Aga Khan Academies

What Aga Khan Academies does

Aga Khan Academies is a nonprofit international school network operating four authorized IB World School campuses in Mombasa (Kenya, 2003), Maputo (Mozambique, 2013), Hyderabad (India, 2018), and Dhaka (Bangladesh, 2025). A programme of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and operated under Aga Khan Education Services, the network delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme — integrated with proprietary Aga Khan Curricular Strands covering ethics, pluralism, leadership, and multicultural understanding. Each campus combines day-student instruction with residential/boarding programmes, international student exchanges across the network, and enriched co-curricular offerings (leadership development, Model United Nations, community service, sports, and arts).

Core offerings also include a Teacher Preparation Programme (externally validated by the University of British Columbia), IB-authorized teacher training workshops, university counselling services, and the Concordia University-partnered Learning Toolkit (LTK+) bilingual literacy programme. Strategic partnerships span the International Baccalaureate organization, University of British Columbia, Concordia University, Government of Ontario, Toronto Metropolitan University, Huron University, University of Texas at Dallas, UCLA, the French Development Agency (AFD), and national ministries of education. Aga Khan Academy Mombasa has been recognized as a Microsoft Showcase School.

The organization derives operating revenue primarily from tuition and fees for day and residential students, supplemented by AKDN funding, scholarships, and philanthropic donations. Admission is merit-based with financial assistance available regardless of socioeconomic background. The network enrolls students aged 3–18 and serves families seeking premium international education in developing regions, alongside educators and partner schools accessing teacher training. Outcomes include 1,000+ cumulative global graduates, 350 IB Diploma graduates in the 2026 network-wide cohort, $3M+ in scholarships for the Class of 2026 at Dhaka, and 200+ university admission offers for the same cohort.

Name

Aga Khan Academies

Legal name

Aga Khan Academies

Website

https://agakhanacademies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Aga Khan Academies is a nonprofit network of four IB World School campuses (Mombasa, Maputo, Hyderabad, Dhaka) operated under the Aga Khan Development Network, delivering the full IB continuum integrated with proprietary curricular strands in ethics, pluralism, and leadership to merit-admitted students in developing regions across Africa and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Private school network
• Residential school programs
• Secondary education services
• Leadership development education

Headquarters

HQ city

Gouvieux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The academies charge tuition fees for both day and residential students. Fee schedules are maintained but not publicly disclosed on the website. Financial assistance and scholarship programmes are available for qualified students.

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Core offering

Aga Khan Academies operates a network of IB World Schools providing International Baccalaureate education (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes) integrated with proprietary Aga Khan Curricular Strands focused on ethics, pluralism, and leadership. The network offers day and residential programmes across four campuses in Kenya, Mozambique, India, and Bangladesh, complemented by university counselling, international exchanges, teacher training, and enrichment programmes.

Product overview

The Aga Khan Academies is a network of elite IB World Schools spanning four operational campuses in Dhaka, Hyderabad, Maputo, and Mombasa. The network operates a unified platform-plus-modules architecture comprising: (1) Core International Baccalaureate programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme) offered at each campus; (2) Distinctive Aga Khan Curricular Strands integrated across all IB programmes focusing on ethics, pluralism, and leadership; (3) Residential Experience providing on-campus living at select campuses; (4) International Exchanges enabling student mobility across campuses; (5) Teacher Preparation Programme and IB Workshops for educator professional development; (6) Enrichment Programmes including student leadership, community service, sports, and Model United Nations; and (7) University Counselling services facilitating pathways to global higher education through university partnerships. The network is a programme of the Aga Khan Development Network, offering merit-based admission regardless of socioeconomic background.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aga Khan Academy Dhaka: IB World School located in Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad
• Aga Khan Academy Maputo
• Aga Khan Academy Mombasa

Products and services

• Aga Khan Academy Dhaka An IB World School in Dhaka, Bangladesh offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme for students in the South Asia region.
• Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad An IB World School in Hyderabad, Telangana, India offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme on a purpose-built campus in Hardware Park.
• Aga Khan Academy Maputo An IB World School in Maputo, Mozambique offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme on a purpose-built campus in Matola.
• Aga Khan Academy Mombasa An IB World School in Mombasa, Kenya on an 18-acre campus in the Kizingo area offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme; first Kenyan school to offer the full IB programme.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme A comprehensive IB curriculum comprising Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) - the academic core offered across all Aga Khan Academies campuses.
• Aga Khan Curricular Strands Unique curricular components integrated across IB programmes focusing on ethics, pluralism, cultural understanding, leadership, and service to communities.
• Residential Experience On-campus residential facilities complementing and extending the academic experience through a rich array of activities and leadership opportunities for students at select campuses.
• International Exchanges Student exchange programme enabling students to study at different Aga Khan Academy campuses internationally, promoting cross-cultural understanding and global perspectives.
• Teacher Preparation Programme (TPP) A professional development programme for training educators, offering IB certification and practical teaching experience. Has graduated multiple cohorts at AKA Mombasa with UBC serving as external validator.
• IB Workshops International Baccalaureate-authorized teacher training workshops offered at academy campuses, enabling professional development for educators in the IB curriculum framework.
• Enrichment Programmes Co-curricular activities including student leadership development, community service, sporting activities, arts, Model United Nations, and various clubs enhancing holistic student development.
• University Counselling Guidance and support services helping students navigate higher education opportunities, including partnerships with universities in Canada, UAE, and other countries for pathways and scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350 IB Diploma graduates across Africa and Asia in 2026
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Toronto Metropolitan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2026MoU signed to expand higher education opportunities and strengthen global pathways for students across the Aga Khan Schools.
• University of Texas at DallasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to expand higher education opportunities and strengthen global pathways for students. Dr Juan González, Vice Provost for Global Engagement attended Dhaka graduation ceremony.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership with IB organization. AKA was the first institution in the developing world to partner with IB. The academies deliver authorized IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) and host IB workshops for teacher training. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between AKDN and IB.
• University of British Columbia (UBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUBC acts as external validator for the AKA Teacher Preparation Programme and provides leadership scholarships for students. Partnership includes academic programmes and professional development initiatives.
• Concordia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance (CSLP) for the Learning Toolkit (LTK+) literacy programme. CSLP received UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize for this collaborative work.
• Government of OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership agreement providing full-tuition waivers for AKA students to attend Ontario universities. Partnership has been renewed for continued collaboration.
• AFD (French Development Agency)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgence Française de Développement supports education initiatives at Aga Khan Academies, including facilities development and educational programmes.
• Huron UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed to expand higher education opportunities and create pathways for talented students to thrive as leaders and changemakers. Partnership was renewed in 2026.
• UCLAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for academic programmes and potential student pathways.
• California State University Northridge (CSUN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for teacher training and professional development. Faculty visits have occurred between CSUN and AKA Mombasa.
• Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on training for innovation including the Ryerson DMZ Basecamp summer programme for young entrepreneurs. Partnership supports student exchange and innovation initiatives.
• Ministries of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with government ministries and departments of education in each country where academies operate for curriculum alignment and educational reform.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Large for-profit operator of 80+ premium international schools globally with strong IB portfolio and university pathway partnerships (e.g., MIT, Juilliard). Operates in some overlapping geographies and serves similar affluent international-education families, but at substantially greater scale.
• GEMS Education: One of the world's largest K-12 private operators with 50+ premium international schools including strong presence in the Middle East and South Asia. Comparable on premium international school delivery and IB offerings, but operates as a scaled for-profit group rather than a single-curriculum network.
• Inspired Education: Global premium schools group with 120+ campuses across six continents including strong presence in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Comparable on premium international school delivery and selective multi-country operations, with overlapping geographies in markets where AKA operates.
• Cognita: Global group operating 90+ schools across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East with mixed curricula including IB. Comparable as a multi-country premium international school operator with diversified curriculum exposure.

Regional players

• International School of Kenya: Established international K-12 school in Nairobi offering IB programmes to the diplomatic and expatriate community. Comparable on premium IB delivery in East Africa, but operates in the same host country (Kenya) without overlapping residential or leadership-development mission focus.
• Singapore American School: Premier international K-12 school in Singapore serving globally mobile families with strong university placement outcomes. Comparable on premium international-school positioning and university pathway outcomes, but does not directly compete in AKA's core African/South Asian markets.

Direct peers

• African Leadership Academy: Pan-African residential college-preparatory school in Johannesburg focused on developing ethical African leaders through merit-based, needs-blind admission. Highly comparable to AKA in mission, leadership-development focus, residential model, and selective admission targeting African youth.
• SEK Education Group: International network of IB World Schools across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Comparable to AKA in selective IB-based international education, multi-country footprint, and boarding-style residential offerings in select campuses.
• United World Colleges (UWC): Global network of IB-based residential schools in 18+ countries focused on developing future leaders through merit-based, needs-blind admission. Closest direct comparable to AKA in mission, IB curriculum, residential model, and emphasis on pluralism and leadership development.
• Dulwich College International: Premium international school network operating across Asia and other regions with British curriculum and IB pathways. Comparable to AKA in premium positioning, multi-country footprint, and selective residential-style offerings for globally mobile families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agakhanacademies

Compliance1 record

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