The Holy Qur’an

The Islamic Education Department at International Pioneers Academy Schools is one of the Academy’s core departments. Through its diverse programmes, it seeks to instil values, ethics, and positive attitudes related to the Qur’an and Sunnah, while strengthening citizenship and a sense of belonging to our cultural heritage.

Accordingly, in both its National and International Programmes, the Academy has allocated an additional weekly Holy Qur’an lesson from Kindergarten through Grade 10, following a well-structured programme and a distinguished curriculum. The Academy also offers scholarships of up to 100% of tuition fees to students who memorise the Holy Qur’an. These scholarships are awarded on a graduated basis to students who have memorised five or more Juz’, according to their level of memorisation.

In addition, morning Qur’an clubs encourage students to memorise and recite the Holy Qur’an and to master the rules of recitation and Tajweed. Internal competitions are organised across all sections, and students are prepared to participate actively in external competitions. The Department also strives to create a positive environment that reinforces the system of authentic Islamic values among students.

English Language

In the National Section, International Pioneers Academy Schools teach English to students in Grades 1–3 using curricula based on the Common Core international standards. These curricula are designed to foster a love of reading among all students and provide them with essential language support through phonological-awareness lessons. These lessons help students decode and read words and vocabulary accurately, enabling them to understand fictional and informational reading texts that reflect real-life situations.

The curricula also feature a variety of reading strategies that enable students to develop deeper comprehension and think critically about texts, moving from learning to read to reading to learn. In addition, they include a wealth of graphic organisers that help students analyse concepts and texts, leading them to produce high-quality writing about what they have read and learned.

The curricula incorporate inquiry-based learning through an essential question for each unit. This question motivates students to research, encourages critical thinking, and promotes effective discussion and confident use of the language in conversation.

They are designed around a comprehensive range of learning resources that encourage students to move beyond conventional patterns and familiar approaches to problem-solving. These resources include creative activities, interactive educational games, and digital exercises that support learning both at school and at home with parents. In this way, technology is used purposefully to support learning, making the curriculum interactive and enjoyable.

Computer Studies: Interactive HelloCode Curriculum

International Pioneers Academy has adopted the interactive HelloCode online platform, which aims to teach children programming and how to write commands. Children begin learning through storytelling inspired by their everyday lives.

Their connection with the HelloCode characters, together with innovative lessons and enjoyable exercises, creates a comprehensive learning environment that provides children with a range of important life skills, such as problem-solving, computational and analytical thinking, creativity, and logical reasoning—all through fun.

Math & Science Curriculum for the First Three Grades

A curriculum designed specifically for students in the first three grades to develop their cognitive and scientific abilities. It covers the standards adopted in the updated Science and Mathematics curricula and is based on teaching students scientific research methods, inquiry, and problem-solving. It also enriches students’ knowledge of scientific concepts in English.

STEAM Programme

This programme provides students with integrated learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, connecting and integrating these disciplines. It is taught in English in laboratories equipped with digital tools and is designed for students from Kindergarten through Grade 8.