A Foundation Of Compassion And Inclusion For People Of Determination

OWNED & MANAGED BY INDIAN ASSOCIATION SHARJAH

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About Us

About Al Ibtisama

AL IBTISAMA WHERE EVERY SMILE TELLS A STORY OF INCLUSION AND EMBRACEMENT.

“Al Ibtisama,” derived from the Arabic word meaning “the Smile,” is more than a name - it is a heartfelt promise, a clear purpose,and a foundation of compassion and inclusion.

Al Ibtisama Centre for People with Disabilities is a community-based, non-profit special education centre dedicated to serving People of Determination in Sharjah. Owned and managed by the Indian Association Sharjah, the Centre was established in 2019 and is licensed by the Ministry of Family (formerly known as the Ministry of Community Development) and the Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD). The Centre provides specialized training and comprehensive support for students with autism and intellectual disabilities aged 4 to 18 years.

“If I can’t learn the way you teach, will you teach me the way I learn?”

Our Dedicated Team

At the heart of our mission is a compassionate, highly skilled team of educators, therapists, and staff, committed to empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential.

Mr. Irshad Adam

Mr. Irshad Adam

Principal

Ms. Raya Al Mulla

Ms. Raya Al Mulla

School Operation Executive

Mr. Amayachandran K K

Mr. Amayachandran K K

Psychologist

Ms. Mubashira Moidu

Ms. Mubashira Moidu

Psychologist

Ms. Sminu C P

Ms. Sminu C P

Speech Therapist

Ms. Sabina K S

Ms. Sabina K S

Speech Therapist

Ms. Kesha Patel

Ms. Kesha Patel

Occupational Therapist

Ms. Reshma Nizamudeen

Ms. Reshma Nizamudeen

Occupational Therapist

Ms. Shamleena

Ms. Shamleena

Physiotherapist

Ms. Maya P U

Ms. Maya P U

Special Educator

Ms. Arya Joseph

Ms. Arya Joseph

Special Educator

Ms. Rasya K K

Ms. Rasya K K

Special Educator

Ms. Raji M Nair

Ms. Raji M Nair

Special Educator

Ms. Geethu Prasad

Ms. Geethu Prasad

Special Educator

Ms. Fousy A K

Ms. Fousy A K

Special Educator

Ms. Alin Jose

Ms. Alin Jose

Special Educator

Mr. Ajithkumar A G

Mr. Ajithkumar A G

Asst Special Educator

Ms. Fathima Mehna

Ms. Fathima Mehna

Asst. Special Educator

Ms. Sabitha Hanim

Ms. Sabitha Hanim

Asst Special Educator

Ms. Sigimol Issac

Ms. Sigimol Issac

Asst Special Educator

Ms. Ramya Shiv Kumar

Ms. Ramya Shiv Kumar

Registered Nurse

Mr. Hussain Al Suwaidi

Mr. Hussain Al Suwaidi

Marketing & Data Entry Operator

Ms. Renisha Arshad

Ms. Renisha Arshad

Receptionist

Mr. Irshad Adam

Mr. Irshad Adam

Principal

Ms. Raya Al Mulla

Ms. Raya Al Mulla

School Operation Executive

Mr. Amayachandran K K

Ms. Amayachandran K K

Psychologist

Ms. Mubashira Moidu

Ms. Mubashira Moidu

Psychologist

Ms. Sminu C P

Ms. Sminu C P

Speech Therapist

Ms. Sabina K S

Ms. Sabina K S

Speech Therapist

Ms. Kesha Patel

Ms. Kesha Patel

Occupational Therapist

Ms. Reshma Nizamudeen

Ms. Reshma Nizamudeen

Occupational Therapist

Ms. Shamleena

Ms. Shamleena

Physiotherapist

Ms. Maya P U

Ms. Maya P U

Special Educator

Ms. Arya Joseph

Ms. Arya Joseph

Special Educator

Ms. Rasya K K

Ms. Rasya K K

Special Educator

Ms. Raji M Nair

Ms. Raji M Nair

Special Educator

Ms. Geethu Prasad

Ms. Geethu Prasad

Special Educator

Ms. Fousy A K

Ms. Fousy A K

Special Educator

Ms. Alin Jose

Ms. Alin Jose

Special Educator

Mr. Ajithkumar A G

Mr. Ajithkumar A G

Asst Special Educator

Ms. Fathima Mehna

Ms. Fathima Mehna

Asst. Special Educator

Ms. Sabitha Hanim

Ms. Sabitha Hanim

Asst Special Educator

Ms. Sigimol Issac

Ms. Sigimol Issac

Asst Special Educator

Ms. Ramya Shiv Kumar

Ms. Ramya Shiv Kumar

Registered Nurse

Mr. Hussain Al Suwaidi

Mr. Hussain Al Suwaidi

Marketing & Data Entry Operator

Ms. Renisha Arshad

Ms. Renisha Arshad

Receptionist

Our Services

A holistic approach tailored to nurture every student's potential.

Special Education

Customized programs based on Individualized Education Plans.

Speech & Language

Enhancing communication abilities with specialized therapies.

Psychology

Systematic support services for diverse developmental needs.

More Offerings

Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing & More.

Admissions

School Admissions

Join the Al Ibtisama family, where every child is included, valued, and supported with an individualized plan for growth

We welcome students aged 4 to 18 years with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. Learn more about our process, fee structure, and available schedules.

Our Facilities

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Main Center
Astro Turf
Outdoor Play Area
Mega Climbers
Monkey Bars
Sensory Room
Sensory Table
Wooden Tower