Curious about a school with a long history? Islamiya English School Abu Dhabi has been educating students since 1978. It stands as one of Abu Dhabi’s oldest schools.
Islamiya English School is a private non-profit institution. A board of directors manages it. Mrs. Khadija Darwish Alqubaisi chairs this board. The school is also recognized by the Ministry of Education. Edexcel recognizes it for IGCSE exams.
The school uses the National Curriculum of England and Wales. This curriculum is known for its academic rigor. It also supports non-academic growth. Students completing their education here join top colleges worldwide.
With over 2000 students, the school is diverse. Most students are Pakistani. Egyptians Sudanese and Emiratis also attend. The teaching staff includes 141 teachers. Eleven teaching assistants support them. The teacher-student ratio is 1:15.
Moral development is key at Islamiya English School. The school aims to instill moral values. It encourages students to be responsible citizens. Students learn to recite the Holy Quran correctly. They acquire value-based education.
Since 1984, Islamiya English School has operated in its current facility. The school provides a range of resources. Science labs are well-equipped for physics chemistry and biology. There is also a computer lab and library. A mosque is present. Decent sports facilities are available. These include football fields and a squash court. Students can use the basketball court and badminton court. Table tennis equipment is also provided.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge ADEK inspects the school. ADEK uses six performance standards. These standards range from outstanding to very weak. The last inspection rated Islamiya English School as acceptable.
The school offers various subjects for the IGCSE certificate. A Levels offer fewer choices. Students can pick either science or commerce.
The academic year begins in August. It concludes in July. It includes a winter break in December. There is also a spring break in March and April.
To apply submit a registration form. Candidates may have to pass an entrance test or interview.
Islamiya English School Abu Dhabi provides extracurricular activities. These include sports day and national day celebrations. Inter-school quiz competitions are organized. Also, there are inter-house debate competitions. Qirath Art and Science exhibitions are also organized.
The school uses a parent portal and teacher portal. Parents can access attendance records and grades. They can view circulars and teacher feedback. The school arranges parent-teacher meetings. This helps to discuss student progress.
The school’s tuition fees are relatively modest. This makes it an attractive option for parents. Tuition ranges from AED 7260 to AED 14730.