Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Gilgit

The Aga Khan Higher Secondary School (AKHSS), Gilgit, established in 1998, is a leading boys’ school offering education from grade VIII to XII. Nestled amid scenic mountains, the campus features spacious grounds and purpose-built facilities. Over the past 18 years, around 1,500 students have graduated, pursuing higher education at prominent national and international institutions. Our alumni now excel in professions including medicine, engineering, teaching, management, entrepreneurship, and the armed forces.

Faculty Excellence and Professional Development

AKHSS, Gilgit boasts a highly qualified faculty, all holding Master’s degrees from recognized universities, with many also possessing professional qualifications like B.Ed and M.Ed from renowned institutions, including the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development.

The school emphasizes continuous professional growth. The Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan provides structured teacher development through pre-service and in-service programmes. New teachers receive induction training, including a 20-hour face-to-face module and individual field support. Seasonal Learning Programmes, conducted during vacations, enhance teachers’ content knowledge and pedagogical skills through both online and in-person sessions.

Ongoing support is provided by Academic Coordinators and includes co-planning, co-teaching, performance assessment, and reflective practices. Additionally, workshops and seminars on teaching methods, classroom management, and technology integration are regularly conducted. Faculty members are also nominated for specialized courses at prestigious institutions such as AKU-IED. Staff appraisal is an integral component of maintaining educational quality, with top-performing teachers recognized annually through a year-long intensive monitoring system.