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Students playing outside during a Physical Education class at AKA Maputo.
Fostering learning and growth
Students a part of the PYP at the AKA Maputo receive holistic care from their teachers.
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Primary Years Programme

Six to 10-year-olds at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo learn and play in their dedicated Junior School area. They learn to apply their knowledge to real-world situations, develop independent and collaborative working habits and develop a sense of community.

“My most exciting class is mathematics because these days we are exploring graphs, analysing data and putting these concepts into action. These concepts are also helping me with my PYP exhibition as we have to research and present data in an analytical manner.”
Suhan Bagatharia, Grade 5 student, Aga Khan Academy Maputo

The Junior School

The Junior School facilities have been designed with the needs of younger children in mind. Alongside the multipurpose classrooms, your child has access to a library, music, art and information technology rooms, a well-equipped playground and large playing fields.

AKA Maputo students playing musical instruments.

Music rooms with various instruments are provided for students at AKA Maputo to creatively express themselves.

AKA Maputo students performing a dance.

Students at AKA Maputo share their cultures with their peers and teachers through different events and celebrations.

AKA Maputo student playing outside.

With open outdoor spaces and a playground, Junior School students at AKA Maputo enjoy their time outside during their breaks.

The Primary Years Curriculum

Primary students take the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), which covers their social, physical, cultural and ethical development. Academy teachers take an interactive, student-centred approach, helping to create independent, confident and respectful learners.

Your child will gain a strong foundation in English language, mathematics, social studies, science and technology, computing, physical education, music, art and Portuguese. Throughout their studies, they will cover six transdisciplinary themes:

  • 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.

Meet the Children

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Aga Khan Academy Mombasa Junior School

Learn more about the Junior School experience, seen through the eyes of students.

Jumping into my passion

Vincenzo Procena with a jump rope at AKA Maputo.
Vincenzo Procena, Grade 3, loves to practice jumping rope through an extracurricular activity offered at AKA Maputo.
“I recently joined the Aga Khan Academy Maputo and I am very happy to become a part of this amazing school. There are many fascinating things here that made me want to join the Academy from the very first time when I visited it with my parents. Big classrooms, green and serene spaces, a wide range of sports options including football, basketball, swimming and tennis are a few to name. One thing that I have enjoyed the most after joining the Academy is jumping rope as an extracurricular activity. I was always unsure to jump rope but I got a lot of support from my classmates and teachers to pursue my passion and learn how to jump rope. At first it was difficult to jump rope so quickly, but as I practiced I felt more confident and I improved. I am inspired by one of our Physical Health and Education teacher who is a professional jump roper and I hope to reach an expert level one day.” Vincenzo Procena, Grade 3 student, Aga Khan Academy Maputo