Our Academic Excellence
Light International School Mombasa proudly celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of its students, who have excelled on global, regional, and national levels. Among our top performers is Luna Arunday Kirana, who earned the highest mark in the world for IGCSE Sociology in 2023 and secured the second-highest mark in AS Psychology in 2024. Similarly, Ryan Kitonga achieved the highest mark globally in IGCSE Swahili in 2023, while Mohamed J. Shariff ranked third in the world for both A-Level Business and A-Level Information Technology in 2024.
On the national stage, our students have consistently demonstrated their excellence. Maqdum Mukhtaar achieved the highest mark in Kenya for IGCSE Chemistry in 2022, while Muneeb Mukhtaar earned the top spot in AS Information Technology in 2024. Luna Arunday Kirana shone again with the highest mark in AS English in 2024, and Sylvia E. Onunga led in IGCSE Global Perspectives. Additionally, Mohamed J. Shariff excelled in multiple areas, earning top marks in AS Business, AS Mathematics, and A-Level Mathematics.
The 2024 academic year also highlighted remarkable regional accomplishments. Mohamed J. Shariff secured the Best Across Three award for Cambridge A-Level, placing first in Kenya. Luna Arunday Kirana achieved the highest mark in Africa for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art and Design, while Omer Kaan Oner earned High Achievement in Cambridge IGCSE First Language Turkish. Furthermore, Muneeb Mukhtaar was recognized among the Top Ten globally for Cambridge AS Level Information Technology.
These exceptional results underscore the unwavering commitment of Light International School Mombasa to nurturing academic excellence, fostering global competitiveness, and inspiring students to reach their full potential.
Luna Arunday Kirana
- Highest mark in the world for IGCSE Sociology (2023).
- Second-highest mark globally for AS Psychology (2024).
- Highest mark in Africa for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art and Design (2024).
- Highest mark in Kenya for AS English (2024).
Ryan Kitonga
- Highest mark in the world for IGCSE Swahili (2023).
Mohamed J. Shariff
- 3rd highest mark globally for A-Level Business (2024).
- 3rd highest mark globally for A-Level Information Technology (2024).
- Best Across Three award in Cambridge A-Level (1st place in Kenya, 2024).
- Highest mark in Kenya for AS Business (2023).
- Highest mark in Kenya for AS Mathematics (2023).
- Highest mark in Kenya for A-Level Mathematics (2024).
Maqdum Mukhtaar
- Highest mark in Kenya for IGCSE Chemistry (2022).
Muneeb Mukhtaar
- Highest mark in Kenya for AS Information Technology (2024).
- Top Ten globally for Cambridge AS Level Information Technology (2024).
Sylvia E. Onunga
- Highest mark in Kenya for IGCSE Global Perspectives (2024).
Omer Kaan Oner
- High Achievement award in Cambridge IGCSE First Language Turkish (2024).
This list highlights the incredible academic success of Light International School Mombasa’s students at international, regional, and national levels.