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Diploma Programme application form

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Primary Years Programme

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa was authorised to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum by the International Baccalaureate in April 2007.

Foundations for lifelong learning

We offer the PYP for students in years 1–5 (aged 6–10). The 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, social studies, science and technology. The Primary Years Programme at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa also includes a beginning computing course, physical education, music, art and Kiswahili.

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 click here to learn more about the PYP Exhibition, which takes place in year 5. The Exhibition is a capstone experience for each PYP student.

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

AKA, Mombasa’s 9th IB Diploma Graduating Class Reaches New Heights

Grand Cultural Fest - Saturday, 9th November

Residential students host an annual cultural fest to celebrate pluralism and diversity in the Academy's amphitheatre. Celebrations begin from 5 pm onwards!

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Hyderabad

Zviko Katsande: Zimbabwean educator embodies global-mindedness

“I wake up every morning and look forward to seeing my students in class.”

Although Zviko Katsande hails from Zimbabwe, he has taught in numerous countries. He has over a decade’s worth of experience teaching English, History, and Individuals & Societies in IB schools. 
 
“I was born in Zimbabwe during the time of Zimbabwe’s liberation war against the British colonization. I was so young when the war was going on,” said Mr. Katsande about his childhood. “It was a small town; we had to walk quite a long distance to school, and there weren’t many facilities around so we had to make do with what was available.” These challenges engendered in him a deep commitment to international development and an unshakeable personal resilience.
 
Since then, he has travelled and taught in several schools throughout Africa, including Zambia, Ethiopia and Tanzania. “I wanted to experience an international working life, be exposed to a totally different culture, and to expose my family to a new culture as well,” he commented. 
 
Mr. Katsande has been at the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad since 2016, where he is the Head of the Humanities Department. He is passionate about both his role as an educator and as a leader. Speaking of the Aga Khan strands that weave through the curriculum, he states, “Because the strands align so well with the IB Program, teaching and learning with them make the experience meaningful. It also makes our students globally-minded.” 
 
When asked what he enjoys most about teaching at the Academy, Mr. Katsande commented, “The students are so sincere and open-minded. I wake up every morning and look forward to seeing them in class. All members of the Academy community feel this way about the students.” 

Student represents Academy at County festivals

AKA Mombasa 2020 wall planner

“Aspiração” — MYP Personal Projects Exhibition 2022

AKA Maputo Personal Projects Exhibition 22

Students from across the Academies network participate in inaugural Climate and Environment Conference

Students from across the Academies network took part in the inaugural Climate and Environment Conference.

Students from across the Academies network participate in inaugural Climate and Environment Conference

Students from across the Academies network took part in the inaugural Climate and Environment Conference.

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