The Aga Khan Academy

Kenya, Nairobi

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Academic and Intellectual

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The IB curriculum uses an inter-disciplinary approach to develop critical thinking, creativity and international-mindedness. The Senior School delivers the IB MYP for Grades 6–10 and the IB DP for Grades 11–12, with a focus on preparing students for higher education. DP graduates have achieved 32–34 points in recent years, and graduates gain admission to top universities globally and in Kenya.

Arts and Creative

The Academy's co-curricular programme includes athletics, visual arts and performing arts such as music and drama. In the Senior School, students may enrol in Film Studies, and the facilities include a drama and film studio. The Junior School offers yearly musical productions and outreach programmes with the school choir, supported by dedicated arts facilities.

Cultural and Language

The Academy is a multi-cultural environment with many nationalities represented. Students are encouraged to respect diverse cultures and beliefs, contributing to an ethical, pluralistic global citizenship. The IB ethos and school culture promote openness and respect for others, with leadership development rooted in ethical foundations.

Social and Hobbies

There is a balanced physical education programme across the school. The extracurricular offerings include archery, rock climbing, golf and horse riding, charity clubs, cookery and arts and crafts, with opportunities to participate in international sporting tournaments.

Community and Service

Outreach programmes with the school choir and other music and drama activities are part of the Junior School experience, along with a broad range of charity and community activities. The school emphasizes community life as a core component of its IB education and holistic development.

Leadership and Professional

The Academy develops homegrown leaders with ethical foundations based on spirituality and a desire to create positive change. Senior School graduates gain admission to top universities, with the majority of IB DP graduates securing placements at leading institutions. The faculty are internationally trained to deliver the IB curriculum, including IB examiners and workshop leaders.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

A balanced physical education programme runs through the schools, complemented by facilities such as swimming pools, sports fields, libraries and arts spaces. Nursery-specific facilities include a heated, age-appropriate swimming pool with a qualified instructor. Shared facilities across campuses include art rooms, a drama and film studio and well-equipped laboratories to support well-being and holistic development.

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees KES 328,000

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1000

Type Co-educational

Opened 1970

Bus Service No

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The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is a private, coeducational K 12 day school in the Parklands suburb of Nairobi. It offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum across all ages, with the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme in Senior School Grades 6 to 10, and the Diploma Programme in the final two years. The campus serves over 1,000 students and operates under Aga Khan Education Service Kenya AKES Kenya, a nonprofit organization with a long history of schooling in Kenya since 1918. Facilities include well equipped libraries, ICT rooms with SMART Boards, science laboratories, heated nursery swimming pool, swimming pools for older pupils, sport fields, a drama and film studio, and dedicated art spaces. The school emphasizes international mindedness through a multicultural student body, leadership development grounded in ethics, and opportunities across sport, visual and performing arts. Graduates gain admission to universities globally, including top Kenyan institutions and beyond worldwide.

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