Al Sadiq Islamic English School, Al Qusais

Al Sadiq Islamic English School is an all-through co-education private school in Al Qusais, Dubai. It is part of Athena Education, one of the fastest-growing educational organisations in the UAE. Al Sadiq School offers classes from Foundation Stage 2 to Grade Year 11 based on the National Curriculum for England.

Following the UK-based education system deeply rooted in Islamic values, it has 2,000+ students, 17 Teaching Assistants and 117 qualified teachers. Being part of Athena Education, the school’s ultimate goal is to ensure students’ seamless transition to the University level. Girls and boys study separately from Year 3 onwards.

Al Sadiq School students appear in IGCSE examinations at the end of secondary school. They learn the modified UAE Ministry of Education Arabic and Islamic Studies curriculum as well as the Holy Quran.

• Location: Al Qusais
• School fee: AED 10,118 - AED 15,700
• Curriculum: British
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Acceptable
• Years offered: Foundation Stage 2 - Year 11

Enjoying a central location in Dubai, Sadiq Islamic English School is close to several residential communities. Families residing in any of the following residential neighbourhoods can easily reach the Sadiq Islamic School Dubai campus:

• Al Nahda
• Al Rashidiya
• Hor Al Anz East
• Garhoud
• Al Mamzar

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Al Sadiq Islamic English School has a purpose-built campus with numerous facilities. It features spacious classrooms equipped with projectors and interactive whiteboards. The campus has WiFi-enabled, science labs for Physics, Chemistry and Biology, an art room, computer labs, libraries, a canteen, sensory rooms, a clinic and a teacher’s training room. Some of the sports facilities at ASIES include:

• Multipurpose Hall
• Sports Field
• Cricket training pitch
• Basketball Court

Al Sadiq Islamic English School Dubai is based at Al Qusais 2 on 5th Street behind Al Tawar Centre.

Al Sadiq English School is an Islamic school that aims to deliver quality, modern education. The focus is on providing digital-based education and equipping children with the much-needed 21st-century skills in SMART classrooms.

Students get familiar with community-based Islamic education and follow all Islamic rules during school hours, including prayer times for girls and boys. It is considered an affordable Islamic school based on Islamic principles in the city.

The school’s principle guiding rules include:

• Fostering children’s quest for knowledge and educational skills
• Developing students’ analytical thinking, and communication skills while preparing them for higher education and facing future challenges
• Preparing students to become responsible individuals who can contribute to the community in innovative ways

Al Sadiq School is committed to providing a stimulating atmosphere so that students can enjoy learning and achieve their fullest potential. Teachers want all students to become independent life-long learners.

Islamic values are the key focus and the management ensures that students practice all Islamic values in their lives. Al Sadiq Islamic School’s mission is to deliver an inclusive education with a student-centric approach.

Al Sadiq Islamic School also welcomes Students of Determination to study with their similar-aged peers. Students with abilities and disabilities are treated equally and the school provides the best possible provision for all students.

Learning is fun and engaging at ASEIS. Parents looking for a quality school for their child can consider Al Sadiq because of:

• Affordable British Curriculum Rooted in Islamic Values
• Proven academic track record
• Competent and committed leadership and faculty
• Strong parent partnership
• Safe and secure environment
• Balanced academics
• Student-centred extracurricular and scholastic activities

Al Sadiq Islamic English School is an all-through school that offers classes from Foundation Stage 2 to Year 11.

All classes are divided into Key Stages. Here’s an overview to give you a better idea:

EYFS students follow a play-based schedule involving daily indoor and outdoor games under adult supervision. The school believes that students develop intellectually, physically, socially, creatively and emotionally through play. Hence, qualified EYFS staff are hired for this purpose.

Primary school students are encouraged to learn new practical skills. They start learning concept-based subjects. This phase is suitable for students aged 4 to 12 years.

The secondary Stage starts from Key Stage 2. In Key Stage 4, students appear in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). It is best suited for students aged 14 to 16 years.

Phase 1 involves the EYFS curriculum in the Foundation Stage. This is based on the following:

• Playing and Exploring- Engagement
• Active Learning- Motivation
• Critical thinking skills

Prime areas of learning and development during the EYFS UK curriculum period are:

• Personal, emotional and physical development
• Communication and language

The basic areas of learning in EYFS are:

• Literacy – includes reading and writing
• Mathematics – includes recognition of numbers, and shapes and understanding of measurement
• Understanding the world – includes the understanding of people and communities, The World and Technology
• Expressive Arts and Design – students explore and use media and materials that help them become innovative and creative
• Arabic and Holy Quran (as part of the curriculum)

The primary phase starts from Key Stage 1 i.e. Year 1 and Year 2. Students are taught the following subjects:

During Key Stage 2, Year 3 to Year 6 students are expected to learn the following subjects:

Secondary grades include Key Stage 3 i.e. Years 7, 8 and 9. Subjects during these years include:

1. Arabic A/B
2. Islamic A/B
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. English
6. ICT
7. Art
8. Moral Education
9. Physical Education
10. Holy Quran
11. Social Studies
12. Humanities
13. Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)

Key Stage 4 includes Year 10 and Year 11. Subjects during these years are:

Students get to choose either the Science or Commerce stream in Phase 4.

Al Sadiq English School was inspected by KHDA for the year 2023/2024 and was rated as ‘Acceptable.’

The academic calendar for ASEIS starts in September and ends in July. It is divided into three terms. The detail is given below:

You can view the detailed ASEIS calendar on the official website highlighting the term schedule, holidays, examination dates and other school events.

Al Sadiq English School is completely inclusive and welcomes students from different backgrounds, races and abilities. Al Sadiq Islamic English School admission is based on merit. Interested parents can enrol their child by filling out the application form available on the school website. Once the form is filled, an email is sent with further details regarding the admission procedure.

For registration, the parent must pay AED 400 as the registration fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This fee should be paid at the school. Parents also have to submit the required documents along with the application form. These documents should be uploaded online. Due to a large number of applications, schools are unable to accept these documents through email.

After submitting the form and documents successfully, the school registrar contacts the parents and sends the offer letter through email. AED 500, as well as 30% of the tuition fee, should also be paid at this point. Payment of the registration fee does not guarantee a child’s place at school.

If the seat is not available, the admission application is placed on the waiting list. Once the process is completed successfully, the child is officially enrolled.

Al Sadiq School contacts and notifies the parents about the tuition fee payment schedule via email. These documents must be submitted with the application form:

• Copies of the residency visa page of both child and both parents
• Passport copies of the child and both parents
• Copy of child’s birth certificate in English or Arabic
• Recent passport-size photographs of child
• Copy of immunisation card
• Copies of child and parents’ Emirates ID cards (front and back)
• Original Emirates ID card of the child and both parents
• Transfer certificate or previous school leaving certificate. The original is required on or before the child’s first day of school.
• For admission in the Foundation Stage, students have to be 4 years old by the 31st of December.
• The admission process begins in the first week of February while the academic year begins in September.
• For primary and secondary level admission, students have to complete a placement assessment.
• Students have to pass an entrance test in English and Maths from FS2 to Year 11.
• For Year 6 to Year 11, students also have to clear the science test. CAT4 Exams are required from Year 4 onwards.

·        Please check the age-grade guidelines issued by the KHDA before applying:

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)

Al Sadiq English Islamic School fee structure is as follows:

Parents can also have a look at ASIES fee structure for further details.

There is a canteen where students can sit and have their lunch. The canteen staff ensures the hygiene of the food. The school canteen is a simple eating outlet that promotes healthy eating habits in children.

Student safety is of paramount importance at Sadiq Islamic School Dubai. A hassle-free commute is guaranteed by Emirates Transport, Al Sadiq School’s transport partner. Students are also advised to abide by rules on the bus and bus stops to ensure safety. The school aims to cover different areas of Dubai and Sharjah. Interested students can download and submit the Transport Registration form.

Transport fee cheques and cash can be deposited in three instalments at the time of admission. These instalments cover the transport charges for 10 months which includes September to June. The school transportation service is not provided on a monthly or weekly basis. If a student wants to withdraw from the bus service, he/she should give a 30-day prior notice and submit the cancellation form.

Please note that Al Sadiq School Dubai does not provide a one-way transport service.

Students can take part in different sports activities at the school. Al Sadiq School arranges friendly competitions and rewards winning students.

Al Sadiq School Dubai offers extra and co-curricular activities during and after school hours to enhance creativity in students. Students can participate in cricket, Holy Quran recitation, writing, scientific inquiry and Arabic and Quran classes.

After-school activities include:

Students are welcome to participate in different clubs throughout the year. This helps in creating a healthy and caring co-operative school community. Students learn proficiently through these clubs and activities. Some prominent school clubs are:

Foundation Stage (FS2):

Year 1 to 6 activities are:

• Mini Debate Year 1 & 2
• Islamic (Year 1 & 2)
• Arabic Year (1 & 2)

Year 1 to Year 3 students can participate in the following activities:

• Science
• Poetry
• Recitation
• Cooking
• Art
• Story Telling
• Math

In Year 3 to Year 6, these activities are offered:

For Year 4 to Year 6, these activities are planned:

The secondary Club List includes these:

Some after-school activities are offered after school hours. Students can participate in after-school extracurricular activities and stay for a long time after school dismissal.

First aid and emergency care are provided to all students at the school whenever needed. It is the responsibility of the school nurse. All minor injuries and illnesses are treated at the school clinic. Injured and sick students are never left unattended; first-aid is immediately provided in such cases and parents are called and informed regarding their child’s condition. A nurse accompanies the student to the ER until the parent arrives.

Al Sadiq School encourages strong communication links between parents and the school. It believes that parents should be fully informed, and their concerns must be answered.

Parents should use the EDUNEXT application. It works as a parent-school communication portal. The customized and personalised school mobile app gives real-time information and alerts. Parents can also use the app for fee payments, upcoming school events and test results.

Al Sadiq organises an official parent/teacher meeting every term where parents get the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress and attainment. Regular coffee mornings are held at the school for each year group to strengthen the home-school relationship.

A parent association meets regularly and ensures their concerns are regularly taken into account in the day-to-day operation of the school. A parent is also elected to be part of the school’s governing body.

• Telephone: +971-56-402-1773
• Email: infor@alsadiqschool.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Al Sadiq Islamic English School Website
• Al Sadiq Islamic English School Facebook

DOES ASIES FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATIONAL MODEL?

Yes, ASIES is a co-ed school.

WHAT IS ASIES FEE STRUCTURE?

ASIES fee is from AED 10,110 to AED 15,700

DESCRIBE ASIES ACADEMIC CALENDER.

The academic calendar of ASIES runs from September to July.

DO ASIES OFFER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES?

Yes, it has numerous extra-curricular activities.

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