Admissions
We welcome applications from all exceptional students determined to use their intellect, integrity and commitment to create positive societal change. We offer financial assistance where needed. Find out how to apply below.
Applying to the Aga Khan Academy Maputo
Admission to the Academy is competitive and based on merit. The process enables your child to demonstrate their cognitive, literary, mathematical, creative and leadership abilities through assessments and an interview.
We admit the best students, regardless of their families’ ability to pay. We aim to offer partial to full financial assistance to accepted students with demonstrated financial need, to be reviewed annually.
We welcome enquiries – please get in touch if you have any questions.
Who Are We Looking For?
Our students represent a diverse range of economic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. We look for those who have the ability and motivation to excel academically and who demonstrate leadership in community service and other areas.
The Application Process
Kindergarten 1–3: Early years
Children entering Kindergarten 1 must be three years of age by 31 August of the year of entry.
All prospective students must demonstrate the potential for high achievement. Each applicant will participate in a variety of assessment exercises.
Children may enter the nursery section without a strong prior knowledge of one of the languages of instruction, English or Portuguese.
Children entering Grade 1 should have completed at least three years of nursery school and must be six years of age by 31 August of the year of entry.
All prospective students will demonstrate a potential for high academic achievement and show competency in literacy and numeracy. Each applicant from Grades 2-5 will sit a standard assessment in logic, English (reading and writing), mathematics and creativity. Applicants will also have personal interviews with key members of the Junior School staff.
Find out more about the Primary Years Programme.
All students applying for a place in the Senior School must have attained high scholastic achievement in their former educational institutions. They must also demonstrate a keen interest and participation in community service projects outside the classroom and/or extracurricular activities such as sporting activities, clubs, arts and music.
Applicants will take a standard assessment test in logic, English, mathematics and problem-solving, and provide past student grade reports and certificates of achievement. They will also have personal interviews with key members of the Senior School staff.
Find out more about the Middle Years Programme.
Applicants must have a command of the English language and shall demonstrate outstanding academic achievement as well as a proven record of civic-mindedness and participation in community projects.
Students will take a standardised assessment test in English, mathematics and logic as well as an interview with IB Diploma Programme coordinators and key members of the Senior School staff.
We cannot accept new students in the year of the Diploma Programme exam.
Find out more about the Diploma Programme.
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