Education
Empowering Futures through Education
23 January 2024
In a rapidly evolving world, where technology, innovation and global interconnectedness play pivotal roles, the Aga Khan Education Board’s (AKEB) forward-thinking approach to community development and improving quality of life serves as an exemplary model in the journey towards a more enlightened, pluralistic and harmonious world. Each of AKEB’s programmes is committed to fostering a holistic approach to education.
The timeless relevance of a liberal arts education
28 September 2023
In ancient Athens and in Fatimid Cairo, a liberal arts education was considered the hallmark of a well-rounded citizen. This approach is vital today for its ability to foster critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. That’s why the Aga Khan University’s newest faculty has built its undergraduate curriculum around it.
Rang - An Arts and Culture Expedition
8 October 2022
Following the success of the Arts and Culture Hackathon in 2021, ITREB Pakistan's Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP) and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture's (AKTC) Education Programme present an enriching and engaging Arts and Culture Expedition titled "Rang - Exploring Culture, Celebrating Diversity." The programme will be held in Lahore from December 5th to 11th, 2022, for youth aged 18-24.
Arts and Culture Virtual Hackathon
17 January 2022
Last November, forty bright minds from across Pakistan worked together virtually to address some of the pressing cultural challenges facing their communities at the Arts and Culture Hackathon 2021.
A pioneering partnership between the Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP), under the auspices of ITREB, Pakistan, and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) Education Programme, the Hackathon focused on four key areas of art and culture: Architecture, Displaying Heritage, Historic Cities and Music.
Educating from the cradle onwards
28 October 2021
Seeking knowledge is inextricably linked to faith and spirituality in the Muslim tradition. In his address during the foundation laying ceremony of the Aga Khan Academy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Mawlana Hazar Imam spoke of the intersection of education and faith. He said that, “The Holy Qur’an sees the discovery of knowledge as a spiritual responsibility, enabling us to better understand and more ably serve God’s creation.”
Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan lays the foundation for two new higher secondary schools in District Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan
23 October 2021
Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan lays the foundation of two state-of-the-art regional Aga Khan Higher Secondary Schools in Gupis and Yasin, promising continuity of quality education until grade 12 for the students of the region.
Transforming Lives - Pursuing dreams on the roof of the world
25 November 2020
After graduation, 13-year-old Sadaqat Shah aspires to become a writer. Although he suffers from an impairment since childhood and the distance from his village to the school is 2km, he does not allow his frailty, or the stretch of road, to hinder the path of achieving his dream.
Parwaaz - a parental education programme
22 April 2019
Parwaaz is a first of its kind parental education programme in Pakistan which is introduced to Jamat based on Mawlana Hazar Imam’s guidance on Early Childhood Development (ECD).
English Language Enhancement Programme in Pakistan
12 March 2019
The English Language Enhancement Programme (ELEP) is an 8-level English Language Diploma Programme that is adopted from Pakistan American Cultural Centre (PACC) to provide English Language teaching to the Jamat.
Drawing on deep roots, the Aga Khan University reaches far beyond its youthful years
17 December 2013
Three decades is a relatively short period in the history of a university, but the impact that the Aga Khan University has had in its formative years is not to be underestimated. And while the institution may be young, its spirit is far older.
