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Academic curriculum

Our curriculum

Our curriculum Department

  • 1.Saiful Islam Tuhin, Head of Curriculum Department
  • 2.Professor Abdulla Al Mamun, Adviser, Department of Quranic Arabic & Arabic Language
  • 3.Md. Sahab Uddin, Curriculum Analyst & Head, Department of Mathematics
  • 4.Farhan Shyamoli, Head, Department of English
  • 5.Professor Dr Enamul Haque, Honorary Department Head, Science

From Playgroup to Grade Five

  • The AL-Maqam From Playgroup to Grade Five Section curriculum is based on established pre-school methods and standards, further enriched by Averroes professionals to achieve the following objectives:
  • 1.Promoting
  • 2.Inculcate strong Islamic values in the students.
  • 3.Help the students in their intellectual, emotional, physical and social development.
  • 4.Enable the students to become independent learners.
  • 5.Help each student to recognize and understand his/her role in the world.
  • 6.Prepare the students to become Da’ees (preachers) of Islam.
  • At the AL-Maqam From Playgroup to Grade Five Section, the balanced approach to curriculum design focuses not only on students’ physical and mental development but also on their spiritual growth. The activity-based methodology emphasizes creativity alongside Tarbiyah as the main feature of the Averroes Elementary Section. Students begin their day with the remembrance of Allah during specially prepared assemblies.

Arabic Language

  • Arabic language instruction begins right from Playgroup, allowing children to practice it by the time they reach the higher grades. This is considered a key to uniting Muslims around the world and to understanding the Book of Allah in the language in which it was revealed. Elementary students use specially designed Arabic workbooks, developed in-house, which help them quickly build Arabic vocabulary and practice Arabic letters.

English Language

  • Students are encouraged to communicate in English. Spoken abilities are enhanced through daily phonics practice, while reading skills are developed through an intensive, leveled Reading Program. We follow a Synthetic Phonics Program using interactive boards and tablets in the classrooms to strengthen students’ listening and reading capabilities. Written expression is refined through a well-structured curriculum that emphasizes creativity while improving handwriting.

Bangla Language

  • The Bangla language is highly valued at the school and is taught with the same zeal and emphasis as English and Arabic.

Mathematics

  • Special AL-Maqam Elementary Section materials are used to make Mathematics a fun and exciting subject. They help build a concrete foundation in numeracy, which will enable students in the future to learn and apply complex mathematical concepts to real-world problems.

Islamic Studies

  • Special AL-Maqam Elementary Section materials are used to make Mathematics a fun and exciting subject. They help build a concrete foundation in numeracy, which will enable students to learn and apply complex mathematical concepts to real-world problems in the future.

Sensorial Exercises

  • While Exercises for Practical Life help make our students more independent and confident, Sensorial Exercises sharpen and enhance their mental development. These activities train children to take care of themselves and their environment. Regular sports activities help keep students physically fit and mentally healthy.

Cultural Studies

  • Cultural Studies cover selected topics from Geography, History, Botany, Zoology, Science, and Social Studies. Exploring 2D and 3D art stimulates creativity and broadens the mind. Activities such as painting, cutting and sticking, drawing, making symmetrical patterns, and recycling provide fun and engaging ways to learn art and craft.

Art

  • Exploring art stimulates creativity and broadens the mind. Activities such as painting, cutting and sticking, drawing, creating symmetrical patterns, and recycling provide fun and engaging ways to learn art and craft.

Assessment

  • Students’ progress is closely monitored by assistant teachers, class teachers, subject teachers, level coordinators, and the Section Head. Daily behaviour reports help identify areas of concern, whether academic or otherwise, and aid in planning strategies to address them. Remedial programs are implemented for students who require special attention in specific academic areas. When necessary, issues are discussed with parents so they can play a positive role in supporting their child. Report cards, prepared on the basis of ongoing assessments, are sent to parents at the end of each term.

Training

  • At AL-Maqam, we pay special attention to the training and development of our staff. Every year, we plan and conduct an Annual Training Session for our teachers to share new discoveries and the latest practices in the field of education. We also keep parents involved through multiple workshops designed to guide and enable them to teach and train their children, thereby amplifying the positive impact of the school.

Introduction to Value & Work - Std -I

  • Introduction to Value & Work for Standard I helps young learners understand the importance of responsibility, honesty, and teamwork. Engaging activities guide children to develop essential life skills while fostering discipline and positive habits.

Basics of Trade & Responsibility -Std-II

  • Basics of Trade & Responsibility for Standard II introduces students to the concepts of commerce, sharing, and accountability. Through interactive activities, children learn practical money management, ethical decision-making, and the value of responsibility in everyday life.

Enterpreneurship Mindset- Std-III

  • Entrepreneurship Mindset for Standard III nurtures creativity, problem-solving, and initiative in young learners. Through hands-on activities, students develop critical thinking, leadership skills, and a proactive attitude towards challenges and opportunities.

Business & Innovation Std- IV

  • Business & Innovation for Standard IV introduces students to creative thinking, practical business concepts, and innovative problem-solving. Through interactive projects, learners develop entrepreneurship skills, teamwork, and a mindset for real-world opportunities.

Enterpreneurship in Action Std- V

  • Entrepreneurship in Action for Standard V enables students to apply business concepts through hands-on projects. They develop leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills while fostering creativity, teamwork, and a practical entrepreneurial mindset.

A Day at AL-Maqam International School, Daily Activities

Smile & Salam

  • ‘Walk the talk’ is what the Averros staff believes, greeting every student, each morning with a smile and greeting of peace – ‘Assalamu alaikum WRT’. This embeds the sunnah of saying salam and soon becomes a common practice within our students.

Morning Assembly

  • Providing an energetic start to the day, students gather for the morning assembly where every child is given the opportunity to participate in order to gain confidence from an early age

Circle Time

  • A recount of previous learning, moral themes and class rules all take place during circle-time. Subsequently, children take a peek into what is planned for the day ahead.

Arabic Class

  • Arabic is taught in such a manner that our students can grasp it easily ultimately developing the ability to converse in Arabic fluently.

Sports

  • An all-time favourite of our students is the sports class. With the guidance of a trained teacher, students learn and excel in various games and exercises, as well as build on teamwork, patience and the passion to succeed.

Tiffin / Lunch Time

  • Washing hands, setting the table and saying ‘Bismillah’ before enjoying favourite snacks is all part of the tiffin/lunch time. The teachers join their students to teach eating etiquettes; such as using the right hand, sharing and finishing the meal.

Material Time

  • The ‘Material time’ gives students the opportunity to unleash their potential by working with the Averroes Elementary Section material. Averroes Elementary Section material is especially designed to teach children various skills including better hand eye coordination, self-discipline, self-correction and focus while enhancing cognitive skills and creativity. These activities lay the foundation for future learning. It is a wonderful time for students to engage in numerous tasks with the freedom to choose from the available material. In Averroes, we ensure the availability of sufficient age-appropriate Montessori material to keep all the students involved simultaneously.

After School Facility

  • Due to varied dismissal times of siblings, staff or even parents who are unable to make it to school on-time to pick up their children due to work hours, an after-school facility is available. However, this time is made purposeful for the students by engaging them in interesting activities, snacking or even taking a short nap and feeling refreshed before going home.

Departure Time

  • The security of our students is extremely important for us and so departure time is exceptionally organised. A pick-up card system is in place, which authorises the card holder only to pick up the student.

Grade Five

  • Primary Section is Alhamdulillah well on its way to attain the vision of the School where students are being trained in a positive environment by passionate and dedicated teachers. Our approach to learning is evolving every day; modern and innovative techniques are being adopted to educate the students. These techniques optimize self-belief, competence and proficiency
  • The Primary Section comprises of grades I – III.

Key Features

  • 1.Activity-based learning with modern teaching techniques.
  • 2.Teaching languages, sciences and concepts with Islamic integration.
  • 3.Tarbiyah, in and outside the classroom to make better Muslims.
  • 4.Providing classroom environment which is embedded with Islamic principles and teachings.
  • 5.Teaching Arabic and Tajweed as regular subjects to make understanding of the Holy Qur’an easier.
  • 6.Following monthly moral themes to incorporate essential Islamic values.
  • 7.Offering Zuhr Salah in congregation on campus.
  • 8.Exclusive opportunities to meet and learn from religious scholars and professionals. Participation and distinctions in national and international.
  • Students are guided to become self-motivated learners, who are strong academically and are able to foster their own ability to think comprehensively and clearly. Subject details are as follows

Quran Recitation & Memorization

  • From the beginning, students learn the art of recitation of the Holy Qur’an. They also memorize different Surahs, learn hadith and Duas.

Arabic Language

  • Arabic is taught in a simplified and effective manner building upon reading, writing and conversing skills. Being the language of the Qur’an, it holds great importance within the academic framework of AL-MAQAM.

English

  • Being an English medium school, students are taught to communicate fluently and effectively in English. During the year all areas of the subject are covered; including reading, writing, listening and speaking effectively in English.

Bangla

  • As the national language, Bangla is highly valued at the School and is taught with the same zeal and emphasis as English and Arabic.

Mathematics

  • Students are taught mathematical concepts which are reinforced through practical activities. The methodology adopted at Averroes provides a platform for students to become independent in utilizing their mathematical skills. This approach helps form a strong foundation to build upon in coming academic years.

Islamic Studies

  • The School has a thematic approach to the way Islamic Studies is taught, where a concept is reinforced in all aspects of teaching. Through this process students learn in an engaging manner, which helps increase their knowledge while enriching their faith and thus translating into action.

Science

  • Science is taught in such a way that students are made to realize and appreciate the grandeur of Allah and His creation. They are motivated to understand the application of scientific concepts through experiments, diagrams, flow charts, documentaries and science projects. Exhibitions and competitions held by the School are an effective means to further nurture students’ scientific inquisitiveness. Students are encouraged to make discoveries, devise formulae and experiment on their own.

ICT

  • A rigorous and engaging ICT curriculum with Islamic integration is in place at Averroes. The focus of the subject is to teach basic computer skills including computational & problem-solving skills, programming, web browsing, cutting-edge technologies like robots & biometrics.

General Knowledge

  • Students develop an understanding of the world through Geography in which they learn about the environment, other cultures, their economy and politics. Emphasis is placed upon how to become responsible and active citizens of the world. Through History, students derive important lessons from the past and benefit from a focused study of Muslim Heroes.

Expressive Arts

  • Expressive Arts is a combined subject involving dramatic skills for stage performances, delivering speeches amongst small groups or before the morning assembly and building on existing skills and talents, thereby developing stage presence and self-confidence. Arts and Crafts is a way to expand a student’s mind, broadening his/her horizons in being creative and helping them refine their gross and fine motor skills. Students use this time to analyze, criticize and produce original pieces of Ar

Physical Education

  • Health and Fitness is ensured by providing the students training in sports such as Basket Ball, Martial Arts, Badminton, Table Tennis etc. All students partake in weekly physical activities.

Assessment & Grading

  • The academic progress of the students is systematically monitored by teachers and the Section Head through close observation as well as through the assessment of class work, quizzes, tests, oral assessments, projects and examination. The grading and assessment system is one that is made comprehensible for the students and parents to reflect upon the child’s progress and set future targets.