About Us

• • • OUR HISTORY

    • The 8th of January 1949 is a red-letter day in the history of Kin’bidhoo. For, it was on this very day that Kin’bidhoo school came into existence. The long-cherished dream of Kin’bidhoo islanders for a school came into reality with the foundation of the school. The people of Kin’bidhoo understood the value of education and looked at it as a means for achieving the development of their island and nation.

      Late Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Ginamaage, the island chief at that time, is the school's founder. He served the school as its Head (Naaziru) for 3 years 5 months and 27 days. Kin’bidhoo Madharusa (the school’s first name) had a humble beginning with 3 staff and 40 students. The school, in the beginning, had only 4 grades and the medium of instruction was Dhivehi. The subjects taught in the school included Islam, Quran, Dhivehi, Mathematics, Handwriting (Dhivehi Arabic), and Akhlaagu (General behavior Good manners). In the beginning, the classes were conducted in Haruge which got later shifted to the present Preschool.

      Late Mr. Abdulla Rasheed, Lileege, became the Head of the school in 1952. He rendered his valuable service to the school as its Head for a period of 44 years 10 months and 5 days. During his time, the school got shifted to its present location, but with only a single block of 5 classrooms and an office. The medium of instruction of the school became English from the academic year 1999. However, the school remained a community school until the year 1999. The name of the school changed many a time before it got its present name. The school’s first name was Kin’bidhoo Madharusa, which later became Makthabbusihabu. Then, the school came to be called Makthabul Ijthihaadh. Thereafter, it got the name Kin’bidhoo Makthaab. At present, its name is Kin’bidhoo school.

      Kin’bidhoo school, which is considered one of the earliest schools in the Maldives, became a government school in the year 2000. Mr. Ibrahim Latheef was the Head of the school, then. The students of Kin’bidhoo school (Grade 10 batch of the year) sat for O’ level examination for the first time in the academic year 2002 and produced remarkable results.

      The chart showing APS analysis of the school over the past 6 years in O’ level examination, gives the reader a realistic picture of the quality of education provided in the school. Master Ahmed Nasir, a former student, won name and fame for the school when he became one of the top ten students in the Maldives in the GCE O’ level examination conducted in the academic year 2006. The school can proudly claim that Dr. Mohamed Latheef, the former Education Minister of the Maldives, is a past pupil of the school.

      The school, at present, has 50 staff and 250 students. Mr. Ahmed Abdulla is the Head of the school. The school building, at present, consists of 3 blocks with 10 classrooms, a staff room, an office, a library, and a computer lab. There is also a beautiful garden and playground in the school compound. It is to be acknowledged that the success of the school is mainly dependent on the collective efforts of the staff, students, parents, and the local community. The school has received whole-hearted cooperation from everyone concerned, right from its beginning till today. Let us continue to work together so that our school may achieve greater glory in the years to come.

  • • Our Moto“Do Till Done”

    • A mastery mindset: students and staff keep working, improving, and seeking feedback until the agreed success criteria are met—not until the clock runs out. It’s perseverance with purpose, anchored to quality.

  • • Our Visio

    • To mould self-reliant, responsible, and broad-minded students who love Islam and bring honour to themselves, their school, and their nation.

  • • Our Mission

    • To provide high-quality education in a safe, secure, caring, and challenging learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities, guided by our culture and Islamic values.

      Concise
      To provide high-quality education in a safe, caring, and challenging environment so every student reaches their full potential and serves their community, guided by our culture and Islamic values.

      Values-forward
      To nurture every learner to achieve their full potential in a safe, secure, caring, and challenging environment, and to contribute with integrity to their community, guided by Maldivian culture and Islamic values.

  • • Our Philosophy

    • We believe that, with the active cooperation of all stakeholders, we can nurture vibrant, self-reliant pupils with a broad outlook and a love for Islam.

      Concise
      With strong stakeholder cooperation, we nurture vibrant, self-reliant students with a broad outlook and a love for Islam.

      Values-forward
      Rooted in Islamic values and Maldivian culture, we believe partnership among home, school, and community enables us to nurture vibrant, self-reliant learners with a broad outlook.

  • • Educational Objectives at Kinbidhoo School

    • • To build strong foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics, and ensure students can apply these skills confidently across subjects and real-life contexts.

      • To foster the ability to live, work, and play together with consideration, cooperation, and respect for others.

      • To cultivate independent thinking and equip students with the skills and dispositions needed for autonomy, well-being, and lifelong learning.

      • To develop attentive listening and effective communication in a range of settings and purposes.

      • To encourage purposeful self-expression through speaking, writing, and visual/media forms.

      • To promote healthy habits and personal hygiene as part of a balanced lifestyle.

      • To nurture an appreciation of art, literature, and music, enriching cultural awareness and creativity.

  • • Realising the Vision

    • To realise the school’s vision, Kinbidhoo School implements the following programmes in line with its philosophy:

      • Schemes of work are developed from the Maldives National Curriculum and the Cambridge Curriculum.

      • Weekly coordination meetings are held to plan the learning activities and lessons for the following week.

      • Lessons are planned one week in advance.

      • Assemblies: at every assembly, the Qur’an is recited, the school song is sung, and a short speech is delivered by a senior staff member, teacher, or student.

      • Attendance is recorded daily and other records are maintained to enable timely follow-up where required.

      • Teacher activity logs: each teacher maintains an activity log for every period.

      • Assessment: regular classroom assessments and unit tests are conducted to monitor progress, with timely feedback to pupils and relevant stakeholders.

      • Termly analysis of assessment data is shared with Supervisors and teachers.

      • Targeted support: based on assessment evidence, remedial programmes are organised for learners who require additional help.

      • Daily debriefs: session-end discussions are held between class teachers and Supervisors/Grade Coordinators to review the day’s progress and share ideas.