Uganda, Kampala
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The Aga Khan Primary School challenges pupils to be intellectually inquisitive and socially conscious. It emphasises an integrated approach to teaching and learning that connects topics from different subject areas through themes to enable learning by exploration. English is the medium of instruction and students follow the Ugandan Primary Schools Curriculum, Primary 1 – 7. The school has a population of over 850 students.
Cultural activities are included as part of co-curricular life. The school has a diverse student body from around 32 nations, fostering global citizenship. Balancing academic demands with sporting and cultural activities is part of the school's approach.
The school offers a wide variety of co-curricular activities including indoor and outdoor games and sports such as lawn tennis, badminton, hockey, basketball, soccer, swimming and athletics.
The Community Service Club supports underprivileged members of society by donating scholastic materials and clothes to St. Noah Primary School and Sophia Moslem Community Nursery School in Wakiso district. Funds for the Community Service Club are generated during Casual Wear Days and Car Wash Drives. The major focus is to develop a reading culture in the school, with donations enabling the establishment of a library room and the purchase of readers.
The school offers a broad range of co-curricular sports, including lawn tennis, badminton, hockey, basketball, soccer, swimming and athletics. The swimming squad participates in national and regional Junior Swimming Championships and the school hosts an annual swimming gala with support from the Uganda Swimming Federation. Annual sports days involve high parent attendance and enthusiastic participation by all students, with podium finishers receiving medals and certificates.
The Aga Khan Primary School, Kampala is part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), Uganda, and educates over 850 students from about 32 nations. English is the language of instruction throughout the school. Primary 1–7 follow the Ugandan Primary Schools Curriculum, while the Elementary School implements the National Curriculum in England (Year 1–6). The school adopts an integrated, learner-centred approach that connects topics across subjects and encourages exploration. Class sizes are small to enable individual support, while 34 teachers and 20 administrative staff support a holistic learning environment. The campus balances academics with sporting and cultural life, and maintains a range of co-curricular activities. Notable features include a swimming squad that competes in national championships and hosts a gala, a Community Service Club supporting local schools, and a library project to foster reading. The school emphasizes global citizenship, community life, and continuous progress through student-led conferences and targeted goal setting.