New Indian Model School Sharjah

New Indian Model School (NIMS) Sharjah is a project of NIMS group which also manages New Indian Model School Dubai, New Indian Model School Al Ain, The Central School and the Model School in Abu Dhabi. The school was inaugurated on 6th September 1982 by then Deputy Chief Minister of Kerala, C.H. Muhammad Koya.

New Indian Model School Sharjah follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the State of Kerala Curriculum from Kindergarten until Grade 12. It is a co-educational institute until Grade 5 after which boys and girls are taught separately.

Presently, there are over 3,000 students including children with SEND requirements. New Indian Model School Sharjah has maintained a record of 100% results with most distinctions and first class scores in the Kerala Board exams since it commenced in 1993.

NIMS Sharjah and its sister schools are preferred by parents looking for affordable schools that follow the Indian curriculum. We also have put together a list of the best schools in Sharjah for parents looking for quality educational institutes in the emirate.

As of now, NIMS Sharjah hasn’t been inspected by any local or international agency.

• Location: Al Azra
• School Fees: AED 3,700 - AED 6,300
• Curriculum: CBSE (Kerala Board)
• Co-Ed or Segregate: Co-ed until Grade 5
• Years Offered: KG 1 - Grade 12

Enjoying a central location in the Al Azra school area, New Indian Model High School is accessible for families living in:

• Al Jazzat
• Al Qadisiya
• Al Hazanah
• Al Sabkha
• Al Nekhailat

The nearest residential area is Al Sabkha. The community offers spacious villas as well as direct access to Al Kuwait Street and the emirate of Ajman.

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NIMS Sharjah is committed to nurturing the growth and creativity of students and has built modern facilities to facilitate this. The school campus features high-quality infrastructure that ensures the well-rounded development of students. Campus facilities include:

• Kindergarten play area
• Rumpus room
• The work station
• Reading corner
• Computer lab
• Science labs (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
• School transport
• School clinic
• Library
• Prayer hall
• Basketball court
• Art room

New Indian Model School Sharjah uniforms are available at the school store along with workbooks, textbooks, notebooks and stationery.

New Indian Model School Sharjah’s location in Al Azra ensures that the campus is placed away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The school is close to the Ajman-Sharjah border.

New Indian Model School Al Azra Sharjah is fast approaching its 40th anniversary. This section describes why NIMS Sharjah should be on the list of go-to schools for parents looking for a quality education institute for their child. Also, NIMS Sharjah is the only school in the UAE that offers Tamil and Bengali as a second language.

Since its launch, the school has maintained the highest standards of education. The results of the Grade 10 (Secondary School) examinations and Grade 12 (Senior Secondary) examinations have been outstanding – most students achieved State Ranks and A-1/A+ grades in all subjects.

Indian Model School in Sharjah also offers a multitude of extra and co-curricular activities complemented by top-quality facilities. Likewise, students and parents are happy with the overall performance of the school.

Even though the school has not been inspected and rated by any local or international authority, it has received great reviews by parents and students for its overall performance. Another factor for positive NIMS Sharjah reviews is the good performance of its sister schools throughout the UAE. NIMS Sharjah has made it to the top Indian schools in Sharjah put together by Bayut.

New Indian Model School in Al Azra has divided the grades into 3 categories. Age-appropriate grade levels help teachers deliver lessons that best suit student needs.

New Indian Model School of Sharjah offers both the CBSE and Kerala State curriculum. In the kindergarten section, students are taught subjects based on the Montessori curriculum. All primary grades follow the CBSE curriculum and students from Grade 8 to Grade 12 study the Kerala State curriculum.

The main focus of the New Indian Model School Sharjah curriculum is to develop and nurture students at a pace they are comfortable with. From child-initiated and teacher-led activities in the nursery to critical-thinking and problem-solving projects in secondary school, children are continuously pushed for better academic and non-academic performance.

Here’s an overview of the subjects taught at different levels:

Additional English and Special English Grade VIII onwards instead of Malayalam.

However, students at secondary stage are allowed to choose either the Commerce or Science stream with other electives.

NIMS School’s academic year starts in April and ends in March. Summer vacations are scheduled for July and August. New Indian Model School Sharjah’s academic calendar runs for 10 months and is divided into three terms.

• The first term starts in the second week of April and ends in the last week of June, followed by a 2-month summer holiday.
• The second term starts in the first week of September and ends in the second week of December, followed by a 3-week winter break.
• The third term resumes in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a short spring break.

New Indian Model School Sharjah’s online admission process starts when parents register their child online. Once registration is done, send the scanned copies of the following mandatory documents.

• Temporary registration number received after online registration.
• 6 passport size photographs of the students
• A copy of the student’s Emirates ID card
• A copy of parents’ Emirates ID card
• A copy of child’s/mother’s passport wherein the name of child is mentioned with a valid residence visa
• Copy of the birth certificate
• Copy of the latest mark sheet/score sheet
• Transfer Certificate from previous school of study, duly attested by the Education Officer of the native country and should be counter attested by the applicable Consulate in Dubai and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sharjah or Dubai.

The next step involves conducting an interview and entrance assessment. New Indian Model School Al Azra will email or call parents to confirm the admission of the candidate, provided they cleared the interview and assessment round.

To secure a seat at the school, parents are required to pay a registration deposit which will be adjusted against the students’ tuition fee.

These age-requirement guidelines are followed at the school.

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)

New Indian Model School’s tuition fee is charged for only 10 months.

Additional charges include transportation charges for Sharjah and Ajman. New Indian Model School Sharjah fees can be paid via cash, cheque, bank transfer or debit/credit card. For more information on payment options, please click here.

To acknowledge and appreciate students who put in extra effort and perform well in academics and non-academic fields, NIMS Sharjah offers merit scholarships and fee concessions.

New Indian Model School has a canteen facility that serves snacks and other refreshments during the break. However, parents can send packed lunches and meals with their children.

Transportation facilities are provided by New Indian Model School Sharjah. Buses pick-up and drop-off students at predetermined locations throughout Sharjah and Ajman. The buses are driven by experienced and trained bus drivers. Bus attendants know how to take care of little ones.

All the buses are equipped with a Video Surveillance System, Global Positioning Systems and scanners for attendance confirmation. Annual transportation charges can be seen below.

• Sharjah: AED 2,600 per annum
• Ajman: AED 2,700 per annum

To register your child for transportation services, please visit the school office to fill the application form.

NIMS School Al Azra is keen for its students to take part in sporting activities. Sports facilities available at the school include an indoor basketball court and a kindergarten play area.

Children can participate in various indoor and outdoor games such as table tennis, carom, chess, football, volleyball, throwball, cricket, badminton and basketball.

Students of New Indian Model School Sharjah are given ample opportunities to engage in extracurricular and co-curricular activities that match their interest and passion. The school ensures that facilities built on campus support students in their work and various ventures.

These activities involve music, arts, performing arts, quizzes, competitions, sporting activities, creativity and critical thinking.

Students learn more about the culture and heritage of the UAE by visiting historical sites and museums. Additionally, tourist attractions, amusement parks, beaches and resorts serve as venues for school trips.

Students can participate in karate and skating after school hours. These take place 3 days a week, from 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm for girls and 02:30 pm to 03:30 pm for boys.

Looking after students’ mental and physical health is a priority of the school and an integral part of the curriculum. You will find two medical health centres at NIMS Al Azra School Area that are managed by three full-time nurses and two doctors.

The clinic located on the ground floor is well-equipped with a wheelchair, a nebuliser, oxygen apparatus, one-touch sugar test kit and a BP apparatus. In addition to this, the facility conducts a physical examination of students and the results are maintained by the nurses for future reference.

All emergency cases are referred to the nearby Al Qassimi or Kuwait Hospitals. Hence, parents are requested to provide the right contact information so that immediate contact can be established.

New Indian Model School in Al Azra School area recognises the importance of keeping parents in the loop to make the academic journey of students more fruitful and productive.

Indian Model School Al Azra has formed a parents council, where parents volunteer to be a part of this group. The main purpose of creating this council is to bring parents together so they can assist NIMS School Sharjah in catering to the needs of students and the new parents.

If you are a part of this council, then as a parent, you have the opportunity to participate in school events as an organiser, raise funds during these events and assist the school regarding certain policies. Besides this, parents can give feedback and recommendations to NIMS regarding the school’s performance.

Apart from these initiatives, you can create an account on the New Indian Model School Sharjah parent portal. Through this link, you can access academic and event calendars, your child’s school report and attendance report, exam dates, holidays and much more.

For other queries, you can use NIMS Sharjah contact details provided at the end of this guide. To know more about school events, please have a look at NIMS Schools’ social media accounts.

• Telephone Number: +971-6-522-8035
• Fax Number: +971-6-522-8036
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: info@nimsshj.com
• NIMS Website
• NIMS Instagram
• NIMS YouTube
• NIMS LinkedIn

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What are the timings of New Indian Model School?

• Girls section (KG 1 - Grade 12): 07:00 am to 12:45 pm
• Boys section (Grade 3 - Grade 12): 08:00 am to 02:15 pm

Does New Indian Model School conduct after-school activities?

Activities like Karate and skating are conducted after school hours.

How many grades/years are there in New Indian Model School?

The school offers education from KG 1 until Grade 12.

Does NIMS follow a co-education model?

Yes, New Indian Model School Sharjah follows a co-education model.

How many students are currently studying in NIMS?

Altogether, there are over 3,000 students studying in NIMS Sharjah.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of NIMS?

The school's academic calendar starts from April and ends in March of next year.

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

NIMS's annual tuition fee ranges from AED 3,700 to AED 6,300.

Does the school offer scholarship programmes to needy and deserving students?

The school offers merit-based and need-based scholarship to deserving students.

How does New Indian Model School communicate with parents?

The school has launched a parents portal for parents to remain updated. Parents can also communicated via parent-teacher meetings, school events and NIMS social media pages.

Does New Indian Model School have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

There are two canteens on the campus serving girls and boys section separately.

How often does New Indian Model School arrange field trips?

School trips are often arranged to provide students with real world exposure.