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Al Fajr International School

Part of Unity Group of Schools, Islamic, Founded 2009

Updated July 2026

10:1Student : teacher

Established in 2009, Al-Fajr International School is an educational institution in Chennai that blends academic excellence with Islamic values. It provides a holistic learning environment designed to groom students into accountable and socially responsible members of society.

Teaching approach

The school aims to create a society of socially, ethically, and morally responsible individuals who possess values of sharing and caring for humanity. It strives to provide holistic education within an Islamic environment, encouraging students to lead an Islamic way of life while preparing them for a competitive world. The pedagogy promotes Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, focusing on the implementation and adoption of concepts rather than rote learning.

Programmes

The school offers a curriculum that includes the CBSE and the Edexcel International GCSE pathway. The academic structure is divided into KG, Primary, and High School/Secondary levels. The curriculum is supplemented by a Value Education Department, which includes Islamic Studies, Arabic, and Hifz.

Student support

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Learning support

The school emphasizes individual focus, maintaining a teacher-student ratio of 1:10. It employs a student welfare officer and utilizes application-oriented teaching methods to support the learning process.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school offers an online application process for prospective students. It maintains a grade-wise age chart to guide the enrollment process for different levels.

Facilities

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About the campus

The campus features a state-of-the-art computer lab equipped with software for web designing, programming, and data handling. The library serves as a resource center with collections covering classic and contemporary literature, current affairs, and Islamic sciences. Additionally, the school maintains a well-equipped science laboratory for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, allowing students to conduct individual experiments.

Co-curriculars

The school provides various clubs, including language clubs, science clubs, and sports clubs. Students also participate in extracurricular activities such as Hadeeth and Hifz competitions.

  • Mr Ahmed Meeran .SChairman

    He is a B.Com graduate who co-founded Professional Couriers Private Limited in 1987 and entered the education sector in 2004. He is a successful entrepreneur and educationist who has established several business groups and educational institutions in India.

  • Br.B.A.Nisar Ahmed ShariffChief Executive Officer
  • Sr. Rasheeda BanuVice Principal and high school Co-Ordinator

    A Master degree and B.ed holder with 14 years of experience in teaching, she previously served as a facilitator and HOD at Sana Model School and as Principal at BS Primary School. She currently serves as Vice Principal and higher secondary head at Al-Fajr International School.

  • Sr. Ayisha FazalStudent Welfare Officer

    She holds a B.A. in Psychology, a Certificate in Islamic Studies from Al-Irshad Institute, and a diploma in English Grammar. She has three years of work experience with Al-Fajr International School.

  • Sr.ThivyalakshmiPrimary and Secondary Coordinator

    She holds a Master's degree in Applied Microbiology from Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts & Science and has 9 years of experience at Al-Fajr. In addition to her role as Primary and Secondary Coordinator, she teaches science classes for secondary grades.

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