Academic Excellence
The Somalia National Curriculum delivered in small, focused classes, taught in Somali, English and Arabic, that stretch every learner to their best.
- Small class sizes
- Qualified, caring teachers
- Regular progress tracking
Admissions 2026-27 now open
Where curious minds learn to shine.
Moonlight Schools is Mogadishu’s home of academic excellence, innovation and character, a safe, joyful place where every child is known, challenged and celebrated.
Somalia National Curriculum
Taught in Somali, English and Arabic
Safe Learning Environment
Secure campus with caring, vetted staff
Experienced Teachers
Qualified educators who know every child
Modern Facilities
Bright classrooms, labs, libraries and fields
Holistic Education
Mind, character and values developed together
Welcome to Moonlight
A school that feels like family, and dreams like the world.
Since 2012, Moonlight Schools has nurtured the minds and characters of Mogadishu’s children, blending the Somalia National Curriculum with warmth, discipline and genuine ambition for every single learner.
“We don’t just teach children subjects. We teach them to love learning, to care deeply, and to believe they can change the world.”
Why Moonlight
Why families choose Moonlight Schools
Four promises we make to every child who walks through our gates, and keep every single day.
Vibrant Co-Curricular Life
Sports, drama, debate and journalism give every student a place to discover a passion beyond the classroom.
- Sports & drama
- Debating & journalism clubs
- Environmental & peace club
Character Development
Values, leadership and responsibility woven into daily school life, from classroom to playing field.
- Values-based education
- Leadership opportunities
- Community service
Safe & Caring Community
A secure, welcoming campus where every child is known by name and protected at all times.
- 24/7 campus security
- Pastoral care for all
- Open-door family partnership
The Moonlight Journey
A path from first steps to future success
One connected journey, five milestones, from kindergarten to the world beyond.
- Grade 1-4
Lower Primary
Where reading, writing and numbers come alive, the core literacy, numeracy and values every later stage depends on.
- Grade 5-8
Upper Primary
Curiosity becomes capability, deepening knowledge and building the confidence learners need for secondary.
- Form 1-4
Secondary
Deeper subjects, critical thinking and the discipline of real scholarship as learners grow up.
- Form 4 Exit
Graduation
A milestone earned through hard work, celebrated with family and the whole school community. Since our first graduating class in 2014/15, 644 students have crossed this stage.
- Beyond the gates
Future Success
Our alumni step into universities, TVET institutions and careers across Somalia and beyond.
Academic Programmes
Four levels, one standard of excellence
From accelerated catch-up to the final exams, each stage is carefully designed for the way children learn best.
A second chance at learning
Accelerated Basic Education
Passed school-going age
ABE gives children who have missed school the chance to catch up fast. A focused programme that builds the foundational literacy and numeracy needed to rejoin their peers with confidence.
- Foundational literacy & numeracy
- Accelerated catch-up learning
- Pathway back into full-time schooling
Where wonder becomes literacy
Lower Primary
Grade 1-4
The early primary years turn wonder into literacy and numbers into sense-making. Through play, storytelling and hands-on exploration, children build the core skills, values and confidence that every later stage depends on.
- Somalia National Curriculum
- Somali, English & Arabic instruction
- Early literacy & numeracy
Curiosity becomes capability
Upper Primary
Grade 5-8
In Upper Primary, curiosity becomes capability. Our programme blends rigorous core subjects with a rich reading culture, sports and clubs, taught across Somali, English and Arabic so every child learns how to learn.
- Somalia National Curriculum
- Sports, drama and clubs
- Deepened knowledge & study skills
Deeper thinking, bigger ambitions
Secondary School
Form 1-4
Secondary sharpens the mind and prepares students for national examinations. Structured exam preparation sits alongside leadership roles, debate, journalism and community service, readying learners for universities and TVET institutions.
- National examination preparation
- Debate & journalism clubs
- Leadership & life skills
Student Life
A world of opportunity beyond the classroom
Sports, arts, clubs and leadership. Every day is a chance to discover a new passion.
Sports
Football, athletics and team spirit on our playing fields.
Clubs
Debate, chess, culture and more. A club for every passion.
Debate & Journalism
Sharpen your voice, school debates, journalism club and public speaking.
Music
Choir, instruments and performance, building confidence through creativity.
Arts
Painting, drama and design that let every child shine.
Leadership
Prefects, student council and service that build character.
Community Service
Environmental, peace and child-right clubs that give back.
Campus Experience
A campus made for curiosity
Step inside bright classrooms, buzzing labs and a community that feels like home.
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Voices of Our Community
Loved by parents, alumni and teachers
Real words from the people who know Moonlight best.
“Moonlight School has changed my life. I now enjoy learning every day, and my teachers encourage me to dream big.”
Amina Aden
Grade 6
Latest News & Events
Life at Moonlight, fresh from the campus
Celebrations, milestones and opportunities, straight from our classrooms.
Student Life
Students' Parliament welcomes its newly elected leaders
Farhan Abdikadir Ahmed was elected President of our Students' Parliament for 2025/2026, leading a 14-member council, with a representative from every class, that gives students a real voice in school life.
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- 12Aug
Admissions Open Day
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- 27Aug
New Student Orientation
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- 07Sep
First Day of Term
7:30 AM onwards
Community
Campus garden programme grows green thumbs and good habits
Students dig into sustainability, teamwork and fresh produce as our school garden project takes root across all grades.
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Academics
644 graduates and counting since our first Form 4 class
From our first graduating class in 2014/15 to today, 644 students have completed Form 4 at Moonlight, with a 100% pass rate in eight of the last eleven years.
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Events
Annual sports day celebrates teamwork and triumph
Cheering families packed the field as our houses competed in races, relays and friendly rivalry.
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Your child’s future starts with a single step.
Places for the new academic year are limited. Meet our teachers, walk our campus and see the Moonlight difference for yourself, then give your child the start they deserve.