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Students a part of the PYP at AKA Maputo receive holistic care from their teachers.

Primary Years Programme

Six to 10-year-olds at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo learn and play in their dedicated Junior School area. They learn to apply their knowledge to real-world situations, develop independent and collaborative working habits and develop a sense of community.

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“My most exciting class is mathematics because these days we are exploring graphs, analysing data and putting these concepts into action. These concepts are also helping me with my PYP exhibition as we have to research and present data in an analytical manner.”

Suhan Bagatharia

Grade 5, AKA Maputo

The Junior School

Our Junior School facilities have been designed with the needs of younger children in mind. Alongside the multipurpose classrooms, your child has access to a library, music, art and information technology rooms, a well-equipped playground and large playing fields.

A group of Junior School students dressed in white taekwondo uniforms perform coordinated moves on a green mat during the Annual Sports Day on the school field.
With open outdoor spaces and a playground, Junior School students at AKA Maputo enjoy their time outside during their breaks.
A group of young students dressed in traditional outfits stand on stage facing each other with a football between them, performing a drama in front of a wooden-panel backdrop.
Students at AKA Maputo share their cultures with their peers and teachers through different events and celebrations.
A teacher in a purple uniform holds up a colourful storybook while a group of young students sit at tables, listening and writing in the school library filled with books.
Music rooms with various instruments are provided for students at AKA Maputo to creatively express themselves.

The Curriculum

Primary students take the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, or IB PYP, which covers their social, physical, cultural and ethical development. Our teachers take an interactive, student-centred approach, helping to create independent, confident and respectful learners.

Your child will gain a strong foundation in English language, mathematics, social studies, science and technology, computing, physical education, music, art and Portuguese. Throughout their studies, they will cover six transdisciplinary themes:

  • Who we are
  • Where we are in place and time
  • How we express ourselves
  • How the world works
  • How we organise ourselves
  • Sharing the planet

Jumping Into My Passion

“I am very happy to become a part of this amazing school. There are many fascinating things here that made me want to join from the very first time I visited it with my parents. Big classrooms, green and serene spaces, and a wide range of sports options, including football, basketball, swimming and tennis, are a few to name.

One thing I have enjoyed the most after joining the Academy is jumping rope as an extracurricular activity. I was always unsure about jumping rope, but I got a lot of support from my classmates and teachers to pursue my passion and learn how to jump rope. At first, it was difficult to jump rope so quickly, but as I practised, I felt more confident and I improved. I am inspired by one of our physical health and education teachers, who is a professional jump roper, and I hope to reach an expert level one day.”

Vincenzo Procena, Grade 3, AKA Maputo

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