Al Durrah International School

Al Durrah International School (ADIS) is a co-educational institution in Sharjah. Since its inception in 2015, ADIS is following American Curriculum from KG1 to Grade 12. The student population has grown exponentially over the years, with more than 1,200 students currently attending the school.

• Location: Industrial Area 8
• Fees: AED 16,200 - AED 25,400
• Curriculum: US Curriculum
• Co-ed or Segregated: co-educational till Grade 5
• Grades: KG1 - Grade 12

Al Durrah International School is located in Industrial Area 8, which is part of the larger Industrial Area of Sharjah. The school is at the junction between Al Nahda Street and Al Khan Street. Residential communities in proximity are:

• Al Nahda
• Al Majaz
• Al Taawun

ADIS’ convenient location makes it easily accessible for parents, students and staff. However, those looking to move closer to the school can consider these properties to reduce commute time.

• Apartments for rent near Al Durrah International School

Al Durrah International School’s purpose-built campus is spread across a vast area. The school sports various state-of-the-art facilities that support academia, such as:

• Dedicated laboratories
• Indoor and outdoor gym
• Basketball court
• Football field
• Recreational area for table tennis
• Spacious green field
• Library
• Music and art rooms
• Auditorium
• School canteen
• Medical clinic

ADIS has dedicated biology labs, chemistry labs, physics labs and computer labs for the boys’ and girls’ sections. The indoor gym at the school is utilised by the kindergarten students, whereas the outdoor gym is open to all the other grades.

Al Durrah International Academy is in the Industrial Area 8 in Sharjah, between Al Nahda Street and Al Khan Street. The school is opposite to Al Taawun and is a 10-minute ride away from Al Wahda Street.

Al Durrah International is a K-12 school. ADIS delivers the American curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 in a nurturing and empowering environment.

ADIS aims to be one of the leading progressive schools in the private education sector. The school actively collaborates with parents to bring about a nurturing environment to mould inspiring, productive students who go on to become respectful citizens of tomorrow.

Every student that attends ADIS is trained to embrace and succeed in the globally competitive world outside school. ADIS’ American standards-based curriculum inspires students to become innovative critical thinkers, lifelong learners and wise researchers.

Since its establishment in 2015, ADIS has become home to over 1,200 students hailing from different nationalities. The school has employed highly qualified professionals to tend to the education of the ‘whole’ student: mind, body and spirit. Through their broad curriculum, teachers inspire students to become life-long learners and essential members of the community.

The pastoral care system develops students academically, socially and personally. This is achieved through school’s rigorous syllabus, the quality of teaching at the school, the variety of extra-curricular activities and the implementation of the core values.

Al Durrah International School is an all-inclusive school with special provisions to adequately facilitate students of determination. ADIS’ Inclusion Department monitors the needs and requirements of all students attending the school and draws up plans to better accommodate students.

ADIS’ guidance counselling program works towards preparing students for the world beyond school life. After their graduation from ADIS, students are able to secure admissions in top universities such as the American University of Sharjah, University of Toronto and more.

The school offers classes in a co-educational setup till Grade 5. Girls and boys study in separate classes from Grade 6 onwards.

The curriculum offered at ADIS follows the US Common Core (California) State Standards for education. It encompasses essential questions, skills, instructional activities and assessments– all geared towards 21st-century learning.

To ensure that the curriculum is articulate, the school goes through a series of processes including a curriculum review cycle, followed by common planning, weekly meetings to address curricular needs, issues and initiatives. The Head of Departments and Academic Coordinators oversee the curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The key subjects of focus under this curriculum are:

In addition to these subjects, ADIS also promotes and integrates 21st century themes, learning and innovation skills, information, media and technology skills and life and career skills into its curriculum. Areas of study explored under each are:

Assessments are a vital part of the teaching module and curriculum. Both external and internal assessments held at the school are in line with the directives followed by the Common Core State Standards and International Standards. From Grade 3 to Grade 9, students are required to take the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) test 3 times per year. This is mandatory for all American curriculum schools across the UAE and helps the school determine each student’s academic progress and calibre.

The academic calendar at Al Durrah International School starts in the last week of August and ends in the last week of June.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. Students go on a winter break that begins in the third week of December and ends in the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. There are two options for spring breaks. The first option is from the last week of March to the second week of April and the second option is from the last week of March to the first week of April.
• The third term starts right after the spring break and ends in the last week of June.

For more information, contact the school.

Parents can fill and submit the admission form available on the school’s website. Once the form is submitted, the school contacts parents within two working days. Please note that submitting the admission form does not guarantee admission.

Parents should upload mandatory documents with the admission form in PDF, JPEG, PNG or JPG formats. Admission to Al Durrah International School is based on an assessment test once the form is submitted. If the child successfully clears the entrance assessment, parents must pay AED 500 for registration and seat reservation.

Documents to be submitted with the admission form include:

• Copy of student’s passport with valid residence visa
• Copy of parent’s passports with a valid visa
• Copies of students and parents’ Emirates IDs
• Three photograph of student
• Copy of vaccination card
• Copy of birth certificate
• The UAE family book (for Emiratis only)
• Original transfer certificate (attested)
• Study continuation certificate
• Copy of previous two years school report cards
• School health file
• Copy of child’s health insurance card (if available)

KG1 students should be 4 years old by the 31st of August of the current year.

For any queries regarding the online registration process, please contact +971-50-894-5678 or +971-52-971-1116. You can also email at admissions@aldurrahint.ae.

Here’s the detailed Al Durrah International School fees structure for each grade:

Al Durrah International School has a canteen that serves snacks, drinks and hot meals. Students can either bring packed lunches from home or purchase lunch from the school. They can choose from the wide variety of healthy snacks and meals from the menu.

Al Durrah International School offers transportation service to students. It has well-maintained fleet of buses that cover routes in Sharjah, Ajman and Dubai. Two-way service charges per annum for the same are as follows:

• Sharjah: AED 3,300
• Ajman: AED 3,960
• Dubai: AED 5,280

In the event of a change in residential address, parents have to notify the transportation supervisor. The school will accommodate the student in the appropriate bus if there is adequate space available.

For any and all inquiries regarding transportation, parents can contact +971-56-398-4869 or email baraa.TRA@aldurrahint.ae

Physical education is of utmost importance at ADIS Sharjah. Students make use of the football field, basketball court, indoor and outdoor gym and the spacious outdoor green field to practice as well as hold friendly competitions between peers. The outdoor area is utilised by the school to hold Physical Education (P.E) classes.

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of the curriculum. These activities offer students the opportunity to explore and improve their passion and talent. ADIS’ Enrichment and Extracurricular Clubs program offers a variety of activities ranging from creative writing to sports and more.

Various clubs present at ADIS are:

The school also organises events meant to incite both awareness and fun, such as:

Students of Al Durrah International School in Sharjah have visited various locations such as Masdar City and Medaf Arts Studio as part of field trips organised by the school.

Students from Grades 5, 6 and 7 enjoyed a fun trip to the Sharjah Paintball Park. Grades 6 and 7 took a trip to the Dubai Bowling Centre. Girls from Grade 10 visited the Dubai Museum and Grade 6 students explored the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization.

Students’ mental and physical wellbeing is ranked as a top priority at ADIS. Al Durrah International School has a clinic to ensure their health is not compromised during school hours. It has two full-time nurses to tend to the needs of both students and staff.

Al Durrah International School welcomes all parents to be involved in the decision-making process of the school, through the School Parent Council. The council regularly meets with the administrative team of the school to address issues of interest so as to resolve them effectively.

The school is also expected to communicate with the parents clearly and provide them with the required information so that their issues and concerns are addressed. Al Durrah International School portal contains all vital information regarding every student’s academic progress and about the various functions that take place at the school. Parents can access this information through ADIS’ parent portal.

• Telephone Number: +971-50-894-5678 | +971-52-971-1116
• Email: info@aldurrahint.ae
• Al Durrah International School Website
• Al Durrah International School Facebook

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What are the school hours of Al Durrah International School?

Al Durrah International School Sharjah timing is Monday to Thursday from 07:00 am to 03:00 pm.

How many grades does the school have?

Al Durrah International School caters to the educational needs of children from KG1 to Grade 12.

Does the school follow a co-education model?

The school follows a co-ed model from KG1 to Grade 5. Afterwards, boys and girls study in separate sections.

How many students are in Al Durrah International School?

Al Durrah International School currently has over 1,200 students.

Does the school have a special educational programme for students of determination?

Yes, the school has a programme to meet the needs of students of determination. In fact, the school has a separate department that looks into their needs.

What is the academic calendar of the school?

The Al Durrah International School academic calendar is approved by the SPEA and starts in August and ends in June. For more information, check out the academic calendar section in this guide.

What is the tuition fee charged by the school?

The Al Durrah International School tuition fee ranges between AED 16,200 and AED 25,400.

How does the school communicate with parents?

There are many ways through which the school contacts parents. There is a parent council at Al Durrah International School that arranges parent-teacher meetings regularly. Also, there is an e-portal for parents by the school.

Does the school have a cafeteria or a canteen?

Yes, there is a canteen where students can buy food and drinks.

Does the school arrange field trips?

Yes, the school arranges field trips throughout the academic calendar.