Residential Facilities
Our school culture is based on respect, integrity, honesty, fairness, empathy and good humour; and these values permeate the ethos of residential life.
The residential environment is warm and supportive, and this is reflected in the peaceful and inviting architecture of the residences. Boys and girls live in separate student residences, and all students are closely supervised by faculty and staff.
The adjustment to living away from home for the first time can be difficult for students. Our dorm parents are a carefully chosen group of teachers who live in faculty apartments in the residences. They ensure a safe, nurturing and fun-filled environment for students.
Dorm parents are trained in critical skills such as health and safety, community life and interpersonal relations. They possess a high level of energy to handle multiple tasks while offering guidance and support to the students.
We provide accommodation for members of the Academy community from both within the country and overseas, as well as those visiting or on exchange from another Aga Khan Academy.
Additional teachers' quarters on campus house resident faculty along with their families.
Community Service
Community service is a major part of the student experience at the Academy. Both the curriculum and student life incorporate aspects of community service.
Service opportunities extend the educational experience beyond the classroom and help our students learn about the real-world implications of their studies.
Through community projects with local organisations and groups, our students gain a sense of the connections between their education and the world around them. Students can participate in a variety of structured community initiatives and internships to learn about their place in the world.
By partnering with local agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network, students learn first-hand about the operations of an organisation, and work toward making tangible contributions to the agencies.
In addition, community engagement gives our students an understanding of broad concepts such as human rights, dignity and autonomy, while emphasising the ethos of leaving the world a better place.
To learn more about the Academy's programme, please visit the Academic Programme page.
Application Forms
Application forms can be completed online using the links below or via the downloadable forms. Forms completed in hard copy should be either posted or scanned and emailed to the admissions office at the earliest opportunity. Applications should include the following:
- completed application form
- copies of the applicant’s last two grade reports
- a copy of the applicant’s birth certificate or passport
- a copy of Aadhaar card
- evidence of vaccination (Junior School)
- two passport-sized photographs
- application fee (non-refundable): INR 3,000.
*Please note that a completed financial aid form must be submitted together with the application form in order to apply for a bursary.
Address
Admissions Office
The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
Survey No: 1/1, Hardware Park
Maheshwaram Mandal, R.R. District
Hyderabad 501 510
Telangana, India
+91-40-66291300
Email: admissions.hyderabad@agakhanacademies.org
Online application forms
To access the online application service, please click on one of the options below.
Downloadable application forms
Click on the links below to download the application forms:
IB Primary Years Programme application form_2025-26.pdf
Book Character Day
Book Character Day has been organised for all students on 28 October 2022. For more details, please contact the school office.
Fee schedule test
Fee schedule for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad Fee Schedule - 2018-19.pdf
Notes
1 A one-time non-refundable admission fee is payable for students enrolling for the first time. The admission fee must be paid to secure the place for a child at the Academy. This cannot be deferred or paid in instalments. The due date is one week after the offer has been accepted.
2 A one-time refundable security deposit is also payable on acceptance of admission and should be paid together with the admission fee mentioned above. It is refundable when a student leaves the Academy as long as the required notice has been given in writing and “No Dues” clearance is obtained from the Academy. No interest is payable on this deposit.
3 Grade 1 & 2 students will have option to pay refundable security deposit in two instalments. First instalment of Rs. 75,000 when they enter grade 3/4 and second instalment when they enter grade 5/6.
4 A sibling discount on tuition fees of 15% will be applicable for second and subsequent children.
5 Tuition fees for the academic year may be paid in full with an early-payment discount of 3% on or before 31 July. This discount is applicable on the net amount payable after other discounts have been deducted.
6 Tuition fees are payable in two equal instalments, no later than 31st July and 15th December of each academic year. For DP2 (grade 12) students the due date for the second instalment is 15th November.
7 For new admissions to an academic year the tuition fees must be paid within 30 days of admission to secure a place at the Academy.
8 The Academy will charge a monthly sur-charge of 2% on the total outstanding dues older than 30 days. In case the fees are not paid within one month’s period following the deadline, the student will not be allowed to attend classes or participate in other activities undertaken by the Academy.
9 Tuition fees include course fees, use of essential course books, library books, IT and science laboratory equipment and certain classroom supplies. The fees do not include uniform costs.
10 Exam fees for IB Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme will be billed separately based on the actual fee issued by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
11 Parents of returning students will be invoiced four to six weeks prior to the new academic year.
12 The Academy no longer accepts cash for fee payments. All payments must be made by direct bank deposit, bank transfer, cheque or demand draft even if the payment is being made by a third party such as a sponsoring organization. Parents must provide the finance office (finance@agakhanacademies.org), with a hard or an electronic copy of proof of payment showing the full name of the student and the student identification number within 15 days of fund transfer for issuance of payment receipt. Absence of this information may delay crediting the fees reflected on your account in our system.
13 Parents are responsible for ensuring that the fee payments are made into the correct bank account of the Academy. In the unlikely event of any change in bank account details, the changes will be communicated to parents in writing via a hand delivered letter from the Academy.
14 If a student wishes to leave the Academy, one term’s advance notice of withdrawal must be given in writing or one term’s worth of the annual fees will be due and payable. School clearance will not be possible until any outstanding dues are settled in full.
15 The Academy reserves the right to withhold results, school certificates, transcripts or any other information and/or documents until all outstanding dues are settled in full.
16 Admitted students, who demonstrate financial need and duly fill in and submit the application along with required supporting documents within the stipulated time, can be considered for financial aid. An independent financial aid committee is responsible for reviewing and approving any request for financial aid by students.
17 The above terms and conditions may be modified or new terms may apply to reflect changes in the law or our services. For further information, please contact us at admissions.hyderabad@agakhanacademies.org.
18 Please note that fee structures are subject to annual review.
AKA, Mombasa Junior School Students Strike all the Right Notes
The Academy Junior School Annual Art Exhibition
The Academy Junior School Annual Art Exhibition – Celebration of Creativity - Friday 27th May 2016 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm in The Junior School Library. Refreshments available. All parents, prospective and current, are welcome to attend.
Arzoo Rajpar: Making her dreams a reality
The 2017 – 2018 academic year will be my fourth and final year at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa. As I approach graduation in June 2018 and reflect on the person I was when I joined the Academy from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, I am grateful for how much I have grown as an individual and the opportunities I have been able to access.
Through the Academy I have made many of my dreams a reality. I created a project to advocate for the rights of people with albinism in Tanzania, I have ameliorated my skills within the arts, I have coordinated a youth organisation, and most importantly I am a leader and work hard to have a positive impact on my peers.
I am extremely passionate about fighting for the rights of people with albinism in Tanzania. I have always wanted to do something to help the disadvantaged and underprivileged within my community, and I was first able to do so at the Academy in Mombasa. In Year 10 I filmed a documentary for my Personal Project raising awareness about the stigma and plight surrounding persons with albinism, with an aim to educate both the Tanzanian and Kenyan communities on this issue. I continued fighting for this cause through my TEDx talk at the Academy called “Souls Worth Living Too” where I spoke about the issue and my project, encouraging others to take action as well. This was a huge step for me, and the talk was shared on the official TEDx YouTube page.
I chose to continue this project through my Extended Essay, investigating the way in which the discrimination of people living with albinism in Tanzania affects their level of development. The experience I had while conducting research was eye opening. Although change has been made over the years the Tanzanian community still has a long way to go. I want to continue this project in a more artistic and service-oriented way once I graduate this academic year. I plan on doing so mainly through photography and film projects as well as confidence training, awareness and literacy programs.
Furthermore, the Academy has given me the opportunity to carry out other projects for causes I am equally passionate about such as women’s rights and feminism. I am currently the Director of a youth organisation called Stand Up Shout Out (SUSO) Mombasa which carries out several projects in areas such as the environment and education. This year I created a new project known as “Stand Up Shout Out Against Rape Culture Campaign”. Our first event was a Mombasa-wide conference in which students from different schools and socio-economic backgrounds came together to discuss this issue and provide potential solutions. This was a dream come true for me as I was able to create a project to tackle this issue that is deeply rooted within our communities and often disregarded. Before I graduate and in my capacity as Director I would like to complete the SUSO Feed A Soul Khadija Library project, where we are building a library for the children of Khadija Primary School. Music is also an area that I am deeply passionate about. Although I grew up in a musical family, I was able to grow tremendously as a musician once I joined the Academy. In addition to being an active member of the school choir, I write my own music and perform both inside and outside school. Being part of the school choir has allowed me to acquire more skills and to become a stronger singer and musician. Most importantly it has boosted my confidence and allowed me to encourage other musically-talented students to explore music and to help them grow in this area. There is nothing more rewarding than assisting someone in developing their ability to express themselves, to show their passions and to produce art. Music is a huge part of my identity, and at the Academy, I have been able to foster this part of myself.
In Diploma One [first year of the Diploma Programme], I was the Student Council Expression Representative. This role was extremely fulfilling and greatly contributed to my personal growth. I ensured that I would use my position to do the most and the best for the student community at the Academy in Mombasa. I pushed myself to come up with different and innovative ideas, and create opportunities that allowed students to express their talents and passions. Some of the projects and events I introduced include a Musical Theatre enrichment, a Coachella Festival aimed at allowing students to share their talents in visual and performing arts as well as music.
Following this, I was elected as Student Council President for the 2017 – 2018 academic year. Through this opportunity, I have gained new skills and been exposed to new experiences. As President I feel as though it is my duty to be approachable, relatable and a friend to every student in the school. I want to ensure that the student body is able to express their thoughts, that individuals are able to grow in different aspects of their lives and that every student finds their passion within the Academy.
Being a part of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa community has allowed me to grow tremendously, to express my talents and passions, to fight for what I believe in and to have a positive impact on those around me. Through the various activities in which I have participated and the leadership positions that I have held, I believe that I have discovered my identity and what I want to achieve in my life. I intend on pursuing architecture, a discipline that will allow me to combine my love for art, my intellectual interests as well as my long term goal to serve my community in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Although I have chosen a career path, I will continue to do music, photography, film, visual art as well as community and service due to the fact that these are all areas which form my identity and that I am passionate about.
I am very grateful for the lessons and education I have received and believe that the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa has equipped me with the skills and experiences to achieve my long term goals.
By Arzoo Rajpar
Congratulations to the Class of 2017
Several of our 2017 Diploma Programme graduates have been awarded scholarships to prestigious universities across the world. We would like to acknowledge and congratulate them on their achievements and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.
Meet Nancy Oruko
