Primary Years Programme

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has been accredited as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (Grades K–5).

Foundations for lifelong learning

The Primary Years Programme focuses on the development of the whole child. It is geared towards creating independent, confident and respectful learners.

Our classroom curriculum and after-school activities address the children's social, physical, cultural and ethical development while giving them a strong foundation in all the major areas of knowledge. 

The curriculum consists of five essential elements:

• concepts
• knowledge
• skills
• attitude
• action. 

The core subjects we cover include English language, mathematics, science and technology, and social studies. Our programme also includes a beginning computing course, physical education, music, art, French and Portuguese.

Students and teachers explore questions in all subject areas using an interactive, student-centred approach. The knowledge element of the curriculum is enhanced by six themes that are studied across the various subject disciplines. These are:

• who we are 
• where we are in place and time
• how we express ourselves
• how the world works
• how we organise ourselves
• sharing the planet. 

The PYP develops well-rounded students who are well versed in all areas of knowledge. They learn to be intellectually curious, principled, caring, open-minded, well balanced and reflective learners.

Please visit the Admission Requirements page or contact us to find out more about applying to the PYP at the Academy.