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The Aga Khan Academy Maputo

Mozambique, Maputo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Portuguese
Fees MZN 7,220 - 17,460
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Persian
Typical class size 8
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located at Av. do Zimbabué, 212, Matola A, Maputo, The Aga Khan Academy Maputo is a co-educational day and residential IB school for ages 3 to 18. The campus delivers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with English, French and Portuguese taught as languages. Core subjects include English, mathematics, science and social studies, and enquiry-based learning under an interactive, student-centred approach. Aga Khan Curricular Strands—Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures, Governance and Civil Society, and Economics for Development—are woven across the programme. Facilities include a Junior School, Early Years Centre, Senior School, a Science Building, libraries and spaces for sports, arts and performance; two residential buildings support boarding life. Distinctive features include a dual language programme and a strong emphasis on community service and leadership opportunities through co-curricular activities. The campus forms part of AKDN's network delivering education in East Africa and South Asia today.

The Essentials

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo has typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English, Portuguese.

Location
Zimbabwe Avenue 212, Matola 'A', Maputo, Mozambique.

Stages
Kindergarten through Grade 12; residential life begins in Grade 6.

Type
Co-educational; day and residential (boarding) school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Mozambican: 41; Indian: 13; Syrian: 11; Iranian: 7; Other African: 6; Other: 4.

Country affiliation
Mozambique

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has residential life on campus. Residential students live in dormitories separated by gender and by grade; dorm parents live in faculty apartments with the students to ensure a safe, nurturing environment. Sports and residential activities are co-ed.

Uniform Requirement
All students are required to wear a full uniform. The uniform is worn during school hours and at academy events.

Food Options
Lunch is an optional meal service. A typical weekly menu is provided, with vegetarian options available.

Governance and Ownership
The school is private, non-profit, non-denominational, and co-educational for day and residential students. It is part of the Aga Khan Academies network within the Aga Khan Development Network.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Aga Khan Academy Maputo ranges from MZN 7,220 to MZN 17,460 for 2026/27.

Overview (Academic year 2026–2027)

- All fees below are shown in USD. Fees may be paid in US dollars or in Mozambican Meticais using the invoice-date exchange rate. A 5% Value-Added Tax (IVA) is applied on top of the entry assessment fee, admission fee, tuition and residential fees and other chargeable services such as meals and transportation.

Application and admission fees

- Entry/assessment administration fee: USD 75 (charged for administering any entry assessment; this amount is adjusted against the admission fee if the candidate is successfully enrolled).
- One-time, non-refundable admission fee: USD 2,000 per student.
- One-time, refundable security deposit: USD 1,500 payable on acceptance; refundable when the student leaves provided written notice and a "No Dues" clearance have been obtained. No interest is paid on the deposit.

Tuition fees — annual and per-term (four equal instalments)

- Early Years (EYC) — KG1, KG2, KG3:
- Annual tuition: USD 7,220.
- Per-term instalment (4 equal instalments): USD 1,805 each.

- Junior School (PYP) — Grades 1 to 5 (Full day):
- Annual tuition: USD 11,100.
- Per-term instalment: USD 2,775 each.

- Senior School (MYP) — Grades 6 to 10 (Full day):
- Annual tuition: USD 13,720.
- Per-term instalment: USD 3,430 each.

- Senior School (DP) — Grades 11 to 12 (Full day):
- Annual tuition: USD 17,460.
- Per-term instalment: USD 4,365 each.

- Optional services (annual and per-term):
- Transport (Full day / Optional): Annual USD 1,600 — Per-term USD 400.
- Lunch (Full day / Optional): Annual USD 1,200 — Per-term USD 300.

Residential (boarding) fees

- Residential programme component (where applicable for Grades 6–12):
- Residential programme fee (annual): USD 6,720 — Per-term USD 1,680.
- Health insurance, student stipend and excursion trips (annual): USD 1,740 — Per-term USD 435.
- The residential programme fee components cover accommodation, food, health insurance, utilities, pocket allowance, transportation for in‑city excursions and community support visits. IVA (5%) is applied where indicated.

Discounts

- Sibling discount: 5% of tuition fees for the second and subsequent children.
- Early-payment discount: 5% discount if full-year tuition is paid before 7 July.
- Early Years special discount: 27% discount for KG1 and KG2, and 20% discount for KG3, when enrolling in the full-day programme (during this discount period no other discounts apply).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Instalment schedule (four equal instalments):
- 1st instalment: by 7 July (covers August to October fees).
- 2nd instalment: by 30 September (covers November to January fees).
- 3rd instalment: by 30 November (covers February to April fees).
- 4th instalment: by 28 February (covers May to July fees).
- Tuition fees must be paid within 30 days of admission to secure the offered place.
- Parents must provide proof of payment made via direct deposit or bank transfer to the Finance Department (finance.maputo@agakhanacademies.org), even if payment is made by an organisation or company. The Academy may change accepted payment arrangements at its discretion.

Late payment penalties and enrolment consequences

- A penalty of USD 50 is applied on the first of every month for delayed payments made without a formal agreement with the Finance Department.
- Unexplained payment delays may make the student liable to suspension.
- The Academy reserves the right to withhold results, school leaving certificates, transcripts or any other documents until all outstanding dues are settled in full. Students with unpaid fees from a previous academic year will not be permitted to re-enrol for the new academic year.

Other chargeable items (excluded from tuition)

- Uniform costs are not included in tuition fees.
- Specific field trips and laptops are not included.
- Exam fees for IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme are billed separately based on actual fees issued by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
- Transportation and meals for day students are available at additional cost as listed under optional services.

Refunds and withdrawal notice

- Security deposit (USD 1,500) is refundable when the student leaves provided the required written notice is given and a "No Dues" clearance is obtained; no interest is paid on the deposit.
- The admission fee (USD 2,000) is non-refundable.
- If a student wishes to leave the school, one term's advance written notice of withdrawal must be given; in lieu of notice, one term of the annual fees will be due and payable. School clearance will not be granted until the fee account is settled in full.

Payment currencies and proof

- Fees can be settled in USD or in Meticais; when paying in Meticais the exchange rate of the invoice date is to be used.
- Parents must provide the Finance Department with proof of payment (direct deposit or bank transfer). Credit-card acceptance is not specified in the fee schedule; the Finance Department should be contacted directly for alternative payment methods.

Notes on enforcement and financial assistance

- Students demonstrating financial need may be considered for financial aid; financial aid applications will not be processed if the family has outstanding fees from a previous academic year.
- The Academy reserves the right to modify terms and conditions to reflect legal or service changes.
Academics

The Aga Khan Academy Maputo teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework. The IB is implemented through the Primary Years Programme (K–5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) and Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). Aga Khan Curricular Strands—Ethics, Pluralism, Cultures, Governance and Civil Society, and Economics for Development—are integrated across the curriculum. Core subjects include English language, mathematics, science and technology, and social studies; English, French and Portuguese are taught as languages. Students and teachers explore questions in all subject areas using an interactive, student-centered approach.

Student Teacher Ratio
Planned student/faculty ratio is 8:1. The school has 750 students and 90 teachers.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates are well prepared for higher education and pursue opportunities at universities globally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The residential experience fosters intellectual, social, spiritual and physical growth within a structured and ethical environment. It provides leadership opportunities and encourages the development of ethical judgment and interpersonal skills through consistent interaction among faculty and peers, as well as organized activities such as language tables and study groups.

Mental Wellbeing
The safe and secure boarding environment enables students to thrive emotionally, intellectually and physically.

Safeguarding
The residential facility is described as safe and secure, providing a protective, structured setting that supports the safeguarding and well-being of students from diverse backgrounds.
Parent Experience

History
Established in 2000 by His Highness the Aga Khan IV, the Aga Khan Academies is an integrated network of schools. The Academies are part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The Aga Khan Academy Maputo opened in August 2013 in Mozambique, becoming the third academy in the network. Maputo's campus is part of AKDN's education initiatives spanning several countries.

Community
The students, faculty and parents of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo form a socially conscious community committed to the development of their communities, their nation and civil society in the world at large. They understand that knowledge is a lifelong process of inquiry that leads to intellectual and personal growth. The community features vignettes of members who contribute to the Academy's mission, including spotlights on teachers and students.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo campus is purpose-built to provide world-class facilities for students and staff. The campus includes the Junior School, Early Years Centre, Senior School, Science Building and two residential buildings; the Academy and Commons buildings are under construction. The Mozambican government donated the site to house the third Aga Khan Academy, part of a network delivering international-standard education. The campus provides an ideal learning environment that includes classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, well-equipped libraries, extensive sports facilities, and spaces for arts, music and performance. The network serves students in East Africa and South Asia.

Sports Facilities
Extensive sports facilities.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support collaboration, creativity, and inquiry learning. There are well-equipped libraries on campus. The campus includes a Science Building to support science learning. There are spaces for arts, music and performance.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-curricular programmes enable students to realise their potential in a variety of settings beyond the classroom. Residential life at the Academy complements and extends the academic experience and includes a rich array of activities and leadership opportunities to enhance students' learning and growth.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Aga Khan Academy Maputo follows an International Baccalaureate framework for Nursery to Senior School, developing students who are intellectually curious and globally minded. The IB emphasises intellectual curiosity, creativity, leadership development, social consciousness, and pluralistic sensibility. The curriculum focuses on developing critical thinking and the ability to analyse complex issues with multicultural understanding and awareness. Aga Khan Curricular Strands supplement the core curriculum, and the overall educational programme includes co-curricular, athletic and community service initiatives.

Arts & Creative
Enrichment Programmes include Expression, which focuses on creative expression through visual and performing arts. Through theatre, art, music and drama, students learn to work together and infuse their projects with values and lessons from other parts of their schooling. Individual and collaborative creative projects emphasise growth and the achievement of personal goals.

Cultural & Language
The Academies are implementing a dual language programme in which English and a national language are languages of instruction, with English as a common medium across Academies. Students are encouraged to become bilingual, and foreign language study is enhanced through immersion in that language. Direct contact with people from different nationalities and cultures fosters appreciation and understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular Programmes enable students to realise their potential in settings beyond the classroom and to understand school and community needs. They learn to apply their gifts and work with others to make a positive impact. After-school clubs offer a diverse range of activities, including sporting options. Sporting activities and clubs help develop teamwork and personal interests.

Community & Service
Community service is a major part of the student experience, with service opportunities extending beyond the classroom to connect education with real-world impact. Through structured community initiatives and internships, students learn their place in the world and contribute to local organisations, including partnerships with AKDN agencies. Engagement fosters understanding of human rights, dignity and autonomy, and a commitment to leaving the world a better place.

Leadership & Professional
The leadership programme aims to develop ethical, public-minded home-grown leaders through both curricular and co-curricular activities. Students participate in co-curricular clubs and can take on leadership positions such as house leaders, student council members, team captains and dorm duties. These experiences build collaboration, goal-setting and a sense of community ownership, preparing students for lifelong leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical education and competitive and non-competitive sport prepare students for real-life situations and foster leadership, teamwork and ethical behavior. Inter-school sports include swimming, cricket, rounders, basketball, hockey, netball, football and athletics, with activities available for all ability levels. A diverse range of after-school clubs provides additional sporting opportunities to complement academic study. The campus will include facilities such as swimming and diving pools and pitches to support these activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The language of instruction is English. The IB Diploma Programme includes language courses in English, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Persian and Chinese, with examples such as English A Language and Literature, Portuguese A and B, Portuguese LA and LAL, French ab initio and B, Arabic LAL, Persian LIT and Chinese A Lit.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Express interest and review eligibility. The Academy welcomes enquiries for Nursery, Junior and Senior School. The programmes are based on the International Baccalaureate. Admissions can be followed in English or Portuguese. Admission is competitive and based on merit; the Academy endeavours to meet the demonstrated financial need of admitted students.

2) Submit the application. Applications can be completed online via maputo.openapply.com or via the downloadable form. Hard-copy forms should be posted or scanned and emailed to admissions.maputo@agakhanacademies.org. The address is The Aga Khan Academy Maputo, Av. do Zimbabué, 212, Matola “A”, Maputo, Moçambique. Telephone: (+258) 853 016 339.

3) Assessments and language readiness. Kindergarten 1 entrants must be 3 years old by August 31. All prospective Nursery applicants participate in assessment exercises and may enter without strong prior knowledge of English or Portuguese. Grade 1 entry requires the child to be 6 by August 31 and to demonstrate potential in literacy and numeracy; in the final three years of the Primary Years Programme, applicants must have basic proficiency in both English and Portuguese before admission. Senior School entrants (Grades 6–10) must show high scholastic achievement and involvement in community service or extracurricular activities; Diploma Programme entrants (Grades 11–12) must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

4) Decisions and next steps. Admission is based on merit and the Academy endeavours to meet demonstrated financial need. Financial aid is available from partial to full for admitted students, and awards are reviewed annually. For further information about admissions, contact admissions.maputo@agakhanacademies.org.

Scholarships
Partial to full financial aid is available to accepted students with demonstrated need. Financial aid awards are reviewed annually and renewed only after reassessment of financial need. Financial aid guidelines, the list of documents required and the financial aid application form are available through the Financial Assistance resources.
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