The Aga Khan Schools in India

Aga Khan Education Service, India (AKES,I) is proud to continue building on a century of leadership in education development.

Since the establishment of the first Aga Khan School in Mundra in 1905, AKES,I has worked towards enriching the lives of pupils through quality education services and a pluralist philosophy. Today, AKES,I manages eight schools, one residential hostel and nineteen Aga Khan Pre-Schools, in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana, catering to approximately 9000 students, from Nursery to Grade 12 across urban and rural regions.

AKES schools in India offer State as well as National Curriculum syllabus and encourage STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) subjects, offering subjects including Robotics, Abacus, Vedic Maths, Painting, Music and Dance. Emphasis is placed on holistic child development through a balanced approach towards curricular and co-curricular activities.

News & Stories

31 August 2020
Face Masks for humanity – an initiative of Aga Khan Preschools (video)
5,000 face masks in less than two weeks, that’s what volunteers from the Aga Khan Preschools in India sewed and delivered to underprivileged people in their neighbourhood villages.
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Mandela Day – Drawing inspiration from Nelson Mandela
31 August 2020
Mandela Day – Drawing inspiration from Nelson Mandela
“I don’t have much experience of speaking in front of a camera and preparing for an online competition was really tough. I’m sure it was also difficult for the organizers to put together the event. But Online Elocution was such a great learning experience for me. During this crucial year of my life, while sitting at home in this time of distress, this competition really boosted my self-confidence,” shared Iqra Khoja, a grade 10 student, winner from the Aga Khan School, Mundra.
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Wellbeing and family bonding makes for happy living
24 July 2020
Wellbeing and family bonding makes for happy living
More than ever the teachers, parents and students of Aga Khan Education Service, India (AKES,I) are revelling in feelings of wellbeing and positivity. Why? The answer lies in a simple but creative combination of dads, kids and yoga; and all as a result of the pandemic lockdown.
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