Frequently Asked Questions

What curriculum will I study?

We offer the IB curriculum, which is enriched with the Aga Khan Curricular Strands for students aged three to 18. See the academic programme page to learn more.

What subjects will I take?

All students study a broad and balanced curriculum. Please see our Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme pages for details.

What are the term dates?

3 August 2025 to 18 December 2025; 5 January 2026 to 17 March 2026; and 29 March 2026 to 4 June 2026.

What extra academic support is available?

In the Junior School, we have a learning support team focusing on helping students with literacy and numeracy. In the Senior School, students receive support every week from their teachers during a timetabled period or Academic Support (ACSU). We also have a trained psychologist who can help identify any learning barriers and support teachers with strategies for inclusion.

What sports might I learn?

We offer sports including football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, track and field, and table tennis. Explore our sports facilities.

What other activities might I take?

Our students choose from a selection of creative expression, action and service activities. Many of our activities are student-initiated and may, therefore, change. Recent activities have included:

• Model United Nations
• Journalism
• Photography
• Choir

What off-campus excursions are available?

Students participate in a range of off-campus excursions that support team building, Service Learning and cultural understanding. These trips allow students to explore Bangladesh’s diverse landscapes, communities and heritage sites.

Additionally, many subjects include curriculum-based excursions to provide authentic, hands-on learning experiences. For example, students have visited local museums, environmental conservation sites, art galleries and science facilities to deepen their understanding of classroom concepts.

What Service Learning opportunities are there?

Service Learning plays a significant part in the student experience at the Academies. Our students enrol in initiatives with local organisations, intern with local agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network or create their own sustainable community service projects. Read more here.

What university and career guidance will I receive?

We offer an extensive university counselling programme, assistance with finding internships, and career guidance. Find out more here.

What university connections does the Academy have?

The Aga Khan Schools has numerous university connections to prestigious universities, such as Huron University College, the University of Northern British Columbia, The University of Texas at Dallas and more. Academies’ graduates have also benefited from these relationships through exclusive scholarship opportunities.

What is AKDN?

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a collection of nine non-denominational development agencies operating in various countries within the Global South to improve the living conditions and opportunities for the economically and socially vulnerable. The Network focuses on health, education, culture, rural development, institution-building and the promotion of economic development.

Where are the other Aga Khan Academies located?

We have Academies in Dhaka, Bangladesh; Hyderabad, India; Maputo, Mozambique; and Mombasa, Kenya.

How can I find out about the Academy’s policies and procedures?

Please contact the school office at admissions.dhaka@agakhanacademies.org or read our terms and conditions and privacy policy.

How can I contact the Academy?

Please visit the contact page for AKA Dhaka. To contact the Academies Network, please click here.