The Aga Khan Academy in Nairobi is a private, co-educational school situated in pleasant surroundings in the Parklands suburb of Nairobi. The Academy was established in 1970 and is a not-for-profit independent school registered with the Ministry of Education of Kenya. It ahs approximately 400 students and 40 graduate staff. It is a multi-cultural school with 10 to 15 nationalities and cultures represented at any given time. The School is part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) with a long tradition of leadership in educational development and currently operating more than 300 schools and advanced educational programmes in different parts of the world.
The Academy strives to create a harmonious balance between academic demands, sporting and cultural activities and community life.
Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi offers an international curriculum leading to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) administered from the Cambridge University and International Baccalaureate. From Grades 7 - 9, the students follow the British National Curriculum, in preparation for the IGCSE in Grades 10 and 11. In Grade 10 - 11, students sit for a minimum of 8 subjects. Mathematics, English, English Literature and one foreign language are compulsory for all students. In addition, students take at least two sciences, one humanities and one techno-vocational or creative subject such as Information Technology, Music, Art and Design and Technology. Upon completing the IGCSE, students can pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma programme in years 12 and 13.
School Aims and Philosophy
The School aims to provide an education that encompasses all aspects of life, including personal, spiritual and cultural growth. It aims to graduate students who are all-rounders, leaders, responsible members of society and able to compete and excel in their local or international community.
The Academy makes every effort to create and foster an environment to allow each child to achieve their maximum potential in academic and personal terms. The Academy strives to be an inclusive institution, accessible to diverse communities and backgrounds.
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