The Mombasa Academy – History Department

The History Department teaches students from Year 3 to Year 9, covering a wide range of periods.

In the Preparatory Department, students study the following areas:

·         The Tudors

·         The Aztecs

·         Ancient Egypt

·         Ancient Greece

·         Invaders and Settlers

·         Doctors through the Ages

·         The East African Coast 1000-1700

·         The expansion of the Islamic Empire

·         Medieval Realms, Europe 1000-1500In Years 7-9, pupils study the following areas:

·         The Industrial Revolution

·         The Slave Trade

·         Changing Mombasa, Kenyan Independence

·         The Native Americans

·         Black Peoples of the Americas

·         The French Revolution

·         World War One

·         The Russian Revolution

·         Nazi Germany

Pupils are encouraged to work independently, using a variety of sources and producing work in a range of mediums. A wide range of teaching techniques is used in order to reach the highest standards.

In Years 10 – 11, students follow the Edexcel International IGCSE Syllabus which concentrates on modern world history, stimulating a great deal of interest and debate amongst students.