Islamia English School, abbreviated as IES, is an English Medium School located in the Al-Dhafra neighborhood of Abu Dhabi. It was rated as satisfactory by the ADEC. 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. IES is managed by a board of directors and partners, predominantly housed by members of the Darweesh family and descendants of the three founding partners. IES was founded by Founder Chairman, the late Darweesh Benkaram, founder Vice-Chairman, late Dr. Shamsudeen Hashmi, and Founder-Director, late Muhammad Arif Khan. It was founded on the principle of providing easily accessible and reasonably priced education for children of sub-continent students.
Education
The school used to be affiliated with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education for providing SSC and HSSC education. But it no longer teaches the Pakistani curriculum. The last batch to give Federal Board examinations was the batch of 2010-11. It is affiliated with Edexcel for providing IGCSE and IAL education. IES is an accredited exam center for Edexcel Exams and all Edexcel exams are conducted within its premises.
Academic subjects
The school was founded based on the principle of providing both secular and Islamic education to students. It offers classes in Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pakistan studies, Urdu, Arabic, Islamic studies, Social science, English language, English literature, Economics, Business studies, Accounting, ICT and Physical Education. From Grade-11 onward, students decide between Commerce and Science subjects. Commerce subjects include Accounting, Finance & Economics, while Science subjects include Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Mathematics
Hifz-e-Quran Project
A special feature of the school is the Hifz-e-Quran project. It envisages the memorizing of the 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.
Facilities
The school provides the following facilities catering to the all-round development of the pupils.
Activity rooms for all Sections. Activity rooms are equipped with Audio-Visual Aids, provision of OHP in classes, Multimedia, Computer.
Achievements
In the 16th Inter-School Athletic championship, Islamia English School secured the third position. Many of IGCSE and IAL high achievers 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 B rating from ADEC inspection. IES students have received high distinctions in IBT examinations. IES students have secured various positions in the annual Think Science Competition.
They are selected from Grade-12. In order of authority: 1- Head Boy/Girl 2- President Student Council 3- Sports Captain 4- House Captains 5- Secretary 6- Prefects 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.
