Our Own English High School, Fujairah

Our Own English High School Fujairah was established in 1988 by H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Saif Al Sharqi. The school is an approved IGCSE centre by the University of Cambridge.

Students at Our Own English High School Fujairah can opt for the CBSE curriculum or the IGCSE pathway to increase their chances of academic success in the future. OOEHS Fujairah offers classes from Kindergarten (Reception) to Grade 12. Currently, around 3,250 students are enrolled at the school and belong to 39 different countries.

Our Own School Fujairah believes that education should be a holistic process that combines academic progress with extra-curricular activities to produce exceptional adults.

Residential communities near Our Own English School Fujairah include:

• Kalba
• Madha
• Al Hayl
• Nahwa

The spacious, WiFi-enabled school campus has two well-stocked libraries, OPD in all classrooms and audio-visual resources.

Our Own English High School Fujairah students can work on their sports skills as there is a cricket pitch, a football field, a throwball and a basketball court. To better understand science and technology, students can head to the three high-tech ICT labs, dedicated labs for Chemistry and Physics, and the General Science lab. There is plenty of parking space outside the school.

Other OOEHS Fujairah facilities include a canteen and a well-maintained clinic.

The school is based in Al Faseel, Fujairah, close to Umbrella Beach. Road E99 is a few minutes away from the school, making it accessible from different parts of the city.

Our Own English High School Fujairah has a nurturing learning atmosphere that facilitates students to discover and express their talents. The school is committed to educational excellence, which is further enriched by incorporating arts, technology and athletics.

Our Own English High School Fujairah believes that students are future leaders and should be well-equipped with 21st-century skills.

The teaching faculty is well-qualified and does its best to create new learning opportunities for children. They are encouraged to share and discuss exemplary practices enabling students to participate in International standardized evaluations like CAT4, PIRLS, PISA, NAP and Progress tests in English, Mathematics and Science.

Our Own English High School believes in positive learning outcomes that are achievable through teachers, parents, and administrators’ frequent collaboration.

Our Own English High School Fujairah offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. IGCSE follows the Reception standard for the Early Year programme. It includes Reception 1 and Reception 2. IGCSE is further divided into Junior, Middle and Senior schools.

Students who opt for the CBSE curriculum are also placed in Junior, Middle and Senior School sections. CBSE Early Years include KG 1 and 2.

Our Own English High School Fujairah follows two well-recognised curriculums – IGCSE and CBSE.

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is one of the leading international educational programs for 14 to 16-year-olds.

IGCSE Early Years includes Reception 1 and 2. The school follows the Enhanced Early Years Foundation Stage with skill sets and development milestones of international standards. The curriculum is theme-based in this section and enables cross-curricular links. Academics during these years are supported with outdoor and indoor free-flow learning sessions.

Key areas of the Early Years curriculum include:

• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Expressive and Creative Art and Design
• Personal and Social Development
• UAE Social Studies
• Understanding the World
• Numeracy
• Literacy

Junior School or Primary School is all about building a strong academic base. Our Own English High School Fujairah employs child-centric methods in these years. Literacy and Numeracy are especially focused on during the Primary years.

Subjects taught during Junior School are:

• UAE Social Studies
• General Science
• Art
• Music
• Computer Science
• Moral Education
• Language
• Physical Education
• Moral Education
• English
• Arabic
• Mathematics

The Junior School curriculum is supported by role-plays, quizzes, language games, audio-visual presentations, activities, class assemblies, projects and field trips.

During Middle Years which includes Junior 5 to Senior 2 classes, students are taught in a challenging and supportive environment. During this level, effective communication, including oral and written skills are developed in young children. Key concepts and strategies, especially those for Science and Mathematics, remain a key focus during these years. The curriculum is planned to create an easy transition for students into high school academics.

Students study the following subjects during Junior 5 to Senior 2 levels:

• English
• Islamic Studies
• Computer Science
• Art
• Mathematics
• Library
• Moral Education
• Language Arts
• Islamic Studies

The foundation for effective communication, both oral and written, is laid down during Middle School through elocution, story and poetry writing, public speaking, declamation and debating. Teachers focus on creating visually creative lessons to help students acquire in-depth conceptual knowledge. The activity-oriented curriculum is complemented by teamwork and collaborative learning via discussions, group project work, discovery and exploration.

Senior 3 to Senior 5 students who pursue IGCSE curriculum are prepared for board examination organised by the Cambridge Assessment International Education

In Senior 3 and Senior 4, students study the following subjects:

• Chemistry
• Arabic
• English
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Business
• Physical Education
• Library
• Islamic Studies
• Economics or Information Technology

Subjects taught in Senior 5 include:

• English
• Biology
• Business
• Physical Education
• Moral Education
• Mathematics
• Information Technology

Our Own High School Fujairah also gives students a chance to follow the Indian curriculum based on the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi standards.

CBSE Early Years include KG 1 and 2.

The National Agenda Parameter and CBSE guidelines are the driving force behind the Junior School – Grades 1 to 4 curriculum. Subject knowledge is modified so that kids understand CBSE milestones and become familiar with the UAE values.

Subjects taught during Junior School are:

• English
• Arabic
• Islamic Studies
• Personal, Social and Health Education
• Second Language (Hindi, Malayalam)
• Mathematics
• Science
• UAE Social Studies
• Computer Science
• Moral Education
• Art
• Music

The Junior School curriculum is supported by role-plays, quizzes, language games, audio-visual presentations, activities, class assemblies, projects and field trips.

The Middle School CBSE curriculum for Grades 5 to 7 is designed to create a bridge between the primary and the more challenging senior secondary levels. Teachers focus on creating visually creative lessons to help students acquire in-depth conceptual knowledge. The activity-oriented curriculum is complemented by teamwork and collaborative learning via discussions, group project work, discovery and exploration.

Subjects taught during Middle School are:

• English
• Arabic
• Islamic Studies
• Personal, Social and Health education
• Second Language (Hindi, Malayalam)
• Mathematics
• Environmental Studies
• UAE Social Studies
• Computer Science
• Language
• Moral Education
• Art
• Social Science

The Senior School in CBSE curriculum, Grades 8 to 12, offers various subject combinations based on the directives laid by the CBSE, New Delhi.

Subject combinations offered in Grade 11 and 12 are:

SCIENCE GROUP

• Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology
• Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Informatics Practices
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Informatics Practices

COMMERCE GROUP

• Business Studies, Accountancy, Mathematics and Economics
• Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics and Informatics Practices

Parents can contact Our Own English High School Fujairah directly to know more about the academic calendars for CBSE and IGCSE streams.

The process of Own English High School Fujairah admission is simple. Applicants can use the online enrollment form available on the school’s official website. Once the online registration is completed, the applicant receives a code for the application which will be used for further correspondence. The school publishes an enquiry list on the school’s notice board with further updates about admission within ten days of the online registration closure.

Selected applicants who applied for KG1/Reception 2 need to appear for an interview with the principal or the headmistress.

For admission in KG2/Reception 2 and above, the applicant must pass an entrance assessment and attain 65% marks in English and Mathematics.
Students who are seeking admission in Grade 11 have to take the test for Science. When the applicant successfully passes the examination, an interview with the principal is scheduled.

Once the admission is confirmed, a non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 has to be paid along with a one-month advance tuition fee. The school gives priority to siblings of existing students for admission in KG1/KG2 and Grade 1.

The age criteria for CBSE KG1 is 4+. The child should have completed four years on or before 31st July of the academic year.

For IGCSE, KG 1 applicants must be four years of age on or before 31st August. For admission in Grade 1, the child must be six years of age.

All applications are processed after the submission of necessary documents. These include:

• Original Emirates ID of the student
• Copy of the student passport with valid residence visa
• Copy of the immunisation card
• Copy of the birth certificate
• Copy of the original mark sheet of the last examination passed at the previous school
• Original certificate from the previous school attended (duly attested)
• Copy of the family book (for UAE nationals only)
• Four recent passport size photographs
• Copy of parents Emirates ID

Parents can book a tour to know more about the school. Please note that Our Own English High School, Fujairah admissions are subject to the availability of seats.

Our Own English High School Fujairah fee is based on the curriculum. IGCSE and CBSE have different fee structures.

TUITION FEE FOR IGCSE

TUITION FEE FOR CBSE

| KG 1 | AED 5,150 | | KG 2 | AED 5,150 | | Grade 1 | AED 6,350 | | Grade 2 | AED 6,350 | | Grade 3 | AED 7,350 | | Grade 4 | AED 7,350 | | Grade 5 | AED 7,350 | | Grade 6 | AED 7,350 | | Grade 7 | AED 8,200 | | Grade 8 | AED 8,200 | | Grade 9 | AED 9,900 | | Grade 10 | AED 9,900 | | Grade 11 | AED 10,950 | | Grade 12 | AED 10,950 |

Students can buy lunch and snacks from the affordable school canteen. They can also bring packed lunches from home.

The school provides bus services to facilitate students.

Students are encouraged to participate in physical activities as they support their academic performance and well-being. The school campus has a cricket pitch, a football field, a basketball court and a throw ball court.

The school curriculum is supported by enriching extracurricular activities including:

There is a clinic for handling any kind of medical emergency during school hours.

Parents get easy access to Our Own English High School Fujairah Parent Portal. From the official school website, parents can get the latest information regarding their child’s progress.

Other forms of communication and announcement sources regarding the school include newsletters, circulars, weekly plans and other updates.

Our Own English High School app is also available for smartphones. The app has a user-friendly interface and features key updates and information regarding the student’s progress.

• Telephone: +971-9-222-4855
• Email: reception@ourown.school
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