AKA Mombasa student Joshua Masakha (Year 7) is featured in The Standard for his swimming prowess.
Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad Scholarship Programme
The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is launching a unique scholarship programme to attract India’s brightest young minds to join the Academy.
Up to six merit-based scholarships are on offer for outstanding boys and girls who can demonstrate superior academic ability alongside the potential to excel 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 India. Based on demonstrated merit and financial need, scholarship awards may cover up to 100% of school fees, including residential fees.
Scholarships are open to new students applying for residential admission in Grade 9 or Grade 11 in July 2023.
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 Hyderabad Scholarship Programme.
*This scholarship programme is open to new students only; those already enrolled at the Academy are not eligible.
- 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 Indian Nationals resident in India.
- 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 Curricular Strands.
- Scholarship 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 apply or learn more about this programme, please email AKASP.Hyderabad@agakhanacademies.org
Applications will close on 30 April 2023.
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In the Press
The following articles can be found in the press:
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The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is highlighted in The Exchange for parents' transition to online learning.
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The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is featured in the Mozambican newspaper Notícias in an article by Head of Academy Michael Spencer.
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The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is featured in the Mozambican newspaper Notícias highlighting its work in the arts.
E-learning to the rescue of Aga Khan Academy learners during pandemic
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The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is featured in the Daily Nation for E-learning.
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The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is featured in The Exchange for transitioning to online learning.
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The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is featured in the Mozambican newspaper detailing environmentalist, Carlos Serra Junior's visit and session with students from Grades 3 - 5.
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AKA Mombasa basketball team featured in The Standard for defending their titles at County games.
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AKA Mombasa's basketball teams are mentioned in The Standard for their leading start at the County games.
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AKA Mombasa's basketball teams are featured in The Daily Nation for beating competitors in the semi-finals at the County games.
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History
In 2000, His Highness the Aga Khan initiated the establishment of the Aga Khan Academies, an integrated network of schools dedicated to expanding access to the highest standard of education in countries in Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The Aga Khan Academies are an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which is chaired by His Highness the Aga Khan. The AKDN has a long history of involvement in education in countries of the developing world, with the first schools now under the AKDN umbrella having been founded in 1905 in India and Zanzibar. Currently, AKDN agencies operate more than 240 schools and educational programmes ranging from early childhood through to post-graduate education.
Establishment of the academies
In 2003, the first of approximately 18 planned Aga Khan Academies opened in Kenya on an 18-acre site in the Kizingo area of Mombasa. The Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Mombasa has already established a highly successful track record, with its students placing among the top tier worldwide in academic performance.
The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad is the second to be established and opened with its first intake of students in August 2011. As with all the Aga Khan Academies, AKA Hyderabad selects students of all socio-economic backgrounds who show promise in academic and other areas, and who demonstrate good character and serious intent.
A third Aga Khan Academy, in Maputo, Mozambique, opened in August 2013 with its lower primary school.
Future academies
The other Academies are at different stages in the planning and development process.
Year 10 Service Learning demonstration
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.
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Admissions
The network of Aga Khan Academies has been established to provide exceptional students from all backgrounds with an outstanding education. Admissions are currently being accepted for the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes in both Mombasa and Hyderabad and for the Primary Years Programme in Maputo.
The Academy seeks students from pre-primary through higher secondary levels representing a diverse range of economic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Students should have the ability and motivation to excel academically and should demonstrate leadership in community service and other co-curricular pursuits.
Selection is means-blind and competitive, based on student merit.
The Academy endeavours to meet the demonstrated financial need of each admitted student.
Candidate characteristics
The admissions committee evaluates candidates based on a range of measures and selects those demonstrating a high level of motivation and commitment to learning, a strong sense of integrity and respect for others from diverse backgrounds.
Successful applicants typically demonstrate the following characteristics:
"The students at this institution will be distinguished not only for their academic capacity, but for their character and commitment to citizenship."
- a record of outstanding academic achievement or potential
- highly motivated and intellectually curious
- a strong sense of integrity – the capacity to judge right and wrong and to stand up for one’s principles
- a high level of social awareness, including openness and sensitivity to those of different backgrounds
- the desire to work towards, and instigate, positive change
- leadership in community service, student government and/or sporting activities
- notable accomplishments in the visual or performing arts.
Please visit the websites of the individual Academies for further information and application forms.
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.
