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An Internationally
Recognised Curriculum
The Aga Khan Academies follow the principles of the International Baccalaureate
programme (IB) and will eventually adopt the IB throughout primary and higher
secondary education. The IB’s educational philosophy, which is embodied
in a multidisciplinary course called “Theory of Knowledge”, follows
an integrated approach to learning that groups academic subjects while stressing
critical thinking, creativity, active learning and problem solving.
The IB has become the curriculum of choice at international schools and academies
throughout the world. It allows students to move between institutions with
similar curricula and examinations, which greatly facilitates international
exchanges. In addition, the IB is accepted by over 1700 of the best universities
in the world, including those in the United States and Canada, the United
Kingdom, continental Europe, Australia and in many other regions. Recipients
of the IB diploma enjoy a high rate of acceptance at these leading universities.
The IB has come to be known not only for academic excellence but also for
promoting pluralism - an understanding and appreciation of other cultures,
languages and points of view.
The IB originated in Switzerland when teachers at the International School
of Geneva, working with schools in Asia, Europe and the Americas, created
the IB Diploma. The programme is administered by the International Baccalaureate
Organisation, a non-profit institution based in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Primary Years Programme
The Primary Years Programme, for students aged 3-11, focuses on the development
of the whole child, addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs,
while giving students a strong foundation in all of the major areas of knowledge.
Through the Programme, children become aware of and sensitive to the points
of view of people in other parts of the world.
The Middle Years Programme
The Middle Years Programme, for students aged 11-16, integrates the study
of all the major disciplines, including languages, sciences, literature and
the social sciences, mathematics, arts, technology and physical education.
The Programme normally includes a service component designed to encourage
students to become involved with their communities.
The Diploma Programme
The Diploma Programme, for students aged 16-19, is a two-year course of study
that prepares students for university. All DP students study languages, a
social science, an experimental science, mathematics and, usually, an arts
subject. At the same time as it provides a form of academic passport, the
DP generally fulfils the requirements of a student’s national education
system. Each student’s performance is evaluated by independent examiners
and measured by his or her levels of knowledge and skills relative to set
standards applied to all schools.
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