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At the heart of our Academy lies a bond of shared love and care – where staff and students grow together as one community.

Meet the Community

Our students and their families, staff, alumni, partners, supporters, and friends all form a diverse Academies network. We work together across continents and keep in touch over the years, united by the drive to contribute to the world. Meet some of our community below.

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Teacher:student ratio

166

Staff, mainly local

718

Students

Students: Making the Most of Their Time at AKA Hyderabad

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Passionate about animal rights, Shaivya Arya has used every opportunity possible to learn how to care for animals. “To save an innocent creature’s life, to help animals. It is time we make this a better world for us, for them, for all.”

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Kelvin Bagthariya, DP2 student at Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, believes the Academy has changed his mindset, teaching him to become independent, improving his self-esteem and allowing him to pursue his passion to make a positive change in his community.

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Anahita Aman is in her seventh year at the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad. She is full of hopes and dreams and strives to get the most out of her days at the Academy so that she can ultimately give back to the community and society at large.

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"I can’t be racing while I’m on campus, so I decided to become an automotive journalist and am now the head author of an automotive blog, 'The Drive Hub.' "

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Attending school here has helped me recognise my potential, not just in studies but also in hobby sports! I love Scrabble and I want to become a professional player.

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Being part of a team and also having been given positions of authority has taught me about leadership and the qualities one should inculcate to be an inspiring leader.

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“To me, being ethical and humble are the most important things.”

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"Being able to stand in front of 250 students and fulfilling the opportunity to give them what I had been given, was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life."

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Sahir Devani, grade 11, shares his experience as an Academy representative at the IB World Student Conference held at King’s College London, from 6-12 August 2017.

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Sayema, currently in grade 11, directed and produced an impactful short film to create awareness on child rights for her IB MYP Personal Project. 

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“For me, the best part of school is when we have service class, because I am very keen on serving my society and helping the community around me develop faster.” - Sazil Ramani, grade 10, Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad.

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“I came to this school searching for better opportunities and better facilities through which I can improve in sports and excel in music and studies,” says Samson. “I didn’t have these opportunities in my previous school and didn’t get a chance to play any sport.”

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"I wish to continue sharing my knowledge, what I have learned and will continue to learn, with my society."

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Advait Surana is a residential grade 10 student at the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad. He was selected as one of 18 students from different schools to represent Telangana state at the national U-15 football tournament in Delhi in early September 2016.

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“The Academy has shaped me into a confident and compassionate learner, teaching me to face challenges with curiosity, value diversity and act with integrity. Its focus on pluralism, service and excellence has inspired a deep sense of responsibility to use my knowledge for the greater good beyond the classroom.”

Sahasra Punnam

DP2, AKA Hyderabad

Staff: Instilling AKA Hyderabad’s Ethos

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Anjum Budhwani always wanted to teach at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, and has brought the same energy into her teaching since her first day. Every day at the Academy has been special for her. “Compassion builds a strong relationship between teacher and student,” she says.

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“Teaching at the Academy has been a truly enriching journey. Every interaction with my students teaches me something new. I see myself not just as a teacher, but as a mentor and cheerleader, guiding them beyond academics. We learn best when we teach, and teach best when we keep learning.”

Usha Shivakumar

DP Coordinator, AKA Hyderabad

Alumni: Putting Their Education to Work

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Hear from alumnus Moiz Rajwani, a Class of 2018 graduate from the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad, on how our inquiry-based curriculum develops young individuals who will have the capacity to lead and build strong, civil democratic societies in the future.

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Anahita Aman, a graduate of the Class of 2020, studied at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad for eight years. Currently pursuing history at the University College London, she hopes to build a career in international development.

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Jemin Patel’s journey to where he is now is the result of hard work and passion, values he picked up during his time at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad. Now, he's working at one of Canada's top accounting and consulting firms, still standing by the notion, "hard work always wins."

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“The Academy nurtured my curiosity and love for learning. Its focus on inquiry and critical thinking helped me see connections between science and the world around me. The Academy gave me the confidence to question, explore and pursue knowledge with purpose.”

Sarah Nathani

Class of 2024, AKA Hyderabad

Friends: Bringing the Power of Community to the Academy

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Students and staff at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad met with faculty and staff from Huron University, including President and Vice Chancellor of Huron University Dr Barry Craig, to strengthen the university’s partnership with the Aga Khan Schools.

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“The PLES training at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has strengthened my English proficiency and boosted my confidence to achieve my academic and professional goals. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their English.”

B. Jyotsna Parimala

Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Telangana

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