United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Extra-curricular activities cater to a wide range of talents and interests and develop essential life skills alongside academics. During school hours and after school, activities include health and wellness weeks, theme weeks, and celebrations that support holistic learning. A Model United Nations Club gives middle and high school students opportunities for research, public speaking, debate, and teamwork. The school participates in programs such as Round Square, Change Makers Challenge, and I Can, Expo 2020, with awards for outstanding delegates.
After-school clubs include Theatre, Art, Cookery, Music, Graphic, Oratory Club, Tech Club and Dance Club. There are exclusive collaborations such as One Step Ahead Production for Theatre and Drama and TEDx Talks. Vocal Music, Slice of Art, and Creative Writing are offered, including areas like Creative Writing for Grades 5-9 and related performances.
National and UAE days are celebrated with performances and themed activities, including Republic Day and UAE National Day. Hindi Diwas features recitation, skits, and writing activities in Hindi. French language is offered in after-school sessions for Grades 1-4, and virtual tours plus Cultures of the World activities broaden cultural understanding.
Term-end celebrations, reading lounges, and social spaces like Reading Lounge and Reading Corners foster social interaction and creative expression. Corridor makeovers, Happening Junction, and related activities build collaboration and communication skills. Parent Talks and Doctor's Talks involve families and support student wellbeing.
Ramadan Drive – Giving Back collects food, clothing and other necessities to help the less fortunate, fostering generosity and social responsibility. The school emphasizes service and volunteering as part of its global community mindset. Students engage in community outreach through various drives and service projects. The school's emphasis on social responsibility underpins these activities.
Student Council and Mini Council develop leadership and organizational skills. The Model United Nations Club and external programs such as Round Square and Change Makers Challenge cultivate research, public speaking, teamwork, and leadership. TEDx Talks and exclusive theatre collaborations expand opportunities for initiative and professional presentation.
Wellbeing is prioritized through Wellness Week, Mindfulness Sessions, International Yoga Day, and the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Heartfulness Sessions and other mindfulness programs support mental wellbeing. The Happiness & Wellbeing initiatives and related activities focus on students' physical and emotional health.
The Indian International School Dubai Silicon Oasis provides the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum from Kindergarten 1 through Grade 10. Located within the Dubai Silicon Oasis technology park, the campus features specialized physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories, an indoor auditorium, a dedicated library, and outdoor sports grounds. A unique signature initiative at the school is the "Happy Home" program for early years, which utilizes structured play-based learning spaces specifically designed to ease young learners into the school environment. Students participate in regular co-curricular activities, including performing arts, ICT workshops, and language clubs teaching Arabic, Hindi, French, and Malayalam. The school operates an organized student bus network across Dubai to transport pupils to and from the campus. Classrooms are equipped with interactive digital boards to support daily instruction, creating a technologically integrated learning environment for all enrolled pupils.