Secondary School

An Education for Life

This Department encompasses 6 years of study, from Year 7 to Year 13. Teaching is organized departmentally, so that pupils move to subject rooms for their lessons and many of these rooms have their own resource material. All teaching staff are well-qualified graduates.

• Pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 study a full range of subjects, including Art, Drama, Language and Music but make their subject choices for GCE ‘O’ Level or G.C.S.E. in the third term of Year 9.

• At the end of year 11 they are expected to sit 8 or 9 external examinations which should include English, Mathematics, Science, Language and a Humanities subject. Subjects offered are Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Studies, Economics, English Language. English Literature, French Geography, History, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics.

• Year 12 pupils are expected to take four AS subjects with the aim of continuing three of them into Year 13 for a full ‘A’ Level. Subjects available are Art, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics English Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Mechanics and Physics.

• The careers advisor provides information and advice on careers and further education to pupils in Years 10 to 13 and assists them with applications to Universities. Nearly all our ‘A’ level students go on to universities in the UK.

• Representatives from various UK Universities visit throughout the year, as well as representatives of High Education in Kenya, to help the pupils in Years 12 and 13 make Higher Education study choices.

• The Dean of Studies also advises pupils on their choice of subjects in Year 9 and Year 12 bearing in mind their career inclinations.

• Throughout the Senior School all pupils participate in Physical Education and swimming lessons as well as many of the wide range extra-curricular activities that are available.

In the Secondary School pupils face increasing specialization and good, independent study skills gained throughout their years at Mombasa Academy will make significant difference to their levels of achievement. Taking pride in work of the highest quality; a positive attitude, along with a determination to work hard, will equip pupils for entry into higher education and a successful and rewarding career.

We encourage our pupils to be successful and to reach their full potential and our policy is confirmed by the high pass rate in public examinations every year. Our pupils go on to excel in future life as well adjusted adults having had a broad and balanced education.