Our Curriculum


Kinder Garten: KG2 – KG3 (Cambridge Little Steps series)

English

with Phonics, Rhymes, Listening , Speaking, Reading & Writing

Mathematics

with fun activities & mental exercises

Science

with exciting & informative videos & experiments

Arts & Crafts

making with hands on materials

Arabic with

Phonics, Rhymes, Listening Speaking, Reading & Writing

Islamic Studies

Quran, Ahadeeth, Islamic Manners & Supplications

Primary Grades: 1 - 6

English

Cambridge Primary Syllabus Listening , Speaking, Reading & Writing

Mathematics

Cambridge Primary “Thinking & Working Mathematically “

Science

Cambridge Primary “Project Based Learning”

Social Studies

Beyond Borders Geographical & Cultural orientations

Computer

Tech with theoretical & Practical Approach

French

Language development with Listening & Speaking lessons

Arts & Crafts

Artistic skills enhancement with hands on materials

Arabic

Syllabus endorsed by MOE, Listening Speaking, Reading & Writing

Islamic Studies

Syllabus endorsed by the Ministry of Education

History & Geography

Syllabus endorsed by the Ministry of Education (Grade: 4-9)

Cambridge Lower Secondary- 7

English

Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing; syllabus endorsed by CAIE, UK

Mathematics

Syllabus endorsed by CAIE , UK

Science

with practical classes in fully equipped Science Lab; syllabus endorsed by CAIE, UK

Computer

Theoretical & Practical approach; syllabus endorsed by CAIE , UK

French

Language development with Listening & Speaking lessons

Arabic

Syllabus endorsed by Ministry of Education, KSA

Islamic Studies

Syllabus endorsed by the Ministry of Education, KSA

History & Geography

Syllabus endorsed by the Ministry of Education , KSA

IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education: Grades 8-9

English

Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing; syllabus endorsed by CAIE, UK

Mathematics

syllabus endorsed by CAIE, UK

Biology

Practical classes in fully equipped Science Lab; syllabus endorsed by CAIE, UK

Chemistry

Practical classes in fully equipped Science Lab; syllabus endorsed by CAIE, UK

Physics

Practical classes in fully equipped Science Lab; syllabus endorsed by CAIE, UK

Computer

Theoretical & Practical approach; syllabus endorsed by CAIE, UK

French

Language development with Listening & Speaking lessons

Arabic

Syllabus endorsed by Ministry of Education, KSA

Islamic Studies

Syllabus endorsed by the Ministry of Education, KSA

History & Geography

Syllabus endorsed by the Ministry of Education, KSA


Examination Policy


The Annual Assessment System at IFS consists of three Semesters per Academic Year. Each Semester comprises of defined criterion of Formative and Summative Assessment.

Formative Assessment: It measures students’ progress while learning takes place. Following forms of FA are being practiced at IFS and the Evaluation criterion is defined.

Summative Assessment: It measures students’ progress after the learning has been completed. Collectively both processes determine the outcomes of the Students’ Learning Progress.

Formative Assessment Summative Assessment
Unit Tests Project Assignment Homework Exercises Class Participation Attendance Final Term Exam
20% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 30%

Promotion Policy


The final assessment and promotion of the students to the next higher grade will be made on the basis of marks obtained in three semesters of Academic Year.

A candidate who secures 60% in each subject will be eligible to be promoted to the next higher class. A candidate who has failed in more than 2 subjects will not be eligible for promotion to the next class.

A candidate who has failed in one or two subjects and has secured less than 50% of marks in those subjects should appear for a re-test. The candidate will be promoted only if he/she passes the re-test.

Withdrawal


No school Leaving certificate will be issued unless and until the parent pays all the dues and applies for it through proper channel.

Any student, who is persistently impertinent or repeatedly or willfully mischievous, or guilty of malpractice in connection with examination or has committed an act of serious indiscipline as defined by the MOE Discipline Policy, shall be expelled from the school for good or discharged from the rolls for a specified period by the Principal.

 

ifs Vision

To foster professional dispositions that help the learners to recognize and utilize the “funds of knowledge” of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.