The International Indian School, Ajman (IIS Ajman) is a private co-educational English-medium school located in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2002, the school follows the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, India, and is licensed by the Ministry of Education, UAE. With over 5,000 students, it is one of the largest Indian curriculum schools in the emirate of Ajman, serving primarily the expatriate Indian community.
History The International Indian School, Ajman was established in 2002 to meet the growing educational needs of the Indian expatriate community in Ajman. The school was founded under the patronage of Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, the Ruler of Ajman, and began operations with a modest enrollment that has since grown to over 5,000 students.
Campus and infrastructure The school is situated on a purpose-built campus in the Al Zahra district of Ajman. The facilities include: Modern classrooms with smart boards and digital tools Laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science Well-stocked library Multipurpose indoor hall Sports fields and courts Play areas for kindergarten Medical clinic Cafeteria Prayer rooms
Separate sections are maintained for boys and girls from Grade 6 onwards, in line with UAE norms.
Overview International Indian School serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and is structured into five divisions: Kindergarten (KG1–KG2) Primary I (Grades 1–3) Primary II (Grades 4–5) Boys' Section (Grades 6–12) Girls' Section (Grades 6–12)
Administration The school is led by Principal Qurrat Ul Ain and supported by a structured team: Board of Governors Principal and Vice Principals Section Supervisors Department Heads Teachers and Support Staff
Academics Curriculum The school follows the CBSE framework: Primary (Grades 1–5): Language, Math, EVS, Arts, PE Middle (Grades 6–8): Science, Math, Social Science, IT, Languages Secondary (Grades 9–10): AISSE exam preparation Senior Secondary (Grades 11–12): Science, Commerce, Humanities
Academic performance 2018: 100% pass in Grade 10 CBSE 2019: 98.5% pass in Grade 12 CBSE 2020–2022: 95%+ pass rates despite pandemic
Teaching methodology Interactive and digital learning Project-based and experiential education Regular assessments Teacher training and development
Facilities and student life The school uses a house system (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow) to foster teamwork and competition.
Co-curricular activities Arts, sports, clubs, robotics Annual cultural events and exhibitions
Annual events Sports Day, Literary Festivals, Cultural Programs National Day and Environmental Celebrations
Student support services Counseling and special education Health services School transportation
Community engagement Community service, parent involvement, alumni network Environmental campaigns and inter-school cultural participation
Accreditation and recognition CBSE affiliation Licensed by UAE Ministry of Education Ajman Education Zone and CBSE Gulf Council member
Affiliations and network The school is part of a broader CBSE network in the Gulf region. Related schools include: International Indian School, Riyadh International Indian School Jeddah International Indian School, Dammam International Indian Public School, Sharjah
Future developments Planned initiatives include: Campus expansion Enhanced tech infrastructure Advanced STEM programs Teacher training upgrades International collaborations
See also Education in the United Arab Emirates Central Board of Secondary Education List of schools in the United Arab Emirates
References
External links Official website Central Board of Secondary Education UAE Ministry of Education