Compare International Schools in Malindi, Kenya

The school is located in Malindi Town, Kilifi County, Kenya. The campus address is Plot No. 1856, SULI-SULI ROAD, Malindi Town. The postal address is P.O. Box 348-80200, Malindi, Kenya. The contact phone is +254 716 839 822 and email info.malindi@lis.sc.ke.

Kindergarten; Primary; Secondary 1; Secondary 2; As/A Level

co-educational day and boarding school

15 nationalities represented

Kenya

Secular

Boarding is offered at Light International School Malindi. Boarding life includes on-campus supervision by boarding staff. Full Boarders stay on campus throughout the term and go home during school holidays. Weekly Boarders stay on campus during the week and return home every weekend.

Uniforms (School and PE) are required and are not included in the fees. Details are available from the receptionist.

Lunch is provided with per-term lunch fees for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary classes. Lunch is compulsory for day students.

Light International School Malindi is part of the Light Group Of Schools, a network that includes Light International Schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Malindi.

Cambridge curriculum offered from Kindergarten to A-levels as part of a K–13 program. The program aims to develop critical thinking and creativity and to prepare students for future challenges. The school is accredited by Cambridge International and offers BTEC qualifications. Extracurricular activities include swimming, expansive sports fields, science labs, and ICT labs. Facilities include well-equipped science and ICT labs and sports fields, with the campus located near the Indian Ocean. Character education is emphasized, focusing on integrity, empathy, and resilience. Student leadership is fostered through a Student Council and social responsibility activities. Mentorship and career counseling are provided. An alumni network is in place.

The student-teacher ratio is 1:67.

Guidance and support are provided by mentors and counsellors; students participate in a Student Council and social responsibility activities.

A balanced and broad curriculum includes all abilities and needs.

English as a Second Language is offered as part of the Cambridge IGCSE; Cambridge Lower Secondary includes French, Spanish, German and Turkish.

Guidance and support through mentors and counsellors support student well-being as part of a holistic learning environment.

The school is guided by the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Children's Act; there is explicit protection from physical and verbal abuse in student rights and safeguarding policies.

1. Admissions are currently open for KG 1, KG 2, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 12, and Year 13. Some slots are limited at the moment. You are advised to view admission requirements before filling the application form. 2. Submit the admission application form via the provided link. 3. If vacancies are limited and a student cannot be accommodated immediately, the student may be placed on a waiting list; in certain year groups a 20% advance payment of the tuition fee may be required as part of the First Term's fees. 4. Fees are in Kenyan Shillings per term and billed in August, December, and April, except for Year 11, 12, and 13 which are billed as an annual fee in two installments (August and December). Fees are payable on or before the first day of each term, with a 1.25% monthly surcharge on balances. An early payment discount of 5% on tuition is offered if the full year's fees are paid before the due date. In year groups with limited vacancies, a 20% advance payment may be required and the waiting list applies. Lunch is compulsory for day students; boarding fees cover meals; uniforms are not included in the fees; Cambridge examination fees for Years 11–13 must be paid by January 30; Cambridge exam registrations cannot be completed until the balance is cleared. A sibling discount applies to tuition (2nd child 10%, 3rd and others 20%), and activity/club fees are not included in the basic school fees. A full term's notice in writing is required for withdrawals; the Headteacher's acknowledgment of the notice is also required, otherwise a full term's fees are payable in lieu of such notice. The Board of Directors reserves the right to alter fees with three months' notice, and the school reserves the right of admission.

Waiting list: When vacancies are limited, students who cannot be accommodated immediately are placed on a waiting list. Some admissions steps include a 20% advance payment of tuition when a place is anticipated.