This page answers general questions about the School, its curriculum, educational philosophy and admission policies.

For further queries, write to the school.

For complete contact details, visit the Contact Us Section.

Questions by category:

General
Admissions
Education

GENERAL

Q: Does my child need to be Muslim to attend your school?
A: No. In fact the School is non-denominational and accepts children from all faiths.

Q: Why should I send my child to the Diamond Jubilee High School for Boys?
A: The Aga Khan Schools provide an all round, holistic education that prepares students for life. It focuses on child-centred, innovative and fun approaches to learning. For more information, visit the Curriculum Section.

Q: Should I be concerned that my child will be influenced by another religion?
A: Not at all. Our school thrives in a secular environment and all religions are respected in our School. We celebrate major religious holidays such as Christmas, Eid, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Holi.

Q: What if my child falls ill during school hours?
A: A staff member who is a trained first aid instructor handles all emergencies. If your child is suffering from a serious medical condition, there are various medical facilities within the vicinity including our sister institution the Prince Aly Khan Hospital. In such cases, the School policy requires staff to inform the child's parent or guardian immediately.

Q: Will my child be provided with textbooks?
A: Yes, the School's Book Bank facility provides students with textbooks for the academic year. The books have to be returned to the School Library for the benefit of the other students. This service was developed to assist a limited number of students who do not have the financial means to purchase personal textbooks.

Q: Do you provide transport facitilies?
A: The school bus is operational but is only available up to Class 6. To subscribe to this service, parents should contact the bus contractor from Irwin Travels, who is on the School premises.

Q: Do you provide canteen services?
A few snacks are sold during the short break. Lunch is arranged for students from the Currimbhoy orphanage. Students can make their own lunch arrangements.

Q: After successfully completing their studies, what do your students do?
A: Our graduates tend to pursue professional and vocational courses in various fields, both in India and abroad. For more information, visit the Alumni Section.

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ADMISSIONS

Q: How do I enrol my child?
A: Admission packages are available from the administrative office from mid to end January. The admission process includes a bi-lingual induction programme for parents and an admission test for Class 1 - 9 candidates. At pre-primary level, children are observed in a friendly, non-threatening environment, by a special educator and a teacher. For details, please visit the Admissions Section.

Q: What is the Aga Khan Education Service, India?
A: The Aga Khan Education Service, India (AKES,I) mission is to “enrich lives” by creatively enhancing and sustaining quality education that is relevant to an increasingly global environment.

Q: Who do I contact if I need more information?
A: For queries, please contact our staff at:

The Diamond Jubilee High School for Boys, Mumbai
Aga Hall
Nesbit Road
Mazagaon, Maharashtra
Mumbai - 400 010
India
Tel. No: +91 22 2377 5966 / 2377 2457
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For street directions, please visit the Contact Us section.

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EDUCATION

Q: Will my child have a balanced education?
A: Yes, a child-centred, holistic, all-round education is the hallmark of all Aga Khan Schools.

Q: Will my child find it difficult to adapt to your School or if he moves to an international school?
A: No. Your child should be able to adjust without difficulty as the School follows the Maharashtra State Syllabus. All schools managed by the Aga Khan Education Service, India teach according to the Shishu Pahel Paddhati (c) methodology, emphasizing child-initiated learning, encouraging the child to plan and develop self-paced learning. For more information, visit the Curriculum Section.

Q: Is studying a local language a School requirement?
A: Yes, Marathi and Hindi are the regional and national languages.

Q: Will my child find it difficult to adjust to the local students?
A: No. The School's secular environment warmly welcomes students from all walks of life ensuring tolerance and acceptance by staff and students. Our students are non-judgemental, helpful, kind and affectionate.

Q: How qualified are your teachers?
A:The School with support from the Aga Khan Education Service hires better trained and skilled teachers who provide a more varied, interesting and enriching learning experience for our young people. Training programmes are customized to equip teachers with skills and knowledge necessary to carry out their role effectively. A well-researched teacher performance appraisal process is institutionalized in the school. Please visit the Staff Section, for further information.

Q: What sort of facilities does your school provide?
A: We offer an Audio Visual Room, Library, Science Laboratory and Indoor Sports facilities. For details, please visit the Facilities Section.

Q: Do you offer co-curricular activities?
A: Yes and we consider it to be a very significant part of the educational experience that we provide. Various sporting activities and clubs allow students to develop leadership and organizational skills. These include field trips, debates, dramatics, elocution, art, craft and other activities. For full details, visit the CCA Section.

Q: What sort of societies and clubs can my child be involved in?
A: Any club that interests him for example the Nature club, the Eco Club, the Science Club, the Interact Club, SEEDS. For full details, visit the CCA Section.

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