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There are a number of libraries and laboratories for reference work and research work respectively. The school also has a counseling center, school radio broadcasting("Recess Radio") and medical facilities as well. It also has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1200. The Sheikh Rashid Auditorium is used not only for school functions but for numerous other cultural events as well.but the only problem is that there is lot of politics in this school. |
There are a number of libraries and laboratories for reference work and research work respectively. The school also has a counseling center, school radio broadcasting("Recess Radio") and medical facilities as well. It also has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1200. The Sheikh Rashid Auditorium is used not only for school functions but for numerous other cultural events as well.but the only problem is that there is lot of politics in this school. |
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== Staff == |
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The Indian High School in Dubai (IHS or TIHS) is the first expatriate educational institution to be established in Dubai in 1957 when it was called Bharatiya Vidyalaya. The land on which the School is located was granted to the School by the Late Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Today the school as grown from its initial enrollment of 8 students to over 8,200 students. The centerpiece of the School complex is the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, which can accommodate about 1200 guests and which has been the venue of many significant events.
The school is closely involved with the activities of the entire academic community in Dubai, and has special programmes aimed at creating awareness of the environment, and enhancing ethical values. The current Chairman of the school is Mr. Ram Buxani. IHS is an English medium school which caters to Indian students and operates under the CBSE pattern of secondary education.
The school was established in 1961 with a view to providing education to children of Indian expats. The school is one of the only schools in the United Arab Emirates to achieve the prestigious "Shaikh Hamdan" award for excellence. The Indian High School, Dubai(TIHS), is the first educational institution in the Gulf to be awarded the prestigious ISO 9001-2000 certification for maintaining high standards. The certification by Lloyds Register of Britain acknowledges the quality management system and the contribution of the Indian community-run school in giving international quality education to expatriates.
Location
The school operates in two separate campuses, one for the junior school and the other for the senior school. The junior school (or branch school as it is popularly known) is located in Garhoud and the senior school (main school) is located in oud metha it is next to the famous cafeteria jabal al noor, and arazi. the school is next to the india club and al nasr club too.
Facilities
There are a number of libraries and laboratories for reference work and research work respectively. The school also has a counseling center, school radio broadcasting("Recess Radio") and medical facilities as well. It also has an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1200. The Sheikh Rashid Auditorium is used not only for school functions but for numerous other cultural events as well.but the only problem is that there is lot of politics in this school.
Staff
More than 250 teachers work here and they teach about 8200 students , being the largest school in strength of teachers and students in the region. The C.E.O. of the school is Mr. Ashok Kumar. Mr. K.P. Joseph plays the role of an annoying headmaster.
Visitors to the School
IHS has been visited by many important political, religious and sports personalities. The list includes:- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (president of India), Shashi Tharoor (Contestant for the post of "Secretary General" in the U.N.), Sania Mirza (Tennis player of India),etc.
The school has also been visited by a number of local rulers, ambassadors to different countries, etc.