Q: Why study at Aga Khan Academy?
A: Aga Khan Academy offers an international curriculum in a multi-cultural and progressive atmosphere. The School emphasizes holistic student-centred education preparing students for success in a meritocratic society. The Academy plans to re-locate to a new campus in Nairobi's Nyari suburb.

Q: Does my child need to be Asian to attend your school?
A: No. Between 10 to 15 nationalities and cultures are represented among the approximately 400 students and 37 graduate staff members at any given time.

Q: Should I be concerned that my child will be influenced by another religion?
A: The Aga Khan Academy follows non-discriminatory policies and fosters an atmosphere that is respectful and understanding of different beliefs and cultures.

Q: Will my child have a balanced education?
A: Besides achieving good academic results, Academy students are encouraged to pursue a wide range of co-curricular activities. The School offers varied activities, including all major Sports (Football, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Swimming) and up to 30 Clubs and Societies, such as Model United Nations, Art, Drama, Environment, Survival and Magazine & Newsletter.

Q: Will my child have difficulty in any other international or local school?
A: The Aga Khan Academy offers an international curriculum: from Grades 7 to 9, students follow the British National Curriculum to prepare them for the Cambridge-administered International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in Grade 11. In Grades 12 - 13, students will follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme, administered by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Both the IGCSE and IB are internationally recognized qualifications.

Q: How does the IB curriculum differ from the local curriculum or British A- levels?
A: The International Baccalaureate Diploma programme is a rigorous pre-university course, leading to examinations that meet the needs of highly motivated secondary school students and is recognized by universities worldwide.

Students cover six subjects, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. Mathematics, English and one Foreign Language are compulsory and the remaining subjects are chosen from the Experimental Sciences, Individuals and Societies, Arts, Music or Dance.

In addition, Diploma students research a 4,000 word essay, take an inter-disciplinary course called Theory of Knowledge that is designed to stimulate critical thinking, and are expected to fulfill at least 150 hours of Creativity Action and Service (CAS). Find out more

Q: Will my child have to study a foreign language?
A: Students from Grades 7 - 8 will study at least two foreign languages, Kiswahili and either French or German. In Grade 9, students choose one of these to offer at IGCSE. IB students must have at least one foreign language.

Q: What if my child falls ill during school hours?
The Aga Khan Academy makes every effort to ensure the health and safety of its students and staff. 15 of the Academy's teaching and all of the support staff are qualified First Aiders. In addition, several students are also qualified First Aiders who run and maintain a First Aid Club. There is a First Aid Room where first response assistance will be provided to any student who is ill or injured.The School has access to AAR services for any situation that cannot be dealt with by the Academy's staff.

Q: Do you provide textbooks?
A: The School provides textbooks free of charge to all Grades.

Q: Do you provide transport facilities?
A: Currently the Academy does not provide transport, though some private operators offer this service. Please consult the Bursar or Dean of Students. There are plans to introduce transport when the School relocates to Nyari.

Q: Do you provide canteen services?
A: The School operates canteen services with hot lunches and snacks available at reasonable prices. It uses a token system; parents may choose to purchase lunch tokens for a set period in advance.

Q: Do you have boarding facilities?
A: Currently the School does not provide boarding facilities. There are plans to provide boarding facilities to students when the School re-locates to Nyari.

Q: After successfully completing their studies, what do your students do?
A: In addition to the local Kenyan universities, graduates of the Aga Khan Academy have enrolled at international universities in Canada, U.S.A., South Africa, Australia and the United Kingdom over the last three years. For more information, see the Careers Section.