List of schools in the Maldives
This is a list of primary and secondary schools in the South Asian island country of the Maldives.[1] Tertiary schools are included in the separate list of universities and colleges in the Maldives.
Malé City
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Malé | Thaajuddeen School | Preschool – Grade 10 | |
| 002 | Malé | Iskandhar School | Preschool – Grade 10 | |
| 003 | Malé | Jamaluddin School | Preschool – Grade 10 | |
| 004 | Malé | Kalaafaanu School | Preschool – Grade 10 | |
| 005 | Malé | Al Madharusathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya (Arabiyya School) | Grades 1–12 | Currently the only school in Maldives which actively teaches their students in Arabic.[2] |
| 006 | Malé | Aminiya School | Preschool – Grade 10 | An all-girls school until the late 1990s.[3] |
| 007 | Malé | Majeediyya School | Preschool – Grade 10 | Initially an all-boys school.[4] |
| 008 | Hulhumalé | Centre for Higher Secondary Education | Grades 11–12 | Formerly named the Science Education Centre.[5] |
| 009 | Malé | Ghiyasuddin International School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 010 | Malé | Imaduddin School | Grades 1–10 | Formerly the youngest school in Maldives. |
| 011 | Malé | Dharumavantha School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 012 | Malé | Madhrasathul Ameer Ahmed Preschool | Preschool | |
| 013 | Malé | Galolhu School | Preschool | |
| 014 | Malé | Ahmadhiyya International School | LKG–Grade 12 | Formerly named Madharashul Ahmadhiyya. On 2014, it was rebranded to Ahmadhiyya International School.[6] |
| 015 | Malé | Maafannu Madharusa | Preschool | |
| 016 | Malé | Malé English School | Grades 11–12 | |
| 017 | Vilimalé | Muhyiddin School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 018 | Hulhumalé | Ghaazee School | Kindergarten – Grade 12 | |
| 019 | Hulhumalé | Brightway International School | Preschool – Grade 12 | Formerly Lale Youth International School (Private), then Fareedhiyya School (Government), later Gateway International School (Private).[7][8][9][10] |
| 020 | Malé | Billabong High International School | Preschool – Grade 12 | Formerly named EPS. |
| 021 | Malé | Hiriya School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 022 | Malé | MAPS International High | Grades 11–12 | |
| 023 | Malé | PL Kids Preschool | Preschool, Kindergarten | The first private indoor preschool in Malé since 2011. |
| 024 | Malé | Villa International High School | Grades 11–12 | |
| 025 | Malé | Living Values Education Preschool | Preschool, Kindergarten | |
| 026 | Malé | Izzudheen School | Grades 1–6 | One of the youngest schools in the Maldives, being opened in 2020.[11] |
| 027 | Hulhumalé | Rehendhi School | Grade 1 – Grade 10 | One of the biggest schools in the Maldives. Currently the school with the most students in Hulhumalé. |
| 028 | Hulhumalé | Huravee School | Kindergarten – Grade 10 | The biggest school in the Maldives as of 2022.[12] |
| 029 | Malé | Finland International School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 030 | Hulhumalé | S'alaah'udhdheen School | Grades 1–9 | |
| 031 | Hulhumalé | Kaamil Didi Primary School | Grades 1–6 | The first school opened in phase two of Hulhumalé.[13] |
| 032 | Hulhumalé | Ajial International School | LKG–Grade 3[14] | Plans to expand teaching to A-level.[14] |
| 033 | Hulhumalé | Shaheed Ali School | Grades 1-10 |
Upper North Province
Haa Alif Atoll
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Hoarafushi | HA Atholhu Madharusa | Grades 1–12 | |
| 002 | Dhidhdhoo | HA Atholhu Thauleemee Markaz | Grades 1–12 | |
| 003 | Utheem | Madhrasathul Sulthan Mohamed Thakurufaanul Auzam | Grades 1–10 | |
| 004 | Baarah | Baarashu School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 005 | Ihavandhoo | Ihavandhoo School | Grades 1–12 | The biggest school with highest number of students enrollment in Haa Alif Atoll with over 800 students. |
| 006 | Maarandhoo | Maarandhoo School | Grades 1–12 | |
| 007 | Filladhoo | Madharusathul Sobah | Grades 1–10 | |
| 008 | Thakandoo | Madhrasathul Shaheed Ali Thakurufaan | Grades 1–10 | |
| 009 | Kelaa | Madhrasathul Sheikh Ibrahim | Grades 1–10 | |
| 010 | Mulhadhoo | Mulhadhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 011 | Muraidhoo | Muraidhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 012 | Thuraakunu | Thuraakunu School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 013 | Uligamu | Uligamu School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 014 | Vashafaru | Vashafaru School | Grades 1–10 | |
Haa Dhaalu Atoll
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 037 | Vaikaradhoo | HDH Atholhu Madharusa | Grades 1–10 | |
| 038 | Kulhudhuffushi | HdH. Atoll Education Centre | Preschool–Grade 10 | |
| 039 | Kulhudhuffushi | Jalaluddin School | Grades 1–12 | |
| 040 | Kulhudhuffushi | Afeefudheen School | Preschool–Grade 10 | |
| 041 | Finey | Finey School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 042 | Hanimaadhoo | Hanimaadhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 043 | Hirimaradhoo | Hirimaradhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 044 | Kumundhoo | Kumundhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 045 | Kurin'bee | Kurin'bee School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 046 | Maavaidhoo | Madharusathul Hussainiyya | Grades 1–7 | |
| 047 | Makunudhoo | Makunudhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 048 | Naivaadhoo | Naivaadhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 049 | Nellaidhoo | Nellaidhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 050 | Neykurandhoo | Neykarandhoo School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 051 | Nolhivaram | Nolhivaram School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 052 | Nolhivaranfaru | Nolhivaranfaru School | Grades 1–10 | |
| 053 | Kunburudhoo | Kunburudhoo School | Grades 1–10 | No longer in use due to the island being uninhabited in 2009-2010 |
Shaviyani Atoll
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Komandoo | Sh. Atoll Education Centre | LKG, UKG to Grade 12 | |
| 002 | Funadhoo | Funadhoo School | LKG, UKG to Grade 12 | |
| 003 | Milandhoo | Milandhoo School | LKG, UKG to Grade 12 | |
| 004 | Bileffahi | Bileiyfahi School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | |
| 005 | Feevah | Feevaku School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | |
| 006 | Feydhoo | Feydhoo School | LKG, UKG to Grade 11 | |
| 007 | Foakaidhoo | Foakaidhoo School | LKG, UKG to Grade 12 | |
| 008 | Goidhoo | Sh. Goidhoo School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | |
| 009 | Lhaimagu | Lhaimagu School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | |
| 010 | Maaungoodhoo | Maaungoodhoo School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | |
| 011 | Narudhoo | Narudhoo School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | |
| 012 | Noomaraa | Noomaraa School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 |
Noonu Atoll
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Velidhoo | Noonu Atoll Education Centre | LKG to Grade 10 | Government |
| 002 | Velidhoo | HINZ Pre-school | Playschool to Nursery | Private |
| 003 | Manadhoo | Noonu Atoll School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 004 | Holhudhoo | Meyna School | Grades 1–12 | Government |
| 005 | Kendhi'kulhudhoo | Kendhikulhudhoo School | Grades 1–12 | Government |
| 006 | Fohdhoo | Fohdhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 007 | Henbadhoo | Hen'badhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 008 | Kudafari | Kudafaree School | Grades LKG to Grade 12 | Government |
| 009 | Landhoo | Landhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 010 | Lhohi | Lhohee School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 011 | Maafaru | Maafaru School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 012 | Maalhendhoo | Maalhendhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 013 | Magoodhoo | Magoodhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 014 | Miladhoo | Hidhaya School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
Raa Atoll
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Alifushi | Alifushi School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 002 | Vaadhoo | Vaadhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 003 | Rasgetheemu | Rasgetheemu School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 004 | Angolhitheemu | Angolhitheemu School | Grades Per-School–10 | Government |
| 005 | Hulhudhuffaaru | Hulhudhuffaaru School | Grades 1–12 | Government |
| 006 | Un'goofaaru | Ungoofaaru School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 007 | Meedhoo | Raa Atoll Education Center | Grades 1–12 | Government |
| 008 | Dhuvaafaru | Raa Atoll School | Grades 7–10 | Government |
| 009 | Dhuvaafaru | Dhuvaafaru Primary School | Grades
UKG,LKG & 1–6 |
Government |
| 010 | Maakurathu | Maakurathu School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 011 | Fainu | Fainu School | Grades Pre-school–10 | Government |
| 012 | Kinolhas | Kinolhahu School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 013 | Inguraidhoo | Inguraidhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 014 | Innamaadhoo | Innamaadhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 015 | Rasmaadhoo | Rasmaadhoo School | Grades Pre-School–10 | Government |
| 016 | Maduvvaree | Maduvvaree School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 017 | Maduvvaree | M.E.C Nursery Class | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 018 | Meedhoo | Meedhoo Pre-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Community |
| 019 | Alifushi | Alifushee Pre-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Community |
| 020 | Un'goofaaru | Saif Pre-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 021 | Rasgetheemu | Koimalaa Pre-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 022 | Kinolhas | Kinolhas Pr-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 023 | Inguraidhoo | Inguraidhoo Pre-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 024 | Hulhudhuffaaru | Huzooru Pr-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 025 | Innamaadhoo | Iyaar Pre-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 026 | Maakurathu | Maakurathu Pre-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 027 | Vaadhoo | Vaadhoo Pre-School | Grades NURS, LKG, UKG | Private |
| 028 | Dhuvaafaru | Tiny Star Pre-school | Grades NURS, | Private |
Baa Atoll
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Eydhafushi | Baa Atoll Education Centre | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 002 | Kudarikilu | Kudarikilu School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | Government |
| 003 | Kendhoo | Kendhoo School | Grades 1–10 | Government |
| 004 | Kamadhoo | Kamadhoo School | LKG to Grade 10 | Government |
| 005 | Kihaadhoo | Kihaadhoo School | Grades 1–12 | Government |
| 006 | Dhonfanu | Dhonfanu School | LKG to Grade 10 | Government |
| 007 | Dharavandhoo | Baa Atoll School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | Government |
| 008 | Maalhos | Maalolhu School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | Government |
| 009 | Hithadhoo | Hithadhoo School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | Government |
| 010 | Thulhaadhoo | Thulhaadhoo School | Government | |
| 011 | Goidhoo | Goidhoo School | Grades 1–12 | Government |
| 012 | Fehendhoo | Fehendhoo School | Government | |
| 013 | Fulhadhoo | Fulhadhoo School | Grades 1–9 | Government |
Lhaviyani
- Lh.Atoll education Centre(Lh. Hinnavaru)
- Madhrasathul Ifthithaah(Lh. Naifaru)
- Lh.Atoll School(Lh. Kurendhoo)
- Habashee Pre-School(Lh. Kurendhoo)
- Lh. Olhuvelifushi School(Lh. Olhuvelifushi)
Central region
Faafu Atoll
- Faafu Atholhu Madharusa (Feeali)
- Magoodhoo School (Magoodhoo)
- Dharanboodhoo School (Dharanboodhoo)
- Bilehdhoo School (Bilehdhoo)
- Faafu Atoll Education Center (Nilandhoo)
Southern region
Gnaviyani Atoll
| No. | Island | Name | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Fuvahmulah | GN. Atoll Education Centre | Grades 1–12 | |
| 002 | Fuvahmulah | Mohamed Jamaluddin School | ||
| 003 | Fuvahmulah | Hafiz Ahmed School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | |
| 004 | Fuvahmulah | Fuvamulaku School | LKG, UKG to Grade 10 | |
| 005 | Fuvahmulah | Ideal School | pre-nursery to LKG, UKG | |
| 006 | Fuvahmulah | Zikura School | LKG, UKG to Grade 7 | Used to be named "Zikura Pre-School" |
| 007 | Fuvahmulah | Brightway International School | Pre-Nursery to Grade 6 |
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Education Centre (Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll)
- Thinadhoo School
- Aboobakuru School
- Madaveli School
- Hoandeddhoo School
- Nadellaa School
- Rathafandhoo School
- Vaadhoo Jamaaluddin School
- Huvadhoo School (FaresMathoda)[15]
- Fiyoaree School
- Raw'la Preschool
- Kangaroo Preschool / Gdh.Thinadhoo
Addu City
- Seenu Atoll School (Hulhumeedhoo)
- Sharafuddin School (Hithadhoo)
- Irshadiyya School (Maradhoo)
- Shamsudheen School (Hulhumeedhoo) [Defunct, Merged with Seenu Atoll School]
- Hulhudhoo School (Hulhumeedhoo) [Defunct, Merged with Seenu Atoll School]
- Feydhoo School (Feydhoo)
- Nooraanee School (Hithadhoo)
- Addu High School (Hithadhoo)
- Maradhoo school (Maradhoo)
- Shareefee Pre school (Hulhumeedhoo)
- Makthabul Asriyya (Hulhumeedhoo)
- Addu Atoll Education Center (Hithadhoo)
- Maradoofeydhoo School (Maradhoofeydhooo)
- Hithadhoo School (Hithadhoo)
- Kudhimaa Pre School (Feydhoo)
- Aman pre-school (Maradhoo)
- Ujala pre-school (Maradhoofeydhooo)
- Medhevalu School (Hithadhoo)
- Hiraa School (Hithadhoo)
- Kangaroo husainiyya pre school
- Mianz international school
Thaa Atoll
- Kinbidhoo School[16]
Thaa Atholhu Thauleemee Marukaz
See also
References
- ↑ "List of MOE approved non-profit public schools in the Maldives" (PDF). Ministry of Education (Maldives). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ Hazim, Hassan (29 April 2015). "Arabiyya school exhibition begins". vnews. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016.
- ↑ Malsa, Mariyam (28 November 2019). "Aminiya School celebrates diamond jubilee". The Edition. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "History". Majeediyya School. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "CHSE – About". Centre for Higher Secondary Education. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ↑ "Madhrasathul Ahmadhiyya Rebranded". Ahmadhiyya International School. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "Lale International School is one of the very first of the new model of schools that we want to have in this country: President Nasheed. President Nasheed congratulates those who won People's Majlis seats". The President's Office. 13 May 2009. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ Nasih, Aishath Mihna (8 November 2016). "Graft watchdog halts school handover on alleged corruption". The Edition. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "ހުޅުމާލެ ފަރީދިއްޔާ ސްކޫލް ހިންގުން ބަޔަކާ ޙަވާލުކުރައްވައިފި". PSM news (in Divehi). 18 November 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "Gateway International school rebrands to BrightWay". PSM news. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ Hadi, Ahmedulla Abdul (12 January 2020). "President opens Izzudheen School, a new step for education in the country". Sun. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ Zalif, Zunana (14 November 2018). "Maldives largest school to be named 'Huravee School'". Raajje TV. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ↑ "VP inaugurates Hulhumale' Phase II's first school". avas.mv. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- 1 2 "Ajial International School to open in May". Sun. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ↑ "School-based peer education and leadership program – G.Dh Faresmaathoda". Huvadhoo Aid. 21 October 2012. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ↑ "Calendars". Kinbidhoo School. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2011.