Our Own English High School Sharjah - Boys

Key reasons for choosing Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch):

Accredited Academic Curriculum (CBSE): The school offers the Central Board of Secondary Education curriculum, internationally recognized, preparing students for Grade 10 and 12 examinations, ensuring high educational standards and excellent university admission opportunities.

Academic Excellence and Achievement: The school's record includes strong results in national and international examinations, with additional support programs for outstanding students and an interactive learning environment.

GEMS Education Group: Being part of the GEMS group provides distinguished professional management, extensive resources, and long experience in education.

Diverse Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of sports, artistic, and scientific activities, helping develop students' social and personal skills.

Safe and Supportive Environment: Implementation of child safety policies, anti-bullying measures, and professional supervision ensures student protection and a healthy learning environment.

Modern Facilities: Advanced science and computer laboratories, equipped libraries, sports fields, and multipurpose halls support the learning process and motivate students to be creative.

Development of Values and Personal Skills: The school focuses on instilling core values, leadership spirit, and teamwork, preparing students to successfully face future challenges.

Cultural Diversity and Openness: Students study from multiple cultural backgrounds, enhancing social awareness and mutual respect.

Admission Procedures at Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch)

Beginning Your Child's Educational Journey

At GEMS Our Own English High School - Sharjah, Boys Branch, we recognize that each student is unique, and we strive to discover and support their individual abilities to become the best they can be. We adopt an open admission policy and welcome students wishing to join various grade levels, making the admission process as simple and smooth as possible.

Student Registration

• Online registration for the new academic year begins mid to late September.
• To register, access the "Enrol Online" option at the top right of the website's homepage, carefully select the academic year and grade level, and fill in all mandatory fields.
• After submitting the application, an SR number will be sent to the registered email, and you can complete the profile and upload required documents such as passport, ID card, birth certificate, and transcript.

General Admission Policies

• Students are admitted based on academic performance at the previous school.
• In Grades KG2 – 11, seats are only available in case of withdrawals.
• Admission to Grade 11 depends on performance in Grades 9 and 10, previous test results, and seat availability.
• Students coming from India must contact the school upon arrival in the UAE, and must have a residence visa, ID card, certified transfer certificate, and transcript.
• All admission procedures are applied according to the Ministry of Education, and the principal reserves the right to refuse admission to any student whose behavior or academic performance is unsatisfactory.

Age Guidelines for Admission

• KG1: 4 years old by March 31 of the admission year
• KG2: 5 years old by March 31 of the admission year
• Grade 1: 6 years old by March 31 of the admission year

Required Documents Upon Admission

• Two copies of student's passport with valid residence visa
• Original UAE ID card for student and father
• Two recent photos of the student (6x4 cm)
• Copy of birth certificate in English with original for verification
• Final transcript certified by the Ministry of Education for students coming from the UAE, or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for students coming from outside the UAE
• Transfer certificate/leaving certificate from previous school certified according to the country and ministry guidelines
• Grades 2–8: Certified transfer certificate, and Grades 9–11: Certified transcript

Withdrawal from School

Withdrawal requests can be submitted electronically with at least one month's prior notice. Requests are processed after the student stops attending school and pays the required fees for official accreditation. Parents are advised to collect the student's medical record after receiving the transfer certificate or leaving certificate.

Payment Policies at Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch)

Tuition fees are due before the start of the academic year and are paid in advance at the beginning of each month. Fee invoices are issued from the moment of admission to ensure payment processing is possible before the start of the month. In case of any change in your financial circumstances, it is essential to contact the school before the deadline to be guided on available options. Please note that all tuition fees comply with the fee structure approved by GEMS Education according to the SPEA School Fee Framework.

Tuition Fee Payment Details

• Annual fees are collected in 10 installments, with no fees charged for July and August. Fees can also be paid in advance.
• Payment Methods: Cash, same-day dated checks, or credit card. Post-dated checks are not accepted.
• Checks must be made payable to "Our Own English High School – BR-1" only.
• Students will not be allowed to enter school examinations if fees are not paid.

Academic Program at Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch)

The curriculum is designed to ensure comprehensive development of each student. In addition to curriculum comprehensiveness, it is very practical and emphasizes the importance of experience and experimentation to develop the child's personality comprehensively and achieve the required academic success. The language of instruction is English, with focus on teaching English writing and speaking at all levels. The curriculum is organized and flexible, with consideration for subject progression across all grades.

Kindergarten Curriculum

In the kindergarten program, we follow the Early Childhood Education curriculum, compliant with CBSE and NCFFS guidelines. These guidelines represent recognized standards for children's education, development, and care. The curriculum emphasizes comprehensive student development, with attention to academic progress and physical, emotional, social, and moral growth. The curriculum encourages child-centered education considering each learner's needs, interests, and abilities.

The curriculum includes the following main areas:

• Physical development
• Social, emotional, and moral development
• Cognitive development
• Language development and literacy skills
• Aesthetic and cultural development
• Development of positive learning habits

Primary Stage: Grades 1 to 5

The primary stage curriculum is designed to provide young students with a strong foundation in core academic subjects while promoting social, emotional, and physical development. The curriculum includes core subjects such as Language, Mathematics, Science, UAE Social Studies, Arabic Language, and a second language which can be Hindi, French, Malayalam, or Urdu, providing students with basic skills in reading, writing, arithmetic, scientific understanding, and awareness of their community and the world.

Teaching methods in the primary stage focus on interactive and hands-on learning to engage young students' minds. Activities include group projects, field trips, and extracurricular clubs to enhance the learning experience. Assessments are used to monitor progress and provide feedback to ensure educational goals are met.

The primary stage curriculum aims to create a supportive and stimulating environment that promotes academic growth, critical thinking, and development of social and emotional skills.

Subject Overview:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Environmental Science
• Second Language (Hindi / French / Malayalam / Urdu)
• UAE Social Studies
• Arabic Language
• Islamic Studies
• Moral Education Program
• Physical Education
• Art
• Computing (ICT)
• STEAM
• Personal and Social Development

Middle Stage: (Grades 6 – 8)

Welcome to the Middle Stage at Our Own English High School - Sharjah, Boys Branch

The middle stage represents a crucial phase where we guide our students toward future academic and professional success, focusing on character development, perseverance, curiosity, and study habits and making decisions related to post-secondary future.

At OOB, we adopt the concept of integrated curriculum that combines multiple disciplines linked to students' experiences and interests through thematic units, increasing their desire to learn and enhancing information retention.

Our team of dedicated teachers works to provide comprehensive content supporting student success and goal achievement, using research-based teaching methods to enhance reading, writing, and mathematics skills, while developing critical thinking and 21st-century skills.

Subject Overview:

• Arabic Language
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Science
• Indian Social Studies
• UAE Social Studies
• Hindi
• French
• Malayalam
• Urdu
• Computer Science
• Islamic Studies
• Physical Education
• Moral Education Program

Secondary and Senior Secondary Stage: (Grades 9 – 12)

Welcome to the Secondary and Senior Secondary Stage at Our Own English High School - Sharjah, Boys Branch

The school focuses on comprehensive student development by integrating academic and extracurricular fields with appropriate balance. The secondary stage curriculum provides broad and balanced understanding of subjects such as languages, mathematics, science, and social studies, enabling students to communicate effectively, analyze information, make informed decisions, and build their worldview according to constitutional values, with focus on developing 21st-century skills in a safe and independent learning environment.

The curriculum seeks to connect learning to real life, promoting knowledge and skills in essential areas such as health and physical education, life skills, values, art, practical education, and other co-curricular areas. The curriculum is student-centered, focusing on skill development, building self-confidence, initiative, aesthetic sense, and sportsmanship.

Secondary stage subjects include:

• Physical Education
• Arabic Language
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• English Language
• French
• Hindi
• Malayalam
• Mathematics
• Moral Education Program
• Science
• Social Studies
• UAE Social Studies
• Urdu

Science Stream – Senior Secondary:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Printing and Computer Applications
• Economics
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Physics

Commerce Stream – Senior Secondary:

The Commerce stream focuses on comprehensive education for future leaders, developing professional, personal, and social competencies. It equips students with necessary skills to work locally and globally, entrepreneurial ability, and provides modern knowledge in economics, entrepreneurship, and accounting practices.

Stream subjects include:

• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Economics
• English Language
• Entrepreneurship
• Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

The senior secondary stage aims to develop positive attitudes among students, desire to learn, and understand the world around them, while providing them with necessary knowledge and skills to face global competitiveness challenges and build strong professional, managerial, and communication skills. The curriculum is designed to develop multiple intelligences such as linguistic, logical, spatial, mathematical, musical, social, and personal intelligence.

Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch), in Al Juwaiza is exclusively for boys.

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school page on the mdares.ai platform.

Achievements of Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch)

• Khalifa Award for Education 2022-2023 for Institutional Educational Performance
• Sharjah Excellence Award 2019-2020 as "Distinguished School"
• Sharjah Excellence Award in the "Green Award" category

Developing Skills in New Ways

The educational process is multidimensional, and we recognize that educating children comprehensively helps them become distinguished individuals. Students are encouraged to participate in diverse extracurricular activities beyond classroom boundaries, including art, culture, science, and sports.

Available Clubs and Activities

• Creative Artists Club
• Chess Club
• Dance Club
• Debate Club
• Drama and Literature Club
• Eco Club
• Film Club
• Inquizitive Club
• Innovators Club
• Photography Club
• Rhapsody Music Club
• Science Club
• SEWA Club
• Mathematics Club
• Generation Global

Regular events and competitions are held at school and house levels, including elocution, debate, recitation, drama, cultural competitions, essay writing, yoga, and music.

Physical Education

Co-curricular activities contribute to making school life enjoyable. The school provides a balanced physical education program that promotes team spirit and healthy competition. Training is offered in a range of sports such as football, basketball, cricket, table tennis, volleyball, and field events to meet school event challenges.

Creative and Performing Arts

Through creative arts courses, students are encouraged to explore and express their creative talents using various materials such as clay, fabrics, paper, and colors. Music and performing arts, including public speaking, play an important role in developing students' creative expression methods.

Exhibitions

The school hosts a variety of events and activities annually with student and parent participation. Annual events include performances that provide students with opportunities to build confidence and develop presentation skills, in addition to organizing exhibitions where students display their work and projects.

"Look Who's Answering Quiz" Competition

Launched in 2000, the competition is one of the school's most prominent features. The competition aims to enhance students' general awareness in fields of science, literature, technology, and current affairs outside the official curriculum, and develop their competition skills.

The competition is divided into five groups, and all students from Grade 1 to Grade 8 participate in the preliminary round, followed by monthly qualifiers, and concludes with a final competition involving forty qualifiers. The competition also includes a section for teachers and parents to enhance school-family partnership.

Eco Club

The Eco Club aims to increase awareness of environmental issues and stimulate interest in studying and researching environmental topics. Activities include celebrating Earth Day, paper and can recycling campaigns, environmental drawing competitions, environmental quizzes, and cleanup campaigns.

Field Trips

To enhance real-world learning, students take regular field trips including visits to museums, factories, and wildlife centers, in addition to recreational trips such as outings, complementing the curriculum.

Inter-School Competitions

The school regularly participates in numerous inter-school cultural activities. Adequate training is provided to students to compete with others in knowledge, skill, and experience.

At Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch), we follow the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. The school's curriculum is linked to its perspective, vision, and mission, and aligns with the UAE's national vision.

Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch) is located in Al Juwaiza area, Sharjah. Since April 2019, the school moved to Al Juwaiza, a new and spacious suburb located 15 kilometers from Sharjah International Airport and 10 kilometers from Sharjah National Park.

Yes, Bright Bus Transport (BBT), part of the STS Group, provides excellent transportation services for Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch), benefiting from over a decade of experience in the education sector as a trusted partner. The group is known for its commitment to safety, reliability, and innovation, managing an extensive fleet of smart buses equipped with the latest technologies, including CCTV surveillance cameras, ADAS cameras, and GPS systems. Each bus contains an RFID system, child check button, and motion sensors, all monitored by the 24/7 Operations Control Center (OCC).

General Facilities at Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch)

School Library

The school's spacious library contains magazines, newspapers, and a distinguished catalog of books covering literature and science, selected for their educational and informational value to suit all ages. Children are encouraged to make full use of these resources to enhance reading habits and satisfy their knowledge curiosity. The library is managed by qualified staff and contains a complete audio-visual wing with internet service to support research activities.

Multipurpose Hall

The school contains a multipurpose hall used for all major school events. The hall provides ideal space for school assemblies, events, performances, small games, and inter-school activities.

Art Room

The school has a specialized art room equipped with internet, where students are encouraged to explore their creative talents and display their artistic creations.

Music Room

The fully equipped music room contains a variety of instruments such as guitars, keyboards, and drums for students interested in music.

Cafeteria

The school cafeteria provides a range of healthy snacks and beverages throughout the day.

Book and Uniform Shop

The school contains a bookshop with prescribed textbooks, notebooks, stationery, and a variety of supplies at excellent prices to facilitate matters for students. The uniform shop also contains the official uniform, and parents are encouraged to use it to maintain harmony and uniformity.

Medical Unit

The school contains a health unit supervised by two full-time doctors and 4 qualified nurses. Students undergo regular medical examinations and a health record is maintained for each child. While routine first aid is provided in the unit, any emergency is referred to the nearby hospital.

Science and Technology

Modern science laboratories are fully equipped to meet the needs of secondary and senior secondary students.

ICT Laboratories

The school has two ICT laboratories and 5 carts containing 36 laptops/iPads for students, all equipped with multimedia tools and connected to the internet. Technology is used to make education enjoyable and effective. ICT is integrated into all subjects, and interactive LED screens have been installed in all classrooms to facilitate digital education. The laboratories are used to support ICT teaching starting from Grade 1, and the network is connected to the internet via ISDN lines for students to keep pace with global developments.

Interactive LED Screens

75-inch Clevertouch LED screens have been installed in classrooms, which are effective interactive educational devices to enhance collaborative teaching and digital learning.

Audio-Visual Facilities

The school has a wide range of audio-visual facilities including smart boards, LCD projectors, TVs, DVD players, overhead projectors, and stereo systems.

Sports

Sports facilities support students in achieving their goals for healthy and active life, in addition to developing athletic skills.

Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities

Indoor sports facilities include: badminton and basketball, in addition to tennis courts, a standard football field, and cricket nets. These facilities aim to encourage students' interest in sports programs and physical activity.

According to policies and procedures followed at Our Own English High School, Sharjah (Boys Branch) and within the GEMS Education group, there are multiple procedures and safeguards to ensure student safety and protection within the school:

Safeguarding Policy: The school implements a strict child protection policy that puts student care and safety first. This policy includes clear procedures to protect students from any harm or abuse, and is implemented by a responsible team with regular staff training.

Anti-Bullying: There is a formal anti-bullying policy aimed at creating a school environment free from abusive behaviors and working to raise student awareness and apply appropriate penalties in case of any unacceptable behavior.

Electronic Safety and Digital Monitoring: The school adopts internet safety policies including monitoring network use and school devices, and clear guidelines for communication between students and staff.

Safer Recruitment: All school employees undergo background checks and criminal record verification before appointment, ensuring that people dealing with students have safe qualifications and reviews.

Multiple Safety and Health Policies: The school has a set of basic policies including health and safety, incident and injury management, attendance and absence, behavior management, visits and external trips, and others, aimed at organizing a safe and organized environment.

Family Involvement and Communication: Open communication with parents is maintained and they are encouraged to report any concerns related to student behavior or welfare. Policies are clear to everyone and implemented transparently.