The Emirates International School

• The Emirates International School offers comprehensive education from kindergarten to Grade 12 according to the Indian CBSE curriculum, focusing on academic aspects and practical knowledge.
• A safe learning environment equipped with modern facilities including science and computer laboratories, library, playgrounds, gymnasium, and school clinic.
• Diverse extracurricular activities including art, sports, clubs, field trips, and life skills development.
• Continuous supervision by teachers and supervisors, with clear policies to ensure student safety inside and outside campus.
• A co-educational environment that encourages social interaction and development of teamwork skills.
• Focus on developing students' personality and individual talents while supporting creative and critical thinking skills.
• Safe transportation services for students covering various areas, facilitating access to school.
• The school's commitment to ethical values, education on responsibility, and positive work in the community.

Admission at The Emirates International School is organized according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates and the requirements of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The academic year begins in April and ends in March. Admission to different grades is considered based on competency and seat availability. Students wishing to study at The Emirates National School must meet the criteria set by both CBSE and the Ministry of Education to be successfully admitted.

Age Requirements

The child must have completed 4 years of age by March 31 of the current year for admission to KG1, and 5 years for admission to KG2. This applies progressively to other grades.

Transfer Certificates

Students wishing to enroll from KG2 onwards must provide a transfer certificate.

Registration and Application

Registration and application forms must be completed in full, ensuring the accuracy of the information provided and attaching the following documents:

• Copies of passport (all relevant pages including residence page), Emirates ID card, and birth certificate – (two copies of each document).
• Recent passport-sized photograph – (5 photos).
• Grade sheets and academic progress reports for previous grades for students applying from KG2 onwards, with the original and one copy.
• Transfer Certificate (T.C.) with original and one copy.

Admission Test

Admission is granted based on the student's academic record and performance in the interview or assessment test (does not apply to KG1 admission).

Local Transfer

Students coming from schools in other emirates (except Sharjah) must have their transfer certificate attested by the educational districts of the Ministry of Education. Students coming from schools within Sharjah only need to submit the transfer certificate issued by the previous school within 10 days of enrollment. Admission is confirmed only after submitting all required documents.

Transfer from Outside the UAE

A transfer certificate from the last school the student attended must be submitted within 15 days of enrollment. The transfer certificate must be attested by:

• Competent educational authorities (DEO/AEO or CBSE Regional Officer).
• Indian Consulate in Dubai.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.

It is advisable to contact The Emirates International School directly and inquire about fee payment methods. It should be noted that schools in the UAE provide at least one of the common payment methods, such as: cash payment, bank transfer, or credit card.

Educational programs offered for different stages at The Emirates National School:

KINDERGARTEN

At the kindergarten stage, we recognize the importance of establishing a strong educational foundation in the early stages of a child's learning. We begin the learning process by building a good and solid foundation. Our Cornerstone curriculum is designed to consider the different educational aspects of the child and adopts an approach based on instilling the concept that "learning is fun." We believe that fun tools can quickly overcome early learning challenges and cultivate a genuine desire to learn in the child.

At this early stage, we introduce important concepts such as civic awareness, ethical values, and effective social skills to ensure they are firmly established from a young age. Our teaching method is based on love, respect, and care, as we constantly observe that children acquire habits and behaviors through imitation and practical demonstration.

Learning Objectives

Creative Development

• Understanding and enjoying the arts: music, dance, songs, and creative movements.
• Expressing and building ideas through speech and arts.
• Developing imagination skills through visual and auditory means.

Social Development

• Developing self-discipline, manners, morals, respect for others and cultures, and managing emotions.
• Enhancing teamwork skills and the ability to participate in groups.
• Developing effective communication skills through speech, gestures, and body language.

Language, Reading, and Mathematics

• Understanding and pronouncing correct sounds of letters, shapes, patterns, objects, and numbers.
• Recognizing and writing letters, shapes, objects, and numbers.

Physical Development

• Enhancing awareness of the physical environment and developing motor skills through outdoor activities.
• Building mind-body coordination using blocks, Lego toys, modeling clay, and fun learning games.

Subjects English, Mathematics, Environmental Science, General Knowledge, Arts and Crafts, Value Education, and Physical Education.

GRADE 1 & 2

In the lower primary stage, we continue building the child's learning process by strengthening the foundation laid in the Cornerstone kindergarten curriculum. The Bricks & Mortar curriculum focuses on learning through hands-on activities. Our primary goal is to begin developing thinking skills and developing critical thinking in the child. Through problem-solving and option-identification skills, we help students acquire decision-making and reasoning skills in the learning process.

We expand their horizons through traditional subjects and blend activity-based learning with traditional teaching methods to achieve better and easier learning. We also emphasize the strong value system on which the school is based to ensure comprehensive student development.

Learning Objectives

Deductive and Inductive Thinking

• Developing problem-solving, decision-making, critical, and lateral thinking skills.
• Enhancing logic through activity-based learning.

Language, Reading, and Mathematics

• Developing speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills in three main languages.
• Applying basic mathematical concepts in solving exercises.

Social Development

• Establishing discipline, manners, morals, and respect for others.
• Developing teamwork skills.
• Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Creative Development

• Enjoying arts, music, and dance.
• Expressing ideas through arts and speech.
• Developing imagination skills.

Physical Development

• Introducing light physical exercises and yoga.
• Enhancing motor skills through games and cursive writing.

Environmental and General Awareness

• Building awareness of the local environment, the world, and the natural environment.
• Understanding civil laws, global cultures, and history.

Subjects English, Mathematics, Arabic, Hindi, Environmental Studies, Islamic Studies, Value Education, General Knowledge, Arts and Crafts, Physical Education, Library, and English Cursive Writing.

GRADE 3 - 5

The curriculum in Grades 3-5 is based on the CCE system, which includes academic and non-academic aspects, focusing on life skills, values, music, sports, and extracurricular activities. This curriculum aims to discover students' talents and best abilities, instill values of knowledge and love of God and humanity, and work to serve humanity.

Learning Objectives

• Academic excellence.
• Personality development.
• Skills-based training.
• Value education.

Subjects English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Science, General Science, Arabic, Computer, General Knowledge, Malayalam (optional), Value Education, Islamic Studies, Library, Physical Education, Art Education, Music (for Grade 3 only).

GRADE 6 - 8

This level represents an important stage that strengthens the learning foundation. The CCE-compliant curriculum provides an effective way to achieve academic progress through continuous diagnosis and guidance in a values-based environment. Focus is placed on life skills, values, extracurricular activities, and health and physical education alongside the academic aspect.

Learning Objectives

• Academic excellence.
• Personality development.
• Skills-based training.
• Value education.

Subjects English, Hindi, Arabic, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Social Studies, Computer Science, Islamic Studies, Value Education, General Knowledge (for Grades 6 and 7), Library, Physical Education, Art Education.

GRADE 9 & 10

The school follows the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system, which focuses on the integrated growth of students: intellectually, emotionally, physically, culturally, socially, morally, and spiritually. The system is based on continuous evaluation of academic and non-academic aspects.

Learning Objectives

• Enhancing values-based learning and comprehensive student development.
• Creating a fun learning environment that stimulates creativity and curiosity.
• Developing values, skills, and attitudes necessary for a productive life.
• Making education a learner-centered process.
• Training students in social commitment and drawing closer to God.

Subjects

Academic Subjects: English, Hindi (Course B) or French, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, in addition to Arabic, Islamic Studies (for Muslims), Value Education.

Non-Academic Activities: Life Skills, Educational Work, Visual and Performing Arts, Literary Activities, Scientific Activities, Leadership and Organization, Health and Physical Education.

GRADE 11 & 12

The senior secondary stage includes two streams: Science and Commerce. This stage is crucial as it shapes the "final product" of the educational process. The curriculum focuses on academic excellence, instilling discipline and respect, moral integrity, commitment to serving humanity, and connection with God.

Science Stream – Subjects/Codes

• English Core – 301
• Mathematics – 041
• Physics – 042
• Chemistry – 043
• Biology – 044 or Computer Science – 083

Commerce Stream – Subjects/Codes

• English Core – 301
• Mathematics – 041 or Computer Science – 083
• Accountancy – 055
• Business Studies – 054
• Economics – 030

Yes, The Emirates International School is co-educational.

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he Emirates International School provides a "Life Skills Programme" aimed at developing students' personal and social skills, such as critical thinking, teamwork, creative thinking, and the ability to interact with the community.

It offers art and craft activities where students can express their artistic creativity and practice arts and crafts.

The school has sports facilities and includes various sports activities such as football (football field) and other physical sports, allowing students to practice sports and physical activities.

It organizes clubs and "student clubs/societies" active in multiple fields: cultural, academic, artistic activities, and various activities after school hours.

The school offers activities such as field trips, giving students opportunities to learn outside the classroom and interact with the environment and community.

The Emirates International School follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Indian curriculum and receives students from kindergarten to Grade 12. It takes pride in its distinguished record of presenting students who consistently achieve advanced positions among the best performances in Grades 10 and 12 in CBSE examinations at the UAE level.

The Emirates International School is located on Sheikh Khalid bin Saqr Al Qasimi Street, Al Nakhilat, Al Hira Suburb, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

The Emirates International School operates 30 buses to specific locations in Sharjah, Ajman, and Dubai. Students are picked up from their locations and brought to school before 7:20 AM. KG1 to Grade 4 students leave school after 1:00 PM, while Grade 5 to Grade 12 students leave after 3:10 PM.

• Spacious and air-conditioned classrooms.
• Science labs to support teaching of scientific subjects.
• School library.
• Playgrounds/large outdoor football field and play areas for children for sports activities and recreation.
• Gymnasium/indoor sports hall for practicing sports and physical activities.
• A clinic on campus.
• The school provides transportation services for students covering areas in Sharjah, Ajman, and Dubai.

The Emirates International School cares greatly about the safety of its students through strict procedures including:

• Commitment to safe school facilities: All classrooms, laboratories, and playgrounds are equipped to ensure basic student safety.
• Presence of medical staff/school clinic on campus to provide first aid and emergency health care.
• Continuous supervision by teachers and supervisors during classes, breaks, and outdoor activities.
• Awareness programs for students about general safety rules, including safety in laboratories, playgrounds, during trips, and dealing with emergencies.
• Safe transportation systems: School buses are equipped with safety standards and supervised by trained staff to ensure safe boarding and alighting of students.
• Policies and procedures for dealing with emergencies and accidents, ensuring rapid response and minimizing risks to students.