The Aga Khan Academy, a state of the art international school belonging to the Aga Khan network of institutions was formally inaugurated in presence of spiritual leader Aga Khan in an elaborate ceremony on the academy premises in Shamshabad on Friday.
In the Press
The following articles can be found in the press:
The Daily Nation: Aga Khan launches academies to foster leaders
The Daily Nation reports on the inauguration of the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, and how it is an important milestone in the establishment of a network of schools that foster pluralism and aim to develop the world’s future ethical leaders.
Jagran Josh: The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad Officially Inaugurated By the AP Chief Minister
Jagran Josh reports on the inauguration of The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, performed by the Honourable Chief Minister of Andra Pradesh. They provide an overview of the Academy, notably, how it is part of a network of 18 schools whose aim is to offer education of excellence to talented children regardless of financial capability.
Firstpost: The Aga Khan Academy at Hyderabad formally launched
The Firstpost reviews the inauguration of The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad with a quick look at the Academy’s trajectory: from the foundation stone laying ceremony in 2005, to the opening of its doors to students in 2011, to its professional development centre for teachers and its part in the growing network of Academies that will span across Africa, the Middle East and Central and South Asia.
Deccan Chronicle: Inter-school basketball tournement
The Deccan Chronicle reports on the inter-school basketball tournament in Hyderabad, where the Aga Khan Academy won the championship’s opening match against the Meridian School, Madhapur, with a score of 16 to 5.
Calgary Herald reports on the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa
The Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya, seeks out students with high academic and leadership potential, so they can be provided with an International Baccalaureate education.
Calgary Herald’s Monica Zurowski describes her visit to The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, where she witnessed how state of the art facilities, strong academics (International Baccalaureate programme), diverse extra-curricular activities and enriching community service programmes are combined to equip Kenya’s brightest youth with the principals and skills to become the country’s future leaders.
Exame Moçambique: Aga Khan Academy starts in August
Exame Moçambique reviews the plans for the opening of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, which is set to inaugurate on August 19th 2013, and is currently accepting applications from interested parents.
The Hindu: Creating leaders for civil society
The Hindu features the story of Salim, a student from a small Kenyan village who is benefiting from a free of cost world-class education, in the international and culturally rich environment of The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa. Salim’s story illustrates how the Academy strives to give exceptional students of all socio-economic backgrounds an all-round education so that they become the leaders of civil society.
Nikhila Henry, from The Times of India, describes her visit to The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, where she experiences first-hand how the Academy bridges diverse cultural and economic backgrounds, providing students with a rich learning environment that encourages pluralism and free thinking.