Ghiyasuddin International School is the first public-private school opened in Malé, the capital of the Maldives. The school building was constructed with Japanese aid, and began operating in 1999, as Ghiyasuddin School.[3] In the year 2010, Ghiyasuddin School was privatized and renamed Ghiyasuddin International School.[4]
| Ghiyasuddin International School ޣިޔާޘުއްދީން އިންޓަނޭޝަނަލް ސުކޫލް | |
|---|---|
 Official Logo | |
| Address | |
 | |
Ameenee Magu , | |
| Information | |
| School type | 1-10 school (co-education) |
| Motto | Learn and Lead |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Principal | Thoha Saleem[1] |
| Deputy Principals | Shirmeena Faheem and Ahmeema Abdul Ghafoor[2] |
| Houses | Ihaa, Nirolhu, Bonthi & Ethuma |
| Colour(s) | Purple & Orange |
| Website | gis |
| Last updated: 12 September 2024 | |
The school is named after Muhammed Ghiya'as ud-din, who became Sultan in 1766 and is known for introducing breadfruit to the country.
History
editGhiyasuddin International opened on 7 February 1999 as Ghiyasuddin School.[3] Ghiyasuddin School was the sixth primary school to be opened in Malé. The school was funded and constructed with the aid of the Japanese government.[3] Even though the school had started operating, the construction was finished one month later, on 14 March. The school was inaugurated on 9 June 1999 by the then president Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom.
On 4 November 2009, The Maldivian Government signed an agreement with Shri Educare Ltd to privatize the school.[5] It was the first school to be privatized under the government's privatization policy. With the agreement, the school was renamed as "Ghiyasuddin International School".[5] On 8 January 2010, Ghiyasuddin International was officially inaugurated by President of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Message by the principal". Ghiyasuddin International School. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Senior Management". Ghiyasuddin International School. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "History". Ghiyasuddin International School. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Statement by President Mohamed Nasheed at the launching of Open Day of Ghiyasuddin International School". The President's Office. 8 January 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "President launches Open Day of Ghiyasuddin International School". The President's Office. 8 January 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2024.