Class of 2020 students at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa; Muskaan Baidhani, Alisha Doshi and Ohad Mutua are featured in Uganda's newspaper 'New Vision' for their outstanding achievements in IB exams.
Premier Kathleen Wynne's Visit to the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad
Photo gallery of the visit by the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of the Province of Ontario, to the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad on 4 February 2016.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Aga Khan Academy Exemplifies Partnership between AKDN and Mozambique
Aga Khan Academy Exemplifies Partnership between AKDN and Mozambique
Ontario Premier's Visit to the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad
Sharing practice across oceans
Andrew Jones is a teacher from Ontario, Canada who has spent the past year at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, working with the Junior School as part of a teacher secondment partnership between the Aga Khan Academies and the Province of Ontario.
On first arriving at the Academy Andrew said, “I [am] expecting an enriching experience that will allow me to learn about another culture by being immersed in it. I expect to grow as an educator because different settings, both culturally and through the [International Baccalaureate] programme, will allow me to expand my skill set as to how best practices support student learning.” One year later, he reflects on his experience.
Almost two years ago now, I was reading the book, Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle, by Chris Raschka to my new grade one class in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. This book helps me encourage my students at the start of the year to continue developing resiliency through adopting a growth mindset by trying new things, taking risks and reflecting on both successes and mistakes. Little did I know, I was not just teaching my students this skill, but I was also going to follow this advice myself.
Ever since I began teaching almost 10 years ago, many changes in my job assignment have sparked a passion for professional learning and development in my teaching practice. Over this year, I have immensely enjoyed this new job working for the Ministry of Education in Ontario on an educational partnership between our government and the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. I have had the opportunity to grow and learn as both an educator and an individual through my interactions at the Academy and through daily life in Mombasa.
Working at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa has been an immense opportunity of both professional and personal learning that I am thankful for. I ask myself this very question, “What best teaching practices am I learning about that I should share with Ontario teachers?”
Here are three that I have learned more about since being here.
Building Confident Leaders – Students build their confidence and exude enthusiasm as they try new things and take risks during their participation in a variety of classroom activities, sports galas, enrichment opportunities and Friday assemblies. Students are confident, have strong leadership skills and advocate for equity. Confidence stands out as a defining characteristic of the learners present here in the Junior School.
Promoting Pluralistic Thinking – The Junior School’s demographic is vibrant and diverse, reflective of the Mombasa community’s cultures, religions and backgrounds. Activities at the school, such as the Arts Week performance, continually emphasise appreciation and understanding toward different views and beliefs and encourage students to think pluralistically as they work together.
Dual Language Practices – I have been learning Kiswahili “pole pole” this past year, and I am quite experienced in giving directions to tuk tuks and boda bodas. As I learn a new language, it helps me think about the world in different ways and makes me more pluralistic in my thinking. Likewise, students at the Academy develop academic competency and fluency in both the national language of Kenya, Kiswahili, and the official language of Kenya, English. Additionally, learning similar concepts in two languages allows students to develop pluralistic view points as languages sometimes look at similar ideas in different ways.
I am thankful to explore Kenya’s beauty and diversity, so far from Mount Kenya to the Masai Mara to Mombasa. I continue to grow and to learn and am thankful to the kind and generous Mombasa community that has made my transition to working at the Academy warm and welcoming. I feel very privileged to be working with such a dedicated and caring staff and with phenomenal students.
By Andrew Jones
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The Aga Khan Academies periodically send out an email newsletter to share updates and articles of interest with friends of the Academies. If you would like to receive the newsletter, please visit the Aga Khan Academies newsletter page to sign up and view archived issues.
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Job Opportunities
The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is committed to hiring the best educators and staff from within the local community, nationally and internationally. We welcome your interest in working with us and invite you to explore the opportunities available.
About the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
Set on a stunning 100-acre campus, south of the historic city of Hyderabad, the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is part of a network of Academies, which will soon form an inter-connected global learning community of 18 schools in 14 countries. Based on the vision of His Highness the Aga Khan, the Academy recruits exceptional students from diverse backgrounds irrespective of their ability to pay. Our holistic educational philosophy, International Baccalaureate curriculum and commitment to pluralism enables students to become ethical leaders who are empowered to make positive contributions in an ever-changing world. To find out more about the Academy, click here.
Working at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
Here at AKA Hyderabad, we are united in the belief that education can be a force for good in the world. We look for outstanding educators whose work is characterised by passion, the ability to inspire others and make a difference, and work that is committed to helping students find their grand passion in life.
We recognise that the knowledge, skills and experience of our staff are a vital part of achieving our commitment to excellence. The Academy is strongly committed to continuing education for our faculty, and we provide regular opportunities for professional development.
The Academy is also proud to offer an outstanding work environment with excellent facilities, and a unique and diverse school community.
Current job opportunities
- Primary Years Programme teacher
- Art teacher (Primary Years Programme/Middle Years Programme)
- EAL specialist
- Math teacher (Middle Years Programme/Diploma Programme)
- Humanities teacher (Middle Years Programme/Diploma Programme)
How to apply
Interested candidates should send the following information to careers@agakhanacademies.org:
- CV (two pages)
- Cover letter (one page)
- Two references and their contact information
- A 250-300 word personal statement on how the Academy's vision and values find expression in your own life and teaching.
For more information on each of the vacancies, visit the AKDN Career Centre. Listings are updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.
Publications
Aga Khan Schools University Counselling Handbook 2023-2024
AKA Mombasa IB School Profile 2022-2023
AKA Hyderabad IB School Profile 2022-2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo
AKA Maputo Quick Facts Sheet (ENG and PT)
Aga Khan Schools Annual Publication 2021
The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka
The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Excellence in Education
Excellence in Education
Excellence in Education
In the Press
The following articles can be found in the press:
Ugandan girl excels in international exams
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All Africa features AKA Mombasa for hosting first-ever graduation ceremony.
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa attains best IB results to date
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The Asian Weekly features AKA Mombasa's record-breaking performance in IB results.
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AKA Mombasa Alumni Lulu Hassan featured in Tuko for sharing throwback photo of her at the Academy.
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AKDN website features AKA Mombasa for posting best IB results to date.
A group of Ismaili students from Afghanistan and Tajikistan made the most of a difficult situation when they were unable to return home from the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad during the Covid-19 pandemic. With the abundance of spare time they were suddenly given, the students planned and implemented an organic farm on the school grounds.
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AKA Mombasa featured in the IsmailiMail blog for setting a record in IB exams.
Aga Khan Academy sets IB exams record
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AKA Mombasa is featured in the Daily Nation newspaper for outstanding results in International Baccalaureate exams.
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The Nation ePaper features the Academy in Mombasa for record-breaking achievements in International Baccalaureate exams.
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The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has been featured in Mozambique's Xonguila magazine. The 11 page spread discussed everything from the Academy's educational approach, the role of media in instruction and importance of community service within the curriculum.
