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Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Al Hekmah International School offers an integrated Cambridge curriculum with Islamic Education, preparing students from Play Group through Year 3 for O' and A–level qualifications. The campus is in Chandgaon, Chattogram, at 3307/A Moulvi Pukur Par on Arakan Road. The school emphasizes English as the language of instruction with strong emphasis on Arabic and Bangla language development. The student body is around 200 students, taught by more than 30 teachers and a small administration. Class sizes are typically 15–20 students. The school operates a transport service. Facilities include a library, science labs, and indoor and outdoor sports zones. The curriculum is Cambridge-based and integrated with Islamic Education, and leads to O- and A-levels.
Al Hekmah International School has instruction in Arabic, Bengali, English.
Location
The school is located at 3307/A, Moulvi Pukur Par, Arakan Road, Chandgaon, Chattogram, Bangladesh. The Chandgaon area is a residential part of the city with road access via Arakan Road. A school transport service began in the 2024-25 session to support student commuting. The address and contact details are publicly listed by the school.
Stages
Play, Nursery, KG, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4. The curriculum is Cambridge-based and integrated with Islamic Education, with the program leading to O- and A-Levels.
Type
Private international school offering Cambridge Curriculum integrated with Islamic Education.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 200+ students are enrolled across seven classes, but there is no public listing of nationalities or the local-to-international ratio.
Additional learning support
Public SEN provisions are not listed. The published curriculum includes standard subjects such as English, Bangla, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Islamic Studies, Quran/Tajweed, Arabic, ICT, and ECA, with no explicit mention of dedicated SEN facilities.
Country affiliation
Bangladesh
Religious affiliation
Islamic education is integrated into the curriculum, including Tajweed, Quran and Arabic language components.
School day structure
The school operates on a July–June academic year (Play to Year 4 in the current session). Daily start and end times are not published on public pages.
Bus service
There is a school transport service; a transport service was started in September 2024 to support student commuting.
Fees
Annual tuition at Al Hekmah International School ranges from BDT 63,600 to BDT 67,500 for 2026/27.
Application / Admission Fees
- Actual admission fee: Tk. 50,000.00. After the advertised 40% concession for 2025 admissions the admission fee is Tk. 30,000.00.
Tuition fees by year group and payment period
- Tuition is published as a monthly charge. No termly tuition is listed; fees are presented on a monthly basis.
- Published “actual” monthly tuition: Tk. 7,500.00. - Discounted monthly tuition (Play–KG) for the admission year shown: Tk. 5,300.00 (monthly). - Discounted monthly tuition (Year 1–Year 4) for the admission year shown: Tk. 5,625.00 (monthly). - Annual estimate (based on 12 months × the published monthly charge): - Play–KG estimate: Tk. 5,300 × 12 = Tk. 63,600.00 (annual estimate). - Year 1–Year 4 estimate: Tk. 5,625 × 12 = Tk. 67,500.00 (annual estimate).
Other charges and typical extras
- Books and stationery: listed as approximate and subject to costing (no fixed amount published). - Sports fee: Tk. 1,000.00 (listed). - Lab fees: Tk. 0.00 (no charge listed). - Orientation / seminar fees: Tk. 0.00 (no charge listed). - Library fees: Tk. 0.00 (no charge listed). - Miscellaneous / transfer fees: Tk. 0.00 (no charge listed). - Uniforms: a prescribed uniform is required (cream-colour shirt and coffee-colour skirt/pants, tie, white keds/school shoes, with specific variations by age group). No uniform price is published.
Boarding / hostel
- No boarding or hostel fees are published; the school's admissions and fees information does not list boarding provisions or boarding charges. Boarding fees do not apply based on the available fee information.
Billing schedule and payment terms (rules you must follow when paying fees)
- No partial payments are accepted. Payments must be made at the bank during banking hours. Payments must be made to the school account by cash at bank or account-payee cheque. Guardians must submit the bank/office copy to the school accounts section. - Payment deadline and penalty: if payment is not received by the 20th of the month a penalty of Tk. 200 will be charged. - Non-payment consequences: if fees are unpaid for three consecutive months the student's admission will be cancelled without notice; readmission after cancellation requires clearing dues and payment of a re-admission fee of Tk. 10,000.00. - Examination condition: no student will be allowed to sit for a term examination unless all school fees are cleared.
Refund and cancellation policy
- Fees once paid will not be refunded.
Accepted payment methods and account details
- Accepted payment methods: Cash at Bank; Account-payee Cheque. No credit-card payment method is listed. - Payment should be made using the following bank details as provided for school payments: - Account Name: Al Hekmah International School. - Bank: First Security Islami Bank Ltd. - Branch: Bahaddarhat. - Account No: 012313100000568.
Notes and important conditions
- The school notes that fees are subject to change by the school authority.
Academics
Al Hekmah International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Islamic Curriculum for students aged 3 to 10.
Curriculum
Al Hekmah International School offers an integrated Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum with Islamic studies, leading to Cambridge O-Level and A-Level qualifications. The curriculum runs from Nursery to Year 4, with foundational subjects such as Literacy, Bangla, Numeracy, Understanding the World, Islamic Studies, Quran Tilawah, and Extra Curricular Activities. From Year 1 onward, core subjects include English, Bangla, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science, with Geography introduced in Year 3 and 4, and Arabic Language, ICT, and continued ECAs alongside Islamic Studies and Quran & Tajweed. Islamic Education is designed to develop Aqeedah, Fiqh, Akhlaq, proper Qur'an recitation with Tajweed, and proficiency in Arabic and English. The program emphasizes holistic development with a well-resourced campus, a library, science and computer labs, and small class sizes of 15–20 students.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a 'care and compassion' approach to teaching, the inclusion of 'Life Skills' in the learning framework, and by offering Parenting Sessions and regular knowledge-sharing discussions for parents.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is not described as a formal EAL program; English language development is supported through English instruction in the curriculum and a 'Spoken English' activity to assist learners with weaker English.
Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes holistic development including cognitive, emotional, physical and mental fitness as part of its mission.
Safeguarding
There is no explicit safeguarding or child protection policy publicly available on the site. The Policy page lists general guidelines rather than safeguarding procedures.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Two admission methods are used. For Play Group, an interview or verbal assessment is conducted. For Nursery through Year 3, a written assessment is conducted along with an interview. This approach helps assess readiness and potential while ensuring alignment with the school's pace of learning.
2. Age-based placement follows: Play Group 3+, Nursery 4+, KG 5+, Year 1 6+, Year 2 7+, Year 3 8+. The principal may place a pupil in a different Year Group based on verbal and written assessment.
3. Applications can be submitted either physically or online. The online application form is available via the Application Form link. Required documents include the birth certificate, proof of address, student photo, photocopy of a parent's NID, parent's photo, and the previous school report if available, along with payment of the admission fee.
4. After submission, applicants receive an automatic email reply confirming successful submission. For any inquiries, contact details are provided by the school to assist applicants.
Scholarships
The school does not publish information on any existing scholarships.
Waitlist
The school does not publish information on any existing waitlist.
FAQs
What curriculum does Al Hekmah International School follow?
Al Hekmah International School offers an integrated Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum with Islamic studies, leading to Cambridge O-Level and A-Level qualifications. The curriculum runs from Nursery to Year 4, with foundational subjects such as Literacy, Bangla, Numeracy, Unders
What age range does Al Hekmah International School serve?
Al Hekmah International School serves students from age 3 to 10.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from approximately 63600 to 67500.
Where is Al Hekmah International School located?
The school is located at 3307/A, Moulvi Pukur Par, Arakan Road, Chandgaon, Chattogram, Bangladesh. The Chandgaon area is a residential part of the city with road access via Arakan Road. A school transport service began in the 2024-25 session to suppo
Does Al Hekmah International School have a religious affiliation?
Islamic education is integrated into the curriculum, including Tajweed, Quran and Arabic language components.
Does Al Hekmah International School offer learning support?
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision.
What languages are used for instruction?
The school teaches English and Bangla as core languages. Arabic Language is taught as a subject, with Quran & Tajweed and Islamic Studies included in the program. Spoken English is provided to support students who are weak in English. The curriculum integrates Cambridge academic subjects with Islami
What is the admissions process?
1. Two admission methods are used. For Play Group, an interview or verbal assessment is conducted. For Nursery through Year 3, a written assessment is conducted along with an interview. This approach helps assess readiness and potential while ensuring alignment with the school's pace of learning.
What facilities does Al Hekmah International School have?
The school offers a Cambridge and Islamic integrated curriculum. The library has wide collections of literary, academic and religious books, reference books, newspapers, magazines, maps, e-books and digital library materials. A multimedia classroom is equipped with workstations, laptops, a document
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts & Craft is offered as an activity within the learning centre. An Arts & Crafts zone supports arts-based learning, including Arts & Design and Videography. The program emphasizes practical creativity as part of activity-based learning.
Who leads Al Hekmah International School?
The school is led by Col. Mohammad Quasem .
What is the school community like?
The school maintains a robust calendar of community and cultural events hosted on campus. Notable activities include First Day at School for the 2024–25 session, a Book Festival, and events such as Gr
