Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India, Al Saad Indian School, Al Ain is an inclusive school that believes in inspiring a passion for learning, encouraging emotional and intellectual vitality, and empowering students with the confidence and courage to achieve their dreams. The hallmark of a quality school is its ability to develop happy, creative, and mindful students. Hence, the entire teaching and learning process is designed, executed, and evaluated based on this vital yardstick. We believe that our students can achieve excellence in an atmosphere of encouragement and acceptance. To support this, we offer a curriculum that is engaging, challenging, innovative and robust. The classroom and learning spaces provide multiple resources, including meaningful uses of technology, for enhanced and extended student learning. 

We believe our curriculum offers the right environment to foster and implement our vision of creating truly global students who will be valuable and contributing members of the community they live in as adults. 

At the Montessori /elementary level, children adapt themselves to a new setup away from their home environment. Here learning takes place through various activities and play. Children are encouraged to explore their environment while also being taught basic concepts in language, mathematics, developing an awareness of the world around them, finding interests in art and craft, dance and music. Activities designed helps to develop fine motor skills and enhance sensory development with an integration of physical education through trained personnel. The teacher acts as a facilitator keeping the following in mind: 

• Exposure to knowledge in various fields is based on a thematic curriculum. 

• Imbibing skills for lifelong learning 

• Instilling a sensitivity to aesthetics through various artistic expressions 

Focus is given to the development of the following: 

1. Language, Literacy and Communication in English 

1. Numeracy through Mathematics 

1. Understanding of the World through EVS 

1. Physical Development with emphasis on Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development 

1. Creative & Expressive Arts with classes in Music, Art, Dance and Basics of Theatre 

1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development. 

• Our curriculum is designed so that students will get to connect to their live experiences while studying the topic. We will be having a thematic study for each month, and it will be integrated with all subjects and skills we expect students to have. 

• KG will inculcate physical development along with social and emotional and classes would include activities for fine motor skills, gross motor skill, settling exercises, Hands on activities that would build the strong relations between the teachers and the students. 

At this level children are introduced to full day school starting from 7:45 am to 3:00pm. At this stage school’s aim is to build discovery and exploration skills through hands on activities.  children are encouraged to develop good study habits and a love for learning. There are no formal Examination at this level Children are assessed through continuous assessment. Emphasis is given on: 

• Connecting knowledge to life outside the school and real-life situations 

• Activities to ensure holistic learning and personality development. 

• Worksheets to enhance the learning skills – speaking, listening, and writing.  

• A clear understanding of all basic concepts that would help them progress into Middle School.  

Subjects Offered:  

English  

Second Language: Hindi / Malayalam  

Third Language: Arabic  

Mathematics  

Environmental Studies – Science & Social Studies  

UAE Moral Social and Cultural Studies  

Islamic Education  

Computer Science  

Fine Arts: Dance / Music / Art 

Life Skills & Yoga  

At this level opportunity is given to children to research and innovate. Children are given opportunity to explore and develop love for learning independently. Formal and unified Assessment is done at this level to help prepare students for appearing in Board Examination and International Bench Mark Tests. High lights of this level are. 

• The focus is on providing opportunity to learn through everyday experiences. 

• Foreign Languages are introduced at this level. 

• A platform is provided for the development of the latent potential and capacity to every individual. 

• The teacher as a co-learner follows a pragmatic methodology that kindles the desire and quest for knowledge as well as the urge to excel. 

Subjects Offered- 

English  

Second Language: Hindi / Malayalam / French   

Third Language: Arabic  

Mathematics  

Science: Physics / Chemistry/ Biology  

Social Studies – History, Geography, Civics and Economics 

UAE Moral Social and Cultural Studies  

Islamic Education  

Computer Science  

Fine Arts: Dance / Music / Art 

Life Skills & Yoga  

Skill Subject: Financial Literacy  

At this level early life’s lessons are put to test. Rigorous practice and study techniques with special emphasis on analysis and conceptualization are woven into the curriculum. 

• The focus is also on the preparation of the students for the Board Examinations by CBSE and International Benchmark Tests. 

• Preparing them to acquire better understanding of subject in association with career to help them choose subjects for senior secondary level. 

Subjects Offered:  

• English  

• Second Language: Hindi / Malayalam / French / Special Arabic  

• Third Language: Arabic  

• Mathematics  

• Science: Physics / Chemistry/ Biology  

• Social Studies – History, Geography, Civics and Economics 

• UAE Moral social and Cultural Studies   

• Islamic Education  

• Fine Arts: Dance / Music / Art 

• Life Skills & Yoga  

• Home Science 

• Introduction to Business Studies  

Skill Subjects: To upgrade the proficiency of the young generation and to provide them awareness to explore various career options CBSE offers a range of Skill Subjects.  

We offer: Information Technology, Multimedia, Introduction to Financial Market.   

Our methodology is a holistic approach through which the learner can infer, deduce, and generalize information for adapting in real life situation. Children at level are exposed to different aspects of life to prepare them for various competitive Exams. 

• The focus is also on the preparation of the students for competitive examination. 

• Science, Commerce and Humanities are offered.

Our methodology is a holistic approach through which the learner can infer, deduce, and generalize information for adapting in real life situation. Children at level are exposed to different aspects of life to prepare them for various competitive Exams. 

• The focus is also on the preparation of the students for competitive examination. 

• Science, Commerce and Humanities are offered.

At Al Saad Indian School, excellence has always meant more than just high levels of academic performance, as experimenting with new ideas, developing new skills, exploring different perspectives, and growing in areas of one’s natural talents are continually encouraged. Students’ potential is fully developed through sports, games and a variety of cultural activities and competitions. Every month the school calendar ensures celebration and promotion of major events and special days with activities that are designed to nurture innate skills of the children. The Physical Department provides for a variety of sports and games like Soccer, Basketball, Badminton, Volleyball, Chess, Athletics and fitness, Yoga, Mass Drill.  

The annual school magazine SOCH gives students opportunities to exhibit their creativity. The monthly School Newsletter: Blooming Buds from Kindergarten and Prerana from the Main School keeps parents informed about school events, activities and achievements.

Our afternoon Student Enrichment Program (SEP) is integral to the school curriculum. It is designed for students of Grades 1 to 12. The program allows students to explore their innate interests and sets them out on a path of lifelong creativity, exploration, and curiosity. 

The Student Enrichment Program:  

 For Grades 1 to 8 combines enjoyable learning and leadership opportunities with talent and self-esteem building activities. All the activities are facilitated and supported by suitably qualified staff. For Grades 1 to 8 we also provide academic support and remedial sessions. The timings are scheduled from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm.  

Students of Grade 9 can attend academic support and remedial sessions in all core subjects with one game/activity of their choice. 

Students of Grades 10, 11 and 12 attend classes for academic support, remedial sessions, and subject practical. 

Every year the school organizes a gala merit evening where the success of every child for the previous academic year is celebrated and recognized. The major awards given out at this grand annual function are as follows:  

• Academic Toppers ( School Level )  & Academic Toppers ( CBSE – Grade 10 and 12 )  

• Academic Excellence (A1 in all subjects – CBSE Board Exams) 

• Bhavans Inspiration Award (For outstanding and marked improvement in academics)   

• 100% Attendance Award    

• Good Citizen Award  

• Safety Officer Award  

• Thank you, Buddy Award,  

• Star Performer Award ( For excellence in non-academic pursuits ) 

• All Rounder Award (For Excellence in both academic and non-academic pursuits )  

• Winners of Various Interhouse Competitions  

• Bhavans Talk Master  

• Bhavans Fest – Kalathilakam and Kalaprathibha  

• Sports Day – Champions (Cycle Wise Winners )  

• Parent Engagement Recognitions