Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School, Fujairah

Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah (PIHSSF) is one of the oldest institutions in Fujairah. The school was established in 1983 to meet the academic requirements of the Pakistani expatriate community in the Emirate. Initially, the campus was located in the Fujairah Corniche area. The ruler of Fujairah, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, offered a piece of land for the school, where it is situated today.

As the name suggests. It is a Pakistani school following the National Curriculum of Pakistan. It is recognised, affiliated and approved by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of the United Arab Emirates. Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah, like its sister school in Sharjah, is under the administrative control of the Consulate General of Pakistan.

Besides academics, the school offers a range of extracurricular opportunities for students that result in their holistic development. Read this comprehensive guide on PIHSSF by Bayut to learn about its educational programme, school details, admission and fee details and facilities.

Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah is located on Al Basara Road in Al Faseel Area and has the following nearby residential communities:

• Sakamkam
• Fujairah Beach Area
• Al Qurayya
• Mirbah
• Corniche Al Fujairah (Fujairah Corniche)

Sakamkam is the nearest residential community to the school. It is on the northern side of Fujairah City and has many historical and archaeological sites of the Emirate. It is a family-friendly community where one can find several 1-bed to 2-bed apartments. Residents also have easy access to lifestyle amenities, such as restaurants, supermarkets, shopping malls, schools and health care centres. Those looking for other residential communities can opt for the Fujairah Beach Area by Eagle Hills. It is a beachfront community that has apartments, townhouses and villas as residential options.

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The campus of Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School in Fujairah has a range of facilities supporting the academic and non-academic needs of students. The school has separate sections for boys and girls. Both sections have spacious and bright classrooms equipped with learning resources. The campus also has science labs, computer labs, library and outdoor areas for sports and extracurricular activities.

Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah (PIHSSF) is located near Our Own English High School and Al Sharq Hospital in Al Faseel Area, Fujairah. Those interested in visiting PIHSSF can access it via Al Basara Road that connects the school with the nearby residential communities.

Pakistani expatriate community in Fujairah looking for a home-like school finds Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah an ideal option. It is a Pakistani school that adopts the amalgamation of Pakistani and Emirati culture. It follows the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education that is approved by the Government of Pakistan. The curriculum prepares students for all the challenges in modern-day life.

The school has modified its educational programme to integrate the guidelines of the Ministry of Education (MOE) subjects, such as Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies. Moreover, the school offers a wide range of subjects, especially in the high school stage to ensure that students can choose the correct career path for themselves.

PIHSSF also emphasises integrating mental and moral training for students. The training is in the light of Islamic teaching and principles. This is to ensure that students have excellent moral, ethical and personal values. These values help students in becoming responsible and global citizens. The school also has separate sections for boys and girls. Both sections are equipped with the necessary academic facilities. Thus, parents wary of enrolling their kids on co-educational schools find PIHSSF a viable option.

The school also has a comprehensive extracurricular programme that aims to discover the hidden potential of students. The school aims to help students in reaching their full potential in academic and non-academic facets of life. The school facilities also support PIHSSF in its mission.

Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School in Fujairah is a K12 school that caters to the educational needs of students aged 4 to 18 years old. The phases of education are as follows:

Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah follows the National Curriculum of Pakistan-based on the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). The curriculum is approved by the government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Education, Pakistan. It is also accredited by the Ministry of Education (UAE). The school adopts the curriculum from kindergarten to the higher secondary phase. In the secondary phase (SSC 1 and SSC2), the school teaches the following subjects:

• English (Compulsory)
• Urdu (Compulsory)
• Islamic Education (for Muslims) or Ethics (for non-Muslims)
• Pakistan Studies

Students in the Grade 9 (SSC 1) stage have the option to choose one from the following streams:

• Science Group
• Humanities Group
• Technical Group

Those opting for the science group have to study the following subjects:

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Biology or Computer Science or Technical Subject

Students choosing humanities as their career path have to study:

• General Mathematics
• General Science
• Two social science subject or One social science and one technical subject

Whereas, students opting for the technical group have to study:

• General Science
• General Mathematics
• Two science Subjects

The social science subject approved by the FBISE board are:

• Computer Science
• Islamic History
• Islamic Science
• Civics
• Education
• Economics
• Health and Physical Education
• Clothing and Textile
• Commercial Geography
• Geography
• Art and Model Drawing
• Arabic
• English Literature
• Food and Nutrition
• Elements of Home Economics

Technical subjects approved by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education are:

• Electrical Wiring
• Woodworking and furniture making
• Computer hardware (Orientation)
• Food processing and preservation
• Welding (Arc and Gas Welding)
• Motor Winding
• Dressmaking and fashion designing

Please refer to the schools regarding the availability of groups, technical and social science subjects before choosing the career path.

Students entering the higher secondary education phase have to study the following compulsory subjects:

• English (compulsory) or English (Advance)
• Urdu (Compulsory) or Urdu (for foreigners)
• Islamic Education (for Muslims) or Civic (for non-Muslims)
• Pakistan Studies

In higher secondary school, there are the following four major career paths:

• Science Group
• Humanities Group
• Commerce Group
• Medical Technology Group

In Grade 11 and Grade 12, the science group is split into Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering and General Science Group. For more information, contact the school.

The academic year at this school starts in April and ends in March. There are two seasonal holidays in a year. Firstly, students go on a two-month summer holiday in July and August. Then, they go on a three-week winter break in the third week of December that ends in the first week of January.

Besides, the school observes various national, international and religious days. There may be holidays these days. The exact dates of such events are subjected to moon sighting. For more information, contact the school administration.

The admission process at Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah is easy. Before applying, the school encourages parents to visit the school and see the facilities available. Once satisfied, parents can contact the admission office of the school for the registration form.

The documents required for the admission process are as follows:

• A copy of the birth certificate or affidavit duly attested by the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai
• A copy of the candidate’s passport with a valid UAE residence visa page
• Original transfer certificate (for admissions in Grade 1 and above)
• Mark sheet of the previous grade (if applicable)
• Six stamp-sized photographs of the candidate
• Health certificate for admission in KG1 to Grade 1 and vaccination card

The transfer certificate issued by schools in the United Arab Emirates must be countersigned by the Ministry of Education, UAE. Whereas, transfer certificate issued by schools other than UAE must be attested by the:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Ministry of Education or Education Bureau of the country of the previous school
• Embassy and Consulate of UAE in the country of the previous school
• Consulate General of the country of the previous school located in UAE

Once the registration form and documents are submitted, the school will contact the parents to bring their child for an assessment. The assessment may include an interview session, written examination or both. Successful candidates will be offered admission. Parents have to pay the required deposit by the deadline to secure admission.

The age-grade guideline is as follows:

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

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

For more information, contact the school’s admission office.

The monthly fee structure is as follows:

There are no scholarship programmes for students in the Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah campus.

There is a canteen where students can buy hot and cold food items at affordable prices. All the food items are halal and are prepared in a clean environment using fresh raw materials.

Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Fujairah is a day-only school. There are no accommodation or boarding services offered by the school. Those interested in relocating to areas near the school should read the residential communities near the Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School section at the beginning of the guide.

PIHSSF does not offer any holiday camps or vocational training services to students. Parents interested in keeping their children busy during the seasonal holidays can enrol students on holiday camps arranged by external bodies.

The school has a limited range of sports facilities on the campus. The outdoor play area at the campus is used for both sports and extracurricular activities.

The school understands the everyday stress and challenges faced by students related to academic activities. PIHSSF has an extracurricular programme to balance out the academic activities. Besides recreational activities, the school also offers activities that recognise students’ skills in non-academic disciplines, such as poetry and debate. Some key extracurricular activities offered at the school are as follows:

Field trips are one of the important extracurricular activities at PIHSSF. The school arranges field trips throughout the year to expose students to outdoor environments. One of the popular field trip arranged by the school was the visit to LuLu Mall.

Currently, there are no after-school care programmes at school. The only after-school activities available at the campus are in the form of extracurricular activities.

The school has a clinic that takes care of the medical emergencies of students.

Several modes of communication are available for parents and teachers to communicate. One of the primary modes of communication at this school is the parent-teacher meeting. Parent-teacher meetings allow the opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss the progress made by students.

The school website is another source of information for parents, teachers and the wider community to access general information, such as education programmes, school facilities and admission and fee information. The school also has an active presence on popular social media platforms, such as Twitter and Instagram. Parents and the wider community can also reach the school by submitting the contact us form available on the school’s website.

There are school designated WhatsApp groups that have parents and teachers of students studying in the same classroom. These WhatsApp groups are ideal for urgent inquiries and timely responses.

• Address: Al Faseel, Near Al Sharq Hospital, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
• Telephone Number: +971 9 2223130
• Email Address: info@pihss-fuj.com
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