The Aga Khan Academies are a network of residential schools for talented students spanning from Africa and the Middle East, to South and Central Asia.

The Academy's Professional Development Centre (PDC) began operating in July 2010, prior to the opening of the school.

Admission to the Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad is based on merit, intelligence and talent of a child.

Faculty members also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the globe and to teach abroad within the Aga Khan Academies network.

It is the second in a network of about 18 planned Academies offering education to students in countries across Africa, The Middle East, South and Central Asia.