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Happy Africa Day from the Aga Khan Academy Maputo!

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted the first-ever iPad Education Summit in Mozambique from 27-28 August 2024 for 90 educators.   The two-day summit was organised by the Academy and Core Group – a company that works as a distributor of electronics brands in sub-Saharan Africa, such as Apple. It aimed to train teachers from the Academy, private schools and other educational institutions in Maputo and Matola on how to use and integrate technology in education.    “This summit represents an important step for education in Mozambique as we begin to imagine new possibilities and equip children and teachers with skills for future success,” said Junior School Principal Emma Wheatley. “It is a wonderful training which will benefit our students.”    During the summit, the participants attended the sessions to learn more about Apple applications, online safety and parental controls, screen time settings, and cyberbullying awareness, among other topics.    “Through this summit, I have realised that iPads provide access to a range of educational applications and resources that can make learning more interactive and engaging for our students,” said Grade 4 Teacher Pinto Belo.

Every Wednesday morning, Middle Years Programme (MYP) students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo gather for a session of engaging, interactive and self-paced English language lessons called “Quill".  The sessions are part of “Quill – Language Power-up", which is an innovative language programme aimed at empowering students to excel academically and thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape. It is designed to elevate students’ reading, writing and speaking abilities in both English and a second language by focusing on grammar and vocabulary.  Through a structured curriculum encompassing three core components – identifying learning gaps, teacher-led sessions and interactive activities – the Academy strives for the programme to foster comprehensive language proficiency among Senior School students and boost their confidence in all types of communication.  The sessions started in April 2024 and are led by the Academy’s Country Coordinator for International Talent Identification Abouzar Bassiri Zadeh and MYP Coordinator Esther Nondi.  "Quill offers around 800 activities and assessments to aid students in developing their reading comprehension and grammar in English," Ms Esther said. "The other components focus on preparing students for writing essays and delivering oral presentations in two languages.”   The programme has been useful for students to understand the writing mechanics behind the English language as they can adapt what they learn to other lessons.  "English is not my native language, and I can tell the difference in how I speak from before we started with this programme to now," said Sayna Majidi, a Grade 8 student who is originally from Iran.  Reem Saad, another Grade 8 student who is from Syria, also highlights the impact the programme has had on her.  "I am now able to work on my grammar and overcome my shyness with this programme while also learning to speak English properly," she said.  The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is working on the full implementation of Quill along with the other components of the programme, such as the “Longman Academic Series” and the "Public Speaking Merit Awards" to continue supporting Senior School students and their learning. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s Professional Development Centre (PDC) hosted a closing ceremony for its educational management and leadership course on 19 July 2024. The course, in its fifth year of running, is offered to public school managers from the Matola District Service for Education, Youth and Technology.  
The 10-day course, which had a total of 40 participants,aimed to encourage public school managers to reflect and develop collaborative practices at school that foster the formation of well-informed citizens.   “One of the Academy's distinctive features is the provision of continuous professional development programmes for educators,” said PDC Coordinator Mr Aleixo José. “There is an urgent need to implement changes in the conception and management [of schools], and this course serves as a call to reflect on the fundamental concepts and practices of democratic management.”   During the sessions, the attendees participated in discussions where they examined the current state of management and leadership practices in their schools.   “This course made me reflect on what it means to be a school manager, and to learn more about participative management,” said Ms Berta Olumene, a school manager from the MachavaSede Primary School. “The course will have a long-lasting and positive impact because it has provided me with the tools to mobilise the school council to focus on the development of the school and improve the quality of education for our students.”   One of the highlights of the course was the visible change in the attendees' mindsets regarding their methods and how they can implement and share best practices.  “I always blamed others for the failures in the school’s management process,” said Mr Eugénio Gingador, a school manager from the Complete Primary School of Matola J. “I am thankful for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s initiative to provide this training. It has certainly helped me change the way I perceive my role as a school manager.”  

As part of his state visit to Mozambique, His Excellency (H.E.) José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of East Timor visited the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on Saturday, 7 July. The visit was also attended by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Carlos Joaquim Zacarias and his delegations from the two countries. The delegation of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Mozambique, composed of Rui Carimo, AKDN Representative Office, and Sónia Neto, Advisor for Diplomatic Relations, Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, along with Head of Academy Roy White, welcomed H.E. President Ramos-Horta, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, to the campus. During the visit, a presentation on AKDN’s operations in Mozambique and around the world was shared, followed by a tour of the campus. The esteemed guests also received an opportunity to interact with some students.  At the end of his visit, H.E. President Ramos-Horta said that "... for the first time I have contact with this Academy; an exceptional work in its pedagogical design, in the offer of infrastructure and conditions for children. It is a model that would be ideal for many countries ... although, of course, not everyone has this possibility to do it with such quality, both in physical infrastructure, but also in equipment so that students can benefit from the infrastructure and the quality of teachers. This project is a model of inspiration around the world for countries, governments, foundations and the United Nations system." Before departing, H.E. President Ramos-Horta wrote in the Academy’s guestbook, commending the Academy and AKDN: "I salute the mandate of His Highness the Aga Khan and the meritorious work of the AKDN in Mozambique, East Timor’s sister country, and in the world. I praise the vision and values of the Aga Khan Academy in training future women and men who can contribute to a more just and prosperous society."

On Saturday, 18 May, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo celebrated its graduating class of 18 exceptional students from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).  The graduates, who hail from Mozambique, Portugal, India, France and Pakistan, were joined by their parents, extended family members, students, staff and other invited guests for their special day. The ceremony was also live streamed to additional family members, alumni, the Aga Khan Academies network and the wider community, reaching over 850 people from Mozambique, Angola, Syria, Pakistan, Tanzania and many more countries. 
Before the main ceremony, a special pinning ceremony was conducted for the graduating class. This tradition across the Academies marks the completion of the students’ time at the Academy as they join a growing legacy of over 1,700 alumni across the network.  The graduates then convened in the Academy’s Commons for the official graduation ceremony, which began with opening remarks from Head of Academy Mr Roy White.  “I only need to look around and can see several young people who I know have shown such bravery,” Mr Roy said. “These young people have demonstrated courage in their writing and art. They have shown bravery in their extended essays, oral exams and even on the sports field. Let us not forget their resilience in tackling those maths IA drafts, whether it was the fifth, sixth or perhaps even the eighth iteration!” 

In April, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted its first-ever Model United Nations (MUN) conference with approximately 80 students from the Academy and around Maputo.   Students from the American International School of Mozambique, Maputo International School and Maputo International College participated in the event alongside students from the Academy. The conference took place over three days, where students had the opportunity to engage in lively debates, explore global issues and enhance their diplomacy skills.   
“MUN relates with the Aga Khan Curricular Strands and allows students to display a range of skills such as compromise, public speaking, teamwork and building knowledge of international issues and solutions,” said Humanities Teacher Mr Mark Wheatley. “Through this, we hope to develop the students’ skills for them to become future leaders.”   Ten students and two teachers, alongside the facilities team at the Academy, started preparing for the conference over six months ago.  “We carried out various tasks, such as deciding on the topics for different committees, producing delegate guides for participants, electing different teams and working on the logistics of the event,” said Grade 12 student Alnoor Budhwani, who was also the secretary general of the conference.

Hailing from Kenya, Josephine Odiambo’s teaching career took her to Rwanda, where she worked at the Green Hills Academy 10 years before joining the Aga Khan Academy Maputo. Currently in her first year of teaching at the Academy, Josephine hopes to inspire a love for English language and literature in her Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme classes, as well as to promote critical thinking in a supportive, interactive and engaging learning environment. 

On 14 March 2024, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted an art exhibition entitled “Whispers of the Soul". The exhibition showcased the work of seven Diploma Programme (DP) 2 visual arts students, marking the culmination of their visual arts course for this academic year.

On 10 February 2024, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo held its first-ever TEDxYouth event under the theme of “Kintsugi”, a Japanese art form of using gold to put broken pottery pieces back together.

On 12 January, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo received a visit from His Excellency (H.E.) Mr Hajime Kimura, Japanese Ambassador to Mozambique who was welcomed by Head of Academy Roy White and a diplomatic representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Bárbara Ribeiro.  

Hailing from Iran, Abouzar Basiri Zadeh is the Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s country coordinator for its International Talent Identification Programme (ITID). Abouzar’s experience depicts a passion for diversity and togetherness, regardless of background.  

In January, Primary Years Programme students from the Aga Khan Academy Maputo visited the world’s biggest floating book fair, Logos Hope. 

Hailing from both Italy and Canada, Raffaela Corrias embodies a rich cultural background in supporting the emotional well-being of individuals.

As part of the efforts to promote community engagement and broaden the horizons of the students, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo organised an educational outreach programme to three public schools in Matola throughout November.

Recently, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo celebrated the end of term with a special celebration, including inclusive and diverse activities, such as a festive presentation, a Senior School assembly and a donation drive from the Diploma Programme 1 students.  

On 15 November, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo welcomed His Excellency Mr Peter H. Vrooman, Ambassador of the United States to Mozambique and his delegation. The guests were accompanied by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Mozambique Representative Adjunct Rui Carimo and welcomed by the Head of Academy Roy White.   

On 3 October, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo welcomed His Excellency Mr Francisco Miranda Branco, Ambassador of East Timor, officially named the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, in Mozambique and his delegation. 

From pioneering the addition of the International Baccalaureate (IB) e-assessment in Kiswahili when she was the Middle Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator at the Aga Khan Academy (AKA) Mombasa, Esther has now been a part of the introduction of Portuguese into the Middle Years Programme (MYP) at the AKA Maputo. As the current MYP Coordinator, Esther started working on this last year to ensure its success.   

With over 30 years of experience in the field of education and having spent many decades teaching in various international schools across the globe, Roy White is the Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s new head of Academy.  

Over 35 architecture students from the Instituto Superior de Ciências e Tecnologia de Moçambique visited the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.   

Originally from South Africa, Theo Naidoo is the Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s new art and design teacher and can be considered a citizen of the world, with almost 30 years of teaching experience. Theo is the Academy's new art and design teacher.

Today, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo came to life as we welcomed and greeted new and old students with smiles and wide arms for the 2023-2023 academic year! 

Grade 4 Teacher Pinto Belo from the Aga Khan Academy Maputo recently attended the Pan Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) in the United States of America, where he represented Mozambique.  

In response to a cyclone that occurred in February, Grade 3 students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo are collaborating with a school in the Boane District of Mozambique to rebuild their library that was destroyed.  

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a graduation ceremony for its first-ever graduating class. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo recently held its annual PYP exhibition for Grade 5 students. 

Junior School students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo recently competed in an under-9 and under-11 inter-school football tournament, in which they came in third place.  

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo held a special whole school assembly to commemorate World Water Day on 22 March. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo organised its first-ever Diploma Programme Visual Arts Exhibition on 6 March.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted its first-ever Literacy Slam at the Academy for its students, staff and parents. 

The High Commissioner of Rwanda to Mozambique His Excellency Claude Nikobisanzwe visited the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on 26 January 2023.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo's Junior School held a festive concert for parents and family members.

KG3 Teacher Dulce Messano from the Aga Khan Academy Maputo was recognised as a "Champion Teacher" for the initiatives she implemented in the Early Years classrooms to enhance the students' literacy skills. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2022-2023 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new Dean of Studies Vincent Evanno! 

Students and staff across the Aga Khan Academy Maputo celebrated Book Character Day on Friday, 28 October.  

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted a football tournament on Sunday, 16 October 2022 against the Black Bulls, a Matola-based football club.  

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted its first coffee session for the new academic year with all Senior School parents on how to navigate ManageBac. 

On 22 August 2022, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo's Grade 6 and 7 students combined two of their favourite things: reading and service. 

The Junior School and Senior School students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo celebrated the last day of classes with two special assemblies, respectively, filled with awards, appreciation towards teachers and yummy treats!

New and continuing staff at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo participated in an orientation week to get ready for the 2022-2023 academic year. 

From 9-11 May, six students from the Machel Fidus Association visited and stayed at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo where they learned about public speaking, visual arts, design and more.  

On 6 May 2022, the Grade 6 students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo took a field trip to Tunduru Gardens to learn about how local resources can be used to facilitate learning.

On 7 May the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted a basketball camp – Campo de Desenvolvimento António Azevedo and Hernani Mussa – for 60 students from schools around Mozambique, including seven students from the Academy.

On 29 April 2022, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s Junior School students hosted a fun and insightful Earth Month assembly to end off the month of April.

From 12 April to 13 April, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted two sessions on “Digital Citizenship” for parents and guardians of Grade 4 and Grade 5 students.

On Monday, 4 April 2022, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s staff members had a team picnic at the Ponta de Ouro beach as part of the Academy’s staff wellness initiatives.

On Friday, 1 April 2022, the Primary Years Programme (PYP) students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo launched Earth Month with a school-wide clean up.

On 26 March 2022, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted an Open Day session for existing and new families to visit the campus and learn more about the different academic programmes offered at the Academy.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo was inaugurated today by the President of the Republic of Mozambique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi together with the President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, in the presence of Prince Rahim Aga Khan, representing His Highness the Aga Khan.

On 4 March 2022, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo’s Primary Years Programme (PYP) students invited their families and colleagues to attend the PYP Learning Showcase. 

On Friday, 18 March 2022, Prince Rahim Aga Khan visited the Aga Khan Academy Maputo before the Academy’s inauguration the next day.

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On 25 February 2022, global politics students in the Diploma Programme 1 received a special visit from human rights lawyer and social activist João Nhampossa.

On 11 February 2022, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo's Junior School students wore their beautiful Capulana outfits to school in celebration of Marrabenta Day!

Junior School Principal Maike Silver and Early Years Centre Coordinator Edna Margarido were invited to present at the Playful Schools Conference on 9 February 2022. 

From 31 January, Junior School and Senior School teachers at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo have been receiving training for their professional development, which will continue till 2 February 2022.

Staff, students and parents at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo had the opportunity to meet eminent visitors from Portugal on 23 November 2021, including the Portuguese Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Portuguese Ambassador to Mozambique, Vice-President of the Board of Directors of Camões and the Adviser to the Secretary of State. 

Senior School PE teacher Elves Tembe won second place in the 2021 international acrobatic jump rope championship in Paris, France!

From 19 November to 22 November, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted three sessions on "Child Protection Policies and Procedures at the AKA Maputo" for parents and staff members.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's PYP and MYP music teacher Terencio Alberto Tovele!

Happy International Day for Tolerance! Check out this special message from our students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo on the importance of accepting, respecting and appreciating everyone around us.

On 9 November, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted a coffee session with Senior School parents of Grade 9, 10 and Diploma Programme 1 students discussing the Aga Khan Academies Learner Profile. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's Senior School visual arts teacher Rachael Marie O’Dwyer!

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new MYP French language teacher and Service as Action Coordinator Dorcas Muianga!

On this year’s World Mental Health Day, AKA Maputo would like to showcase some of the efforts made in the Junior School to support and promote the well-being of the PYP students.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new MYP design teacher and DP biology teacher Ted Simukanga!

On 30 September, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted its first morning coffee session with Senior School parents of Grade 6, 7 and 8 students.

Happy World Teachers' Day from the Aga Khan Academies! Teachers around the world have worked tirelessly to ensure all students have continuous access to education. Hear from our teachers on how they have felt supported by their school leadership team during these uncertain times.

To celebrate National Peace and Reconciliation Day, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo held an interactive assembly for the entire school. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new Head of Finance and Administration Minhaz Nayani!

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new Head of Residential Life and Pastoral Care Ruth Kingston!

From 16-17 September, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo hosted its first coffee session with Primary Years Programme (PYP) parents for the new academic year.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new Head of English Language and Literature Pete Makey!

On Wednesday, 8 September 2021, Diploma Programme students from across the Aga Khan Academies virtually toured the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada where they learned about Islamic art and artefacts from various Muslim civilisations.  

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new IB DP Coordinator Morag Makey!

Following the announcement made by President Filipe Nyusi on 27 August 2021, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo officially welcomed back its students to campus for in-person learning.  

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo will reopen its campus for in-person learning on 1 September 2021. 

As climate change and maintaining our environment are becoming more imperative in our everyday lives, the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa and the Aga Khan Academy Maputo have instituted water preservation efforts for a brighter and greener future.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new Early Year's Coordinator Edna Phulchand Margarido!

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming new staff to its 2021 – 2022 academic term. Meet AKA Maputo's new Dean of Studies and interim Senior School Principal Jose Alejandro Zepeda Navarrete!

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is pleased to announce the commencement of the Diploma Programme (DP) for its new academic year. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has begun its new academic year for 2021-2022!

On the last day of school, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo's Junior School held a Moving Up Ceremony for its Grade 5 students as they transition from the Primary Years Programme to the Middle Years Programme. 

From 8-9 June, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo's Grades 1-4 held their first-ever Celebration of Learning for their families and peers on campus.

From 28-30 May 2021, the Aga Khan Academies held its inaugural Climate and Environment Conference with over 70 students from across the Academies network in attendance, along with alumni and prominent keynote speakers and guests.

On 1 June the Aga Khan Academy Maputo commemorated Mozambican Children's Day with a special assembly for Junior and Senior School students and teachers. 

On 25 May, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo Junior School celebrated Africa Day with a day filled with honouring and appreciating the various African cultures, languages and more.  

The Grade 5s at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo are getting ready for their Primary Years Programme (PYP) exhibition, which showcases their learning throughout their PYP journeys. 

On 28 April 2021, the Minister of Education and Human Development for Mozambique Rita Carmelita Namashulua visited the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.

Grade 8 students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo have taken on the role of journalists and editors-in-chief as they create weekly Portuguese newspapers for their Portuguese Language and Literature class. 

Grab your capulana outfits with our AKA Maputo Junior School students who honoured and appreciated the traditional Mozambican dance music of Marrabenta! 

Check out the photos of our latest construction update for the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.

AKA Maputo JS students became scientists during their virtual assembly where they created experiments at home and explored other scientific experiments with their teachers. 

Ernesto Matavel shares his experiences of being a bus driver at AKA Maputo and what he and the Academy community are doing to ensure the safety of all students and staff during COVID-19. 

Junior School students learned how to apply the AKA Learner Profile to real-world scenarios during a special assembly with superheroes. 

On International Women’s Day, we ask our Aga Khan Academies community how they choose to challenge gender bias and inequity. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo Junior School celebrated World Book Day with a special virtual assembly.

Renowned Mozambican journalist Armando Inguane spoke to Grade 8s during their Portuguese Language and Literature class on journalism and the media.

On Friday, 26 February, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo's Junior School commemorated International Mother Language Day with a special virtual assembly. 

Our students have been working so hard during these unprecedented times and it has not gone unnoticed. So, here is a little 'Thank You' our Middle Years Programme teachers put together to appreciate and recognise their students' commitment to their education!

As students and teachers transition back to online learning at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, the Primary Years Programme teachers want to take a moment to appreciate all of the hard work their students have been doing. 

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science from the Aga Khan Academy Maputo!

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has become a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a membership community working with international schools to enhance their high-quality education.   

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo welcomed its Early Years students back on campus this week for in-person learning.

Delivered in partnership with the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo will have a virtual IB workshop from 30 January – 1 February 2021. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo Professional Development Centre celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year.

On Friday, 11 December 2020 Her Excellency Victoria Dias Diogo, Secretary of State for Maputo Province visited the Aga Khan Academy Maputo. 

AKA Maputo reopened on Monday, 2 November 2020. Please read the guidelines we have put in place to ensure the safety of everyone on campus.

AKA Maputo commemorated Universal Children's Day on 20 November through a STEM challenge for the Junior School and a reflective activity for the Senior School. 

As AKA Maputo Early Years students continue their online learning, the Early Years teachers have been getting some support from Zeezee the Wizard, a fictional character, who makes online learning extra fun. 

Zvikomborero joins AKA Maputo from the AKA Hyderabad where he has led the Humanities Department. He will be supporting and developing the MYP Humanities programme and also support in the preparation for the Diploma Programme. Coming from Zimbabwe, he has a wealth of IB teaching experience across a range of subject areas. 

AKA Maputo's new Visual Arts teacher Rachael Odwyer organised a Visual Arts competition for her students with the theme of festivals! Check out the students' beautiful submissions. 

Junior School Principal Maike Silver and Primary Years Programme Coordinator Emma Wheatley hosted an online event for AKA Maputo parents to help children with literacy. 

The Academies in Mombasa and Maputo held joint online classes to teach Year 10 students observational drawing with the objective to enhance their skills and artistic confidence.

Watch our students and staff back on campus for in-person learning, which resumed this Monday, 2 November! 

Watch this video to learn more about the safety protocols put in place at AKA Maputo for in-person learning. 

Following the term break, all of the students and staff at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo gathered together virtually for a whole school assembly to welcome each other back. 

Happy World Teachers' Day! Thank you, teachers, for everything you do. 

On 21 September 2020, the Academy community came together to celebrate International Day of Peace with a virtual assembly. They shared their favourite quotes on peace, practiced guided meditation and participated in an origami session led by a student. 

Our new PYP Coordinator, Emma Wheatley joined the Academy remotely from the UK before the start of the new academic year and is excited to assimilate with the Academy's community and culture. She looks forward to moving to Maputo with her family.

Undeterred by the challenges posed by the global pandemic, the Academy embraced the 'new norm' and started the new academic year online. After a restful summer, the Academy community returned to online classes to take on the new year in good earnest with not only new tools but also new teachers.

Head of Academy, Micheal Spencer welcomes you to a new academic year with updates on new staff and campus construction.

Onboarded remotely, Smita is already working with members of faculty and looking forward to start off the new academic year in August, 2020.

Students and staff at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo have been celebrating the rich and cultural diversity of Africa for the entire month of May for Africa Day. From putting on traditional garb and creating works of art to creating DIY instruments, each student has expressed love for their continent in fascinating ways.

The key to success for students is making sure they are engaged with any material they are learning. Our Junior School Principal, Maike Silver believes inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that emphasises the student’s role in the learning process. In this article she discusses the approach of inquiry based learning. 

To combat the impact of COVID-19, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo decided to make the transition to online learning on 23 March 2020. Even before President Nyusi’s announcement about school closures, teachers were preparing their students to learn at home. One of these students is Ana Miambo from Maputo.

Many educational institutions have transitioned from in-person to online learning, which requires students to adapt to a new learning environment. Michael Spencer, Head of Academy at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo, has stated that it is interesting and challenging to navigate through the current pandemic and its implications. 

Learn more about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and some tips for you and your family on how to stay safe through this bulletin created by the Aga Khan Development Network.

We would like to share a few measures to keep abreast in order to tackle COVID-19

The COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus outbreak continues to cause governments and municipalities to close schools across the globe. Choosing not to halt teaching and learning, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo has turned to online learning in order to stay on track with students’ curriculum. 

In preparation for their annual exhibitions, Grade 5 students from the Aga Khan Academies in Hyderabad and Maputo had a virtual conversation discussing the topics and ideas they will be presenting. The students in Hyderabad gave their colleagues in Maputo a closer look into their booths which prompted students to draw similarities and parallels between their work.

Read a message from the Head of Academy regarding school closure.

Mozambican environmental activist and lawyer, Carlos Serra Junior, visited the Aga Khan Academy Maputo to talk about his work on water pollution. He met with students from Grade 3 - 5 and discussed  issues like environmental education and water pollution in Mozambique.

On Wednesday, 11 March 2020, students from the Middle Years Programme (MYP) came together in as assembly to discuss how they commemorated International Women’s Day over the weekend. They exchanged art and information drawing attention to contemporary gender issues and inequality in the country.

The Grade 7 students participated in a week long mask-making exercise facilitated by artist, Alfredo Semo. Through these art sessions, students discussed and learned about the traditions of the Nyau and Mapiko ethnic groups.

Over the last couple weeks, the Academy hosted language experts like Eowyn Crisfield-Burr and Juleen Keevy in order to advance the efforts being made in bilingual education. Workshops were held for teachers as well as parents to impress upon the merits of bilingualism.

On 18 February, 2020, students of Grade 7 had the unique opportunity to have a virtual visit to Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada. This virtual visit presented students with an opportunity to explore an exhibition titled Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time. It shed light on Africa’s rich history, educating the students about the spread and historical influence of the Saharan trading communities that connected Africa and Europe.

On Monday, 17 February, 2020, 11 students from Grade 8 visited the oldest newspaper of the country — Noticias. Their Portuguese teacher, Adilia Cabral, planned the field trip to the offices of the daily as her students are currently learning how to write news pieces in their classes.

14 February, 2020 was an eventful day at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo. Sat beneath sun and shade, students and teachers marked what we called ‘Friendship Day’ with a picnic and a special event to honour the beautiful Mozambican dance tradition of Marrabenta.

Students from Grade 6 recently visited the Museum of Geology in Maputo and engaged with rock and mineral artefacts to broaden then understanding of the geological wealth of Mozambique.

His Excellency President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visited the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo on 13 January, while in Mozambique for the inauguration of its new President. He was accompanied by Ms Teresa Ribeiro, Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Portuguese Government, and Ms Maria Amélia de Paiva, Portugal’s Ambassador to Mozambique.

On Thursday 14 November 2019, the International Exchange Manager for the Aga Khan Academies, Elizabeth MacFarlane, conducted two sessions introducing the Student Exchange Programme, which will now engage Aga Khan Academy Maputo students. Introduced in 2018, the exchange enables Academies’ Year 9 students to study and live at another Academy for three months, from the end of August to the beginning of December.

Parents and students came together on a hot November day to compete in two events: the Mango Challenge and Masterchef Competition. A number of tasty treats and dishes were presented following which winners were awarded trophies and certificates.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo recently had an exciting week in the library, celebrating Book Lovers Week, with all students and teachers participating in the celebration.

On Friday, 20 September 2019, the entire student body at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo came together to commemorate the International Day of Peace 2019.

On Wednesday, 21 August 2019, AKA Maputo hosted an innovative maths workshop for parents, lead by mathematics specialist Karim Ismail.

After a year of inspiring creativity and hard work developing skills, AKA Maputo's MYP students were pleased to exhibit their artwork at the end of the school term. 

On June 18th, the Aga Khan Academy had a pleasure of hosting Deltino Guerreiro, a renowned Mozambican musician on the campus.

On March 14th Grade 7 students visited the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique.  We went as part of our Humanities’ unit about leadership structures so we could learn more about politics. We were taken to see where laws are written and where they are taken to be passed into law.

One unique advantages of the Aga Khan Academies network is the fact each of our schools offers residential facilities, enriching the the student experience by exposing young students to quality sports and recreational facilities as well as activities that aid in their growth. Read more about why residential programmes can be so beneficial to students today,

As a growing school, we constantly look at our programme and search for ways to improve. Our focus this year is on language acquisition and we would like to share some models and practices we are focusing on in order to strengthen our bilingual programme. 

Grade 6 and 7 Portuguese language and literature students have been studying a unit about documentary making and have focused on techniques used in Lusophone contexts to depict the lives of street children. During the unit the students learned about many of the reasons why children find themselves surviving alone on the streets, and the consequences of living in such uncertain circumstances.

Grade 6 students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo recently participated in an energy use awareness initiative, as part of the current Science unit on Energy. It was an exciting learning opportunity for students, both within and beyond the classroom, to evaluate not only how much electrical energy they currently use in their household, but also identify how they might reduce their use of electrical energy in the future.

The Mango Challenge, which encouraged students and parents within our school community to use mangoes in sweet or savoury dishes led to a wonderful event that started at 14.00 and enabled people to sample dishes.

The students of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo in grades 3-8 were lucky to be entertained by Australian game collector, Sean Murphy.

As a part of the unit on autobiographical writing and research focusing on the drama industry, our PYP and MYP students were privileged to receive a visit from the internationally renowned Mozambican actress Lucrecia Paco.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) has published an interview with His Highness the Aga Khan in a special commemorative edition of IB World magazine, celebrating the IB's 50th anniversary. 

As a part of the first unit in Humanities, the year 6 students went on a field trip to different places of worship in Maputo – the Cathedral, Hindu temple and Jamatkhana.

September has been election month at AKA Maputo with student leaders being chosen for the Student Council.  

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo celebrated its fifth anniversary with students and staff during the month of August. 

Welcome message from Mike Spencer, Head of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.

After a lot of preparation, the exhibition was ready, and when the doors finally opened during the month of May, it was to an amazing variety of student work. The quality of the students' research and the understanding of the inquiry process was "truly outstanding".

 Our year 7 students are doing experiments in their science class . Na aula de ciências, os alunos do 7º Ano estão a fazer experiências

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo students and staff celebrated Africa Day on Friday, 25 May by expressing their hopes for the future of Africa.

After the successful completion of our Junior School campus, we are very pleased to announce the construction of our new residential facilities!

On 29 April 2018, the Province of Ontario and the Aga Khan Academies network of schools formally extended their partnership on mutually beneficial education initiatives.

The Academy arranged a chemistry show for students in grade 3 to grade 7.  A escola organizou, no mês passado,  uma demonstração de química para os alunos do 3º ao 7º Ano. 

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo celebrated World Book day with a variety of exciting literacy events.

Our Year 6/7 (English Language B) students are eagerly exploring issues in Social Justice – a view that everyone, by virtue of being human, deserves to enjoy the same economic and social rights, regardless of race, culture, socio-economic status, gender or other characteristics. 

Having adjusted well to our school’s routine and curriculum within just a couple of weeks, the Kindergarten 2 students have started their unit of Inquiry with a variety of activities related to the transdisciplinary theme 'How we express ourselves'.

Minister of Education and Human Development Conceita Sortane used the occasion of a visit to the Aga Khan Academy in Maputo to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Aga Khan Development Network.

On 25 January 2017, the famous Mozambican poet and writer Mia Couto visited the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.

On 17 January 2018, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo officially opened the new buildings that have been under construction over recent months, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held to mark this milestone event.

Six Mozambican teachers completed the Aga Khan Academy's Teacher Preparation Programme on 8 December 2017, after 18 months of training to become IB teachers.

We have been fortunate to receive a donation of Moringa trees for our school. 

Language consultant Eowyn Crisfield joined us for three days this month to continue our focus on using a translanguaging approach to develop our students’ language skills.

A Head of Academy Award and a Junior School Principal Award will be given each month to recognise the students' personal development. 
Todos os meses será dado o prémio de Director da Academia e de Director do Ensino Primário como reconhecimento do desenvolvimento pessoal.

Students from kindergarten 3 through grade 7 showcased their learning during the school assemblies.

Dr Joaquim Ernesto Matavele, a long-time friend of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo and senior official of the Ministry of Education since the mid-1980s, visited the school to see progress on the new Junior School campus.

His Highness the Aga Khan, founder of the Aga Khan Development Network and visionary behind the Aga Khan Academies, commenced his Diamond Jubilee on 11 July 2017.

His Highess the Aga Khan is commemorating his Diamond Jubilee year, beginning 11 July 2017. Join the Aga Khan Academies in celebrating 60 years of His Highness's visionary leadership.

16 primary school educators from Matola and Boane districts successfully completed a training programme and were awarded certificates in Educational Leadership and Management.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo had a celebration for Africa Day with students and parents.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is welcoming applications for admission for the 2017-2018 academic year. 
Procuramos crianças e jovens com elevado potencial.

After many rounds, the Aga Khan Academy Maputo had their finals for the school-wide spelling bee.

Students at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo had enriching experiences in recent field trips and with guest speakers.

The Academy in Maputo hosted a Curriculum Open Day that provided parents an opportunity to witness students' learning.

Our grade 4 students compete in the school's spelling bee.

Read about the field trips taken by kindergarten 3, grade 1, grade 2, and grades 5 & 6.

A nossa celebração do 80º aniversário de Sua Alteza Aga Khan.
Our celebration for His Highness the Aga Khan's 80th birthday.

The Academy welcomed visitors from the French Ministry of Education, other French agencies, and the Aga Khan Development Network on 1 December 2016.

The Aga Khan Academies are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Graham Ranger as Academic Director, with effect from 1st January 2017.

His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Rémy Rioux, Director-General of the French Development Agency (AFD), today presided over the signing of a loan agreement for US$25 million to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo.  

Students and staff at the Aga Khan Academy Maputo celebrated Africa Day in style with music, dance and colourful clothes.

Grade 1 students discuss how we share our planet with the animals around us.

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is accepting applications for children ages 3–11. The deadline for applications is 31 May 2016.

Her Excellency Mrs. Margaret Kenyatta will deliver the keynote address today at the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa graduation ceremony, which begins at 10.00am local time. Click above to access the live link.

Mr Lee O’Leary has been appointed as the interim Head of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo for one academic year with effect from 1 August 2016. 

Grade five received a visit from a ballerina called Maria Helena Pinto.

The students of Kindergarten 3 have been reflecting on what living and non-living things are. 

Here are some photos showing Grade One's learning through the unit “How the World Works”. 

As candidaturas para o ano lectivo 2016/17 já estão abertas até 31de Maio de 2016.
Applications for 2016-17 can be submitted until 31 May 2016.

Sometimes reading in a language that is not your own is tricky and scary...

As part of the unit on food, Grade 1 was invited to ‘Mundos’ to make real pizza! 

The kindergarten 3 students take a hands-on approach to learning about typical African houses.

AKA Maputo students consolidate their learning on the unit of enquiry 'Journeys'

The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at the Aga Khan Academy, Maputo awarded course completion certificates to a group of 80 educators from 16 primary schools.

Grade 3, 4 and 5 went to the “Casa do Gaiato” to play a football match.

Maputo students explore outdoor yoga

Through the Early Numeracy and Geometry Programme, the Academy's Professional Development Centre is helping primary school teachers improve the way they teach mathematics.

A Portuguese-speaking drama group performs a traditional Bantu play, in which a clever rabbit outwits his rivals.

His Highness the Aga Khan and Premier Kathleen Wynne of the Province of Ontario sign an agreement of cooperation that establishes a partnership between AKA and the Province.

Students from Grade 2 write about a recent visit by a journalist to the Academy.

A slideshow of photographs from the visit of His Highness the Aga Khan and members of his family to AKA, Hyderabad is now available.

His Highness the Aga Khan visited the Aga Khan Academy in Hyderabad earlier today on a working visit to review progress of the school.

The Professional Development Centre (PDC) certificate-awarding ceremony took place at AKA, Maputo on Saturday, 28 March. 

Grade 2’s visit to the Museu Nacional de Arte in Maputo.

The arrival of the new temporary classrooms at the Aga Khan Academy, Maputo.

The Aga Khan Academies have been featured in a new documentary on the work of His Highness the Aga Khan in Africa.

Students at the Aga Khan Academy celebrate “Twin Day”. 

Today, work has commenced on two temporary classrooms to cope with the expansion of the Academy in the Primary Phase. 

The Grade 1s discover amazing facts about the number 100, celebrating 100 days at school!

Grade 1 has a new class member; Boogy Boogy, the Hamster. 

Grade 1 learn about animals and their environment

Grade One learn about understanding plants

The Kindergarten 3 students went to visit a small zoo in Matola, Iba Vet.

The latest issue of the UN Special magazine includes a feature article on the Aga Khan Academies' talent identification programme.

The Aga Khan Academy, Maputo salutes their soccer team, the mighty Mangoes in their debut match against Matola ‘C’.

The Aga Khan Academy, Maputo has been granted IB candidate school status by the International Baccalaureate.

The Kindergarten 3 students have been having fun while learning about growing and making food.

Update on the construction of the Academy's Junior School.

The Academy is accepting applications for Kindergarten 3 for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Grade One present their work from Unit 4

K3 have been looking at money in maths...

Dr Geoffrey Fisher appointed as Head of the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad, with effect from summer 2014.

A short summary of the assessment workshops for parents on March 13th.

News on reading workshops

Highlights from our students' first football tournament

On 20 September 2013, the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad was officially inaugurated by the Chief Minister of the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Minister for Human Resource Development in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan.