AQUILA for Schools

AQUILA Magazine is unique: it focuses on facts, history and the future of everything rather than news and current affairs, so its pages never date. Guided by our award winning Editor, Freya Hardy, each topic takes readers on a learning adventure through creative, topic-based articles.

Well written and researched, the content is complemented with vibrant illustrations throughout: the puzzle pages include fabulous escape room challenges and readers particularly enjoy the AQUILA News community.

“…some pupils, especially able children who shy away from books, devour it at reading time — it has inspired me with ideas for lesson plans that connect history, PSHE, Maths and art together under one topic — every issue covers so much ground…”
Sophia Andrews

Full access for the whole school…
AQUILA’s Digital Subscriptions are the ultimate resource: your pupils will develop a mature, wide-ranging awareness of History, Science and the world around them.

Reviews & Testimonials

"We are a breakfast and after school club and we decided to take on a project featured in AQUILA's Harry Potter issue (June 2017). We had lots of fun doing this altogether as a group. We thought about adding lights which made it look cool. We think next term we may add a forest to it. Thanks and we hope you like it!"

Scamps

"We've been avid Aquila readers for a while but since we've been on lockdown here in the north of Italy for 3 weeks now it has become invaluable. I have even been sharing articles with my pupils during our virtual lessons- it really helped bring Pythagoras to life. A fantastic magazine."

Natalie Paul, Teacher

"I used to be the school lead for Gifted and Talented children. I cannot recommend this publication highly enough."

Helena Ferris, Gifted and Talented lead

"I purchased this a Christmas present for my granddaughter, it’s worth every penny. The subject matter runs along with her school lessons, she loves it, from the excitement when it comes in the post, to taking it to school to assist her learning. When my year runs out I will definitely renew 😊"

Carol Smith, Grandparent

"…she’s loved this magazine and cherishes her collection… You have helped my daughter to build imagination, ambition and a strong sense of self…"

Prof Joe Cain, Lecturer UCL

"Advanced, philosophical, curious & puzzling…"Richard Robinson, Brighton Science Festival

"Gets grown-ups as excited as children…"
British Society of Magazine Editors

My children’s eyes lit up the first time they saw a copy because it was so unlike anything they’d seen before. Every edition has an exciting theme to spark their imagination and the content stretches across everything from history, science, and tech to philosophy and culture and more! I can't think of a better magazine when it comes to introducing young readers to a wide range of fascinating topics, challenging them to think for themselves and helping them learn how to navigate the world we live in.

Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of Good News: Why The World Is Not As Bad As You Think

"Our Year 5’s completed World War Two wartime garden models! The attention to detail from their research and planning was fantastic - da iawn pawb! Thanks AQUILA for the great idea!"

Year 5 Teacher

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Why choose AQUILA?

Now in its 30th year of publication, AQUILA is a unique, award-winning children’s magazine. Produced in the UK and loved by readers in 90 countries across the globe. Our monthly topics are an entertaining mix of serious facts and fantastic fun.

Top quality writing

Our award-winning editor, Freya Hardy, ensures each issue brings a fresh, well-rounded reading experience. From the Royal Institute to TV’s Taskmaster, every month AQUILA features contributions from scientists, historians, authors and artists from across the world.

Happy students

AQUILA’s vast back catalogue of content makes lesson planning a breeze. With our schools digital subscription, teachers can search for specific topic articles and activities that students will love.

Exciting monthly topics

AQUILA has published hundreds of topics over the years. From Time Travel to Chocolate, each one covers STEM, history, English, maths, science, art and philosophy.

AQUILA Community

In AQUILA’s News pages our readers have the chance to participate in AQUILA content, to air their views in a safe place and see their own writing in print.