Head of Academy's Welcome

As I look across the vast open field adjacent to the buildings of the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka, I see students playing in the Maidan – a spectacular green space that resonates with youth, vigour and striving with enthusiasm. A place that inspires students to become successful in every aspect of life – being lifelong learners, internationally minded, principled and ethical.

The Aga Khan Academies is a network of Academies across South Asia and East Africa, promoting an internationally designed learning environment following the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The latest addition to the network, the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka in Bangladesh, was established in 2022 to realise His Highness the Aga Khan’s vision of a global learning community. We select students solely on their merit regardless of their socio-economic background.   

The Academy in Dhaka has been carrying the 35-year-long legacy of the Aga Khan Education Service, Bangladesh, fostering an enabling environment to contribute to Bangladesh’s education. The Academy adds to this legacy through our Professional Development Centre (PDC), which provides professional development opportunities for our teachers to strengthen their pedagogical skills. Additionally, the PDC contributes to the Bangladeshi education sector through various outreach programmes, such as the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange project and the Teacher Preparation Programme and it partners with the government on various initiatives.       

The Aga Khan Academies network invests in exceptional students who are expected to become future leaders committed to giving back to their community. For example, the Class of 2024 achieved a unique distinction in their IB Diploma Programme examinations with an average score of 34.8, which surpasses the IB global average of 30.32. We are committed to achieving more in the future. Besides striving for excellence in education, we want our students to become better humans, having the core attributes of the Aga Khan Academies Learner Profile instilled in them.   

Our students are achieving remarkable results in various fields, from academics and sports to service learning activities that contribute to various social causes. Their responsible actions and commitment to society’s betterment make us proud as a community consisting of parents, teachers and staff. In addition to keeping up with the fast-paced dynamics of the 21st century, we inspire students to look back and become resilient, so they act responsibly towards their community and the planet.  

Welcome to the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka! We are fortunate to have you in our community as we embark on this exciting journey of true academic excellence!  

Yours truly, 

Suvina Shunglu,  
Head of Academy   

 

Learn more about Ms Suvina and her background here.