The Secondary School Curriculum (Phase 4: Grades 9–12)

 

The Indian Academy Dubai follows the CBSE curriculum, combining academic excellence with practical learning, personalised support and holistic development to prepare students for higher education and future careers.

 

  • CBSE Curriculum: Follows the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, in line with applicable KHDA and UAE Ministry of Education requirements.
  • Academic Foundations: Grades 9–10 focus on Languages, Mathematics, Science and Social Science, developing conceptual understanding, critical thinking and real-life application.
  • Senior Secondary Pathways: Grades 11–12 offer Science, Commerce and Humanities, with subject choices aligned with students’ interests, university requirements and career aspirations.
  • Experiential Learning: Learner-centred teaching integrates research, practical work, projects, presentations, collaboration and technology-enabled learning.
  • Personalised Support: Differentiated instruction, academic interventions and enrichment opportunities support diverse learning needs, including Students of Determination and gifted and talented learners.
  • Assessment and Progress: Regular formative and internal assessments, projects, practical work, periodic tests, half-yearly and annual examinations, cumulative assessments and Pre-Board examinations prepare students for CBSE Board Examinations in Grades 10 and 12.
  • Holistic Development: Career counselling, university guidance, leadership, wellbeing, sports, sustainability, community engagement and co-curricular activities build confidence, resilience and responsibility.
  • Academic Excellence: A consistent 100% pass rate in Grade 10 and Grade 12 board examinations reflects the school's commitment to academic achievement and all-round development.

Middle School (Grades 6 to 8)

Our Middle School curriculum builds on Preparatory learning. Guided by NEP 2020 and NCF 2023 and aligned with UAE Ministry of Education requirements, it nurtures confident, future-ready learners.

  • Deepening knowledge in languages, Mathematics, Science and Social Science
  • Strengthening research, analytical and presentation skills
  • Applying learning through interdisciplinary themes such as sustainability
  • Developing coding, data literacy and design thinking with AI
  • Exploring vocational domains through Kaushal Bodh
  • Building leadership, empathy and ethical decision-making
  • Preparing students for a confident transition to Secondary School
  • Digital tools Achieve 3000 (Reading Literacy) & Tabbie Math (Numeracy skills)

Subjects (NCF 2023)

✓  English (R1)

✓  French / Hindi / Malayalam (R2)

✓  Mathematics

✓  Science Education (Chemistry, Physics, Biology)

✓  Social Science

✓  Interdisciplinary Studies

✓  Art Education

✓ Computational Thinking & AI

✓  Life Skills Education

✓ Physical Education

✓ Vocational Education (Kaushal Bodh)

 

MOE Subjects

✓ Arabic (all students)

✓  Islamic Education (for Muslim students)

✓  Moral, Social and Cultural Studies (MSCS)