Islamia English School
Background Information
Islamia English School المدرسة الإسلامية الانجليزية | |
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Address | |
Defence Road Defence Road, P.O.Box: 2157, Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates | |
Coordinates | 24.4759° N, 54.3767° E |
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School type | Non Profit organisation, Semi Private |
Established | 1978 |
School number | +97126417773 |
Principal | Ms. Safi |
Staff | 150+ |
Teaching staff | 50+ |
Grades | KG-1 to Grade-12 |
Enrollment | March - May |
Average class size | 30 |
Education system | British |
Language | English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Bangoli |
Campus size | 2000+ |
School colour(s) | Pale and Dark brown |
Accreditation | Edexcel (London) |
Website |
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Islamia English School (Arabic: مدرسة الإسلامية الإنجليزية), abbreviated as IES, is an English Medium School located in the Al-Dhafra neighborhood of Abu Dhabi. It was rated as satisfactory by the ADEC. The majority of the students are children of Pakistani expatriates living in Abu Dhabi, with significant minorities of Indian, Bangladeshi, and Arab students as well.
Education
The school used to be affiliated with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Islamabad, Pakistan)[1] for providing SSC and HSSC education. But it no longer teaches the Pakistani curriculum. It is affiliated with Edexcel for providing IGCSE and IAL education.
Academic subjects
The school was founded based on the principle of providing both secular (science, social science, modern languages) and Islamic education (Quran, Arabic language, Islamic studies) to students. It offers classes in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pakistan studies, Urdu, (and student's native language from Grade-4 onward) Arabic, Islamic studies, Social science, English language, English literature, Economics, Business studies, Accounting, ICT and Physical Education. From Grade-11 onward, students decide between Commerce and Science subjects.
Hifz-e-Quran Project
A special feature of the school is the Hifz-e-Quran project. It envisages the memorizing of the Quran over a period of 5 years (from third grade to seventh grade) without disturbing the regular studies of the pupils. This option is open to deserving and outstanding students - both boys and girls.
Facilities
The school provides the following facilities catering to the all-round development of the pupils.
Physical Development
- Indoor courts for Table-Tennis and Squash.
- Gymnasium for Indoor games.
- Training in Indoor games like Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton.
- Training in outdoor games like Football and Cricket.
- Regular instructions on Building Evacuation and Disaster Management.
Academic Development
- Well equipped Science Labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology
- A General Science Lab for smaller grades
- A streamlined ICT lab with the best equipment (separate for all sections)
- A full-fledged School Library
- Audio - Visual teaching Aids
- A spacious Auditorium for seminars and school functions, Multipurpose Hall and Resource Rooms for events
- Mosque
- Activity rooms for all Sections. Activity rooms are equipped with Audio-Visual Aids, provision of OHP in classes, Multimedia, Computer, TV and Record Players.
Achievements
In the 16th Inter-School Athletic championship, Islamia English School secured the third position.[2]
Many of IGCSE and IAL high achievers are from Islamia English School.
The students of IES have been participating in various Public Speaking Competitions.
IES has won most of the UAE Inter-School Quiz competitions.
IES received an overall Band B+ rating from ADEC inspection.
IES students have received high distinctions in IBT examinations.
IES students have secured various positions in the annual Think Science Competition.
The Student Council
They are selected from Grade-12. In order of authority:
1- Head Boy/Girl
2- President Student Council
3- Sports Captain
4- House Captains (Blue, Green, Red, Yellow)
5- Secretary (Cultural Activities, Literary Activities, Science Club, Eco Club, IT)
6- Prefects (Seven)
The student council also consists of their own deputies from Grade-11.
The posts are decided on a students academic achievements, his/her willingness to work for the school, and his discipline. The posts are chosen by the senior teachers and the Heads of the School. The Principal usually acts as an honorary head of office in sectional decisions.