Education at its best facilitates positive growth in all domains – intellectual, social, physical, ethical and spiritual – leading to the well-rounded development of the child. The Aga Khan Academies aim toward this ideal, and the values they espouse are reflected in each school’s aspirations for its students.

Students at an Academy pursue a well-balanced education combining intellectual inquiry, academic excellence, sporting and cultural activities, and a grounding in ethics and moral reasoning 

They are committed to rigour and self-discipline in their studies and subscribe to the principles of intellectual honesty in the preparation of their work.

They respect their teachers and fellow students. They extend their respect to the cultural, religious and political convictions of others in school and in society. They dedicate themselves to debate issues honestly and fairly. They aim to understand and recognise the value of other views even as they value their own.

They are self-aware and socially conscious. They are committed to the development of their communities, their nation and civil society in the world at large. They are motivated to help others less fortunate than themselves.

They strive to acquire knowledge as part of a balanced, lifelong process of inquiry that leads to intellectual and personal growth, as well as a means to fulfil material goals.

The mastery of a particular discipline is balanced by a broad knowledge of several subjects, including science, art, literature and music.

They are also citizens of the world and at ease in environments and settings other than their own. They are generous and tolerant towards other cultures and traditions.

They are bilingual or multilingual.

They embrace the rich diversity of the world while valuing their own identity. 

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Community service is a major part of the student experience at the Academy. Both the curriculum and student life incorporate aspects of community service.

Service opportunities extend the educational experience beyond the classroom and help our students learn about the real-world implications of their studies.

Through community projects with local organisations and groups, our students gain a sense of the connections between their education and the world around them. Students can participate in a variety of structured community initiatives and internships to learn about their place in the world.

By partnering with local agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network, students learn first-hand about the operations of an organisation, and work toward making tangible contributions to the agencies.

"The students at this institution will be distinguished not only for their academic capacity, but for their character and commitment to citizenship." Prince Karim Aga Khan iV (Dar es Salaam, March 2005)

In addition, community engagement gives our students an understanding of broad concepts such as human rights, dignity and autonomy, while emphasising the ethos of leaving the world a better place.

To learn more about the Academy's programme, please visit the Academic Programme page.