Our Own English High School Al Ain

Founded in 1992, Our Own English High School (OOEHS) Al Ain is an institution owned and operated by the GEMS Education Group. It is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as well as the UK’s University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). Considered one of the best schools in Al Ain, GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain aims to create a learning-oriented environment that promotes the all-round development of students.

• Location: Al Manazir, Al Ain
• School fee: AED 7,710 - AED 15,610
• Curriculum: Indian and UK Cambridge Curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: Kindergarten - Grade 12

GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain is located in Al Manazir, which belongs to the larger community of Al Muwaij’i. A number of family-friendly communities are located in proximity to the school such as:

• Falaj Hazza
• Al Owainah
• Al Mnaizlah
• Al Ugdat Al Mutawaa

Parents looking to move closer to the school can consider moving into any of the spacious apartments or villas available for rent in Al Muwaij’i. Some options include:

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The campus of OOEHS Al Ain is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that offer an expansive range of learning tools for the students. Some of the facilities are:

• Library
• Auditorium
• Laboratories
• ICT Laboratories
• Canteen
• Books and Uniform Store
• Medical Centre

GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain location is in Al Manazir, Al Ain.

Our Own English High School Al Ain is a co-educational school located in Al Manazir, Al Ain. OOEHS Al Ain is part of the globally renowned GEMS Education Group. The curriculum followed at the school is tailored to suit the students of every grade.

Children from different nationalities attend the school and benefit from the internationally recognised syllabus OOEHS Al Ain offers. The school has been rated Good for its overall performance and effectiveness by the Department of Knowledge and Education (ADEK).

OOEHS Al Ain offers the following grades:

The curriculum offered at OOEHS Al Ain is as follows:

KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM

At the lower kindergarten (LKG) and upper kindergarten (UKG) level, the primary focus is to create an atmosphere of learning where students can develop their skill in communication and numeracy. The curriculum lays a foundation for future learning independent from the pressures of comparison and competition.

PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

From Grade 1 to Grade 4, students’ intellectual, aesthetic, physical and cultural growth is improved through the strong foundation program. Language skills are sharpened through the school’s Communicative Approach.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

For students of Grades 5 to 8, OOEHS Al Ain offers two separate curricula. In Grade 5, every student must select one curriculum combination– either CBSE or CIE. The school does not encourage a change in curriculum post grade 5.

For students who opt for the CBSE curriculum, the following subjects are available from Grades 5 to 8:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies (Indian History and Civics, Geography)
• UAE Social Studies (In English only)
• Second Language: Hindi, French and Malayalam
• Moral Education
• Lower Arabic
• Islamiat/Moral Instruction (Both imparted in English only)
• Information Technology

Students who opt for the Cambridge curriculum take the following subjects:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
• UAE Social Studies in English (for non-Arab nationals only)
• UAE Social Studies in Arabic (for Arab nationals only)
• Geography (In English)
• Second Language: French
• Information Technology
• Higher Arabic (for Arab nationals only)
• Lower Arabic (for non-Arab nationals only)
• Islamiat in English (for non-Arab Muslim students)
• Moral Instruction in English (for non-Muslim Students)
• UAE Social Studies in Arabic (for Arab nationals only)
• Islamiat Studies and UAE Social Studies are offered in Arabic for Arab nationals only as per the requirements of the Ministry of Education
• Moral Education

SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

From Grade 9 to Grade 10, students under the CBSE will be registered with All-India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) and will appear for the board examinations conducted by the same at the end of Grade 10. Subject combination at this level is:

• English
• Lower Arabic
• Second Language (Hindi/Malayalam/French)
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Science
• Moral Education
• Islamiat/Moral Instruction

Students under the Cambridge curriculum will appear for the secondary level examination conducted by the Board of International General Certificates of Secondary Education.

SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Comprising of students from Grade 11 to Grade 12, those registered under the CBSE will appear for the All-India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE). The school offers two subject combinations at this level– Science stream and Commerce stream. Islamiat (in English) is compulsory for Muslim students.

Students registered with the Cambridge curriculum sit for the General Certificates for Education (GCE) AS Level examination in Grade 11 and A-Level examination in Grade 12 conducted by the University of Cambridge International Examinations UK.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government entity that is responsible for licensing all private education institutes and monitoring their commitment to providing high-quality service in accordance with regulations. They use a scale comprising of six quality levels, as shown below:

The scale comprising of six quality levels is shown below:

GEMS Our Own English High School Al Ain has been rated Good for its overall performance by the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) during the inspection conducted for the academic year 2018-2019.

The academic year operates differently for CBSE and CIE students. For students registered with the CBSE, the academic calendar is as follows:

For students registered under with Cambridge University, term dates take place as follows:

For a more detailed breakdown of the academic year followed by OOEHS Al Ain, view the Academic Calendar.

Parents looking to enrol their child at GEMS OOEHS Al Ain can enrol online. While enrolling online, parents are requested to upload the following documents:

• Copies of Parents Passport, Visa and Emirates ID
• Copies of Students Passport, Visa and Emirates ID
• Behaviour Certificate
• Mid-term report card OR final report card

Admissions commences mid-November for CBSE and late May for CIE. In both cases, admission procedures laid down by the MoE are the same. Parents must ensure that the children meet the Age Guidelines set by the Ministry of Education before enrolling online.

The following documents are expected to be submitted along with the registration form:

• 2 copies of the student’s passport with a valid visa for the UAE.
• 4 recent passport-size and 2 stamp-size photographs for the bus card.
• 2 photocopies of the Birth Certificate in English or Arabic (Along with the original).
• Students not born in the UAE must submit the attested Birth Certificate.
• Photocopy of the original mark sheet for the last examination passed at the previous school. (This is required for students from Grade 2 onwards).
• Students seeking admission to the school from Grade 2 and upwards are required to submit the original Transfer Certificate from the school last attended (in English or Arabic), duly attested as per the following guidelines:
  • Students transferring from outside the UAE must have their TC verified by the Education Officer of the Zone/District/Area from where the TC was obtained. The seal and signature of the E.O have to be attested by the respective embassies in Abu Dhabi. The TC must also have the attestation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)
  • Students transferring from other Gulf Countries must have their TC attested by the Ministry of Education of that country, stamped by the Ministry of External Affairs of that country.
  • Students transferring from within the UAE other than Al Ain must have their TC attested by the Ministry of Education of the relevant Emirate.

For new admissions, a non-refundable/non-transferable registration fee equivalent to 5% of the annual tuition fees is expected to be paid upon acceptance of the offer letter and confirmation of enrolment in the applicable academic year. The registration fee is then adjusted against the first term tuition fee.

The following age placement guideline assist parents when they are making decisions to initiate the admission process.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: ADEK

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

GEMS OOEHS Al Ain fees are due at the beginning of each academic year. Breakdown of tuition fee for each grade level are as follows:

The fee structure for CIE is slightly different and mentioned below:

Students are expected to pay re-enrolment fees before the commencement of each academic year. This will be relayed to the parents in a separately issued circular.

GEMS Education Group offers a merit-based scholarship programme. Students excelling in Academics, Arts, Sports, Creative & Performing Arts, Arabic Studies or Innovation & Digital Technology have the opportunity to receive 25% to 100% concession in their tuition fees.

GEMS OOEHS Al Ain has on campus a school canteen that offers a wide range of nutritious snacks and drinks. These are made available to the students at affordable prices while maintaining a hygienic environment.

OOEHS Al Ain has outsourced its transportation to Bright Bus Transport (BBT). It is a safe and highly efficient transportation provider owned by School Transport Services (STS) LLC. The ISO-accredited transportation service ensures that the children travel in a safe and comfortable manner.

The physical fitness and health of the students are of extreme importance to the administrative team of OOEHS Al Ain. The school conducts annual inter-house sports competitions, inter-school football championships, intramural sports events and more.

In order to bring about holistic and all-rounded development of students, OOEHS Al Ain offers a combination of competitive and non-competitive activities that assists this purpose. Keeping this in mind, the school organises the following activities:

OOEHS Al Ain conducts educational trips throughout the school year. These trips cater to the developmental needs of students and provide exposure beyond the classroom. The school takes students to various educational and historical places like museums.

Our Own English High School Al Ain has a modern medical facility available on campus. This health centre is managed by a full-time nurse that tends to the health and other medical needs of the students.

The primary mode of communication among parents and teachers is parent-teacher meeting. OOEHS also has a website and active social media presence where they post latest updates.

EMAIL ADDRESS

• info_ool@gemsedu.com

TELEPHONE

• +971-3-767-9747

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Our Own English High School Al Ain Website
• Our Own English High School Al Ain Facebook

DOES OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL AL AIN FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Yes, it has a co-education model.

WHAT IS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL AL AIN FEES?

The fees of Our Own English High School Al Ain is AED 7,710 - AED 15,610

DOES OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL AL AIN HAS A CAFETERIA OR CANTEEN?

Yes, the school has a canteen.

WHAT IS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL AL AIN CURRICULUM?

Our Own English High School Al Ain follows Indian and British Curriculum.

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