The symbol of the Aga Khan Education Services is based on the form of an open book containing a double image of the word IQRA (to read) from the first revelation of Allah to Prophet Muhammad (Sura 96 : Verses 1-5 of the Holy Quran).
The symbol of the Aga Khan Education Services is based on the form of an open book containing a double image of the word IQRA (to read) from the first revelation of Allah to Prophet Muhammad (Sura 96 : Verses 1-5 of the Holy Quran).
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) was created by Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan III, His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV's predecessor and grandfather. Aga Khan Schools were first established as early as 1905. These included a handful of community-based literacy classes in remote rural areas of South East Asia which were strikingly progressive for their time. They put emphasis on accessibility for all communities regardless of socioeconomic status, teaching both girls and boys, and stressing the importance of equitable early childhood education.
Today, the Aga Khan Education Services is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world. AKES currently operates over 200 pre-primary, primary, secondary, and higher-secondary schools and programmes in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Programmes include affiliation with rigorous national curricula and international curricula such as the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International Education and the Aga Khan University-Examination Board (AKU-EB) programmes. The schools have been an exemplar of progressive education in the regions within which they operate, with a continued emphasis on child-centered learning, teacher training and education for girls. AKES has been a leader in these areas for over a hundred years.
Our goal is to provide quality education that prepares students to thrive personally and professionally. Our programmes embody AKES’ commitment to service, not just in the school, but to the neighbouring community and beyond.
Our extensive reach, progressive programmes and emphasis on inclusivity create a positive, permanent impact on the students, teachers, parents, alumni, and communities we serve.
AKES is a part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, international, non-denominational agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in the developing world. The Network's organisations have varying individual mandates ranging from health and education to architecture, rural development and the promotion of private-sector enterprise.
The AKDN was founded by His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. For His Late Highness Aga Khan IV, one manifestation of his hereditary responsibilities as spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community was a deep and renowned engagement with education and international development.
His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, and the Chair of AKDN. He succeeded his father in accordance with historical Shia Imami Ismaili tradition on 4 February 2025.
Together the AKDN agencies work towards a common goal - to build institutions and programmes that can respond to the challenges of social, economic and cultural change.
Every Aga Khan School complies with local curriculum requirements, however AKES enriches its curricula by affiliating with rigorous national and international examination boards.
For example, schools in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Bangladesh offer international curricula including the British Cambridge International Education and International Baccalaureate programmes. In Pakistan, increasing numbers of AKES schools have affiliated with Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB), and are engaged in exams that focus on conceptual learning and the application of knowledge in real world situations.
Every school strives to create an environment that prioritises an approach to learning that is relevant to student’s future and current needs. Interactive education models encourage students to ask questions, pursue independent lines of inquiry and develop interest and expertise in a broad range of subjects.
Co-curricular subjects in the arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and sports further enrich the learning experience. Extra-curricular activities like after-school and student clubs and community service programmes, also play an important part in extending learning beyond the classroom. These programs equip students with essential skills that cannot be measured with a grade. Self-esteem, self-confidence, the importance of teamwork and cooperation are all qualities that are important in the development of ethical frameworks and dispositions to service that are part of the education of an AKES student.
The Aga Khan Schools offers a unique opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact through quality education.
With 200 schools, eight hostels and over 100 non-formal education programme centres across 12 countries, our staff are part of a global, values-driven network emphasising academic excellence, ethical leadership and inclusive learning.
We also support the continuous professional development of our staff. Access to workshops, training programmes and more are provided, which embrace innovation and 21st-century teaching methods.
For more information about employment at the Aga Khan Schools, visit the AKDN Career Centre website or view the table below for specific job boards for some of the countries in which we operate.
| Country and/or school | Websites |
|---|---|
| AKES, Afghanistan | https://www.acbar.org/jobs |
| AKES, India | https://www.naukri.com/ |
| Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad | https://expertia.ai/ |
| AKES, Kenya | https://www.linkedin.com/company/aga-khan-education-service-kenya/ |
| Aga Khan Academy Mombasa |
https://www.tes.com/jobs/
https://www.searchassociates.com/ |
| AKES, Tanzania | https://www.linkedin.com/company/akest/ |
| AKES, Pakistan |
https://www.akespcareers.org/
https://www.mansab.org/ |
| Aga Khan Academy Dhaka |
https://www.linkedin.com/company/akadhaka
https://www.searchassociates.com/ |
| Aga Khan Academy Maputo |
https://applyinternational.com
https://emprego.mmo.co.mz/ |
| AKES, Kyrgyz Republic | ШКОЛА АГА ХАНА (@agakhanschool.osh) • Instagram photos and videos |
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