The Aga Khan Academy in Nairobi, Kenya achieved top results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in East Africa. Several students received high scores of 38-42 points and were accepted to top universities around the world with numerous scholarships. The average score for Aga Khan Academy students was 34.2 points, well above the worldwide average of 29.8 points. 85% of students scored above the global average. The head teacher and IB coordinator praised the students' excellence and commitment to developing their knowledge and skills.
1. THE AGA KHAN ACADEMY, NAIROBI STUDENTS ACHIEVE TOP IB DP RESULTS IN EAST AFRICA!
AZRA LALJI
42 POINTS
University of British
Columbia-Canada
Biochemistry
International Student
Entrance
Scholarship
PARIN SHAH
42 POINTS
University of British
Columbia - Canada
Bachelor of International
Economics
Outstanding International
Student Award
International Major
Entrance Scholarship
JEAN EDWARDS
41 POINTS
New York University-
Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Engineering
Full Scholarship for a 4 year
programme
ZAKIR MOHAMED
39 POINTS
University of Warwick
England
Law
NICOLE OTIENO
39 POINTS
York University - Canada
Communication Studies
International Scholarship Entrance
Award & Faculty of Liberal Arts and
Professional Studies International
Student Entrance Scholarship
BEVERLYNE NYAMEMBA
39 POINTS
McGill University - Canada
Double Major in Economics and
International Development.
Scholarship for Academic
Excellence; James McGill
Scholarship & T&W Ferguson
Smythe Bursary
AZRA BHANJI
38 POINTS
University of British
Columbia - Canada
Bachelor of Science
International Student
Entrance Scholarship
SUMER AMLANI
38 POINTS
University of Alberta - Canada
Bachelor of Science in
Engineering. The Entrance
Leadership Scholarship, The
International Merit Scholarship &
The Undergraduate Entrance
Award
CHARLES ODUWOLE
38 POINTS
City University
London, England
Actuarial Science
Ms. Jerri-Lynn Hainstock
Head Teacher
Educating Our Children For Life
If you would like more information about our IB World School, please contact:
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi P.O. Box 44424 - 00100, Limuru Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0) 3742266, 3749495 | Mobile: +254 736 380 101
Email: info@faculty.aka-nbi.ac.ke | Website: www.agakhanschools.org/kenya/akan/
Top students with parents,
Angela Murenga & Mr.
Farid Mohamed view the IB
DP results on an iPad.
IB DP Graduating Class of 2013
IB DP Class of 2013 celebrating the excellent results achieved
“I am an Aga Khan citizen and have learnt so much,
not just academically, but about myself, other
people and life. This has been a real growth process
of wholesome development.”
Jean Edwards, Student
Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya would like to congratulate our students on their excellent achievements.
Our students achieved a mean score of 34.2 compared to the 29.8 worldwide average score. 85% of our students achieved above the world average.
“It is a pleasure to celebrate their success and l am very proud - they
have excelled. These students will be the leaders of tomorrow, they will
be the people you read about, and they will make the changes this
world badly needs.”
Jerri-Lynn Hainstock, Head Teacher
“The class of 2013 are unique – they have
displayed all the IB Learner attributes with
great self-drive and a desire to perform well.
Great students and great results!”
Maurice Mugalizi, IB DP Coordinator
“Extremely happy with the results - an amazing achievement. The Aga
Khan Academy and the IB experience have the spirit of excellence.”
Angela Murenga, Parent
“The IB has taught me to focus less on the result and more on the journey: l have learnt that it is not about
the destination but about the stumbles, falls and friendships. When you make it to the destination the
beautiful journey is good.”
Nicole Otieno, Student
Mr. Maurice Mugalizi
IB DP Coordinator