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.
“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.
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
