Diploma Programme
The demanding pre-university International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, or IB DP, is recognised by over 4,500 universities worldwide. Our students cover a broad, in-depth curriculum, with additional elements designed to take them beyond a traditional course of study.
"My time at the Academy prepared me for the next part of my journey by reminding me that each of us follows our own path. If we keep improving our skills steadily, the results will follow. The Academy encouraged consistency and perseverance, and those values have shaped how I understand excellence."
The Curriculum
At AKA Dhaka, we guide our DP students to excel in a comprehensive curriculum which encourages them to apply their knowledge and skills throughout. They study languages, social sciences, experimental sciences, mathematics and the arts. They are rigorously assessed to global IB standards, both through internal exams and by independent external examiners.
We also work with our students to develop academically, socially and physically through the three unique programmes below.
33.9
Our DP2 students achieved an impressive average of 33.9 in the 2026 IB DP exams, exceeding the global average of 30.9
Theory of Knowledge
How do we know? What counts as good evidence? How does a theory play out in real life?
Through the DP’s theory of knowledge, or TOK, we challenge our students to question the nature of knowledge, recognise biases and analyse evidence. They spend 100 hours reflecting on the knowledge they gain within and beyond the classroom. Through these discussions, they gain self-awareness and an understanding of others’ perspectives, helping them emerge as critical thinkers and confident communicators in a diverse world.
Creativity, Activity, Service
During the DP, our students deepen their engagement with creative endeavours, physical activities and community service projects as part of their creativity, activity, service (CAS). As they master their chosen activities, they develop leadership and teamwork skills and work together to guide younger students – learning in practice how they can make a difference to others.
Students participate in sustainable projects that bring real transformation to the greater Dhaka community. Recent DP projects include organising a bake sale to raise funds for people impacted by floods. Find out what our students have achieved for those around them.
Extended Essay
The DP’s extended essay, or EE, involves students choosing a topic for a 4,000-word essay. Students delve into a favourite subject or combine disciplines to study a globally significant issue. They practise independent study, develop their research skills and hone their writing ability, giving them a head start for university.
In recent years, students have explored diverse issues such as the psychological struggles of rural communities during Bangladesh’s Liberation War, ethical dimensions in literature and the socio-economic impact of renewable energy and edible-oil reuse. These inquiries have inspired several students to pursue university studies in economics, environmental science and literature, shaping their future academic and career paths.
Student Receives The Diana Award
Adiba Binte Ahmad Tuba, a DP2 student at AKA Dhaka, is the founder of the Esho Pashe Darai Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to poverty alleviation in Bangladesh. Her foundation supports underprivileged communities through English lessons, health and hygiene campaigns, and food and clothing drives.
Adiba’s impactful work earned her The Diana Award in 2024, recognising young changemakers worldwide. What began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a small initiative to help essential workers has now grown into a nationwide movement reaching communities in need across the country.
“The award helped people believe in our cause,” Adiba said. “It built trust and made fundraising easier.”
She credits the Academy for nurturing her leadership and compassion through its values-based education. Her message to peers is simple yet profound: “Start small. Even a single act of kindness can create ripples.”
