Yes

Yes

French, Swahili and Spanish

20-25 (In optional subjects it may be fewer)

25

Yes

The classes have wireless connectivity and are fitted with data projectors in each classroom

Yes

No as students at the school come from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. While the school itself is non-denominational, it respects and accommodates students’ individual religious practices. Opportunities for quiet reflection or prayer are available as needed, and major religious holidays across different faiths are acknowledged and respected.

Yes

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Exemplary Results

Yes

Yes, students do receive homework, and the amount of time expected varies by age and grade level.

Over 90%

Yes

We offer learning support in Mathematics, English Language and Literature

Our school is committed to nurturing the potential of every student, including those identified as gifted, able, and talented. We provide a range of opportunities to challenge and extend their learning, both within and beyond the classroom.

Yes

Yes it does

They are invited for an assessment after which they sit for an interview

Yes, there is a waiting list for some year groups due to high demand for places. Admissions are offered on a rolling basis as spaces become available. Families are encouraged to apply early, and the Admissions Office keeps applicants updated on their status throughout the process.

The deadline for registration for the new academic year varies depending on the grade and availability of places. Generally, we encourage families to submit applications early enough to ensure timely processing and consideration. Admissions are considered on a rolling basis, and early application is recommended as some year groups may fill up quickly.

Yes, the school may allow students to join an academic year that has already started, depending on the grade level and availability of places. Admissions for mid-year entry are considered on a case-by-case basis, and the school works to ensure that new students are smoothly integrated into their classes and provided with the necessary support to catch up.

7:30 am

4:30 pm

Yes

Yes for use during sporting activities and educational trips

The school operates canteen services with hot lunches and snacks available at reasonable prices.

Yes

Yes

Our school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including sports, arts, academic, and community service options, allowing students to explore different interests and develop new skills.

Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Rugby and Volleyball. For other sports such as cricket, squash, and tennis students have access to the Aga Khan Sports Centre.

Yes it does

It has ICT resource centers, a STEAM and Robotics Lab in the Junior School, a Film studio, Music and Art rooms, Science Labs, fully-stocked libraries, a Guidance and counseling room and a Special Education Needs room

The sports facilities include a swimming pool, basketball, soccer, hockey and volleyball pitches. For other sports such as cricket, squash, tennis and gym students can access the Aga Khan Sports Centre.

Established in 1970, the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA) Nairobi is the only school in Kenya authorized authorised to offer a continuum of the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), to Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, the (AKA) Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty.

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi- Nursery School is a Kenyan international school delivering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) early years, which became an authorised IB World School in 2012. The school offers high-quality, accessible, international learning for early years students aged 3-6, with a focus on learning through play, encouraging students to unlock their potential to learn and grow.

The Primary Years Programme (PYP), (ages 3 to 11), Grades 1 to 6 at the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Junior School, focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside. It develops concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes and action - developed through six trans-disciplinary themes teaching six subject areas. The six subject areas are Language, Maths, Social Studies, Arts, Sciences, and Personal Social and Physical Education. The Pedagogy uses inquiry in a trans-disciplinary framework to enable children to obtain a holistic perspective of the world.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7-11 (ages 11 to 16) offered at the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi -Senior School provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects. Transitioning from a trans-disciplinary approach to an inter-disciplinary approach, students in the MYP learn in eight subject groups: two languages, mathematics, Humanities, Sciences, Arts, Technology and Physical Education. The eight subject groups are taught through five areas of interaction: Approaches to Learning, Human Ingenuity, Community and Service, Environments, and Health and Social Education.

The Diploma Programme for Grades 12-13 (ages 16 to 19) offered at the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Senior School is a demanding two-year curriculum that meets the needs of highly motivated students and leads to a qualification that is recognized by leading universities around the world. Students study in six subject areas: Language A and B, Maths and Computer Science, Experimental Sciences, Individuals and Societies and the Arts. In addition, students have to meet three core requirements: an Extended Essay (a 4,000-word essay exploring a topic of individual interest), a Theory of Knowledge (enabling students to explore the nature of knowledge), and Creativity Action and Service (which encourages students to pursue activities outside academics).