Meet the Staff
Senior leadership team |
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| Head of Academy |
Colin Webster |
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| Head of Finance |
Patrick Wambua |
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Principal Senior School Principal Junior School |
Francis Kariuki Nuala Alibhai |
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| Dean of Studies |
Bernard Dudi |
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| Head of Residential Life |
Benson Wafula |
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| Head of Facilities and Campus Infrastructure |
Bruce Iningu |
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| Head of Human Resources |
Stella Njagi |
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Administration and support services |
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Personal Assistant to Head of Academy |
Florence Oduol | |||
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Business Analyst |
Sheetal Shah | |||
| Accountants |
Maureen Makachia Hannah Kinuthia Amorale June Michael Kizito |
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| Finance Manager |
Evangaline Wachira |
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| Head of Administration |
Morris Kitheka |
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| Administration Assistant |
Nanna Adede |
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| Assistant Manager, Facilities Administration |
Fredrick Agolah |
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Housekeeping Supervisor |
Kennedy Ogwang' |
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| Laundry Supervisor |
Wilson Guya |
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| Laundry Attendants |
Raphael Ngala Hellen Mbori Jackline Odhiambo Victor Mukabana Mary Okoth |
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| IT Manager |
Alex Oyugi |
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| IT Technicians |
Eugene Auka Byran Otieno Bonface Mulama |
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| Human Resource Officer |
Conceptor Odeke Festus Nyawa |
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| Executive Chef |
Nancy Chepkoech |
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| Assistant Manager, Dining & Events |
Gideon Ondieki |
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| Head Cook |
Kithunga Mangi |
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| Procurement & Special Projects Manager |
Sameer Rahemtulla |
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| Procurement Assistant |
Peter Amiani |
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| Communications Manager |
Aalia Kurji |
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| Marketing Manager |
Mary Wanjiru Kimani |
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| Admissions and PR Manager |
Rukaiya Husain-Devani |
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| Admissions Assistant |
Naomi Nyakundi |
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| Data & Examination Coordinator |
Domnic Bollo |
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| Administration Assistant, Senior School |
Elizabeth Bwana |
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| Lab Technicians |
John Ngala Kennedy Cosmas Stephen Kassim |
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Receptionist Events Assistant |
Victoria Sada Bakari Kazungu |
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| Vice Principal - Data & Academic Systems |
Kipkemoi Serem |
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| Residential Manager |
Benson Wafula |
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Senior School Librarian Assistant Librarian |
Joyce Wangari Maureen Mumasaba |
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| Curriculum Development Manager |
Alex Holland |
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| Service Learning and Student Leadership Development Manager |
Kauthar Mohamed |
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| Vice Principal Student Support and Well-being |
Minal Shah |
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Junior school faculty |
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| Principal |
Nuala Alibhai |
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| Vice Principal, PYP Coordinator |
Kepha Mogere |
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Administrator – Junior School Junior School – Library Clerk |
Rebecca Davis Tungwa Nyiro |
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Student Support and Well-being Co-ordinator - Junior School |
Peter Muraguri | |||
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Class Teachers |
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| Year 1 Class Teachers |
Margaret Mwaka |
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| Year 2 Class Teachers |
Hope Lumbukeni |
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| Year 3 Class Teachers |
Enitta Olang' Lillian Mwendwe |
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| Year 4 Class Teachers |
Ruth Msae |
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| Year 5 Class Teachers |
Anuradha Mohsin |
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Teaching Assistants |
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| Junior School |
Tom Odhiambo Janet Ambila Edgar Barasa Maryam Shallo |
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Single Subject Teachers |
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| Kiswahili |
Esther Kariuki |
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| Art |
Parveen Samnani |
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Music Drama |
Alice Adhiambo Gloria Muthoni |
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| P.E. |
Beverlyn Injairu |
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| Trandlanguaging |
Fatuma Mukoya |
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Student Learning Support Unit |
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| Junior School Student Support & Well-being Co-ordinator |
Peter Muraguri |
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Professional Development Center & Outreach |
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| Head of Professional Development Center |
Dr Maina WaGioko |
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| Learning Toolkit Kenya Coordinator |
Enos Kiforo |
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| Learning Toolkit PD Coordinator |
Rose Iminza |
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| Foundation for Learning (F4L) Course Coordinators |
Charles Maina Ahmed Ibrahim Dr Benerdeta Malusi |
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| F4L Monitoring & Evaluation Officer |
Paul Ngugi |
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| Administration Assistant, F4L |
Pius Mulatya |
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| IT Support Officer, F4L |
Samuel Kimwele |
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| TPP Coordinator |
Dr Tom Abuto |
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Senior school faculty
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Principal Personal Assistant to Senior School Principal |
Francis Kariuki Lillian Kameno |
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Diploma Programme Coordinator Middle Years Programme Coordinator |
Julius Menza Nancy Oruko |
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Vice Principal, Data and Academic Systems Vice Principal Student Support & Well-being |
Serem Kipkemoi Minal Shah |
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Teacher Coaches |
Antoinette Blain Natasha Haque |
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Science Department Alice Ndung'u (Head of Department) |
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Erick Agira |
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| Godfrey Kokeyo | ||||
| Moses Orwe | ||||
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Lucy Mwandawiro |
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| Kiran Pandey | ||||
| Duncan Russell | ||||
| Fred Bongu | ||||
| Jackson Ltorisha | ||||
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English Department Priti Avetikian (Head of Department) |
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| Iyad Yuka | ||||
| Amos Muuo | ||||
| Faith Abuya | ||||
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Mathematics Department Eric Ouma (Acting Head of Department) |
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Vincent Mboga |
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Edwin Basiime |
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| Evance Ogada | ||||
| Safari Fondo | ||||
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Technology Fredrick Wagah (Head of Department) |
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Serem Kipkemoi |
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Nelson Wakesa |
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Perpetual Mwangi |
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Expressive Arts Grace Owaga – Head of Department |
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Antoinette Blain (Teacher Coach) |
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Ernest Kisali |
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Census Wandera |
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Joyce Agiri |
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Eric Mukiira |
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Modern Foreign Languages Michael Ojuma (Head of Department) |
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| Shariff Al Beiti | ||||
| Henry Nyagah | ||||
| Husniya Sharkamamadova | ||||
| Fatuma Ibrahim | ||||
| Daniel Otogo | ||||
| David Ochola | ||||
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Humanities Department Susan Abuto (Head of Department) |
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| Mary Nyandieka | ||||
| George Kamau | ||||
| Charles Sebalinga | ||||
| George Kamau | ||||
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Lydia Kemunto |
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Physical Health Education Department Antony Ndungu (Head of Department) |
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| Polycarp Ageta | ||||
| Yusuf Kauli | ||||
| Pauline Juma | ||||
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Life Guards: Raymond Mwatsuma Yusuf Kauli |
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Sports Store Keeper Farid Ahmed |
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| University Counsellors | ||||
| Lucinda Ochieng | ||||
| Paula Russell | ||||
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Academy Fellows |
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Jordan Westlake John Morris Nyagaka Shane Omole Ozru Abdurahmonov Zahra Muia Catherine Delight |
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Health & Wellness Center Medical Doctor: Dr Eric Wekesa Wanjala |
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Nurses: Kelvin Mbaya Eunicate Karimi Jacktone Okoro Milka Gatungoh |
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Head Cooks |
Emily Oyugi Kithunga Mangi Irene Kwekwe |
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Cooks |
Irene Kwekwe Dones Mwachia Jedidah Muthui Fridah Mkara Mary Mukana Salim Juma Jean Livumbazi Irine Auma Isaac Achevi Peter Kaviti Brenda Kaiza |
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Stewards: |
Jacob Kitsao Betty Khavele Sophie Okeyo Eunice Indulachi Phyllis Bwamula Kioko Muli Emily Salame |
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Videos
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The International Baccalaureate featured the Aga Khan Academies and our approach to creating home-grown leaders as part of their 50th anniversary commemoration. Watch to learn how the Academies work to transform the communities in which they are located.
This is Abdirahman, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. During his time at the Academy, he explored his wide-ranging abilities and developed an initiative that helped change the lives of young girls in Mombasa.
Meet Abdalla, a Somali student from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. He shares his journey of self-discovery: Abdalla solidified his multiple identities, fostered his strengths, and created positive social change during his years at the Academy.
Women and girls are strong, fearless, courageous, limitless, and powerful. The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad celebrated International Women's Day on 8 March 2018 with this video.
Video by AFD – Agence Française de Développement about how children at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo "Dare to Dream Big" in their new school facilities. The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique has been growing since it opened its doors in 2013. The second phase extension was completed in early 2018 and included bigger classrooms, extended outdoor play areas, a library, an art room and a science lab.
This is Mercy, a teacher at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa who joined through the Teacher Preparation Programme. Mercy fosters profound and meaningful relationships with everyone around her and consistently encourages her students to be the best versions of themselves.
Meet Sadiq, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. Open-mindedness, confidence and time management are some of the many characteristics he has developed at the Academy that will help him achieve his dream of becoming a journalist.
Meet Saumya, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. A musician and a leader, she shares her wisdom on what it means to make a true positive impact.
Introducing Ivy, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. Her innate drive for self-growth and desire to give back to the community makes her a true home-grown leader.
Meet Felix, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. With a keen early interest in science, he shares his dreams for the future and explains how the Academies have helped foster his ambitions.
This is Stephen, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. His passion for community service shines as he expresses the growth in perspective he experienced through his education at the Academy.
A day at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa's Junior School, seen through the eyes of the students.
Students and teachers from the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad are featured in this film from the International Baccalaureate about the Middle Years Programme.
This film by the International Baccalaureate highlights the impact being made by students from the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad through a service initiative at a local government school.
July 2017 video showing progress on the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo's campus.
The aim of the Aga Khan Academies is to develop future leaders with the skills and knowledge to support positive development in their societies. The Academies achieve this by recruiting exceptional young people from all backgrounds and providing them with the highest international standard of education.
The Aga Khan Academies are a global network of schools that produce future leaders who are ethical, effective and pluralistic.
Videos
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is committed to developing future leaders by delivering Excellence in Education. We offer merit-based admission to our International Baccalaureate (IB) programme at our purpose-built world-class campus in Maputo, Mozambique. Watch our newly released video to learn more about our unique offering.
The International Baccalaureate featured the Aga Khan Academies and our approach to creating home-grown leaders as part of their 50th anniversary commemoration. Watch to learn how the Academies work to transform the communities in which they are located.
This is Abdirahman, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. During his time at the Academy, he explored his wide-ranging abilities and developed an initiative that helped change the lives of young girls in Mombasa.
Meet Abdalla, a Somali student from the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. He shares his journey of self-discovery: Abdalla solidified his multiple identities, fostered his strengths, and created positive social change during his years at the Academy.
Women and girls are strong, fearless, courageous, limitless, and powerful. The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad celebrated International Women's Day on 8 March 2018 with this video.
Video by AFD – Agence Française de Développement about how children at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo "Dare to Dream Big" in their new school facilities. The Aga Khan Academy in Maputo, Mozambique has been growing since it opened its doors in 2013. The second phase extension was completed in early 2018 and included bigger classrooms, extended outdoor play areas, a library, an art room and a science lab.
This is Mercy, a teacher at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa who joined through the Teacher Preparation Programme. Mercy fosters profound and meaningful relationships with everyone around her and consistently encourages her students to be the best versions of themselves.
Meet Sadiq, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. Open-mindedness, confidence and time management are some of the many characteristics he has developed at the Academy that will help him achieve his dream of becoming a journalist.
Meet Saumya, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. A musician and a leader, she shares her wisdom on what it means to make a true positive impact.
Introducing Ivy, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. Her innate drive for self-growth and desire to give back to the community makes her a true home-grown leader.
Meet Felix, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. With a keen early interest in science, he shares his dreams for the future and explains how the Academies have helped foster his ambitions.
This is Stephen, a student at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa. His passion for community service shines as he expresses the growth in perspective he experienced through his education at the Academy.
A day at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa's Junior School, seen through the eyes of the students.
Students and teachers from the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad are featured in this film from the International Baccalaureate about the Middle Years Programme.
This film by the International Baccalaureate highlights the impact being made by students from the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad through a service initiative at a local government school.
July 2017 video showing progress on the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo's campus.
The aim of the Aga Khan Academies is to develop future leaders with the skills and knowledge to support positive development in their societies. The Academies achieve this by recruiting exceptional young people from all backgrounds and providing them with the highest international standard of education.
The Aga Khan Academies are a global network of schools that produce future leaders who are ethical, effective and pluralistic.
Fostering compassion and leadership: The Academy's collaborative journey with the Blue Cross of Hyderabad
Grade 8A's Assembly on Leadership
Academy MUN demonstrates student leadership
Int'l Day of Women & Girls in Science - 11th February 2019
We celebrate our alumni, Alisha Sonawalla & Sarah Keshvani, through spotlights profiling their accomplishments in science & tech.
Nanjiba Sayara: Teaching students in Bangladesh to recycle plastic
My desire was realised through the grade 10 International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) personal project, a community project that focuses on service learning through practical exploration and a cycle of inquiry, action and reflection. As part of my personal project, I went to a village school in Bangladesh where I taught a group of about 20 students how to recycle plastic bottles, and the importance of such an activity. I chose to focus on this, because recycling plastic is needed to keep our environment safe and it’s a fun activity that would keep the students interested. Please click here to see a video of my experience at the village school.
I was privileged to work with those students, as they were very enthusiastic to learn and contribute. Spending one day with children from different backgrounds made me a better communicator. My parents and I have always believed that extracurricular activities are as important as academics because they contribute to being a balanced individual. I am happy to have done this activity at the village school because it made learning enjoyable and therefore memorable.
The IB MYP personal project was challenging, educational and exciting. My parents always ask me to share my happiness and knowledge with others because it might brighten up someone’s day. I believe my session at the village school accomplished this, so I wish to continue sharing my knowledge, what I have learned and will continue to learn, with my society.
Diploma Programme
The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has received authorisation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The programme is offered to students (aged 16–19) in the final two years of school.
The Diploma Programme is a demanding, pre-university-level course of studies. It is internationally recognised by over 2,000 universities worldwide.
The DP has a reputation for rigorous assessment of student achievement. Each student’s performance and levels of knowledge are examined internally by teachers according to set criteria. They are also assessed externally by independent examiners according to global standards applied to all IB schools.
Our students study all the subjects covered in a traditional, broad curriculum, including languages, social sciences, experimental sciences, mathematics and the arts. The DP also takes the curriculum a step further through three unique programmes:
- theory of knowledge
- creativity, activity, service
- extended essay.
Theory of knowledge
Theory of knowledge (TOK) is an interdisciplinary requirement unique to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It encourages students to reflect on the knowledge they gain both inside and outside the classroom.
One hundred hours of classroom time are dedicated to the TOK programme. We challenge our students to question the nature of knowledge across disciplines, to recognise biases and to analyse evidence using rational thought and argument. By making our students consider and appreciate different perspectives, TOK contributes towards a pluralistic outlook.
Creativity, activity, service
Creativity, activity, service (CAS) is an important component of the IB curriculum and is required for every DP student at the Academy. Our students participate actively in a variety of creative endeavours, physical activities and community service projects. They develop self-confidence, teamwork and leadership skills, and a sense of civil responsibility.
Students take part in sustainable projects that have real and lasting effects on the greater Hyderabad community. They develop strength of character and an understanding of their ability to bring about change.
The CAS programme is valued for its power to transform the lives not only of students but also the people they work with. It serves as a platform for interpersonal exchange, personal growth and greater understanding of the issues we face as a global community.
Extended essay
The extended essay requires students to pick a subject of their choice and research and develop it into a 4,000-word essay. Students may choose to investigate a subject from one of their higher-level courses more deeply. Or they can broaden their academic experience by researching a subject in a field they are not currently studying.
Through the extended essay, we introduce students to the kind of independent research and writing skills expected at the university level.
For further information on the IB Diploma Programme at the Academy, please see the admission requirements or contact us.
Why Choose the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
Admission to the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is based on merit. This is broadly defined as exceptional intellectual potential, leadership, a commitment to learning, strong sense of integrity, and the desire to work towards and instigate positive change.
As part of a network of Academies, we have been established to provide exceptional students from all backgrounds with an outstanding education.
We seek students representing a diverse range of economic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. We look for students who have the ability and motivation to excel academically and who demonstrate leadership in community service and other co-curricular pursuits.
We are more than just residential schools that strive to give their students a sound academic foundation. We emphasise the importance of academic excellence while instilling in students a sense of civic responsibility and the desire, ability and commitment to give back to their communities locally and globally.
"In my view, the most important thing a student can learn in any educational institution is the ability to keep on learning."
Our educational approach measures success not just by academic achievement, but by how students apply what they know to make the world a better place. The overall educational programme is designed to foster students’ curiosity while providing them with the skills and intellectual confidence to engage with what they do not know and find answers and solutions.
