
The school does not discriminate by nationality, ethnic origin or religion. Past reports from previous schools are taken into consideration for admission.Īdmission to the senior school of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKAN) is competitive and based on merit.

An interview will also be held with the student and sometimes with parents. Transfer from other schoolsįor admission into other grades, an applicant is required to sit an entrance test. For these students, selection is based on performance on entry level assessments and interviews with the students and parents. Students from the Nursery School receive admission to the Junior School if they have been at the nursery School for at least two years (K2 and K3) and they receive a recommendation for admission from the Head-Teacher of the Nursery School.Ī small number of students are also admitted from other various nursery schools. Preference is given to students from the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi - Nursery School, where the PYP curriculum is followed. In September each year, the Junior School admits approximately 75 students into Grade 1, aged 5.8 to 6.8 years. Parents of students with non-Kenyan nationalities must show a valid residence permit, and obtain a student pass for their child to be enrolled at the School.Īll prospective students are expected to be conversant in English, have good numerical literacy, show academic aptitude and interest in co-curricular/sporting activities, and have a positive record of behaviour both in and outside the classroom. Students applying for K2 and K3 will be required to complete a written admission assessment.Īdmission is based solely on merit and the School does not discriminate in admissions on nationality, race, tribe, ethnic origin or religion. Prospective students are required to attend a developmental assessment.

Children are placed in age groups dependant on their age. Prospective parents are welcome to visit the school.

Admissions are based on the inclination of the student in terms of their creativity and critical thinking. Enrolment InformationĪKAN believes that each child has their own strengths. Parents of students with non-Kenyan nationalities must show a valid residence permit and obtain a student pass for their child to be enrolled at the school. Admission to the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi – Nursery SchoolĪdmission to the nursery school of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKAN) is based solely on merit.
