About ASPAM IIS
Under the visionary direction of Mr. Ayush Goel (Director, Governing Board) and the strategic leadership of Ms. M. Sheela George (Principal), ASPAM Indian International School continues to thrive through impactful initiatives that blend traditional values with modern teaching practices.
Recognized with a ‘Good’ rating across all key standards in the 2024–25 SPEA review, the school stands out for its emphasis on creativity, innovation, self-discipline, and character building — all essential to preparing students for a competitive global environment.
With a commitment to holistic development and international educational standards, ASPAM aims to nurture responsible global citizens equipped with the skills, knowledge, and talent to succeed in the future.
Welcome to ASPAM IIS, Sharjah!
Ayush Goel
Director, Governing Board, ASPAM Indian International School
ASPAM is a group of schools committed in delivering quality education across its campuses. We as a group of schools strive to create an enabling and supportive environment, nurture a culture of mutual respect and trust , build intellectually rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum to promote each student's academic success and well-being.
At ASPAM IIS, we are deeply committed to building a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued—because we believe that every mind matters. Our approach to education is rooted in strong core values, a growth mindset, and a passion for nurturing confident, compassionate, and future-ready global citizens.
Our curriculum is designed to support all learners while promoting a healthy work-life balance for our staff. Through continuous professional development and stakeholder engagement, we ensure that both teaching and learning remain dynamic, effective, and purposeful.
As we proudly celebrate over a decade of educational excellence, ASPAM IIS continues to evolve. Our educators are empowered as parallel leaders, and our leadership team is encouraged to innovate, take thoughtful risks, and drive positive change. We believe in shared leadership, where achievements are recognized, talents are celebrated, and collaboration thrives.
We also place strong emphasis on partnerships—with parents, the community, and global institutions—to holistically support the academic, emotional, and social development of our students.
Looking ahead, we aim to shape learners who are not only academically competent but also responsible digital citizens, climate stewards and effective communicators. By embedding values like mutual respect, meta-thinking, and resilience into our practices, we are confident our students will lead with courage and clarity in an ever-changing world.
Together, let us continue to innovate, inspire, and achieve excellence—every day.
Inspired by the Heart of ASPAM IIS
Ms. Sheela George
Principal, ASPAM Indian International School
ASPAM Indian International School has evolved into a beacon of educational excellence over the past decade. The school connects every aspect of school development to the vision and mission statement and sets a tone of respect and engagement among all stakeholders in the growth of the institution.
The pleasant environment around is conducive for learning and that creates space and time for collaborative approaches among the staff and students. The school leaders provide strength-based strategies and practices that focus on becoming more responsive to the changing dynamics of the school environment.
Over the years, the school has nurtured and sustained a learning culture by building structural shifts among the educational & administrative school leaders, effectively implementing research-based instructional practices in curriculum and assessment. We consistently work on enhancing the learning behavior of students through hands-on approaches, integrating new technologies in lesson transaction and implementing a whole-school literacy approach through various creative and innovative teaching and learning methods.
Students from kindergarten to the senior classes are molded to work independently, persevere, respect their work, and consistently practice achieving their best. The first day of school is a celebration for students and staff, by interacting and communicating the academic journey and approaches to get charged for learning.
Self–reflection is an essential aspect for all stakeholders, as it reminds everyone that their job at school is to grow and glow. The school values student voice and ensures their participation in all major decisions framed towards academic progress and student activities. To enhance language and literacy standards, dictation and reading are integrated into all core subjects, empowering students to take charge of their learning and be accountable for their progress.
The school provides an inclusive environment where academic activities and extra curricular programs are designed with each learner’s strengths, passions, and needs in mind. At ASPAM IIS, we strive to create a culture of coherence and accountability with the core subject department heads conducting weekly meetings for common planning, reflecting on the instructional practices and assessments while the school leadership meet with the principal every other day to listen, share and review procedures and systems.
Leading Together is our watch word & we prioritize meeting with stakeholders to make informed decisions and lead the school with high expectations for academic success, health, safety, and well-being.
Understanding that efficacious leadership is the catapult that shifts the cultural paradigm of successful and sustainable school improvement, the school places sufficient importance on receiving continuous feedback from the entire school community and strives to move forward to the next level of achievement. Affiliated to the CBSE curriculum, ASPAM strongly believes that every day, every student matters and ensures to sufficiently provide hope, care and support for all students through mentoring programs, emotional support initiatives and establishing an atmosphere of equality and equity that motivates and nurtures skills for developing a sustainable future.
Our Mission & Vision
At ASPAM IIS, our mission and vision reflect our commitment to nurturing individual talents and shaping confident, responsible future leaders in a joyful and inclusive learning environment.
Vision
To facilitate the holistic growth and development of a generation of young people who believe that they can be active participants in the creation of a better world.
Mission
To deliver high quality education that combines the rigor of the Indian CBSE syllabus with a global perspective and the best international methodologies to equip young people to excel globally. The school fully recognizes the importance of close collaboration with parents and the community to provide a conducive environment for pupil learning.
Core Values
The Pillars of ASPAM IISAt ASPAM IIS the core values serve as the foundation for building a positive culture and fostering confidence, creativity, innovation and love of learning. Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Self Determination and Character guide the organization's behavior and decision-making. Highly competent, dedicated faculty deliver an integrated curriculum that nurtures collaboration, and self-reliance.
History & Legacy
Shaping Futures Since Our InceptionASPAM Indian International School was founded in 2013 with the aim of providing quality education and catering to the growing demand for a competency-based curriculum that blends educational values with a global perspective. The school has a rich history rooted in serving the educational needs of the expatriate community and promotes multicultural awareness. Its legacy is characterized by academic rigor, cultural preservation, and community service, making it a respected institution that continues to positively influence generations of students in the UAE.
Key milestones
A significant milestone was achieved in the academic year 2018-19, when the first batch of Grade 10 students appeared for the CBSE board examinations. Continuing its journey of growth, the school received CBSE affiliation for Grade 12 in 2022-23, becoming a full-fledged senior secondary school. In 2023-24, ASPAM IIS proudly celebrated a decade of excellence in the UAE, marking ten years of dedicated service in shaping young minds and fostering academic and personal success.
2018–19
First batch of Grade 10 students appeared for the CBSE board examinations — a major academic milestone.
2022–23
Received CBSE affiliation for Grade 12, officially becoming a full-fledged senior secondary school.
2023–24
Celebrated 10 years of academic excellence in the UAE — a proud moment marking a decade of growth.
Award or Accolades
- Teen Sports and Fitness Awards – 2016
- Indywood Educational Excellence Award for Innovative Learning
- AKS Awards – Global Education Award
- Accolades from the Moral Education Inspection Team – Crown Prince Office, Abu Dhabi for participation and high performance in the ME Pilot Examination – MESA
- Award from the Sharjah Child Friendly Project
- Research-based publications in Innovation Arabia
- CBSE Sahodaya Award
- PISA (The Programme for International Student Assessment) 2022 – Accolades from SPEA for outstanding performance in all five domains
- TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2023 – Special appreciation from SPEA for outstanding accomplishment in all four domains of proficiency in Mathematics and Science at the international level
- Green Award 2024–2025
- Yalla School Middle East Award
Global Outlook & UAE Commitment
The school creates a successful learning culture that aligns Indian curriculum with UAE values and international learning standardsby integrating culturally relevant assemblies, activities and events into its academic programs. The curriculum emphasizes on Indian educational standards as per the prescribed curriculum while incorporating and integrating UAE tradition, history and vision to foster cultural awareness. The school promotes UAE values such as tolerance, respect, and community service through dedicated activities and initiatives. To prepare students for aglobal digital society,the school offers international student collaborations, internships, and exposure to career –readiness programs ensuring students develop a well-rounded perspective.
Meet With Our Leadership Team
Our Heads of Department are academic leaders dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and student success. Get to know the visionaries shaping the future of learning at our institution.
Ms. Sheela George
Principal
Ms. Sindhu Karuthedath
Vice-Principal
Ms. Rekha
Middle School Head
Ms. Archana Acharyya
Primary Head