The Aga Khan Academy for extraordinary and inclusive education
Aga Khan Academy named ICT Leader
The Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa has been named one of four Microsoft showcase schools in Africa, for its use of technology in education.
This status was given to only 150 schools across 75 countries worldwide. The academy is the only school in eastern Africa and one of three schools in sub-Saharan Africa to be selected.
Admission Requirements
The Academy uses a multifaceted assessment in identifying students. The assessments enable students to demonstrate their cognitive, literary, mathematical, creative and leadership abilities.
Admission is competitive and based on student merit.
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Nursery School
Kindergarten 1, 2 and 3: Early Years Programme
Students entering Kindergarten 1 must be 3 years of age by 31 July of the year of entry.
All prospective students must demonstrate the potential for high achievement. Each applicant will participate in a variety of assessment exercises. Assessment exercises include different sets of skill tests (communication skills, social skills and motor skills).
Junior School
Grades 1–5: Primary Years Programme
Students entering year 1 should have completed at least three years of nursery school and must be 6 years of age by 31 August of the year of entry.
All prospective students must demonstrate a potential for high academic achievement and demonstrate competency in literacy and numeracy. Each applicant from Grades 2-5 must sit a standard assessment in logic, English (reading and writing), mathematics and creativity. Applicants will also have personal interviews with key members of the Junior School staff as part of their application process.
Senior School
Grades 6–10: Middle Years Programme
All students applying for a place in the Senior School must have attained high scholastic achievement in their former educational institutions. They must also demonstrate a keen interest and participation in community service projects outside the classroom and/or extracurricular activities such as sporting activities, clubs, arts and music.
All applicants must schedule an appointment for a standard assessment test in logic, English, mathematics and problem-solving at the school, in addition to providing past student grade reports and certificates of achievement. Applicants will also have personal interviews with key members of the Senior School staff as part of their application process.
Diploma Programme
Grades 11–12: Diploma Programme (DP)
Applicants for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, must have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as well as a proven record of civic mindedness and participation in community projects.
The application process requires prospective students to undergo a standardised assessment test in English, mathemathics and logic as well as an interview with IB Diploma Programme coordinators and key members of the Senior School staff.
New students will not be accepted in the year of the Diploma exam.
Student Exchange 2019 Gallery: Hyderabad students in Mombasa
Student Exchange 2019 Gallery: Hyderabad students in Mombasa
From September to November 2019, 35 students from the Aga Khan Academies in Hyderabad and Mombasa will be taking place in the Student Exchange Programme.
Through their weekly student blogs and photo galleries, follow these students' journey of discovery and see them experience a new culture, make new friends and gain a deeper insight into themselves and the world they live in – as they spend three months at a whole new campus!
Student Exchange 2019 Gallery: Mombasa students in Hyderabad
Student Exchange 2019 Gallery: Mombasa students in Hyderabad
From September to November 2019, 35 students from the Aga Khan Academies in Hyderabad and Mombasa will be taking place in the Student Exchange Programme.
Through their weekly student blogs and photo galleries, follow these students' journey of discovery and see them experience a new culture, make new friends and gain a deeper insight into themselves and the world they live in – as they spend three months at a whole new campus!
Academy Book Week 2016
7th to 11th March. Events for everyone including parents.
Academy Book Week....Today.
Junior School-Skype meet n greet ! with author Jorge Aguiree. Senior School-Quiz Bowl Heats.