The grading system at H. H. Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistan School follows the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) guidelines, adhering to the Pakistani curriculum. The educational system is split into the following phases:
Level
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Grades
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Early Years
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LKG and UKG
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Primary Education
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Year 1 to Year 5
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Middle Phase
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Year 6 to Year 8
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Higher School
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Year 9 to Year 12
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H. Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistan School follows the curriculum set by Pakistan's Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) for students. Here's an overview of the syllabus:
Early Years
Students engage in various activities and experiences tailored to their developmental needs and interests. During the early years, the focus is on enhancing the learning environment, emphasising play and early childhood growth. Recognising the importance of extracurricular involvement, we provide ample learning opportunities that prioritise their well-being. Students follow a structured and ambitious curriculum, ensuring steady progress towards developmental goals. The early education program promotes cognitive growth, nutrition, hygiene, and children's personal, social, and emotional development.
The following subjects are introduced in Phase 1 according to their age and class.
Arabic
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Islamic Education
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Music
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Physical Education
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English
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Maths
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Art
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Physical, Social and Emotional Development
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Yoga
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Primary Education and Middle Phase
The middle phase of the curriculum emphasises independent and critical thinking skills, enhanced by a digital framework. Artificial intelligence is integrated into learning processes to strengthen language proficiency. Students are also offered Art and Physical Education as part of their co-curricular activities, promoting creativity and physical engagement. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is embedded across all subjects to ensure students effectively utilise technology. As they progress, students are guided to transition from the Cambridge curriculum to the national curriculum and are supported in selecting their preferred academic stream for higher education.
Maths
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English
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Science
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Social Studies
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Islamic Education
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ICT
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Urdu
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Arabic (Second Language)
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Higher School
The curriculum for Grades 9 to 12 at H.H. Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistan School follows Pakistan's Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) standards.
In Grades 9 and 10, students must study core subjects such as English, Urdu, Mathematics, Pakistan Studies, and Islamic Studies while selecting three additional elective subjects according to their interests.
For Grades 11 and 12, students continue with four core subjects—English, Urdu, Pakistan Studies, and Islamic Studies—and choose three electives from streams like Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, General Science, Commerce, or Humanities. This allows students to tailor their education based on their career aspirations.
Additionally, the school complies with the UAE's Ministry of Education by incorporating Arabic, Islamic Studies, Social Studies, and Moral Education into the curriculum. The Secondary School Certificate (Grades 9 and 10) offers two academic streams, allowing students to pursue specialised fields in higher secondary education.
Science Group:
Compulsory
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Optional
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English
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Biology
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Islamiat/ Islamic Education
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Computer Studies
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Pakistan Studies
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Chemistry
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Urdu/ Pak Culture
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Physics
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Mathematics
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Humanities Group:
Compulsory
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Optional
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English
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General Mathematics
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Islamiat/ Ethics
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Economics
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Pakistan Studies
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General Science
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Urdu/ Pak Culture
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Computer Science
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Higher Secondary School Certificate (Grades 11 and 12) Streams
Compulsory Subjects for All Streams
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Streams
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Optional Subjects
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English
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Pre- Medical
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Biology, Chemistry, Physics
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Urdu/ Pak Culture
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Pre-Engineering
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Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
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Islamiat/ Ethics
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General Science
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Computer Studies, Physics, Mathematics
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Pakistan Studies
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Humanities
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Economics, Banking, Commercial Geography, Principles of Accounting, Business Mathematics, Business Statistics
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