Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls

Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls is an Iranian and IB Curriculum school in Al Qusais, Dubai. The school was founded in 1986 and has separate sections for boys and girls. Al Adab Iranian Private School for girls caters to the needs of students in kindergarten to high school.

The school currently has over 450 students with a majority of them from Iran. A considerable number of Afghani students are also part of this educational institute. They are taught by a teaching force of 60 teachers and 8 teaching assistants, mostly from Iran.

The school offers many academic and non-academic opportunities for students. The extra-curricular programme is also available for students to showcase their non-academic expertise.

Read this guide by Bayut to learn more about the school.

Al Adab Iranian Private School for girls is located in Al Qusais – an old district in Dubai. This culturally rich area serves as an affordable residential option for locals and expatriates alike. Low to mid-rise buildings make up most of the residential options in this area. Nearby communities surrounding the school are:

• Al Twar 1
• Al Nahda
• Muhaisnah 3
• Muhaisnah 4

Al Twar 1 is the nearest residential community from the girls’ campus. It is one of the most expensive residential communities in Dubai populated by businesspersons. Here, one can enjoy the opulent lifestyle in a luxurious villa based community. Those looking for affordable residential options can opt for apartments in Al Nahda (Dubai) and Muhaisnah 4, and villas in Muhaisnah 3.

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The campus of Al Adab Iranian Private School for girls has incredible amenities to support academic and non-academic development of students. Spacious and bright classrooms are equipped with interactive screens and age-appropriate furniture. The school has separate science laboratories for biology, physics and chemistry. To support students’ learning, the school has a spacious library stocked with a plethora of books on different topics.

There also exists a computer lab with updated PCs and internet connection. Other major facilities at the campus include:

• Art and paint workshops
• Recreation hall
• Assembly hall
• Clinic
• Canteen
• Sports hall
• Football field

The school is located behind Al Bustan Centre on 10th street in Al Qusais, Dubai. Residents of nearby areas can easily access the school via Al Ittihad Road and Al Nahda Street.

Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls is one of the few Iranian schools in Dubai. It not only offers the Iranian curriculum but also offers the International Baccalaureate curriculum. International Baccalaureate (IB) is a reputable educational programme preparing students for modern-day life. All the teachers are experienced and well qualified. Not only this, the school has a reputation of being the first international Iranian private school that is accredited by Iranian and Emirati authorities.

The school has been offering standard quality education to students for over 30 years. There are separate sections for boys and girls. The girls’ section has boys till Grade 6. Afterwards, boys are shifted into a separate section. This makes it an alluring option for parents that are hesitant to send their girls to a co-educational school.

Another attractive feature of this school is its modest tuition fee. The tuition fee charged by the school ranges from AED 8,778 to AED 18,808 which is lower than many international schools in Dubai. Thus, Iranian parents can ensure standard education based on their national curriculum for their students at an affordable price.

Al Adab Iranian Private School offers education to students aged 4 to 18 years old. The educational system of this school has the following phases:

Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls is a dual curriculum school. The key aspects of each curriculum are as follows:

BILINGUAL CURRICULUM

The Bilingual Curriculum followed at Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls is based on the National Curriculum of Iran. This educational programme is recognised by the government of Iran. The curriculum also complies to the current educational standards of kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school stages taught in schools in UAE. Students following this programme can complete their high school diploma in physics, biology and mathematics.

The school also dedicates its effort towards building English language skills among students. For this purpose, it includes two sessions of English language daily.

IB CURRICULUM

Another curricular option is available at Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls. The International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum is a renowned international education programme taught in many schools throughout the world. It offers a rigorous learning experience to students, enabling them to think critically and develop lifelong skills. The curriculum challenges students in a way to develop them academically and personally. As a result, students completing their schooling with the IB curricular programme are confident and responsible individuals. The International Baccalaureate curriculum also complies with the local KHDA requirements of education. Besides core subjects, students also study Arabic and Islamic education.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental entity established to regulate the educational sector of Dubai. Established in 2006, it annually inspects the performances of schools. They review various aspects of schools before issuing a detailed report based on their performance. KHDA uses a 6-point rating scale to rate the performance of schools. The rating varies from outstanding (best) rating to very weak (worst) rating. A brief explanation of each rating is as follows:

KHDA last inspected the performance of school for the academic year 2019-2020. The performance was rated as Good – quality meeting the educational standards of UAE. The school has attained ‘good’ rating for the first time in the last 10 years. Before that, the school performance was rated acceptable for nine consecutive years.

The strengths of the school are:

• Good quality of provision, support, care and guidance offered to students
• Overall good level of leadership
• High level of students’ social and personal development
• Good achievements by students in all subjects, particularly in higher grades
• Good quality curriculum for all the phases of education

The recommendations forwarded by KHDA are:

• Improve the accuracy of assessment for all subjects
• Oversee the use of assessment to improve its benefits for students in Grade 1 to Grade 12
• Improve learning resources, especially in kindergarten students

The academic year at Al Adab Iranian Private School for boys and girls starts in August and ends in July. The activities are usually split into three terms. Students expect two seasonal holidays throughout the academic year. The first seasonal holiday – winter break is expected in December. The spring break starts in the last week of March.

To apply for Al Adab Iranian Private School, parents have to fill the online application form. The forms for current and new students are also available on the school website. After submitting the form with the required information, the school will arrange an assessment test to evaluate students’ skills. Successful candidates will be given admission. Parents need to pay the required deposit along with necessary documents to guarantee a seat for your child.

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

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

for more information, check out the school website or contact the school’s admission team.

The tuition fee charged by Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls is given below:

Please note that the tuition fee is exclusive of extra-curricular and other additional charges.

Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls does not offer any scholarship programmes for its students. The nominal tuition fee charged by the school makes up for the lack of scholarship programmes.

The school has a canteen where students can buy hot and cold food items of their choice. The food items are prepared from fresh raw materials in a hygienic environment. Lunch items and snacks are available at affordable prices.

The school also has a transportation service for its students. The buses are in good shape and equipped with modern safety equipment.

Al Adab Private School for Girls is a day-only school. It does not offer any boarding or hostelling facility to its students. Those finding it difficult to reach school on time can opt for the school transport service. Parents seeking a home near the school should read the residential communities near Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls section at the beginning of this guide.

The school does not offer any holiday camp for students. Parents can enrol their children in holiday camps arranged by external holiday camp providers.

Sport is an essential component of the non-academic life of students at Al Adab Private School. To ensure a healthy and active lifestyle, the school has several high-end sports facilities. The school has a sports hall where students can play several indoor games such as badminton and table tennis. There also exist football fields equipped with modern facilities.

Extra-curricular activities have become an integral part of modern schooling. Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls has a comprehensive extra-curricular programme to develop the non-academic needs of students.

Students take part in various national and international events and competitions. One such event was the Literacy and Creativity KHDA workshop. Students from both the boys’ and girls’ campuses participated in this event to showcase their skills. Other activities include the celebration of national and international events, sports day and colour days, etc.

The school arranges limited field trips for its students. Most field trips are arranged for the students in the IB curriculum group. One popular field trip was the visit to Dubai Creek Park. Students engaged in various things to do at Dubai Creek Park, such as visited the children’s play area.

Currently, the only after-school programme at this school is based on extra-curricular activities.

The school has a clinic with a nurse and a doctor to take care of medical emergencies.

Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls has several channels to facilitate communication between teachers and parents. The most important mode of communication is the parent-teaching meeting where teachers and parents discuss the progress made by students. Also, the school’s official website is another source of information for parents of current students, parents of potential students and the wider community. The school also has profiles on popular social media platforms where they share the latest developments.

WhatsApp groups are also used to communicate with parents. The WhatsApp group includes teachers and parents of students studying in the same classroom.

Parents can fill the contact us form available on the school website to enquire. They can also contact the school via:

• Address: near Al Bustan Centre, Al Nahda Road, Dubai, UAE
• Telephone: +971 4 2633405
• Email Address: info@adabschool.org
• Official Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

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