The Aga Khan School Sidhpur

The Aga Khan School in Sidhpur was established by Aga Khan Education Services in 1993 as a Gujarati medium school. It was later converted into an English medium school in 2002.

School History

A co-educational school that follows the curriculum of the Gujarat State Education Board, is considered one of the top co-educational English medium schools in the town, It currently educates about 930 students from Nursery to Class 12. A progressive, broad-based curriculum aims to provide an all round education to its students from varied backgrounds.

As a part of the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) system, the school has a long tradition of leadership in educational development. The foundations of the present system were laid by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah, Aga Khan III, under whose guidance over 200 schools were established during the first half of the 20th century, the first of them in 1905 in Zanzibar, Gwadur in Pakistan and Mundra in India. AKES currently operates more than 300 schools and advanced educational programmes that provide quality pre-school, primary, secondary and higher secondary education services to more than 54,000 students in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Uganda, Tanzania and Tajikistan.

Facilities

Buildings

The elegant 53,000 sq.ft. School building is situated in large grounds measuring 150,000 sq.ft. The School, which has 18 spacious well-lit, well-furnished and airy classrooms, is also well-equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Library

The library is a centre of academic and intellectual development for staff and students. A fully furnished, well-stocked library contains charts, CDs and over 6000 books on diverse subjects such as science, humanities, commerce, management and religion, including many books in other languages.

Computer Lab

The School has a well-equipped computer lab that is designed to meet the child’s Information Technology needs. Trained and experienced teachers provide both theoretical and practical lessons for students.  The computer lab is equipped with 23 computers with broadband internet connectivity for use by teachers and students.

Science Lab

Since hands-on experience is the heart of science teaching, the science laboratory is equipped with all the necessary lab and safety equipment. Science teachers, along with the laboratory assistants, plan various demonstrations and experiments for students.

Teachers Resource Centre

One of the exclusive features of the School is the Teachers’ Resource Centre (TRC). Apart from the quality educational reference material available, the TRC also serves as a platform for teachers to interact on a regular basis. The TRC, which has four computers with broadband internet connectivity, supports and facilitates in-service professional development of faculties.

Playground

Sports such as basketball, volleyball and kho kho are encouraged among the students. A multipurpose ground provides ample opportunities for team games and physical training.

School Timings

Summer Schedule
 

 
Winter Schedule