Young students at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka participate in an outdoor teamwork activity, sitting on mats and holding each other’s feet while stretching together.

Students build teamwork and develop friendships through active learning at AKA Dhaka.

Why Choose AKA Dhaka

With a top IB education and the opportunity to grow as leaders, our students learn to make the world a better place.

Access Top Global Universities with an IB Education

With a focus on academic excellence, our internationally accredited IB programme nurtures students aged 3 to 18. Students take a broad, academically rigorous curriculum, learning to think critically and apply their knowledge to the real world. Your child will learn from highly qualified, experienced teachers committed to ongoing professional development, and will benefit from tailored university counselling. Read about the academic programme.

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Over 90% of the Class of 2025 received admission offers to the universities of their choice

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The Class of 2025 achieved a 97% pass rate in the 2025 IB DP exams, exceeding the global average of 81.3%

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More than 65% of our DP2 students received a bilingual diploma in the 2025 IB DP exams

Develop Your Talent, No Matter Your Means

We are wholly merit-based. We select exceptional students with the intellect, integrity and drive to engage with the world around them and strive to improve it. We aim to provide a safe and stimulating setting for children from all backgrounds to live and learn together.

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“This new Academy will be an important node… providing world class education for young men and women from all backgrounds, irrespective of ability to pay. It will be a remarkable place to go to school.”

His Late Highness Aga Khan IV

Dhaka, May 2008

Gain the Skills to Make a Difference

Whether taking on school responsibilities, setting up projects in the local community or sharing their knowledge with other children, your child will bring their classroom learning to life. We help our students grow into ethical, compassionate and knowledgeable leaders, ready for a lifetime of working with diverse global teams in a rapidly changing environment.

Students at a bake sale stall outdoors on campus; one student serves desserts while others line up to purchase items, surrounded by baked goods, utensils, and cooking supplies, as part of a fundraising event for service learning projects.

Students hosted a bake sale for their community, blending entrepreneurship and compassion to make a difference.

Students and visitors gather in a courtyard at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka during a service-learning fundraising event, with students running stalls and preparing refreshments.

MYP students celebrated their service learning initiatives through creativity and fundraising.

A student at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka interacts with a teacher at a stall during Business Week, showcasing handmade products as part of an entrepreneurship activity.

Students apply their entrepreneurial thinking and business skills in real-world settings.

A young student focuses on her writing during a classroom activity at AKA Dhaka.

Empowering Self-learning: A Parent’s Perspective on Student-Led Learning

“I deeply value the Academy’s student-led approach and how learning extends beyond the classroom into real life. I love that teachers step back, giving students ownership of their learning and actions. The hands-on curriculum has had a visible impact on my son – he started by growing plants and now grows his own fruits. It has also nurtured his empathy and curiosity, making him more observant and caring, even toward our pets at home.”

Nuras Jahanara Dewan, Parent, AKA Dhaka

Where Support, Opportunity and Care Go Hand in Hand

“I appreciate the excellent facilities and wide range of opportunities the school offers its students. The well-maintained environment reflects real care and commitment, and the teachers’ kindness and support, especially when students are struggling, makes a huge difference. I’m grateful for the nurturing atmosphere and hope the school continues to grow and improve for the benefit of the entire community.”

Zuhayr Moyeen, Grade 9, AKA Dhaka

A teacher and a group of young students sit around a classroom table using colourful blocks and shapes to learn numbers and patterns during an interactive maths lesson.

Two students at AKA Dhaka focused on painting and colouring artwork during art class.

Language Throught Art

"I love my art class at AKA Dhaka. My teachers support me with being able to express my feelings throught art when words can’t. Working with colour and texture helps me explore my emotions while bringing calm and focus. Watching an idea grow from a blank canvas into something unique is deeply rewarding. Each project is a chance to take risks, try new ideas and create something beautiful. Sharing my work with others inspires me even more; art, to me, is both healing and empowering.”

Naziba Mamun, Grade 7, AKA Dhaka