Indian School Al Ain

Indian Private School Al Ain is one of the oldest schools in the UAE. Established in April 1977, the school was affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi in 1985. It is an affordable school offering classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in a co-educational setup.

The CBSE appointed the school as an exclusive CBSE examination centre in Al Ain in 1988. Continuing the expansion, the Senior School section was added in 1989 to include Grade XI & XII as per the CBSE curriculum.

Currently, there are 1,917 students, with the majority being Indian expats. The teaching staff consists of 118 teachers and 1 teaching assistant. In the KG section, the teacher to student ratio is 1:25 while in the Primary, Middle and High school it is 1:30.

The nearest residential areas include Al Ruwaikah and Al Muwaiji. Indian School Al Ain campus is also easily accessible for Indian expatriate students residing in:

• Majlood
• Al Mnaizfah
• Hai Khalid

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Indian School Al Ain campus has developed rapidly since the management successfully launched the school’s own building in 1984. A new block for girls was inaugurated in 1990 followed by the new block for Primary Section in 1992. The campus was expanded further in 2005 with the fourth block’s addition featuring spacious classrooms and modern labs. The extension primarily aimed to accommodate the high influx of students.
Besides the administrative block, the school campus includes a well-equipped library, a reading room, an audiovisual centre, a medical room and a computer science room.

Indian School Al Ain has three well-equipped science laboratories for Physics, Biology and Chemistry. There are two computer labs with modern amenities to improve IT skills in students. The well-equipped library has over 21,000 books for elementary and secondary school students. The large collection includes fiction, non-fiction and reference books in French, Hindi and Arabic.

Indian School is based in Al Ain’s eastern region of Falaj Hazzaa on Khalid Bin Sultan Street. Across the road is Al Ruwaikah, a large residential community. There are plenty of other schools near Indian School Al Ain, including Al Ittihad National Private School and Pakistani Islamic Private School Al Ain. The nearest landmark is the Falaj Campus of UAE University. Al-Ain Zoo is a 10-minute drive from Indian School Al Ain.

At present, the school is an ideal choice for parents looking for an affordable and quality Indian school in Al Ain. The school imparts education from KG until Grade 12. The massive campus has playgrounds and dedicated areas for indoor and outdoor sports activities. Students can use the fully equipped laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science & Psychology. Those with a keen interest in reading can head to the well-stocked library.

Besides impressive academic records in the yearly CBSE examinations, students have distinguished co-curricular achievements to their credit. All dedicated teachers encourage students to apply their knowledge and skills beyond the classroom to discover the true purpose of learning.
The school’s academic body is fully supported by the talented governing council and administrative staff. The management ensures to provide excellent facilities for sports and other extracurricular activities in addition to maintaining the highest standards of educational excellence.

Indian School Al Ain does its best to transform students into lifelong learners who are responsible members of the community.

Having imparted quality education for more than four decades, Indian School Al Ain has secured a unique position in the city. It continues to attract Indian families looking for quality, affordable CBSE schools in Al Ain. The school’s ultimate objective is to create a safe, secure and positive learning environment for students of all ages. Physical and mental development of the student is as important as his/her emotional and social development.

Key values of Indian School Al Ain are:

• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Responsibility
• Accomplishment And Achievement
• Transparency And Fairness
• Integrity And Honesty
• Respect And Trust
• Sharing And Caring

Indian School in Al Ain follows the CBSE curriculum and offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12 divided into three sections:

The school offers CBSE curriculum from Grade 1 onwards. In Kindergarten, a mix of Kindergarten and Montessori approaches is offered. The curriculum throughout all grades has a perfect blend of teacher-directed and child-directed activities. The curriculum is reviewed and revised periodically.

The kindergarten section follows a child-centric approach. Key objectives include:

• “Continuous informal Evaluation” system based on classwork, theme worksheets and observation sessions.
• Monthly and Biannual assessment to monitor the child’s development

The school follows a non-detention policy in the pre-primary classes.
Moving on to the primary and secondary grades, students are encouraged to ask questions and share their thoughts and ideas without hesitation. The curriculum is designed to improve their teamwork skills. Students learn through group discussions and projects and are also involved in hands-on activities and experimentation. All teachers guide and facilitate students in the learning process.

• English and Arabic is compulsory from KG1 to Grade 12
• In Grade 2 to 5 students study Hindi & Malayalam
• Hindi, Malayalam and Arabic (CBSE) is compulsory for Grades 6 to 8
• In Grade 9 and 10 students have to study Hindi, Malayalam & CBSE Arabic
• Muslim students must learn Islamic Studies and Holy Quran teaching
• Moral Education is compulsory for non-muslim students

ADEK inspected Indian Private School Al Ain from 23rd October to 26th October 2017. The school managed to secure a ‘Good’ rating, which was a step up from the previous ‘Weak’ rating.|

Students’ achievement was found to be good, and their personal, social and innovation skills were also good. The curriculum is acceptable, and teaching and assessment are good. The school provides acceptable protection, guidance, care and support to students. Indian School Al Ain leadership and management was also rated good by the authorities.

The overall performance of the school was found to be good. Students show good achievement overall and most students exceed the expectation in Maths, English and Science. They make good progress in Arabic medium subjects.

Students and staff share a good and respectful relationship. They are courteous to each other and contribute to a positive learning environment. Teachers have good subject knowledge and they continue to develop their teaching skills because of the staff development programme.

Students enjoy their lessons and gain knowledge and understanding of key subjects. However, the EYFS framework has some gaps.

The overall quality of protection, guidance and support is acceptable at Indian School Al Ain. The school provides support to students who need special educational needs but it is not well-developed.

Key areas of strength of Indian School Al Ain are:

• School’s effective teaching strategies that keep students engaged
• Students’ good achievement in Mathematics, English, Social Studies and Islamic education
• School’s harmonious environment
• Support of school for students’ well-being and academic development
• School staff and its commitment at all level that creates positive improvement in school

The latest ADEK report also highlighted areas that need improvement. Indian School Al Ain must:

Improve attainment in Arabic medium subjects and English writing skills. This can be achieved by:

• By incorporating more independent writing in all lessons
• By monitoring students’ learning regularly to review the quality of their work
• By including further writing activities across all subjects
• By reviewing priorities in the school development plan (SDP)

The school needs to modify the curriculum to meet the need of every student by:

• Introducing music and art across the school
• Reviewing and developing the Early Year Foundation Stage curriculum that ensures all activities are supporting key areas of learning
• Developing more cross-curricular links and opportunities for innovation in lessons
• Establishing processes to moderate outcomes of internal examinations
• Ensuring consistent support for students with special educational needs and providing sufficient challenge for gifted and talented students

The school has to work to enhance feedback and teacher’s marking by:

• Working on written feedback to inform students about their next step in learning
• Creating short-term and achievable targets
• Allowing some time to students to make corrections promptly during the class

Indian School Al Ain academic calendar runs from April until March and is divided into three terms.

Term 1 starts in April and ends with a summer break for students in July and August.

Term 2 starts in September and ends with a winter break starting from the second week of December.

Term 3, which is the final term, begins in January and ends with CBSE board exams for Grade 10 and 12 in March.

Indian School Al Ain admission process starts in January/February every year and is subject to the availability of seats and the candidate’s performance during entrance tests. Indian School Al Ain welcomes students from all nationalities and evaluates applications strictly on merit basis.
Admission for KG-1 solely depends on the availability of seats. Those interested in joining Grades 1 to 9 and Grade 11 must clear the school entrance test.

Here’s the age placement criteria for Indian School, Al Ain admission.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March Source: Indian School Al Ain

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

Candidates who want to join the school in Grade 11 must clear SSC or CBSE exams or any equivalent examination with good marks and percentage. Please note that the school has separate rules for Grade 11 admissions.
Mandatory documents to be submitted along with the duly completed admission application include:

• Copy of student’s passport first and last page and valid visa page
• Copy of sponsors passport first and last page and valid visa page
• Photocopy of birth certificate attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indian Embassy
• Two recent passport size photographs of student
• Photocopy of the valid Emirates ID
• Photocopy of mark sheet with remarked passed & promoted for Grade 2 to 12
• Certificates attested by the Ministry of Education are needed for students coming from outside Abu Dhabi
• For local transfers, eSIS no. from the previous school should be submitted
• Original attested Transfer Certificate

Indian School Al Ain fee structure is mentioned below.

Indian School Al Ain has made arrangements for supplying textbooks, uniforms and necessary stationery from the school store at a reasonable price. It is recommended that parents take advantage of this facility.

When candidates clear the interview, the first-term fee must be paid by cash, cheque or card. Post-dated cheques are not acceptable for school fees. Please note that this payment is non-refundable.

Students can buy light refreshment during their scheduled recess from the school canteen.

Indian School Al Ain has a well-maintained fleet of AC buses for a safe commute. Each bus has a conductor to help children board the bus. Parents are advised to read the terms and conditions mentioned in the transport application and sign the undertaking.

Transport fee must be paid for the full academic year (10 months) even if the student discontinues the transport service in the middle of the year. No concession is given for any period of absence. Requests for school transport in the middle of the academic year are only entertained if a seat is available.

Presently, the school’s transport facility is available on selected routes. Those interested in using the bus service can fill the Transportation Form.

Students can make use of the vast playgrounds and indoor games facilities. The school also has a dedicated sports room and organises an Annual Sports Day to revive the competitive spirit between students of all ages.

Indian School Al Ain campus has a large football field and a shaded basketball court. There is a dedicated play area with slides for the little ones.

The school offers a range of extracurricular activities for students. It also organises events such as:

The clinic staff at the certified Indian School in Al Ain meets HAAD license requirements. It’s the nurse’s responsibility to provide first aid whenever needed. Appropriate arrangements are made for students who fall sick during school hours.

The medical room is well-equipped following the guidelines of the Health Authority Requirement. First-aid kits are kept in laboratories and buses. If there’s a serious medical emergency, the school makes prompt arrangements and contacts the child’s parents.

Whenever a student visits the school clinic, it is properly recorded in the observation sheet, which is part of the student’s medical file as per HAAD policy.

Parents can join grade-specific WhatsApp groups to keep pace with the school updates and their child’s academic progress. The school’s office remains open from 07:30 am until 02:30 pm, Sunday to Thursday.

• Telephone: +971-3-767-8915 | +971-3-767-8972
• Email: indianschoolalain@gmail.com
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