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Abdul Kadir Molla International School

Bangladesh, Narsingdi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Day
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Bengali
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Abdul Kadir Molla International School (AKMIS) is a day school in Narsingdi, Bangladesh. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge International Education, and the IB Diploma Programme. The school’s academic pathway includes Playgroup to Grade V, Middle School from Grade VI to VIII, and Diploma Programme options for older students. Its facilities include inquiry-based classrooms, a learning resource centre/library, computer lab, science labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, canteen, playground, and transportation system. AKMIS also lists support programmes such as English Language Support, SEN counselling, Career Counselling, Personal, Social and Physical Education, and the DEAR “Drop Everything and Read” programme. The school is suitable for families looking for an English-medium international curriculum in Narsingdi with both IB and Cambridge routes.

16, 8 Vagdi Dhaka - Sylhet Hwy, Narsingdi 1600, Bangladesh

The Essentials

Abdul Kadir Molla International School has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
Located at 16/8 Vagdi, Dhaka-Sylhet Highway, Narsingdi Sadar, Narsingdi-1600, Bangladesh. It sits along the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway, accessible from Narsingdi town. The school serves local and international students.

Stages
Primary Years Programme (PYP); Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Type
Private educational institution run as a non-commercial and charitable organization.

Additional learning support
AKMIS has an inclusive admissions policy and supports students with various abilities and special needs with qualified staff. English language support is provided through an ESL department, with an assessment of each student's English needs during admissions.

Country affiliation
Bangladesh

Bus service
AKMIS provides transport with four routes: Narsingdi Shahar, Madhabdi, Palash, and Shibpur, using Nissan Civilian AC buses.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
AKMIS Cafeteria provides a variety of nutritious food and drinks at a reasonable cost. It reinforces nutrition education and supports a whole-school approach to healthy eating.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private educational institution run as a non-commercial and charitable organization that provides English-medium education. It is financed by Mazid Molla Foundation (MMF). It was established by Mr. Abdul Kadir Molla.
Parent Experience

History
AKMIS is a private educational institution in Narsingdi Sadar, Narsingdi-1600, Bangladesh, delivering English-medium education based on international standards to meet the needs of local and international students. It was founded by Abdul Kadir Molla, the Chairman and Managing Director of Thermax Group Limited, whose philanthropic work supports education. Mazid Molla Foundation finances AKMIS directly, along with PanchKandi Degree College, Abdul Kadir Molla City College, NKM High School and Homes, and other projects. The school operates as a non-commercial, charitable organization dedicated to disseminating English-medium education.

Community
AKMIS fosters a collaborative school community by involving parents in the teaching and learning process. Regular communication keeps parents informed about their children's progress and all school activities. Intercultural understanding and language learning are integral to AKMIS, with Arabic, English, French, and Bengali offered. Community events include book fairs and graduation ceremonies.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, and the IB Diploma Programme. AKMIS provides a Learning Resource Centre with a Library Management System and a range of library resources. There are science laboratories for physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. The English Language Support Program (ELSP) provides language support in the Primary Years Program with push-in and pull-out models and differentiated instruction.

Cultural & Language
The Middle School Program harmonizes Cambridge Lower Secondary with the national curriculum. Students study English, French and Arabic as languages, in addition to their mother tongue. Bangladesh Studies, Digital Literacy, World History and World Geography are part of the program.

Leadership & Professional
University and Career Guidance Counselling provides individualized counseling and educational events to support students in the university search. The process is student-led; the student drives the university search and selection. The program takes a holistic approach, considering each student's unique strengths, weaknesses, and extracurricular interests. The counseling supports career planning and higher education pathways.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Canteen provides nutritious foods at affordable prices and nutrition education. Playground is available for outdoor activity. Enriched Library and Learning Resource Centre, and a High Tech Computer Lab, support well-being and learning outside the classroom. Science Labs for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics provide hands-on learning experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic, English, French, and Bengali are offered. English is the language of instruction. An English Language Support Program assesses English proficiency and provides push-in, pull-out, and differentiated instruction, with progress monitored and reported. English language support is provided in the Primary Years Program from year 1 to year 5.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application: An admission application form is available online and at the Admission Office. A completed online or hard-copy application must be submitted to the Admission Office with a non-refundable fee. The school is an IB PYP and IBDP authorized institution and students are enrolled as day scholars. 2. Entrance Test/Assessment: There is no entrance test for Playgroup and Nursery. Entrance tests from Grade 1 onwards are conducted and checked by the respective homeroom teachers, and the child is assessed to evaluate academic skill level and the likelihood of social and behavioral integration. 3. Admission Discussion and interaction with parents: The school may conduct an interview or interaction with the parents or guardians to understand expectations and goals, with the final decision made by the Head of School or the Academic Head. 4. Selection Process and Acceptance: The selection is based on eligibility criteria and assessment criteria. After selection, an acceptance letter is issued and the admission fee along with other fees must be paid within the specified timeline to secure the place. 5. Orientation and Induction: An orientation and induction program is provided for parents and students to familiarize them with the IB PYP program and school policies and procedures. 6. Additional documents: Applications require four passport-sized photos, birth certificate or passport copy, transfer certificate, latest report card (if applicable), and custody papers if applicable; expatriate students must provide a valid student visa, passport copy, and residential permit; NRB students must provide a passport copy; students with Special Needs must provide a Special Needs assessment certificate or related report, plus a report from the previous school's Special Needs Counselor; international students require the listed documents plus passport and visa copies. 7. Admissions Statement: The school values the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and its curriculum, which is inclusive and available to all students. 8. Admissions Requirements: Admission is competitive; most courses rely on performance in the IB Diploma Programme entrance test. IB students applying to AKMIS are considered based on predicted grades, merit, course vacancies, and/or pre-admission tests, with predicted grades and transcripts required. 9. Admission procedure in IBDP: For joining the IBDP, AKMIS accepts internal and external non-IB students who have completed MSP and IGCSE, and may require aptitude tests in Mathematics, English, and Science; DP entry requires satisfactory grades and English plus a second language, with potential additional tests for certain subjects. 10. Admission procedure: Prospective students should submit a completed application, a short motivation letter in English, and a school transcript; the school will schedule an on-campus or Skype/Meet interview; a final decision is communicated within one week, followed by written acceptance and an educational contract. 11. Contact: The admissions team can be contacted for further queries regarding admissions and procedures.

Scholarships
Financial aid/Scholarships are available for meritorious students.
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