Facilities

Cafeterias

AICA boasts of 3 dining halls internally catered by our own catering team. All meals are cooked on school grounds, lead by our head chef who proudly has 7 years experience as one of the supervising chefs at the Sheraton Hotel. Nutritious, home-style breakfast and lunch is served daily to students and staff members. A delectable choice of menu is created weekly based on nutritional values and students’ acquired taste. Meals are usually complemented with a piece of fruit or juice as a healthy treat option. We believe that the type of food we eat directly affects our health, learning and a lifetime of wellness through smart eating habits, so at AICA we ensure that we start instilling these healthy choice values in our students from a young age.

Auditorium

The school auditorium is quite spacious holding up to 450 people comfortably seated. It’s master digital control room is equipped to control hi-tech stage lighting with spotlights and a surround sound system for spectacular school extravaganzas and events. It has an elevated stage for increased audience visibility and has been the home of many unforgettable productions.

Masjid and Prayer Hall

As Iove for Islam and its practical application is the epitome of our school’s foundation, our Masjid and prayer facilities are of utmost significance. The Athan, call to prayer, is sound daily through our internal sound system. Primary students take to the prayer hall which can house up to 200 students at one given time to pray at the desired time. The radiant Masjid with its sense of peace and serene is fitted with a wudu facility to its side, plush carpet, and geometric patterns of decor. Our Masjid houses 270 students at one given time. Students pray, learn Qur’an, Islamic principles, values, and educational lessons on our faith in the Masjid.

Library

Our two school libraries host a multitude of both Arabic and English books from which students can read, do research and study from. In addition to the necessary range of books required for key learning studies, our library boasts a range of Islamic literature for students to access. Students are afforded the opportunity to utilise the library books to indulge in enhancing their knowledge on a range of topics to broaden their horizons on the world.

Indoor Gymnasium

The indoor gymnasium is equipped with basketball hoops and marked lined flooring to mimic an actual indoor basketball arena. This space is also utilised for indoor soccer matches, handball games, gymnastics and much more. Sport equipment like gym mats, cones, balls, balance beams, tag ties and competition vests are all housed in a store room near the gymnasium for use during physical education. Female and male students from middle Primary and up are segregated, hence allowing privacy in the gymnasium for each group of students at given times.

Outdoor Fields

Outdoor time is crucial for encouraging the intake of Vitamin D from the sun and the increase of physical activity. Our outdoor soccer fields are laid with artificial grass that is thick and strong enough to withstand rigorous games of soccer, touch football and various other ball games.

The outdoor sandpit area is for students to collaborate in creative play through sand building and imaginative role play.

Kindergarten Play Areas

Kindergarten has a grass recreational play area equipped with slides, swings, cars, and a play gym with climbers and tunnels, all focused on physical coordination, strength and flexibility. Moreover, students develop social skills appropriate to their age level through excitement and fun.

The indoor playroom is dressed with the same play equipment, but complemented with a ball pit and a playhouse for imaginary play. It is fitted with padding and soft carpet for safety and to make the accidental falls cry-free.

Science Labs

When raising scientists, it’s crucial to inspire them by encouraging the practical application of knowledge and skills in varying educational contexts. AICA has three large-sized science labs that are designed and equipped with all the scientific tools required for students to enrich their learning in applying the Scientific Method of Inquiry. Through practical lab sessions, students gain a deeper appreciation for Science and its application in the real-world.

Safety measures are well advanced with embedded shower areas in case of emergency and secure storage of chemicals and equipment out of student reach.

Computer Labs

AICA boasts 3 ICT labs decked out with a generous amount of computers to ensure each student has an opportunity to apply their digital knowledge through hands on practice in a digitally evolving world.

Swimming Pool

AICA is equipped with a large indoor heated swimming pool for our students and staff.

Swimming helps children maintain a healthy heart and lungs whilst improving mental and physical strength. Not only is it a sunnah sport, but one that can save lives; and that’s why swimming lessons matter to us. Our swim coaches and life savers are highly experienced and equipped to deal with students of all ages. Our students enjoy the confidence of knowing they can handle themselves in the water and enjoy the freedom of fun water activities with their friends.

Medical Clinic

Student health and safety is our priority. The academy has qualified medical practitioners; a doctor and nurse on board to deal with everyday health issues, injuries and referrals to specialists and hospitals when needed. They run regular health check ups and communicate with families offer advice to families on how to manage particular illnesses or injuries for best health and healing. Students are referred to the doctor whenever there is a concern to be handled with care and administered the best treatment. Families are contacted at the doctor’s discretion or in case of emergencies.