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AKA Mombasa students with their teacher.
Junior School students at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa revise with their homeroom teacher.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme

Known for its academic rigour, the IB is used by almost 5,000 schools in 156 countries. It aligns with the principles of the Aga Khan Academies by encouraging an understanding of other cultures and perspectives.

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Creating Outward-Looking Learners​

The IB curriculum is an internationally respected programme of study, known for developing open-minded, principled, reflective and inquiring learners. It offers globally relevant education that is sensitive to local contexts. At the Academies, students learn in English and in their national language, prepared to work within their communities as well as around the world.

AKA Maputo student working on an art project.

The Middle Years Programe (MYP)

From ages 11-16, our students learn the major disciplines, including
  • language and literature
  • integrated humanities
  • sciences
  • mathematics
  • arts
  • design
  • physical and health education.
Throughout, they develop critical thinking, self-management and reflective skills, and are encouraged to use their learning to address issues in their community. In Grade 10, they undertake the globally recognised MYP eAssessments.
“The IB community has thought long and hard about what it means for students to become powerfully aware of a wider world - and to deal effectively with both its bewildering diversity and its increasing interdependence.”
His Highness the Aga Khan, giving the Peterson Lecture at the IB, Atlanta, Georgia USA, April 2008
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The Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Aimed at students aged from 3-11 years old, the PYP is geared towards creating independent, confident and respectful learners. The students learn English and another language, maths, social studies, science, technology, computing, music, arts and physical education. Throughout their learning, the children explore transdisciplinary themes spanning their own lives and learning, and their interactions with others and the planet.

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AKA Maputo student working on an art project.

The Middle Years Programe (MYP)

From ages 11-16, our students learn the major disciplines, including
  • language and literature
  • integrated humanities
  • sciences
  • mathematics
  • arts
  • design
  • physical and health education.
Throughout, they develop critical thinking, self-management and reflective skills, and are encouraged to use their learning to address issues in their community. In Grade 10, they undertake the globally recognised MYP eAssessments.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP)​

AKA Maputo student working on an art project.
Imaginations run wild as AKA Maputo students use the various art supplies available to them in their art classrooms.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP)​

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. 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. 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. 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.

“The thing I like most about my subject classes is how different they are. For example you could be filming videos in English class for an assignment on advertising and in another you can be creating an animation for digital design, or coaching a friend through a fitness regime in Physical Health Education.”
Hussain Abdurrahman, Grade 6, AKA Mombasa

The Diploma Programme

The pre-university programme for years 11-12 is recognised by over 2,000 universities worldwide. It encourages both breadth and depth of thinking, complemented by a study of knowledge itself; creative, physical and community service projects; and an extended essay during which the students practise independent research. Students are assessed internally and by external examiners according to global standards. 

AKA Hyderabad students working on a science experiment in a lab.
“The Academy has taught me a lot about the whole process of service, especially the idea of the service cycle and thinking sustainably when reaching out to communities. This knowledge guided me in creating my unique model of approach.”
Ziyaan Virji, graduate, AKA Mombasa, who won a Diana Award
for going beyond his MYP project to provide menstrual hygiene products for girls in need
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