Islamia English School

Islamia English School (Arabic: مدرسة الإسلامية الإنجليزية‎‎), abbreviated as IES, is an English Medium School located in the Al-Dhafra neighborhood of Abu Dhabi. The majority of the students are children of Pakistani expatriates living in Abu Dhabi, with significant minorities of Indian, Bangladeshi, and Arab students as well. The students of the school are called IESians.

Education

The school used to be affiliated with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (Islamabad, Pakistan)^[1] for providing SSC and HSSC education. But it no longer teaches the Pakistani curriculum. Its affiliated with Edexcel for providing IGCSE and IAL advanced education.

Academic subjects

The school was founded based on the principle of providing both secular (science, social science, modern languages) and Islamic education (Quran, Arabic language, Islamic studies) to students. It offers classes in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pakistan studies, Urdu, (and student's native language from Yr-5 onward) Arabic, Islamic studies, Social science, English language, English literature, ICT and Physical Education. From Yr-12 onward, students decide between Commerce and Science subjects.

Hifz-e-Quran Project

A special feature of the school is the Hifz-e-Quran-e Karim project. It envisages the memorizing of the Holy Quran over a period of 5 years without disturbing the regular studies of the pupils. This option is open to deserving and outstanding students - both boys and girls in Yr-4 only.

Facilities

The school provides the following facilities catering to the all-round development of the pupils.

Physical Development

1. Children's Park for the Pre-Primary and Playgrounds (separate for boys and girls).
2. Indoor courts for Table-Tennis and Squash.
3. Gymnasium for Indoor games.
4. Fitness training facilities.
5. Training in Indoor games like Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton and Squash
6. Training in outdoor games like Football and Cricket
7. Summer Camps
8. Regular instructions on Building Evacuation and Disaster Management (Fire & Earthquake Drills)

Academic Development

1. Well equipped Science Labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Design & Technology
2. A General Science Lab for smaller grades
3. A streamlined ICT lab with the best equipment (separate for all sections)
4. A full fledged School Library
5. Audio - Visual teaching Aids
6. A spacious Auditorium for seminars and school functions, Multipurpose Hall and Resource Rooms for events
7. Mosque
8. Activity rooms for all Sections. Activity rooms are equipped with Audio-Visual Aids, provision of OHP in classes, Multimedia, Computer, TV and Record Players.

Achievements

In the 16th Inter-School Athletic championship, Islamia English School secured the third position.^[2]

Many of IGCSE and IAL high acchievers are from Islamia English School.

The students of IES have been participating in various Public Speaking Competitions.

IES has won most of the UAE Inter-School Quiz competitions

IES received an overall Band B+ rating from ADEC inspection

In 2016 3 teams were selected from the whole UAE for the HSF competition held in NYUAD (Saadiyat-Island). The three teams are the following: Pirates Party (Mohammad Sohail and Mohammed Ali Waris), Spectres (Tahseen Bin Taj and Abdullah Riaz) and Striking Slayers (Abu Bakr, Mohammed Sinan and Mohammed Faisal).

The Student Council

They are selected from Grade 12. In order of Authority

1: Head Boy/Girl

2: President Student Council

3: Sports Captain

4: House Captains (Blue, Green, Red, Yellow)

5: Secretary (Cultural Activities, Literary Activities, Science Club, Eco Club,IT, Arts)

6: Prefects (Seven)

The student council also consists of their own deputies from Grade 11.

The posts are decided on a students academic achievements, his/her willingness to work for the school, and his discipline. The posts are chosen by the senior teachers and the Heads of the School. The Principal usually acts as an honorary head of office in sectional decisions.

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