curriculum, delivered with a strong focus on STEM, values and character, preparing learners for university and careers in Kenya and beyond.

Pre-Primary (PP1–PP2) through Primary at Light Academy Mombasa
Junior School and Senior School at both Light Academy campuses
Senior School pathways including STEM and the Arts
Robotics, coding and Olympiad training at Light Academy Nairobi

Nairobi (Karen) Mombasa (Nyali)

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The Cambridge Pathway

Every Stage, From Early Years to A-Level

Select a stage to see how learning is structured, how students are assessed and the subjects on offer.

Ages 2–5Playgroup – ReceptionDay only

Early Years

Children learn through enquiry and play with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and Cambridge Early Years, supported by the Jolly Phonics reading programme. Low student–teacher ratios mean every child gets individual attention, and a smooth transition into Primary.

Play-based, enquiry-led learning
Jolly Phonics reading programme
Personal, social and emotional development

Subjects include

EnglishPhonicsMathematicsScienceArt & CraftMusic & MovementCookingSportsPractical Life

Subjects offered vary by campus and year group. Please confirm options with your chosen campus.

The CBE Pathway

Kenyan Competency-Based Education at Light Academy

CBE focuses on what learners can do, not just what they know, building practical skills, values and confidence at every stage.

Pre-Primary

PP1 – PP2

Play-based early learning that builds language, numeracy and social skills.

LA Mombasa

Primary

Grades 1–6

Core competencies in literacy, numeracy, science and creative arts, with values at the centre.

LA Mombasa

Junior School

Grades 7–9

A broad curriculum that helps learners discover their strengths before choosing a pathway.

LA Nairobi & LA Mombasa

Senior School

Grades 10–12

Specialised pathways, including STEM and the Arts, that lead to university and careers.

LA Nairobi & LA Mombasa

Beyond the Curriculum

How We Support Every Learner

Career Guidance

Students take a psychometric assessment on admission, and our guidance team helps them choose subjects that lead to their chosen careers and universities.