Preparatory and Middle School Curriculum

Preparatory (Grades 3 to 5)

At The Indian Academy Dubai, our Preparatory curriculum is guided by the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF 2023), aligned with UAE Ministry of Education requirements.

Building strong foundations in languages, Mathematics and Environmental Studies
Developing communication, creativity and critical thinking
Exploring the social world through Social Science
Learning through inquiry, projects and experiential activities
Introducing computational thinking and age-appropriate AI
Supporting wellbeing, resilience and positive learning habits
Digital tools Achieve 3000 (Reading Literacy) & Tabbie Math (Numeracy skills)

Subjects (NCF 2023)

✓ English (R1)	✓ French / Hindi / Malayalam (R2)	✓ Mathematics
✓ Physical Education & Swimming	✓ Social Science	✓ Environmental Studies
✓ Art Education	✓ AI / CST	✓ Life Skills Education
✓ Performing Arts

MOE Subjects

✓ Arabic (all students)

✓ Islamic Education (for Muslim students)

✓ Moral, Social and Cultural Studies (MSCS)

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)