Q: Does my child need to be from a particular community to be admitted to the School?
A: The School encourages diversity. Students from diverse religious backgrounds are currently enrolled at The Aga Khan School, Kharadhar. Admission is strictly based on merit.

Q: Why study at an Aga Khan School?
A: The Aga Khan approach provides students with a holistic education (a balanced textbook & co-curricular approach which includes social and moral guidance). Aga Khan students are seen as balanced life-time learners who can adapt well to both private and public education systems at their current level and as they further their studies. The educators at Aga Khan Schools, all of whom are professionally trained, are on a programme of continuous improvement.

Q: Should I be concerned that my child might be influenced by another religion?
A: No. The School respects all religions. However, as required by the Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, Muslim students have to sit for the Islamiat examination, whereas non-Muslims opt for a subject from a range of available choices.

Q: Will my child have a balanced education?
A: The School’s vision is to provide a balanced education that leads to intellectual competence, critical thinking and an ethical framework that informs a student's life, both in and beyond school.

Q: Will my child be able to cope in another Aga Khan School?
A: All the Aga Khan Schools in Karachi follow similar curricula and work programmes; therefore, students seeking to transfer to other Aga Khan schools should find it easy to adjust in the new environment.

Q: Will my child be able to cope in any other international or local school?
A: Students should be able to adjust themselves to schools that follow similar approaches involving group work and collaborative learning.

Q: Will my child have to study a local language?
A: As prescribed by the Board of Secondary Education, Karachi and the Directorate of School Education, it is compulsory for students to study the provincial language (Sindhi) and the national language (Urdu). The School offers a native languages programme to make languages an enjoyable learning experience.

Q: What if my child falls ill during school hours?
A: A trained nurse is available at all times during school hours and caters to the medical needs of students. If your child is suffering from a serious medical condition, there are various medical facilities within the vicinity including our sister institution the Aga Khan Hospitals. In cases of emergency, parents are informed immediately.

Q: Do you provide textbooks?
A: The School only provides textbooks and stationery for Prep 1 to Class II students.

Q: Does the school provide transport?
A: The school does not offer transport services. However, there are local transport facilities (including private van systems and bus services) which provide these services.

Q: Do you provide canteen services?
Open daily, the School canteen offers a variety of hygienic food and snacks at reasonable prices.

Q: How do I enrol my child?
A: Admission to the School is an annual exercise based purely on merit and availability. Students are admitted to the first year of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and at Class I level at the beginning of each academic year. There are no quotas or reserved seats.

Admission to all other levels is subject to seat availability. The admission process is ongoing from January to March. The academic year commences in April. For more information, please see the Admissions Section.

Q: What does the Aga Khan Education Services do?
A: The Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan is one of the largest private networks of education institutions in Pakistan. It was among the earliest non-governmental education providers in the region, establishing its first school in 1905 in Gwadar, Balochistan. As a direct education provider, AKES, P operates 186 schools and 4 hostels and facilitates over 200 community based initiatives while working with 100 public/private partner schools across Pakistan. These institutions provide access to education to approximately 75,000 students, 75 percent of whom are in rural areas. More than 2200 people work for the Service, of which more than 70% are teachers.
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Q: Who do I contact if I need more information?
A: The Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan School, Karachi
1-5, Block-VII, Karimabad
FB Area, Karachi
Tel: + 92 21 632 2920, 631 8710, 634 5871, 634 5873, 632 1348
Fax: + 92 21 632 9115
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Q: What are the School fees?
A: Fees for the Early Childhood Development and the Junior Secondary Section differ. Admission fees range from Pakistan Rupee (PKR) 955 to 1730 and monthly tuition fees range from Pakistan Rupee (PKR) 1000- 1180. Find out more

Q: What sort of facilities does your school provide?
A: The School facilities include classrooms, technological resources, a library, laboratories, health services, and recreational and sports facilities. Find out more

Q: How qualified are your teachers?
A: The School carefully recruits teachers through a rigorous selection process. Teachers join the School with an extensive academic background and a minimum Bachelor Education qualification. School faculty also regularly undergo an ongoing professional development programme. The Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan regularly organises workshops and seminars for management and teaching staff according to identified needs. Find out more.

Q: Do you offer extra curricular activities?
A: The School recognizes the importance of a well-rounded education; therefore, the emphasis on holistic education extends beyond the classroom. The School encourages sportsmanship and team spirit amongst students. Visit the CCA Section to view the various activities students participate in.