Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) is the world’ largest provider of international education programs and qualifications having been established over 150 years ago. Currently, there are over 10,000 Cambridge schools in more than 160 countries. This level, too, consists of subject content, planning and resource guides, guidance for curriculum implementation, development, and support for learning.As a program developed with consistent standards that are externally benchmarked across thousands of students, it enables reliable structured reporting to parents about performance of their children which has validity beyond the school. It also allows the school to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the demands of the IGCSE courses in these subjects. The evidence will demonstrate what you have learned and will be looked at during moderation by your assessors.
Our Kindergarten level offers much to the young learners. At LIS, we use IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum) along with Jolly Phonic reading program. Our system allows children to learn through holistic enquiry and play based approaches that cover all curriculum areas including personal, social and emotional development. This ensures a smooth transition into the Junior School.
Early childhood education is a vital part of every child’s growth and development. When children receives a robust education in their early years, they’re set to succeed in both academics and future career. At LIS, we give it our best to ensure that it goes on undisturbed.
Subjects Taught in Kindergarten
- English
- Phonics
- Mathematics
- Science
- Art and Craft
- Cooking
- Music
- Sports
- Practical life
- Social behavior lesson
- Music and movement
Learning Resources & Activities
We also have lots of learning resources and materials which help teach and add to the learning experience of the little children. In our kindergarten, we have low student-teacher ratio, ensuring that each child gets individual attention from our able and dedicated staff. The result is that each child’s individual needs are able to be met in an understanding and friendly environment.
Our teachers at the Kindergarten are Professionals and very enthusiastic about working with young children. We also have a fulltime nanny to aid the smooth running of the kindergarten.
At LIS, we see learning for young children as an exercise that needs to have lots fun, joy, exciting activities and a lot of patience. With our resources, we offer no less.
Multicultural Environment
The LIS Kindergarten believes in diversity and respect of all people from different cultures and religions around the world. Our learning environment comprises children from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds through which we offer diversity of exposure and nurture a good foundation for the young children so as to help them form healthy relations at a young age and to prepare them to be future globalized citizens in the world.
We are a school with unique academic tradition that blends Cambridge Primary and International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The hallmark of IPC is that it has over 130 units of work that can be modified to suit our learning environment. It is also rigorous and gives room for for creativity, critical thinking as well as research skills. The division of the each unit under subject goals, personal goals and international goals gives rise to formative assessment based on skills, knowledge and understanding. Great emphasis is put on thematic approaches to learning that ensure students see the interconnectedness of the subjects they learn. Our curriculum is enhanced with digital literacy platforms that include Mathletics and Reading Eggs which develop the 21st century skills. We boast of a dedicated team of professional teachers who embrace modern teaching methods as well as latest innovative technology in teaching and learning.
We value academic excellence that focuses on three main educational pillars: knowledge, skill and understanding. Our balanced curriculum in both curricular and extra-curricular activities is unmatched as we offer a rich and diverse menu of events. That is why each student in our school is given room for growing spiritually, morally, socially, emotionally as well as academically. The outstanding blend of IPC and Cambridge International Assessment is a heavenly and established academic journey that we pride in at Light International School, Mombasa.
Our Vision
- To inculcate moral values set by society and religion to awaken the self-conscience in every pupil.
- To inspire the hearts and minds to endeavour positive effects on others, Appreciate cultural differences and become Environmentally conscious;
- To offer quality education harmonized With the contemporary requirements of modern world.
- To raise students to be reflective learners, developing their ability to learn.
- To inspire students to be innovative and equipped for new and future challenges.
- To build students of character, who are engaged intellectually and socially ready to make a difference.
The Cambridge Pathway prepares students for life – helping them develop an informed curiosity and lasting passion for learning. It enables them to be ready to tackle the demands of tomorrow’s world, capable of shaping a better world for the future.Cambridge Curriculum develops learners who are;
- Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others
- Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others
- Reflective as learners, It helps by developing their ability to learn and apply what they learn.
- Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges of a global environment.
- Engaged intellectually and socially ready to make a difference in the society.
Learning Resources & Activities
We also have lots of learning resources and materials which help teach and add to the learning experience of the little children. In our kindergarten, we have low student-teacher ratio, ensuring that each child gets individual attention from our able and dedicated staff. The result is that each child’s individual needs are able to be met in an understanding and friendly environment.
Our teachers at the Kindergarten are Professionals and very enthusiastic about working with young children. We also have a fulltime nanny to aid the smooth running of the kindergarten.
At LIS, we see learning for young children as an exercise that needs to have lots fun, joy, exciting activities and a lot of patience. With our resources, we offer no less.
Multicultural Environment
The LIS Kindergarten believes in diversity and respect of all people from different cultures and religions around the world. Our learning environment comprises children from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds through which we offer diversity of exposure and nurture a good foundation for the young children so as to help them form healthy relations at a young age and to prepare them to be future globalized citizens in the world.
Cambridge Lower Secondary also known as Key Stage 3 or Secondary 1 is a level of learning under the Cambridge curriculum and consists of Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 groups.
We offer the following subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Drama
- Economics
- Life Skills
- Mathematics
- Art & Design
- Music
- Physics
- Geography
- History
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Turkish
- Literature
- Mind Games
- Physical education
- Global Perspective
- English as a First Language
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
This level too consists of subject content, planning and resource guides, guidance for curriculum implementation, development, and support for learning.
As a program developed with consistent standards that are externally benchmarked across thousands of students, it enables reliable structured reporting to parents about the performance of their children, which has validity beyond the school. It also allows a school to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the demands of the IGCSE courses in these subjects.
The evidence will demonstrate what you have learnt and will be looked at during moderation by your assessors.
Cambridge Assessment
Cambridge Lower Secondary includes two testing options:
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests and
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint.
These assessments provide an international reference of student achievement, helping teachers to identify learners’ strengths and weaknesses and give advice on progression routes.
Our year 9 students sit for Cambridge Checkpoint examination once a year, in April and results published in August. The following subject areas are examined;
• English,
• Mathematics,
• Science and
• Global Perspective.
They are also assessed internally on a regular basis through a range of different methods including tests, coursework, homework, term papers and teacher observation just like years 7 and 8.
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is an English language curriculum offered to students to prepare them for International Baccalaureate, A Level and BTEC Level 3 (which is recommended for higher-tier students).
The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English.
Nearly a million students in 10,000 schools in over 160 countries prepare for the future with IGCSE qualifications. The curriculum sets a global standard for education, with programs that stretch, challenge and inspire students. Cambridge students can be confident that their qualifications will be valued by universities and employers across the world.
Subjects Offered
Encouraging learners to engage with a variety of subjects, and make connections between them, is fundamental to our approach. Cambridge IGCSE Offers more than 70 subjects. At Light International School, we offer the following subjects;
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Life Skills
- Business Studies
- Physical education
- Global Perspectives
- English as a First Language
- English as a Second Language
- French as a Second Language
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
IGCSE at Light International School
We offer a flexible and stimulating curriculum, supported with excellent resources and training. We help develop learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills in:
- Subject content
- Applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as unfamiliar situations
- Intellectual enquiry
- Flexibility and responsiveness to change
- Working and communicating in English
- Influencing outcomes
- Cultural awareness.