Our Own English High School, Al Ain

Our Own English High School Al Ain categorises its students into the following grades.

From the foundational stages to the advanced levels of education, the curriculum is designed to impart subject-specific knowledge.

PRE-PRIMARY (KG 1 AND KG 2)

Recognising the individuality of each student, the Kindergarten curriculum at Our Own English High School is designed to foster independent thinking and a love for learning. Here is the list of courses available:

• Language Readiness Skills
• Communication Skills
• Social Development
• Mathematics Readiness
• Creative Expression
• Self Sufficiency Skills
• Environmental Education

PRIMARY SCHOOL (GRADES 1 – 4)

In Grades 1 to 4, the emphasis is on intellectual, aesthetic, physical, and cultural growth through a robust foundation programme. Here are the core subjects:

• English
• Mathematics
• General Science
• Social Studies (Compulsory)
• Arabic (Compulsory)
• Second Language (Hindi, French, Malayalam)
• Islamic Studies (for Muslim students only)
• Moral Science (for Non-Muslim students)
• Moral Education
• Art 
• Music
• Physical Education

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 5 – 8)

In Grade 5, students must choose between the CBSE or CIE curriculum. Arabic remains compulsory for all, with optional languages including Hindi, French, and Malayalam.

Subjects offered in CBSE Curriculum:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies (Indian History and Civics, Geography)
• UAE Social Studies
• Second Language: Hindi, French, and Malayalam
• Moral Education
• Lower Arabic
• Islamiat/Moral Instruction
• Information Technology

Subjects offered in CIE Curriculum:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
• UAE Social Studies in English (For non-Arab nationals)
• UAE Social Studies in Arabic (For Arab nationals)
• Geography
• Second Language: French
• Information Technology
• Higher Arabic (For Arab nationals)
• Lower Arabic (For non-Arab nationals)
• Islamiat in English (For non-Arab Muslim students)
• Moral Instruction in English (For non-Muslim students)
• UAE Social Studies in Arabic (For Arab nationals)
• Islamiat Studies and UAE Social Studies are offered in Arabic (For Arab nationals only)
• Moral Education

SENIOR SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)

For the CBSE curriculum, board examinations will be conducted by AISSE at the end of Grade 10. Subjects offered for Grades 9 to 10 at Our Own English High School:

• English
• Lower Arabic
• Second Language (Hindi/Malayalam/French)
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Science
• Moral Education
• Islamiat/Moral Instruction

For the CIE curriculum, students will appear for the secondary-level examination conducted by the Board of International General Certificates of Secondary Education. Subjects offered for Grades 9 to 10 at Our Own English High School:

For Grades 11 and 12, the school provides two subject combinations: the Science stream and the Commerce stream.

CBSE subject selections:

Cambridge curriculum subject selections:

To gain admission to Our Own English High School, Al Ain, follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Online Application 

To begin the admissions process at Our Own English High School, parents can enrol online through the school's website. The admissions begin mid-November for CBSE and late May for CIE.

Step 2: Registration & Payment

New admissions require payment of a non-refundable/non-transferable registration fee (5% of the annual tuition fees) upon acceptance of the offer letter and confirmation of enrolment. This fee is adjusted against the first-term tuition fee.

During the admission process, the submission of necessary documents is required, including:

• Copies of Parents Passport, Visa, and Emirates ID
• Copies of student passport, Visa, and Emirates ID
• Behaviour Certificate
• Mid-term report card or final report card (if applicable)
• 2 copies of the student’s passport with a valid UAE visa
• 4 recent passport-size and 2 stamp-size photographs for the bus card
• 2 photocopies of the Birth Certificate in English or Arabic
• Original Transfer Certificate (for Grades 2 and upwards)
• Fee clearance letter from your previous school (if applicable)

The following age criterion is adhered to for admission to the school:

Below is the tabulated fee structure for the Our Own English High School for your reference:

Our Own English High School does not disclose information about sibling discounts.

Here are the additional fees parents need to be aware of:

Ensuring the safety and convenience of students, the school is dedicated to providing reliable transportation services. The school has outsourced its transportation services to Bright Bus Transport (BBT), a secure and highly efficient transportation provider.

Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this service to ensure a hassle-free commute for their children.

Keeping students healthy and fit is a top priority for Our Own English High School in Al Ain. The school organises yearly sports competitions between houses, football championships with other schools, and friendly sports events within the school.

Students have access to outdoor sports fields, indoor sports halls, and shaded playgrounds to practise and enjoy various sports with their friends.

• Phone Number: +971 3 767 9747
• E-mail ID: info_ool@gemsedu.com
• Website: https://www.gemsoo-alain.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourownalain/