Name: Aga Khan Lycee
Location: Khorog, Tajikistan
Age of Students:7 - 18 years old, Grades 1-11
Number of teachers: 150
Number of total students: 5,000
Number of students per class: Tajik Medium- 30 students/class, English Medium- 25 students/class, Russian Medium-10-15 students/class
Subjects taught: It is possible for students to attend the school in three different language mediums: Russian, Tajik and English
School Hours: 8:00 am until 2:00 pm (after school help with teachers until 4:00 pm) Monday through Saturday (1/2 day)
Academic calendar: Students attend school from September 1st until May 25th with a winter vacation in part of January and February.
Teacher qualifications: Teachers complete a five year university degree and in addition attend a 2 year training for Aga Khan school teaching in Pakistan. Academic/recreational clubs: The school operates 25 clubs including:acting, drama, dancing, basketball, soccer and music.
Costs: Students pay 30 somani/month (about US$7/month) to attend the school, though supportive funding is provided.
Supplies: Teachers are provided with their own classroom. Every two rooms have an internet connection. There is a teachers' room with computers to make handouts and research on the internet. Academic department offices also have computers and reference textbooks for teacher use. A bus is also provided to shuttle teachers to and from school. Requirements: All students must take and pass a qualifying exam to attend the school. Once accepted students must wear a uniform of black pants/skirt and white shirt. Many students walk to school and take a lunch from home, although a discounted lunch is provided at the school for interested students. |