The Averroes International School is recognized by the Bangladesh Ministry of Education and authorized by British Council and Edexcel as an English –medium educational institution for both Primary and Secondary Sections.
The school established in 2015 is situated at Lalmatia, Mohammadpur in Dhaka. The School, surrounded by peaceful environment, which gives pleasures to children, offers education from Play to A Level.
The Averroes International School is a proprietary institution owned by Averroes Ltd., a company registered under the laws of Bangladesh under the Companies Act (ACT X VIII) of 1994 and that the company is Limited.
The Board operates the Averroes International School as a private school for the benefit of the local and foreign community to the governed and directed as set forth in the bylaws and policies. The Averroes International School is a registered company operating under the laws of Bangladesh, and the owners constitute the executive Board. Governance of the School is exercised by this Board.
The School provides children excellent quality education for their overall development. They are taught moral values, self-discipline and various skills to face the dynamic challenges and opportunities of the life with care, confidence and commitment. The school provides an environment in which the students can learn, understand and practice their way of life ‘Islam, as they strive for excellence in moral education.
The school is meeting parental expectations and even competing with each other. From offering prayer facilities and Arabic vocabulary to prescribing Islamic attire in school uniform, there are extra periods dedicated to disseminate the message of Islamic values.
AIS SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS & GOVERNING BODY
The Averroes International School is a proprietary institution owned by Averroes Ltd., a company registered under the laws of Bangladesh under the Companies Act (ACT X VIII) of 1994 and that the company is Limited, the board of Directors are as follows:
Khan Md. Aktaruzzaman, Chairman
Mohammad Anisur Rahaman Shoahgh, Managing Director & CEO
Gulam Mustufa, Director, Finance
The Board operates the Averroes International School as a private school for the benefit of the local and foreign community to the governed and directed as set forth in the bylaws and policies. The Averroes International School is a registered company operating under the laws of Bangladesh, and the owners constitute the executive Board. Governance of the School is exercised by this Board.
Regular Meetings of the AIS Education Board are held once a month. Special meetings are called when necessary at a time and place announced in advance.
2017-2019 School Governing Body
Chairman - Khan Mohammad Aktaruzzaman
Secretary, Head of School & Principal - Mohammad Anisur Rahaman Shohagh
Treasurer & Director Finance - Gulam Mostofa
Teacher’s Representative, Member - Vice Principal
General Member - 2 Members
Mohammad Anisur Rahaman Shohagh is a young, dynamic, successful Bangladeshi entrepreneur, inventor and education designer. A great humanist he served the national interests in the capacity of an educationist. He is the Co-Founder, Managing Director & Head of School of Averroes International School. Among the young entrepreneur of the early 21st century
Mohammad Anisur Rahaman Shohagh is among those nationalists who can see the reality without any personal interest and ambition. His contribution to the development of modern Bangladeshi thought through his educational and social philosophy is invaluable. At the early stages of his career he realized that national renaissance could not come through the narrow gates of politics but through reformative education. In order to evolve a new educational approach, he established the Xperimental Xpressions Bangladesh in 2009 & started work with British Council as a Local Business Partner. He served total logistics called EVM & EVM in all international exams halls in this country & achieved glorious career awards along with Unsung Heroes Leadership Award. He also achieved a CQE Century International Quality ERA Award- Geneva 2015, Switzerland in recognition of Commitment to Quality, Leadership, Technology and Innovation. Essentially a humanist with a broad vision and his Islamic approach fall into narrow grooves but made it a happy meeting ground of the modern and the traditional Muslim with Qur’aan & Hadith Believers & lovers.
Mohammad Anisur Rahaman Shohagh was a very brilliant student. He took a talent pool scholarship in class five & class eight. He has completed his BBA & MBA with very good academic record, he has also completed his MDP in HRMC from IBA, University of Dhaka. He is an internationally recognized TEFL qualification CELTA qualified Educator by the Cambridge University. The Cambridge CELTA is one of only two TEFL qualifications in world as an acceptable teaching qualification that meets their standards and requirements. This means that all of quality institutions worldwide prefer to employee those with Cambridge CELTA certification.
He was greatly influenced by the religious life of his Teachers by Sufi Saheb (Kasem Ali Khan), a Muslim ascetic.
Before becoming an entrepreneur he has worked/engaged with many national & international organization in executive level to top management level.
It is surely its duty to keep those qualities alive and so manage its education that the legacies of its past are transmitted to future generations." This statement clearly reflects his educational philosophy which he tried to put into practice at the Averroes International School.
According to Mohammad Anisur Rahaman Shohagh education should be the basic instrument of national purpose. He found the system of English education soulless and unsuitable to the needs of the country without Islamic knowledge.
That is why at Averroes International School introduced integrated modern british education with Moral Education & Hifzul Qur’aan.
OUR CURRICULUM
Elementary Section
The Elementary Section comprises of Play Group – KG.
The Averroes Elementary Section Curriculum is based on established Pre-School methods and standards, further enriched by Averroes professionals to meet the following objectives:
· Inculcate strong Islamic values in the students.
· Help the students in their intellectual, emotional, physical and social development.
· Enable the students to become independent learners.
· Help each student to recognize and understand his/her role in the world.
· Prepare the students to become Da’ees (preachers) of Islam.
Primary Section
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.
Secondary & Higher Secondary Section
Secondary Section at An International School is offered with a number of distinctive features. Alongside academic excellence and life skills, we also focus on the spiritual development of the students. Averroes offers Edexcel based qualification to its students and strives to inspire the right attitude and skills. The Secondary Section currently comprises of grades IV – X.
The Averroes International School provides children excellent quality education for their overall development. They are taught moral values, self-discipline and various skills to face the dynamic challenges and opportunities of the life with care, confidence, and commitment. The school provides an environment in which the students can learn, understand and practice their way of life ‘Islam, as they strive for excellence in moral education.
The school is meeting parental expectations and even competing with each other. From offering prayer facilities and Arabic vocabulary to prescribing Islamic attire in school uniform, there are extra periods dedicated to disseminating the message of Islamic values.