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The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025 on 24 May 2025.

Niranjan Seena Suresh, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Pavan Kumar about how he evolved and grew alongside the Academy over the past 12 years.

Afshine Keshwani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Ishita Gupta about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has transformed her from a shy, curious little girl to a confident and passionate young woman over the past 12 years.

Aarek Hirani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Muskaan Bardai about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad became an integral part of his identity and growth over the past 12 years.

Kareena Thakkar, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Simran about how the past 12 years at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has been transformative for her.

Syed Qizr Talal, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Pranav Paruchuri about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has helped him grow into a natural and global-minded leader over the past 12 years.

Suhaan Kalwani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Ayra Farista about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has been the foundation of his life and growth for the past 12 years.

On 27 July 2024, Prince Rahim Aga Khan and Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan visited the Aga Khan Hostel, Hyderabad and the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad in India, where they were warmly welcomed by students and staff.

Sarah Nathani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Bhaavik Blessed Mamidala about how it has been a life-altering 12 years at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad.

Ramya Sri Chapalamadugu, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Nehasvita Veeramachaneni about how her journey at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has been tale woven with the threads of resilience and camaraderie.

Garv Joshi, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Anupama Sadaram about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has been a home for him.

Zawiyya Minsaria, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Vaishali Akula about her memorable journey at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad

Vega Darsi, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Aanya Ganguly about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad helped build his cognitive and interpersonal abilities.

Shiza Virani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Harshith Yella about her personality and the values she developed at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad.

Misha Narsingani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Priyanshu Nandigama about how her journey at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad made her an optimist and committed person.

Ruqaiya Bhanji, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Vaishali Akula about how her journey at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad paved her path to growth.

Tanya Lalani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Bhaavik Blessed Mamidala about her fond memories at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad

Alaina Hirani, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Bhaavik Blessed Mamidala about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad nurtured the righteous aspirations in her.

Zara Amjad, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Shritha Sattaru about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad helped her evolve as a confident leader over the past 12 years. 

Kamala Vege, a Diploma Programme 2 student, speaks to Shritha Sattaru about how the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad has been a constant in her life over the past 12 years.

With the rise of technology, the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad's Assembly Club provides students with hands-on opportunities to explore this field, along with electronics and robotics.

A group of students from DP1 and DP2 launched a service project called 'Unsung Heroes: The Wellness Ripple Effect' to recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the support staff at the Academy.

Embarking on a mission to instill a profound sense of responsibility and compassion, the Academy's commitment to animal welfare and the CAS initiative finds its nexus in a meaningful collaboration with The Blue Cross of Hyderabad.

A two-day excursion to the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, specifically designed for DP1 and DP2 art students, presented a unique chance to learn about art from the marvellous sculptures and murals that adorn the walls of the caves.

As part of their CAS project, DP1 students visit young orphan girls of Rainbow Homes, Hyderabad, to provide them with better education, care and other amenities necessary for a quality life.

The newly recruited teachers underwent a two-day IB-recognised professional development on the campus, led by our very own PYP Coordinator, Mr Abhimanyu Das Gupta, an IB workshop leader. 

Organic farming plays a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining the ecosystem, fostering a thriving environment for the seeds that the students and staff collectively sow. 

Reaching the Everest Base Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, and it takes a great deal of preparation. The students were prepared for freezing weather and had the equipment to hike great distances at high altitudes.

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.

AKA Hyderabad hosted 90 students from the Mahatma Jyothiba Phule Telangana Backward Classes Welfare Residential School for a fun day filled with sports.

Showcasing their inquiry into the medieval period, Grades 7 and 8 students presented models they had created of artefacts and monuments.

The Academy’s Senior School art teacher Mr Visweswara Brahmanapalli gave a talk on ‘Why do we seek knowledge?’ to DP1 theory of knowledge students.

Two DP2 students led a tree-planting drive at the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad as part of their CAS project. 

AKA Hyderabad organised the 6th Inter District Mountain Biking Championship, Telangana in cooperation with the Telangana Cycling Association.

After two years of uncertainty and online and hybrid learning due to the pandemic, the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad held its first in-person graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Saturday, 21 May 2022.

Recently awarded a full scholarship at Tufts University, Bahar Abbassi from Afghanistan is ready to graduate from the Academy with the Class of 2021. Bahar joined the Academy six years ago from Afghanistan.

Aftikhar Mominzada joined AKA Hyderabad six years ago from Afghanistan. This summer, he will graduate from the Academy and will attend the University of Alberta in Canada with a full scholarship.

AKA Hyderabad welcomes six students from Saurashtra, who have been selected for admission into Grade 7 at the Academy.

Five women graduated from the Aga Khan Academies’ TPP during an evening ceremony. The TPP, a multi-phase programme, is designed to train local teachers to become IB-certified teachers.

Read Atiya Panjwani's summary of the AKA Hyderabad Blue Cross team's effort to raise funds for shelter dogs during the December parent-teacher meeting.

AKA Hyderabad signed an MoU with the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS) to collaborate on teacher training and scholarships.