Why Choose the AKA Maputo
With a top IB education, an outstanding residential experience and the opportunity to grow as leaders, our students learn to make the world a better place.
With a focus on academic excellence, our internationally accredited IB programme nurtures students aged six to 18. Students take a broad, academically rigorous curriculum, learning to think critically and apply their knowledge to the real world. Your child will learn from highly qualified, experienced teachers committed to ongoing professional development, and will benefit from tailored university counselling. Read about the academic programme.
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students in the whole school from countries such as Mozambique, Norway, South Africa, the United Kingdom and more
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students a part of the residential programme for Grades 6-Diploma Programme
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teachers from Mozambique and around the world
From a vibrant social life to first-class facilities, residential school life provides opportunities like no other.
Each student will join a diverse Academy family of students and staff, developing lifelong connections. In Grade 10, they may spend a term at another school in our network, immersing themselves in a new culture.
With a six to one teacher ratio, dorm parents throughout their time at the school and a friendly and supportive environment, their wellbeing will be assured.
Early Years programme teachers at AKA Maputo work in small groups to provide close, one-on-one interactions and enhance students’ learning.
Dorm students at AKA Maputo form close bonds with their peers and dorm parents, who ensure the holistic development of each student.
WELLBEING STORY
Miles apart, together at heart
“The Aga Khan has been a household name for me from a young age. Growing up, my grandfather would tell me stories about working at His Highness the Aga Khan’s stud farms in Ireland. When my cousins moved to Kenya and began attending the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, I visited them several times. I always knew I wanted to end up living and working in Africa.
Walking to work in the freezing cold and rain in Ireland always made me long for Africa, so I made the decision to try and make the move. I searched online for job openings within the Aga Khan Academies and to my delight the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was looking for a Visual Arts Teacher. I was further drawn to the idea of working for the Academy due to the fantastic curriculum on offer. The International Baccalaureate strongly promotes pluralism, cultural enrichment, inclusion and leadership to create a better world for all.
I was ecstatic to receive my confirmation. I began working from Ireland due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions but have enjoyed every minute of it. The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is a hard-working family, the staff are fantastic and have made me feel like I have always been a part of the team and the students are phenomenal, engaging and dedicated. I will miss my family and friends when I move to Mozambique, but I am truly excited to begin this new adventure.”
Rachael Odwyer, Visual Arts Teacher, Aga Khan Academy Maputo
We are wholly merit based. We select exceptional students with the intellect, integrity and drive to engage with the world around them and strive to improve it. We offer financial assistance to those in need and provide a safe and stimulating setting for children from all backgrounds to live and learn together. See our admissions policy.
foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo
SCHOLARSHIP PARENT/CHILD
Miles apart, together at heart
“The Aga Khan has been a household name for me from a young age. Growing up, my grandfather would tell me stories about working at His Highness the Aga Khan’s stud farms in Ireland. When my cousins moved to Kenya and began attending the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, I visited them several times. I always knew I wanted to end up living and working in Africa.
Walking to work in the freezing cold and rain in Ireland always made me long for Africa, so I made the decision to try and make the move. I searched online for job openings within the Aga Khan Academies and to my delight the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was looking for a Visual Arts Teacher. I was further drawn to the idea of working for the Academy due to the fantastic curriculum on offer. The International Baccalaureate strongly promotes pluralism, cultural enrichment, inclusion and leadership to create a better world for all.
I was ecstatic to receive my confirmation. I began working from Ireland due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions but have enjoyed every minute of it. The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is a hard-working family, the staff are fantastic and have made me feel like I have always been a part of the team and the students are phenomenal, engaging and dedicated. I will miss my family and friends when I move to Mozambique, but I am truly excited to begin this new adventure.”
Rachael Odwyer, Visual Arts Teacher, Aga Khan Academy Maputo
Whether taking on school responsibilities, setting up projects in the local community or sharing their knowledge with other children, your child will bring their classroom learning to life. We help our students grow into ethical, compassionate and knowledgeable leaders, ready for a lifetime of working with diverse global teams in a rapidly changing environment.
Students from AKA Maputo participate in community service projects on the weekends with their peers and teachers.
AKA Maputo students work together inside and outside of their classrooms, strengthening their communication and teamwork skills.
Students from unique backgrounds build their own close-knit community with each other at AKA Maputo.
CORRECT - TEACHER STORY
Miles apart, together at heart
“The Aga Khan has been a household name for me from a young age. Growing up, my grandfather would tell me stories about working at His Highness the Aga Khan’s stud farms in Ireland. When my cousins moved to Kenya and began attending the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, I visited them several times. I always knew I wanted to end up living and working in Africa.
Walking to work in the freezing cold and rain in Ireland always made me long for Africa, so I made the decision to try and make the move. I searched online for job openings within the Aga Khan Academies and to my delight the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was looking for a Visual Arts Teacher. I was further drawn to the idea of working for the Academy due to the fantastic curriculum on offer. The International Baccalaureate strongly promotes pluralism, cultural enrichment, inclusion and leadership to create a better world for all.
I was ecstatic to receive my confirmation. I began working from Ireland due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions but have enjoyed every minute of it. The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is a hard-working family, the staff are fantastic and have made me feel like I have always been a part of the team and the students are phenomenal, engaging and dedicated. I will miss my family and friends when I move to Mozambique, but I am truly excited to begin this new adventure.”
Rachael Odwyer, Visual Arts Teacher, Aga Khan Academy Maputo
CORRECT - PARENT STORY
Finding comfort at the Academy
“When we began thinking about sending our child to school, we wanted to offer them an education that would prepare them for the world in the coming decades. With the speed of change in the global and technologically advanced world, we felt it was increasingly crucial that our child develop the ability to be disciplined in their search for knowledge and be inquirers in all of the subjects.
We looked for a joyful, versatile and flexible schooling environment for our children, where the motivation to learn happens naturally and spontaneously. We came across the Aga Khan Academy Maputo and we believe we have found the school that will offer our child everything they need to succeed.
The International Baccalaureate curriculum our child is exposed to at the Academy provides them with global experiences and potential opportunities for the future. The Academy’s commitment to a local and international teaching staff has reassured us that our child will have an integrated experience with language and reality.
The Academy’s campus and the resources it provides to its students shows that students will be able to participate in various sporting, recreational or cultural activities. The overall quality of the campus, which is seen as a modern and safe environment, is difficult to find.
Overall, the vision and mission of the Academy, along with the dedication, responsibility and motivation from the entire AKA Maputo team, gave us the comfort that our child will be educated and valued in the best way possible here.”
Joel Soares Prista, parent of Grade 3 student, Aga Khan Academy Maputo
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We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, bringing together exceptional students from all backgrounds. We offer a unique educational experience, with outstanding campus facilities, an experienced team of educators and staff, and a commitment to developing effective, ethical leaders. We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, bringing together exceptional students from all backgrounds.