Values in Action
We select exceptional students from all backgrounds and give them the highest standard of education. Our vision is to nurture future leaders who will support positive development in their societies. Our students therefore take their skills beyond the classroom, embodying the ethos of the Academies in their lives.
In alignment with the IB, we aim to create students who are:
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives – intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual – to achieve well-being for ourselves and others. We recognise our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we live.
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and personal development.
We understand that multiple perspectives will allow us to make better decisions, and seek opportunities to work with a variety of others. We perceive and anticipate needs and problems, and are able to motivate ourselves and others to tackle problems, confidently and cooperatively.
We understand the interconnectedness of communities, striving to create harmony in our environment, while considering the needs of all members. We are motivated to leave the world a better place.
The Aga Khan Strands, the Leadership Curriculum and service learning elements of our programme support students to achieve the vision of the Academies.
The Aga Khan Strands consist of Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures (with an emphasis on Muslim civilisations), Governance and Civil Society, and Economics for Development. They underpin every aspect of the curriculum, preparing students to apply their talents to issues facing society.
While aspects of leadership can be discussed in the classroom, it takes real-world context to bring the theory to life. Role plays and simulations prepare students to participate in, and lead, teams. Their responsibilities increase as they progress, whether coaching sports, planning activities or taking on prefect duties. The Academy’s dedication to diversity exposes students to different cultures, religions, countries and socio-economic backgrounds, mirroring the global worlds they will move in. And students learn to make a difference through serving their communities.
The third component of an Academy education is service learning. From an early age, our students learn to care about the people and environment around them. They put their theoretical learning into practice through sustainable work on local community projects, whether partnering with local organisations, working with branches of the AKDN or initiating their own projects.
Through collaborating with community partners, our students at AKA Maputo have engaged in various service projects, ranging from beach clean-ups and developing numeracy, literacy and technology-based projects with our partner schools. Students at AKA Maputo also engage in service projects for the Academy by working with their teachers and peers.
