Video: AKA Hyderabad Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremony
74 students of the Class of 2019 concluded their International Baccalaureate journey at the Academy with a formal evening ceremony on Saturday 25th May attended by fellow students, alumni, Academy senior management, faculty and staff as well as parents, extended families and invited guests. These students join a growing legacy of global young leaders, driven by the Academy’s unique curriculum and approach to education. The graduation marks a proud milestone of 1,000 such leaders across both the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad and its sister school, the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa (Kenya).
Academy Fellows - AA
With the aim of bringing diverse perspectives and fresh energy to the Aga Khan Academies, a small number of carefully selected recent graduates from well-respected universities are recruited each year to serve as Aga Khan Academy Fellows.
How can I become part of the Academy Fellow's Programme?
To find out more and submit your application, please visit the AKDN Career Centre
Applications are now open for opportunities in Kenya, India and Mozambique for 2020
What is the Fellows Programme at the Aga Khan Academies?
Academy Fellows have the opportunity to work with gifted and talented students from diverse ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Each Academy Fellow will live on campus and serve the student residential programme as a Dorm Parent promoting community life.
Academy Fellows have a demanding and important role in our community and may be responsible for any of the following, depending on the Fellow’s interests and experiences and the Academy’s needs:
- Key role as a Dorm Parent in the residential programme, which includes weekday duties and weekend duties.
- Assistance in a specific curricular area under the mentorship of an experienced master teacher.
- Tutoring individual students or study groups.
- Involvement in the administrative work of departments such as Admissions, Communications or University Counselling.
- Coaching sports and athletic teams, providing music lessons, SAT prep, artistic pursuits.
An integral part of the residential programme at the Academy, the Fellows participate actively in and chaperone off campus field trips, engage in the enrichment programmes (sports, arts, ...) and are closely involved in the student leadership development programme, including activities such as Model MUN, TedX etc.
These opportunities are offered at all our Academy campuses: Mombasa, Kenya, Hyderabad, India and Maputo, Mozambique - Future Academies are planned across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East.,In which parts of the world can I hope to serve as a Fellow?
Fellows can indicate a preference when applying.
Is this a permanent role or can I come just for a few months or a year?
These will be two-year appointments, overlapping so as to assure continuity. Some Academies will consider one year appointments but prefer a longer commitment.
What are we looking for in our Fellows?
- Genuine interest and commitment to the mission of the Aga Khan Academies and to the development of young people.
- A record of excellent academic achievement at a highly respected college or university.
- A record of significant involvement in residential life, student leadership programming, music, athletic and/or community service during college or university.
The Fellow's programme also provides onsite mentoring and coaching by experienced faculty and staff and an opportunity to experience life in a lively and dynamic school environment.
Some Fellows may come from the AK Academies’ alumni body and others may decide to pursue a career in teaching or education in general.
Do you want to hear more about the programme?
Click here to read what some of our former Fellow have to say about their experience.
To find out more and submit your application, please visit the AKDN Career Centre
Academic Programme
The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad offers an education of an internationally recognised standard of excellence to prepare students to become intellectually curious, globally-minded citizens of the world.
The Academy programme develops students who are committed to positive change and are able to understand and analyse complex issues of local, national and global significance.
Our curriculum is built on the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB). The IB is a thorough, multidisciplinary curriculum that fosters:
- intellectual curiosity
- creativity
- leadership development
- social consciousness
- a pluralistic sensibility.
The IB is also known for preparing students for admission to the best universities in their own countries and abroad.
Our focus is on developing students' critical thinking skills and the ability to analyse issues. We also emphasise multicultural understanding and awareness. One of the ways in which we help our students develop skills for ethical leadership is through the Aga Khan Curricular Strands. These are cross-disciplinary areas of study that have been developed for the network of Aga Khan Academies.
Overall educational programme
Our curriculum is complemented by enrichment, athletic and community service initiatives. The overall educational programme is designed to educate well-rounded, civic-minded individuals. It enhances students’ academic excellence, leadership skills, sense of civic responsibility, understanding of global issues, and analytical and study skills. The programme also reinforces an understanding of local languages, history, cultures and environment.
When they graduate from the Academy, students are expected to be computer literate and have a thorough understanding of the diverse academic disciplines covered in the IB curriculum. They should have mastered at least two languages, including English. Through the planned international exchange programme, our students will be able to enhance their foreign language learning and appreciation of other cultures.
Our graduates are thus well prepared for the rigours of higher education and to pursue opportunities in an increasingly interdependent world.
For further information on the IB programmes offered at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, please visit the following pages:
- Primary Years Programme (grades 1–5)
- Middle Years Programme (grades 6–10)
- Diploma Programme (grades 11–12).
Celebrating our bilingualism - Hindi Diwas – 14th September 2016
Join the Academy Junior School for Hindi Diwas to celebrate the historic occasion when written Hindi using Devanagari script was approved as an official language in 1949. Hindi Exhibition in the Junior School Library this week. Visitors welcome!
Entrepreneurship Day - 10:30am, Wednesday 26 April
Grade 3 celebrates learning from their Economics unit by having stalls showcasing small businesses they have started themselves, at the Junior School Library. Parents, students and staff are welcome to attend!
Enrichment celebration: 2-4:30pm, Thursday 5th October
Showcasing learning from the last half-term's enrichment cycle through exhibits, performances and various activities! Open to all students, faculty and staff.
Academy wins prestigious all-Asia industry award for contribution to Education K-12 category
Mombasa Educators Graduate
Scholarship Programme
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is launching a unique scholarship programme to attract Kenya’s brightest young minds to join the Academy.
Six merit-based scholarships of up to 50% off fees for outstanding students who can demonstrate superior academic ability. This includes:
- B average for international curricula
- B+ for KCSE students
- 390+ for KCPE
Applicants must have also excelled outside of the classroom in one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership in the service of others
- Innovation in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math
- Environmental Responsibility
- Performing Arts
- Team Sports
Scholarships will be awarded to students from a diversity of socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, linguistic and other backgrounds across Kenya. Based on demonstrated merit and financial need, scholarship awards may cover up to 50% of school fees, including residential fees. View the fee schedule here.
Scholarships are open to new students applying for admission in August 2022. The deadline for application is 1st July 2022.
The process:
Students should make an application through the normal admissions process (an application fee is payable) and indicate their interest in applying for the Aga Khan Academy Scholarship Programme.
*AKASP is open to new students only; those already enrolled at the Academy are not eligible.
- Fill in the below form.
- An initial assessment to determine suitability for the scholarship programme will take place.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview with the Dean of Admissions. This interview will assess the ability of the student to contribute significantly to the Academy outside of the classroom.
- Final selection includes an interview with the Head of Academy and the Dean of Admissions.
*The decision of the Academy in awarding these scholarships will be final.
Eligibility:
- To apply, students must be residents in Kenya.
- The scholarships are open to students who are able to demonstrate exceptional academic ability and the potential to benefit from a unique educational programme based on the International Baccalaureate and the Aga Khan Strands.
- Scholarships are needs-based and will take into account aspects of the financial position of the family at the time of interviews.
- Scholarship awards may not cover all costs, and some scholarships will require the candidate and their family to contribute part of the cost.
To know more about this programme, please email mba-admissions@agakhanacademies.org
Why Choose the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Admission to the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa 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.
You can call the admissions team on their direct lines:
+254 (0) 736 200 008 or +254 780 223 703
