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Aga Khan School Dhaka

Bangladesh, Dhaka

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees BDT 654,340 - 1,828,880
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1988
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Bengali
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Aga Khan School, Dhaka is a long-standing international school in Bangladesh, part of the Aga Khan Schools network of more than 200 campuses worldwide. The school offers a blended curriculum drawing on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for younger students and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for older students, in addition to Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels for senior study. In the Junior section, learning follows the PYP framework, while the Senior section provides CIE and IB qualifications, supported by Cambridge A Levels options. Since its founding in 1988 with 25 students and seven teachers, the school has grown to about 1,200 students and around 200 teachers and staff. It is affiliated with Bangladesh and emphasizes academics alongside sport and culture. The campus prioritizes professional development for teachers and social-emotional learning, all within an IB and Cambridge framework for a coherent, globally oriented education for learners.

The Essentials

Aga Khan School Dhaka has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location

The Aga Khan School, Dhaka is located in Uttara Model Town, Dhaka. The Secondary School Building is in Sector 4 of Uttara Model Town. The school is part of an international network of over 200 Aga Khan Education Services schools.

Stages

Junior School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Senior School offers Cambridge International Examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Country affiliation

Bangladesh

Fees

Annual tuition at Aga Khan School Dhaka ranges from BDT 654,340 to BDT 1,828,880 for 2026/27.

Application and admission fees
- Admission fee (one-time, non-refundable): BDT 350,000.
- Security (caution) deposit (one-time, refundable): BDT 85,000. Claims for refund of the caution deposit must be made in writing using the required form within one year of leaving the school.

Tuition fees by year group (annual) and per‑term calculations
- KG1–KG3 (Primary): Annual tuition BDT 654,340.
- Per term (if billed in 2 equal instalments/semesters): BDT 327,170 per semester (BDT 654,340 ÷ 2).
- Per term (if billed in 3 equal terms): BDT 218,113.33 per term (BDT 654,340 ÷ 3).

- Grades 1–5 (Junior school): Annual tuition BDT 967,600.
- Per term (2 instalments): BDT 483,800 per semester (BDT 967,600 ÷ 2).
- Per term (3 instalments): BDT 322,533.33 per term (BDT 967,600 ÷ 3).

- Grades 6–8 (Lower secondary): Annual tuition BDT 1,332,680.
- Per term (2 instalments): BDT 666,340 per semester (BDT 1,332,680 ÷ 2).
- Per term (3 instalments): BDT 444,226.67 per term (BDT 1,332,680 ÷ 3).

- Grades 9–10 (Upper secondary): Annual tuition BDT 1,389,380.
- Per term (2 instalments): BDT 694,690 per semester (BDT 1,389,380 ÷ 2).
- Per term (3 instalments): BDT 463,126.67 per term (BDT 1,389,380 ÷ 3).

- DP1–DP2 (IB Diploma): Annual tuition BDT 1,828,880.
- Per term (2 instalments): BDT 914,440 per semester (BDT 1,828,880 ÷ 2).
- Per term (3 instalments): BDT 609,626.67 per term (BDT 1,828,880 ÷ 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- On first joining: parents must pay the admission fee (non-refundable), the tuition fee and the caution deposit (refundable) in advance prior to the student attending.
- Invoicing and payment method: tuition and transport fees are invoiced and paid via BEFTN or by direct bank deposit. Parents who pay via BEFTN must send the payment receipt to finance.dhaka@agakhanacademies.org each time to ensure the payment is credited.
- Late payment: fees not paid by the due date attract a late‑payment penalty of 2% per month on the outstanding balance, charged at the end of the month. The school will send two reminders; continued non‑payment will lead to progressive actions (removal from ManageBac, suspension from attendance, then de‑enrolment).
- Transport: school bus transport fees are charged where applicable; bus cancellations require two months' notice or two months' transport fees will be deducted from the deposit. Field trips and off‑campus activities not part of the compulsory curriculum are charged when they occur. Exam fees for MYP and DP are billed separately based on actual IB charges and related expenses.

Boarding / residential fees
- Residential facilities are not available for the stated fee schedule year; no boarding fees apply for that period.

Other costs and incidental charges
- Exam fees (MYP and DP): charged separately at actual IB/examination cost.
- Field trips and other off‑campus educational experiences: charged separately as they are conducted.
- Transport (school bus) charges: applicable to eligible students; cancellation and deduction rules apply as noted above.
- Uniforms, textbooks, personal stationery and other sundry items: not itemised in the published fee schedule; parents should allow for separate charges for these items as required by the school.

Refund and withdrawal rules
- Refund on de‑enrolment or expulsion: no fees are refunded except for the refundable caution (security) deposit.
- Claims for refund of the caution deposit must be made in writing within one year of the date of leaving.
- Withdrawal notice and charges: written notice for withdrawal at the beginning of the next academic year must be sent by 3 March of the current academic year. If notice is received after 31 March, the full first‑term fee for the next academic year must be paid. For mid‑year withdrawals, 90 days' written notice prior to the start of the next term is required. If insufficient notice is given, the following charges apply:
- 60–89 days before the start of the next term: 25% of the next term's fees.
- 30–59 days before the start of the next term: 50% of the next term's fees.
- Less than 30 days before the start of the next term: 75% of the next term's fees.
- No refund on the next term's fee after the start of the term.

Fee payment options and practical notes
- Accepted payment methods listed: BEFTN (electronic funds transfer) and direct bank deposit. Parents must email BEFTN payment receipts to finance.dhaka@agakhanacademies.org so payments can be correctly credited. No credit‑card payment option is specified in the published fee schedule.
- The school reserves the right to withhold certificates, transcripts and other documents if fees or other dues remain outstanding. The board retains the right to change rules and fees as required.

(Annual tuition figures and the policy points above are taken from the school's published fee schedule and fees policy.)
Academics

Aga Khan School Dhaka teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum

The school uses the IB-Primary Years Program in the Junior section and the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) curricula in the Senior section.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Aga Khan School, Dhaka uses digital tools to support students and ensure their social and emotional wellbeing during remote learning. Digital tools personalise lessons and give students ownership over time, space and pace. Learning online can be challenging, and the school recognises the importance of supporting students' social and emotional wellbeing. A range of digital tools, including Zoom whiteboards, Breakout Rooms, Padlet, Google Docs, Jamboard, YouTube, Kahoot and others, are used to facilitate collaboration and foster respectful classroom relationships. The school views social and emotional wellbeing as integral to the learning experience. turn1view0

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The Aga Khan School, Dhaka operates as an English-medium school. It offers English-language programmes through internationally recognised curricula, including the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels, all conducted in English. turn4search9

Mental Wellbeing

The Aga Khan School, Dhaka prioritises social and emotional wellbeing as part of its approach to learning. Digital learning supports wellbeing by enabling personalised pacing and access to resources. Collaboration tools promote respectful interactions and supportive group work, contributing to students' mental wellbeing during remote learning. turn1view0

Safeguarding

The school has safeguarding and child protection policies, procedures and practices in place which are adhered to and supported by training. Safeguarding procedures and practices are in place, with ongoing efforts to promote student safety through the curriculum. Discrimination, harassment and bullying, including through social media, are addressed proactively through education and awareness. The safety of students is prioritised. turn2view0

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