Darul Huda Islamic School

Darul Huda Islamic School (DHIS) opened in 1988 and is a member of the Council of CBSE Affiliated Schools in the Middle East. DHIS is located in Al Muwaiji,  a residential district in the central part of Al Ain.

Darul Huda Islamic School Al Muwaiji follows the Indian curriculum from Kindergarten until Grade 12 and is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Delhi, India. Students can opt for the Science or Commerce stream when they Grade 9.

DHIS Al Ain is a private school with separate classes for boys and girls. Even though the school has celebrated its 30th anniversary, it has not been inspected by any local or international agency.

This Darul Huda Islamic School guide contains information regarding the school’s curriculum, academic calendar, admission process and fees.

Located in the community of Al Muwaiji, Darul Huda Indian Islamic School is near several family-friendly residential areas.

• Falaj Hazzaa
• Majlood
• Al Ruwaikah
• Al Mnaizlah

DHIS School is closest to Falaj Hazza. It has both commercial and residential properties on offer.

Families interested in moving closer to the school campus can consider:

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Darul Huda Islamic School campus offers modern digital amenities to facilitate learning.

Classrooms are spacious and have a comfortable seating arrangement. You will find laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, Computers and Robotics. Similarly, a well-stocked library offers fiction and non-fiction books, e-books, magazines, publications, and newspapers.

Physical Education (PE) is an integral part of the curriculum at DHIS School Al Muwaiji. Hence, the school has quality sports facilities. Students can make the most of indoor and outdoor large spaces and engage in numerous sports activities.

Other noteworthy facilities include a medical clinic, school transportation, pastoral care, a prayer room and a cafeteria. Parents need to visit the campus to buy Darul Huda Islamic School’s uniform.

The school is located near the intersection of Khalid Bin Sultan Street and Saeed Bin Shakhboot Al Anwal Street. DHIS Al Muwaiji neighbours include Al Manahil Private School, Al Dhafra Private School and Baraem Private School.

With over 30 years of experience in the educational sector, Darul Huda Islamic School receives hundreds of admission applications each year. Parents prefer the school since it offers a quality and affordable education.

Similarly, the school boasts state-of-the-art facilities and has developed a diverse set of extracurricular activities for students. As a result, parents only have impressive things to say about the school. Not to mention, the management puts a lot of effort into cultivating a healthy partnership with parents.

Darul Huda Islamic School’s location falls in a moderately populated area. So kids and parents won’t face a lot of traffic-related issues.

Darul Huda Islamic School in Al Muwaiji offers primary as well as secondary education. Years offered include KG 1 until Grade 12. The curriculum is designed to suit the educational needs of students enrolled in four different sections.

The school follows the CBSE curriculum. It strives to promote a deeper understanding and respect for Indian culture and heritage. Furthermore, the school adopts some subjects from the Ministry of Education’s curriculum. As a result, children become familiar with Islamic values.

Darul Huda Islamic School curriculum has been modified at every level. Children are gradually introduced to theme-based activities, assessments, independent project works, educational trips, extracurricular activities, and teacher-specific subjects from kindergarten until secondary school.

Once your child reaches the secondary stage, they have to choose between two streams – Science and Commerce, depending on the career they want to pursue.

Subjects taught in both streams are tabulated below.

Optional subjects include Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam and Bengali. However, Arabic is compulsory for all students. Since this educational institute helps students learn and become familiar with Islamic values, Islamic Studies and Quran are mandatory for Muslim students. Students belonging to other faiths are taught Moral Education as per the UAE’s Ministry of Education guidelines.

Like other Indian curriculum schools in Al Ain, Darul Huda Islamic School’s academic calendar starts in April and ends in March. This calendar includes the dates for exams, results, national and Islamic holidays and other school events.

Please note that all Islamic holidays are subject to moonsighting.

• The first term starts in the third week of April and ends in the last week of June, followed by a two-month summer break.
• The second term resumes in the last week of August. It ends in the second week of December, followed by a three-week winter vacation.
• The third week commences in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a two-week spring holiday.

Darul Huda Islamic School timings are 07:15 am (opening of school gate) to 02:00 pm every Monday to Friday in an academic year. After-school events are conducted until 04:15 pm.

Darul Huda Islamic School’s admission process starts with online registration. After completing the registration, parents must visit the school with mandatory documents within two days. The school will issue a registration confirmation slip that is stamped and signed.

Please note that failure to meet the deadline will automatically cancel your child’s registration.

Documents required to be submitted include:

• Emirates ID of the student
• Vaccination card of the student
• Previous school report of the student (if applicable)
• Transfer Certificate
• A copy of the student’s passport
• A photograph of the student
• Attested birth certificate of the student
• Required tuition fees

Students who are offered admission will be contacted via telephone or SMS. Also, they will be given a confirmation slip which they have to bring on the first day of school.

Please note that:

• Students that have been admitted to kindergarten (KG1 or KG2) or Grade 1 must submit a vaccination card that fulfils the “Childhood Immunisation Schedule” of the current HAAD Immunisation Schedule.
• Students that have been admitted to Grades 2 to 12 must submit a vaccination card that fulfils the “Childhood Immunisation Schedule” and the “School Immunisation Schedule According to Grade” of the current HAAD Immunisation Schedule.
• The school shall not refuse or withhold admission of students who do not have vaccination cards or do not meet all the requirements on their vaccination cards. It should accept them on the condition that they complete the necessary vaccinations and provide a vaccination card that meets all requirements within the school year. This shall be considered a condition for re-registration for the next school year.

DHIS reserves the right to conduct an interview or assessment of your child only to assess if they require support or reinforcement classes. The assessment or interview, however, shall not guarantee admissions.

The school follows age placement guidelines for admissions. Here’s an overview to give you a better idea:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April).

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

ADEK approved Darul Huda Islamic School tuition fee is affordable. The fee structure is subject to change only after approval from ADEK.

Darul Huda Islamic School fees can be paid via cash or cheque. The school allows tuition fee payment to be made monthly (10 months), semi-annually, termly or annually. Sponsors or parents who will pay the fee monthly should do so before the 10th of each month.

There is a clean cafeteria for students to buy fresh and nutritious snacks. Parents can also send healthy home-packed lunches.

The school operates well-maintained buses. These vehicles are equipped with advanced GPS, electronic attendance scanner, and a special security camera system to ensure a safe commute.

To sign up for the transportation service, parents must visit the school campus and contact the Transport Incharge. The bus service is available for children living in Al Ain and nearby areas.

Annual transportation charges are AED 2,100 per child.

Even though the campus has premium facilities, sports is one area where Indian Darul Huda Islamic School needs to improve. Currently, you will find an open space outdoors and an indoor multi-purpose hall where students can make the most of their sporting skills.

Darul Huda Islamic School Al Muwaiji Al Ain aims to produce well-rounded students who are comfortable being a part of the global community. Children must be well-versed with various skills, knowledge, and information for this to happen.

DHIS School Al Ain has designed numerous extracurricular and co-curricular activities to sharpen students’ creative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Field trips arranged by Darul Huda Islamic School in Al Ain are often categorised as educational or entertainment trips. By visiting museums, factories, parks, beaches and other tourist destinations, children continue their learning outside the traditional classrooms.

After-school engagement activities are conducted from 02:45 pm to 04:15 pm.

The school has an on-site clinic that complies with the regulations of HAAD. It is tended by a part-time doctor and a full-time nurse. The medical facility is equipped to treat minor injuries.

At the time of admission, the school requires an updated immunisation record of the children and their medical history.

Parents are active stakeholders and have the right to be involved in their children’s academic progress. Therefore, Darul Huda Islamic Indian School facilitates parents and sponsors at all times.

Likewise, parents play an integral role in helping the school achieve its mission by making contributions and taking part in students’ school life.

DHIS encourages open communication between parents and the school management. Parent-teacher meetings are conducted once each term to discuss the current performance of children. Other methods to foster parents’ involvement include are listed below:

• Student prospectus
• Student handbook
• Open house meetings
• School portal/SMS/Email/Calls
• Reports on child’s progress
• Opportunities for volunteering
• Parental survey
• Committee meeting
• Visiting a classroom
• Teaching group

Those who prefer traditional communication methods can use the Darul Huda Islamic School contact information provided below.

• Telephone Number: +971-3-767-7883
• Email:
  • General Enquiries: darulhuda15695@gmail.com
• Website

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