On 24 May 2025, Aga Khan Academy Dhaka proudly celebrated the graduation of its inaugural cohort of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students in a distinguished ceremony.
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25 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa held a graduation ceremony on 20 May 2023, celebrating the Class of 2023 and its exceptional and diverse cohort of 76 students.
24 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class.
24 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class.
23 May 2023
Diplomatic Correspondence Association of Bangladesh (DCAB) members were welcomed at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
23 May 2023
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition is a celebration where Grade 5 students are given the opportunity to convey their understanding of topics they care about or the passions they have.
22 May 2023
On 20 May 2023, the Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Hyderabad celebrated the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023.
19 May 2023
Thanish Ramaswamy fondly reminisces over the strong attachments he has built with the Academy, the place he calls his second home. Thanish speaks to Sarah Nathani about his life at the Academy and his dreams for the future.
18 May 2023
Sana Popatiya credits the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad for shaping her into the confident woman she is today. As she is preparing to graduate from school this year, Sana spoke to Siddharth Devineni about the strong impact of the Academy on her life.
17 May 2023
From 11-12 May, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka organised a two-day workshop on the International Baccalaureate (IB) centred around "Assessment for Learning"
17 May 2023
Chanakya Basupally speaks to Siddharth Devineni about his growing up at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad. He narrated how the plethora of opportunities at the Academy made him an all-rounder and developed his interest in academics, sports, and stomping.
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News
25 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa held a graduation ceremony on 20 May 2023, celebrating the Class of 2023 and its exceptional and diverse cohort of 76 students.
24 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class.
24 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class.
23 May 2023
Diplomatic Correspondence Association of Bangladesh (DCAB) members were welcomed at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
23 May 2023
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition is a celebration where Grade 5 students are given the opportunity to convey their understanding of topics they care about or the passions they have.
22 May 2023
On 20 May 2023, the Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Hyderabad celebrated the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023.
19 May 2023
Thanish Ramaswamy fondly reminisces over the strong attachments he has built with the Academy, the place he calls his second home. Thanish speaks to Sarah Nathani about his life at the Academy and his dreams for the future.
18 May 2023
Sana Popatiya credits the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad for shaping her into the confident woman she is today. As she is preparing to graduate from school this year, Sana spoke to Siddharth Devineni about the strong impact of the Academy on her life.
17 May 2023
From 11-12 May, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka organised a two-day workshop on the International Baccalaureate (IB) centred around "Assessment for Learning"
17 May 2023
Chanakya Basupally speaks to Siddharth Devineni about his growing up at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad. He narrated how the plethora of opportunities at the Academy made him an all-rounder and developed his interest in academics, sports, and stomping.
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News
25 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa held a graduation ceremony on 20 May 2023, celebrating the Class of 2023 and its exceptional and diverse cohort of 76 students.
24 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class.
24 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class.
23 May 2023
Diplomatic Correspondence Association of Bangladesh (DCAB) members were welcomed at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
23 May 2023
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition is a celebration where Grade 5 students are given the opportunity to convey their understanding of topics they care about or the passions they have.
22 May 2023
On 20 May 2023, the Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Hyderabad celebrated the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023.
19 May 2023
Thanish Ramaswamy fondly reminisces over the strong attachments he has built with the Academy, the place he calls his second home. Thanish speaks to Sarah Nathani about his life at the Academy and his dreams for the future.
18 May 2023
Sana Popatiya credits the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad for shaping her into the confident woman she is today. As she is preparing to graduate from school this year, Sana spoke to Siddharth Devineni about the strong impact of the Academy on her life.
17 May 2023
Chanakya Basupally speaks to Siddharth Devineni about his growing up at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad. He narrated how the plethora of opportunities at the Academy made him an all-rounder and developed his interest in academics, sports, and stomping.
17 May 2023
From 11-12 May, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka organised a two-day workshop on the International Baccalaureate (IB) centred around "Assessment for Learning"
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Ali Nilgiriwala - racing champion and journalist in the making
"I can’t be racing while I’m on campus, so I decided to become an automotive journalist and am now the head author of an automotive blog, 'The Drive Hub.' " - Ali Nilgiriwala, grade 11.
The go kart racer has been at the Academy for two years and has already made a mark. Ali’s IB MYP Personal Project was introducing students to the basics of professional driving. His extended essay was a research paper on fund management in motorsport, and he recently assistant coached two Lego League robotics teams. His activities on campus inadvertently link to his enthusiasm for motorsport.
Ali’s racing passion was sparked at 13, when he spent his weekends doing hundreds of laps at Pune’s IndiKarting track. At 15, Ali was spotted by Rayo Racing, a Formula Car and Go Karting outfit in Pune, and saw some success with them. At the 2015 IndiKart Kart Prix, Ali came third in the Pro Junior category. “I was going up against national drivers and champions in my first race,” says Ali, “I was scared.”
Using his foundation in motorsport, Ali built his grade 10 Personal Project on the basics of professional driving for amateur students. The project caught the interest of professional race car driver, Amer Beg, who was able to visit campus to see the project for himself. Beg is a road safety activist who raced in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo, a series where drivers compete in Lamborghini cup cars. Ali and him were destined to get along. “It was one of my most memorable days on campus.” Ali says of the event. “I remember having a nice two-hour chat with him."
Work at 'The Driver’s Hub' gives him access to supercars in india, but Ali gives all credit for his car reviews to his English teacher at the Academy. “Thanks to Mr. Sudeep, I’ve developed some serious journalism skills,” he says, “ I don’t think I would have made Head Author if it wasn’t for the skills I developed in his literature classes.”
At the FIRST Lego League robotics challenge held in Bangalore in February 2017, the Aga Khan Academy’s team Queso won the Best Project award. Ali, the assistant coach for team Queso, was moved by his team’s hard work and determination. Ali was also the assistant coach for team Maverick as well, and both his teams scored very well. “We were happy that we got a mentor like Ali,” says Alyque Farishta, captain of team Queso. “He is fun, intelligent and also extremely supportive.”
Ali wants to go on to race professionally, but his ambitions don’t end at the chequered flag. His greater ambition is to own a GT3 racing team. “Team management or ownership is the path to stay involved in the industry long term,” he says.
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News
25 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa held a graduation ceremony on 20 May 2023, celebrating the Class of 2023 and its exceptional and diverse cohort of 76 students.
24 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class.
24 May 2023
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class.
23 May 2023
Diplomatic Correspondence Association of Bangladesh (DCAB) members were welcomed at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka.
23 May 2023
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition is a celebration where Grade 5 students are given the opportunity to convey their understanding of topics they care about or the passions they have.
22 May 2023
On 20 May 2023, the Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Hyderabad celebrated the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023.
19 May 2023
Thanish Ramaswamy fondly reminisces over the strong attachments he has built with the Academy, the place he calls his second home. Thanish speaks to Sarah Nathani about his life at the Academy and his dreams for the future.
18 May 2023
Sana Popatiya credits the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad for shaping her into the confident woman she is today. As she is preparing to graduate from school this year, Sana spoke to Siddharth Devineni about the strong impact of the Academy on her life.
17 May 2023
From 11-12 May, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka organised a two-day workshop on the International Baccalaureate (IB) centred around "Assessment for Learning"
17 May 2023
Chanakya Basupally speaks to Siddharth Devineni about his growing up at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad. He narrated how the plethora of opportunities at the Academy made him an all-rounder and developed his interest in academics, sports, and stomping.
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Our Campus
Built on a 17-acre site near Bashundara, Dhaka, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka offers state-of-the art facilities on a secure, landscaped campus.
The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka is located on a 17-acre plot in Bashundara, Dhaka and will enrol 750 students (K-12) with a capacity to expand to 1,200. Residential facilities will be provided for students and staff to allow for wide participation and enable a diverse learning community. The school has been designed by renowned international architects to ensure the best possible educational experience in a physical environment that resonates with local Bangladeshi culture and architectural traditions.
The design for the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka received the award for best ‘Future Education’ project at the World Architecture Festival 2017, held on 15-17 November in Berlin, Germany. The award recognises the excellence of the school’s design as well as the project’s intention to generate positive social impact, which arises from the mission and values of the Aga Khan Academies and the wider Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The vision of the Academies is to develop future leaders with the skills and knowledge to positively support development in their own societies.
Construction of the Academy began in 2018, with the first batch of students being welcomed on campus in August 2022.
The Academy is the fourth in a network of about 18 planned Academies offering the highest international standard of education to students in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The campus has been specially designed by renowned architects and is purpose-built. Our facilities include the following academic and resource areas:
- subject and age-specific classrooms
- well-equipped science and computer laboratories
- library and resource centres
- rooms for the fine arts, music and dance, including individual practice booths and a music recording area.
The Commons building will house the dining hall and an array of spaces for school activities. It is designed to be the hub of student activity, serving as the Academy’s main space for major school functions, including music and drama performances, and public lectures.
Sports facilities
Our sports facilities are extensive and, when complete, will include swimming and diving pools and fields for all sports.
We invite you to visit the Academy to take a tour of our campus.
Enrichment Programme
The enrichment programme enables students to realise their potential in a variety of settings beyond the classroom. Students develop a sense of self-awareness and an understanding of school and community needs and opportunities. They also learn how to apply their gifts and skills to make a positive impact.
At the Academy, we believe in a balanced, rounded, comprehensive school experience. As this includes both academic and enrichment experiences, we encourage our students to do their best both in and outside the classroom.
We offer outstanding sports facilities that include:
- swimming and diving pools
- cricket pitch
- sports fields, for soccer, hockey and athletics
- tennis and squash courts
- athletics track.
Children with special sporting gifts are encouraged to develop their talents in every way. Children with special gifts in music, art or drama are similarly encouraged through opportunities to practise and perform while at the Academy.
Our enrichment programmes for both day and residential students are clustered into three main streams, each with a different focus:
Creativity and culture
Whether through visual or performing arts, this cluster engages students to think creatively and express their identities and thoughts aesthetically. Through theatre, art, music and drama, students learn to work together and infuse their projects with values and lessons from other parts of their schooling. Individual and collaborative creative projects emphasise growth and development through personal challenge, ultimately resulting in achievable personal goals.
Programmes are currently offered in contemporary dance, arts and crafts, animation, robotics, science, software, photography, chess, drama and music.
Physical
The student as a reflective practitioner is a basic tenet of the physical cluster. Through physical sport, both competitive and non-competitive, students are challenged in their physical growth, and learn values such as good sportsmanship, teamwork and ethical behaviour. We encourage them to extend themselves by trying different activities and working with teammates to pass on their knowledge. In line with developing the student as a whole, a healthy lifestyle complements and enhances academic achievement.
Programmes are currently offered in football, squash, basketball, cricket, swimming, table tennis, tennis and yoga/gym.
Language and service
At the Academy, we encourage knowledge and understanding of humanity and civil society. Through their involvement in citizenship activities, students gain an understanding of the practical implications of their work and study. By collaborating with community groups on sustainable projects, they develop an appreciation for human rights and human dignity, and of how their actions impact the world around them.
Programmes are currently offered in Model United Nations, Reflections (school publication), yearbook, organic farm, film making, book club, foreign language and mother tongue, and environment club.
To learn more about the Academy's programme, please visit the Academic Programme page.
