Technology and Innovation at IHS
At our school, technology is part of how children learn from their very first year, not an add-on, but a thread running through Kindergarten and Primary alike. Coding begins in KG as screenless, hands-on activities, growing through Primary into computational thinking, physical computing and real design work with tools like TinkerCAD. In 2026, Team Tech Titans from IHS Al Garhoud qualified for the national round of the First Lego League (FLL) Explore challenge and won the Best Poster Award, competing against more than 50 schools. DSIB rated innovation skills Outstanding in the 2023–24 inspection, specifically citing KG coding as a curriculum strength.
What this looks like, day to day
Technology at IHS Al Garhoud isn’t one subject on a timetable — it shows up in four distinct ways, each building a different skill.
Coding Curriculum
In KG, coding starts as screenless activities — no devices, just logic and play. By Primary, it grows into computational thinking through physical computing and block-based programming, using tools matched to each age group.
Design Based Learning
Using TinkerCAD — real computer-aided design software — students apply subjects like Mathematics to genuine design problems, building spatial visualisation and critical thinking through a project-based STEAM framework.
S.M.I.L.E Project
S.M.I.L.E. (Smart Multi-disciplinary Integrated Learning Experience) seamlessly weaves together core subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Language, and Social Studies, with Technology serving as the anchor subject. It enables students to explore concepts through digital tools, coding, robotics, and interactive platforms.
Digital Analytics
Young learners explore data science and data handling through engaging AI tools. They collect information, organize spreadsheets, and create dynamic visual charts. This hands-on approach empowers students with essential, future-ready digital and analytical skills.