Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys

Al Adab Iranian Private School opened its doors to students in 1989. It started as two separate campuses for boys and girls from Grade 6 onwards. It currently has 470 students predominantly Iranians and Afghans. Teaching force at the boys’ campus has 60 full-time teachers and eight teaching assistants. Most teachers at this campus are Iranian and have relevant qualifications. Located in the popular community of Dubai – Al Qusais, the school is easily accessible by residents of other communities.

Students aged 3 to 18 are typically found at different phases of education at this school. The teacher to student ratio at this school is 1:8, ensuring plentiful attention and care. Moreover, three guidance counsellors at the campus guide students in academic disciplines. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) rated the current performance of the boys’ section as good.

This educational institute follows the bilingual education option based on the National Curriculum of Iran. All the major school facilities found in most schools in Dubai are available at this campus. Additionally, students can participate in a plethora of extra-curricular activities for all-round development. Read this guide by Bayut to learn more about the education, school facilities and information on admission and fee.

The school sits near Al Bustan Centre in Al Qusais. Al Qusais is one of the older districts of Dubai that shares borders with popular areas in the emirates, such as Muhaisnah, Al Nahda and Al Qusais Industrial Area. The community houses various residential and commercial properties, making it an attractive option for families and individuals alike. The communities surrounding the Al Adab Private School for Boys are:

• Al Twar 1
• Al Nahda Dubai
• Deira

Al Twar 1, the neighbouring community of Al Quasis is also nearest to the school. It is considered as one of the expensive residential communities in Dubai populated by rich business tycoons. An impressive feature of this community is its transport infrastructure. Al Nahda Street and Al Quds Street connect the area with other parts of Dubai. It is a self-gated community where people can find spacious and luxurious villas. Those living far from the school can opt for the opulent lifestyle of this community. Those looking for affordable options can find apartments in Al Nahda and sub-communities in Deira.

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The spacious boys’ campus of Al Adab Iranian School has all the amenities found in most schools in Dubai. The school building is well maintained, decorated with polished tiles and other attractive features. Classrooms are equipped with suitable furniture and teaching equipment to aid in students’ learning. To support science-based education, the school has science labs for biology, chemistry and physics. It also has computer labs with high-speed internet to help students in learning and completing their projects.

Al Adab Iranian private School for Boys has an extensive library with over 8,000 books on various subjects and topics in Persian, English and Arabic languages. Other indoor facilities at the campus include an assembly and recreational hall for morning assemblies and extra-curricular activities, school clinic, canteen and art and painting workshops.

Sports facilities at the campus are indoor sports hall and an outdoor football field with modern facilities. Every nook and cranny of the campus has a CCTV camera and Wi-Fi connection.

Al Adab Iranian School is located near Al Bustan Centre and Residence on 10th Street, Al Qusais 1, Dubai. Those interested in visiting the school can access it via Al Nahda Street, Al Ittihad Road and Baghdad Street. The school is at a 7-minute drive from Dubai Police General Headquarters in Al Twar 1.

Al Adab Iranian School has over 30 years of experience in delivering standard quality education to students. The school management and leadership ensure the quality of education by constantly monitoring and improving the teaching strategies and curriculum. The recent inclusion of technology in delivering education, such as the use of Edmodo, has considerably improved education. All these changes are acknowledged by KHDA as they rated the performance of boys’ campus as good.

It is a school of choice for many Iranian expatriates interested in enrolling their kids to school close to the Iranian culture. The school follows the National Curriculum of Iran for its educational programme and offers a bilingual programme (English and Persian) in the primary phase. Another incredible feature of this school is a low teacher to student ratio. This ensures that each student receives ample attention and care.

Parents wary of enrolling their children in co-ed school do not need to worry as Al Adab Iranian Private School has separate campuses for boys and girls. They study separately in different campuses from Grade 6 onwards.

Another alluring feature of this school is its affordable fee structure. The average annual tuition charged at this school ranges from AED 8,960 to AED 19,197. This is lower than the fee charged by many international schools in the UAE. Additionally, the school offers services like catering and transportation that are charged separately.

Al Adab Iranian School for boys is a K-12 school that delivers education to students aged 3 to 18. The following phases of education are found at this school:

The school follows the National Curriculum of Iran for its education programme. The school offers a vibrant and thriving learning experience enabling students to think critically. Students are encouraged to explore the world around them. The curriculum focuses on building skills empowering students to contribute positively to society.

The curriculum is aligned with the local KHDA’s requirement with the inclusion of the following subjects:

• Arabic
• Islamic Studies

Additionally, Persian is taught to students every day for two periods.

Besides, the school also has a bilingual programme that is in line with the guidelines of the Iranian curriculum and Ministry of Education (MOE). The programme is available from nursery to high school and includes the following core subjects:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Biology

Students undertaking the bilingual programme study English every day for two periods.

IB Curriculum

Recently, the school has become a part of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). It is an international curricular body that provides high-quality education to students. The IB programme is usually offered to students in higher grades. Students in high school undertake 6 subjects out of which 3 to 4 subjects can be studied in Higher level (HL). Rest of the subjects are available at Standard Level (SL). Students attempting to obtain an IB diploma must complete a course on Theory of Knowledge (ToK), spend hours in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) and work on a 4,000 words long research project called Extended Essay (EE).

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is an interdisciplinary course that deals with the critical reflection of experience and knowledge gained during the two years of IB diploma programme. It aims to develop a coherent approach to learning.

Students have to undergo an 18-month Creativity, Activity and Service programme. It is a non-scholastic programme establishing a balance between academic and non-academic activities. This involves participation in community service, voluntary service and other similar activities.

Whereas Extended Essay allows students to build strong analytical and critical thinking skills. It involves undertaking original research and writing a 4,000 words report on it. Students can choose a topic of special interest and would carry out independent research. Currently, students have 60 subjects and 35 languages for this purpose.

For more information, check out the curricular options at Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental entity for regulating the education sector of Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum established KHDA in 2006 to improve the quality of education. Since its establishment, KHDA is playing an important role to improve the quality of education offered by schools, colleges and other educational institutes. For this purpose, it annually inspects the performance of schools and issues a report based on their performance. The school are rated based on a specifically designed six-point scale with the following ratings:

• Outstanding
• Very Good
• Good
• Acceptable
• Weak
• Very Weak

KHDA last inspected the performance of Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys for the academic year 2019-2020. In this inspection, the overall performance of the school was rated good. Before that, the school was continuously rated acceptable. Here is the summary of ratings for the last ten years:

The following strengths of this educational institute were identified by the KHDA:

• Boys have shown good or better achievements in key subjects, including strong learning skills in high school
• Students demonstrated a high level of social and personal development
• The leadership of this school is rated good
• Quality of teaching and curriculum in all the phases of education is good
• Good quality of protection, care, support and guidance offered to students

The report also includes the following recommendation for the boys’ campus:

• The school needs to improve the accuracy of assessment in all subjects.
• Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys must oversee the use of assessment information, validate its accuracy and use it to reap benefits, especially on students in Grade 1 to Grade 12.
• It also needs to work on its resources, including books for KG and Information Technology (IT) for all grades.

Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys starts the academic year in August and ends in June. There are three terms within a school year as per the instructions of the Ministry of Education.

The academic year starts with the induction day and regular classes in the last week of August. Students then go on a winter break in the third week of December and returns to classrooms in the first week of January. Then after, students go on a spring break in the last week of March and return to the school in the second week of April. The year ends in the last week of June.

Besides, students celebrate various national and international events. Students expect holidays on some of these events. The exact dates of such events are subjected to moon sighting.

For more information, contact the school’s administration.

The admission process at Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys is straightforward. To apply, fill out the student registration form available on the school website. Once submitted, the school will contact the parents to bring their child for an assessment. After careful review and consideration, the school will inform parents about the admission offer. If admission is offered, parents need to submit a required deposit and documents to secure the seat for your child. The school will let you know about the requirements throughout all the phases of education. Please ensure that the information provided on the admission form and documents are authentic. In case of any discrepancies, the school reserves the right to cancel the admission.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

The KHDA-approved Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys fee is as follows:

Currently, there are no scholarship programmes available for students of Al Adab Private School.

There is a school canteen that sells a variety of fresh and healthy food products to students. The canteen ensures that all the food items are prepared from fresh material and are prepared in a hygienic environment. Furthermore, the canteen complies with the regulations laid by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

Al Adab Iranian Private School provides transportation service to parents. The school has a fleet of well-maintained buses equipped with top-notch safety and security features, including GPS tracking and seat belts. Please note that school charges differently for different areas and provide service in most areas in Dubai. For more information, contact the transportation department of Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys.

It is a day-only school and does not offer any boarding or hostelling facilities to students. Students can opt for the school transport service or relocate to nearby areas. If interested in the latter, read the residential communities near Al Adab Private School for Boys at the beginning of the guide.

Currently, there are no holiday camps offered by the school. To keep children busy, parents can opt for holiday camps arranged by external providers.

Sports facilities at the boys’ campus of Adab Iranian School is somewhat limited as compared to other schools in Dubai. There exists a sports hall within the building, where students take part indoor games and activities. There also is an outdoor football field with goal posts and marking where students spends most of their leisure time. Other outdoor activities are happen at the outdoor field.

Extra-curricular activity is an important part of the students’ lives at Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys. The school has a comprehensive programme catering to the non-academic needs of students. The extra-curricular programmes available at the school include but not limited to the following:

The school arranges several field trips throughout the academic year for students. Most field trips are recreational. One popular field trip was the visit to Dubai Creek Park. Students explored the park, celebrated the Islamic Revolution Anniversary and enjoyed a variety of things to do at Creek Park Dubai.

Currently, the only after-school care at this school is in the form of extra-curricular activity.

There exists a school clinic where students are given medical attention in case of illnesses and injuries. The clinics are equipped with medical equipment and staff to handle minor to moderate cases.

Several modes of communication are available at the school. Parent-teacher meetings are the main mode of communication allowing them to discuss the progress made by students. The official school website is another mode of communication for parents and the wider community. Here, they can access key information, such as curriculum, staff, facilities etc. Furthermore, parents can contact the school on social media pages and WhatsApp contacts.

• Address: near Al Bustan Centre and Residence, Al Nahda Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Telephone Number

• For general enquiry: +971 4 2633405
• For Fax: +971 4 2638770

Email Address

• For information: info@adabschool.org

Official Website and Social Media

• Official Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

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