WISE Indian Academy

WISE Indian Academy, formerly known as Al Saad Indian School, is an Indian curricular school in Ajman. In 2016, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – a premier educational group took control of the Al Saad Indian School and revamped the structure to improve its educational programme.

WISE Indian Academy is a K-10 school in Al Jurf 2 following the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. The school strives to become a premier educational institution in Ajman, with its structured curriculum and school facilities. The majority of students at this school are Indian; however, students from other nations also coexist. A team of experienced teachers, predominantly Indians, teaches them. The school has plans to extend to the senior secondary stage in upcoming years.

Besides academics, the school has excellent provisions for non-academic activities. This results in the holistic development of students. The school facilities also support the school in its ambitions. Read this guide by Bayut to learn more about the educational programme, admission and fee details and other facilities available at the campus.

The school is located in Al Jurf 2 – one of the preferred residential communities in Ajman. In terms of real estate, one can find both commercial and residential properties. Home seekers can opt for spacious apartments and villas for rent and sale. The communities surrounding the school are:

• Al Rawda 3
• Al Rawda 2
• Al Jurf 1

Al Rawda 3 is the nearest residential community from WISE Indian Academy. Here, one can find luxurious villas and a few apartment complexes. One attractive feature of this community is its easy access to a plethora of lifestyle amenities. Restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, health care centres and educational institutes are also located within the community. Other residential options include Al Rawda 2 and Al Jurf 1 that are also close to the school.

• Apartments for rent near WISE Indian Academy
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Wise Indian Academy in Ajman has a range of academic and non-academic facilities available for students. Classrooms at the campus are bright and airy. They are equipped with all the necessary equipment to support students’ learning.

To support the science-related subjects in the curriculum, the school has a couple of science labs. There also exists a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory to perform practical demonstrations of various phenomena in our daily lives.

There also exist two media rooms equipped with fast-processing computers, a printing facility and an internet connection. The media room is one of the most utilised facilities on the campus. WISE Indian Academy also has an art room to teach students the fundamentals of the creative world. Here, students can find all the tools and resources to work on their art projects. Another alluring feature of this school is its library. The school library has a plethora of books, journals and other reading materials for kindergarten, primary, secondary and senior secondary students

Besides the aforementioned, WISE Indian Academy also has a kindergarten play area with a variety of swings and other playing tools and a performing arts room. The performance art room is equipped with musical instruments and audio setups to help students learn the art of music. The school has outdoor areas for playing and running activities.

Bhavans Wise Indian Academy is situated near Sheikh Rashid Bin Abdul Aziz Aaemi Street in Al Jurf 2, Ajman. Those interested in visiting the academy can drive through Sheikh Rashid Bin Maktoum Street and Sheikh Rashid Bin Abdul Aziz Aaemi Street to reach there.

WISE Indian Academy is a Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curricular school that attracts a significant number of Indian expatriates living in Ajman and neighbouring emirates. It is one of the renowned Indian curricula that is appreciated for its academic rigour, structure approach and international recognition. Students at this school complete their schooling with a senior school certificate. They are accepted by top colleges and universities across the world.

It is a part of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, a popular Indian education body in the UAE with Indian curriculum schools in India and abroad. The Bhavans was founded in 1938 and has experience of running 400 schools in India and 10 international schools in the US, UK, Singapore, UAE and other parts of the world. The experience allows them to run school operations smoothly.

Another attractive feature of this school that makes it a popular option among low to mid-income families is its affordable fee structure. WISE Indian Academy has one of the lowest tuition fees among K-10 schools in Ajman. The nominal fee structure ranges from AED 7,000 to AED 9,000 annually. Thus, parents can afford standard quality education for their kids without straining their pockets.

WISE Indian Academy hires highly professional teachers with relevant experience and academic qualifications. The teaching faculty is well-versed in the CBSE curriculum and aware of the intricacies of the syllabus. This allows teachers to use techniques to optimise the learning process for students.

Bhavans WISE Indian Academy Ajman is a K10 school that caters to the educational needs of students aged 4 to 18 years old. Students study in different age-apportioned sections, which are as follows:

Bhavans WISE Indian Academy in Ajman by the Bhavans follow the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. It is an Indian curriculum that follows a structured approach to learning and development. The core subjects offered to students are:

• English
• Arabic
• Mathematics
• Science
• Islamic studies
• Social studies

The languages taught to students are:

• Hindi
• French
• Malayalam
• Sanskrit

Other subjects available to students are:

• Music
• Drama
• ICT
• Art
• Physical Education (PE)

The specifics for each phase of education at this academy are:

Kindergarten Curriculum

In the kindergarten stage, Bhavans WISE Indian Academy follows a non-formal approach of the team. The aim is to develop and fine-tune the fundamental skills necessary for subsequent phases of education. For this purpose, the academy follows the renowned Montessori approach of teaching. Students learn through various play and fun activities that are cross-curricular and interactive. Students often take part in outdoor activities that stimulate their brains to the outdoor environment. All this helps them in understanding how the world operates around them. At the end of Kindergarten 2 (KG2), students have the necessary foundational skills to advance to the primary stage.

Primary Curriculum

In the primary stage, the school introduces students to a more formal teaching method based on the structured approach of the CBSE curriculum. It gradually increases the difficulty as students advance to the next grade. The school uses an integrated and interlinked curriculum with theoretical and practical lessons. Cross-curricular links are established to develop students’ concepts in core subjects. The academy also focuses on the holistic development of students by connecting the outside school with real-life situations. The school achieves this through the extra-curricular programme and field trips. Students clearing Grade 5 enter the next phase of education.

Middle and Secondary Curriculum

This is one of the important educational phases in the life of a student. The academy uses the foundational skills built in the previous stages to prepare students for external boards examinations. The school continues to follow the CBSE curriculum as prescribed by the National Council of Education and Research Training (NCERT). The school introduces more opportunities for students to balance out their academic and non-academic aspects of school life. Foreign languages are included, and a platform is provided to students for the development of an individual’s potential and capacity.

At this stage, teachers act as co-learners and follow a pragmatic approach to ignite students’ desire to learn and excel. Successful students then enter the last educational phase of WISE Indian Academy.

Senior Secondary Curriculum

In the senior secondary stage, the school continues to adopt the CBSE curriculum as per the instructions of NCERT. A holistic educational experience is provided in this stage, where students have to choose a career path. The options available to students are science and commerce.

For more information, read the curricular overview of WISE Indian Academy Ajman.

The academic year of the WISE Indian Academy starts in April and ends in March.

• The first term starts in April and ends in July.
• The second term commences in August and ends in November
• The third term begins in December and concludes in March.

The admission process at Bhavans WISE Indian Academy is simple. To apply, register your child by submitting the online application form. Please ensure that you are using a modern browser for the best experience. Parents can access the admission form by signing up for the school portal. Parents are requested to fill out the form with authentic information. The school reserves the right to cancel the admission at any point on false information.

After submitting the form, parents will receive a confirmation email issued by the school. Afterwards, parents need to submit the following documents to proceed with the admission application:

• Copies of passport of the candidate and parents with visa stamp
• Valid Emirates ID card of the candidate and parents
• Original birth certificate (attested by the Foreign Ministry of UAE)
• A copy of the last academic report
• A copy of vaccination record
• A copy of the valid insurance card
• six passport size photograph of the candidate
• Transfer certificate (attested by the school and relevant ministries)
• A copy of the tenancy agreement
• Print of the admission form

The transfer certificate requirements are as follows:

• Those seeking admission in WISE Indian Academy from any school in the UAE need to get their certificate attested by the Ministry of Education of the Emirate
• Those seeking from outside the UAE need to get their certificates attested by the District Education Officer, UAE Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE.

The age-grade guideline is given below:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st July (for schools beginning in April). Source: WISE Indian Academy

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

The school will conduct an entrance test and the decision will depend on the outcome of the assessment. Contact the school’s admission office to learn more about the WISE Indian academy Ajman admission details.

The WISE Indian Academy Ajman fees are tabulated below:

Please note that the tuition fee is exclusive of charges for extra-curricular activities, books and other resources.

Other charges at WISE Indian Academy are as follows:

For more information, check out the fee structure of Bhavans WISE Indian Academy.

Currently, the school does not offer any scholarship programme to its students. The nominal tuition fee makes up for the lack of scholarship programmes at WISE Indian Academy.

The school has a canteen where students can buy hot and cold food items at affordable prices.

The school timing is 8:00 am to 1:00 pm for students in KG1 to Grade 2 and 8:00 am to 3:00 pm for students in Grade 3 and above. To ensure students reach school on time, WISE Indian Academy offers safe and reliable transport service. The academy outsourced its transportation operations to Al Tameem Cars and Bus Rental LLC. It is an experienced transport service provider in the United Arab Emirates who owns a fleet of well-maintained buses. The buses are equipped with modern security and safety features to offer the best travelling experience. To ensure coordination between parents and transport service providers, WISE Indian academy only facilitates with collecting transport forms.

For more information, contact the representative by calling +971 05 69329573.

WISE Indian Academy Ajman is a day-only school. It does not provide boarding or accommodation facilities to students. Those unable to reach school on time can opt for the school transport service. Another option is to relocate to the residential communities that are in proximity to the school. If interested in the latter option, read the residential communities near WISE Indian Academy.

WISE Indian Academy does not have a holiday camp to entertain children during the seasonal breaks. Parents can opt for external camps providers to keep their children busy.

The school has limited sports facilities at the campus. There exists an outdoor field for students to play football and other outdoor sports. The outdoor grassy field is also used to conduct annual sports competitions where students participate in a range of sports activities. The academy also has a shaded kindergarten play area with playing equipment.

Extra-curricular programmes have become an important part of modern-day schooling. Such activities develop lifelong skills and confidence among students. WISE Indian School aims for the holistic development of students by exposing them to a plethora of non-curricular activities.

Some popular enrichment activities at the academy are as follows:

Field trips are an essential part of the enrichment programme for students at WISE Indian Academy. Students are allowed to explore the world around them. The school takes students to recreational spots across the country, particularly Ajman and Dubai. The most popular field arranged by the WISE Indian Academy was the visit to Sharjah Zoo. Students explored the wildlife at the Sharjah Zoo and learned more about their environment. Other trips include visits to organic gardens, farms and parks.

Currently, the only after-school care provided at the school is in the form of extra-curricular activities.

Several modes of communication are available at WISE Indian Academy for teachers and parents. Parent-teacher conferences are one of the most important sources of communication. These meetings serve as an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss the progress made by students. It allows the school to improve students’ learning. The WISE Indian Academy Digital Campus is another source of communication for parents to stay in touch with the school. The WISE Indian Academy Digital Campus allow them to check students’ performance, teachers’ feedback, news board and much more.

The school also arranges coffee mornings for parents and teachers to discuss the progress and share their valuable feedback with the school. The school has a detailed website where parents, teachers and the wider community can gain access to admission, fees, education and other vital information.

WISE Indian Academy also has an active presence on popular social media platforms. Here, the academy shares the latest developments, images and videos of recent events. There also exists WhatsApp groups in which teachers and parents of students studying in the same grades are included. These groups are used for urgent enquiries.

• Address: Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Street, Al Jurf 2, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
• Telephone Number: +971 673 16631
• Email Address: info@bhavansajman.com
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