History of Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged AMU Aligarh

Ahmadi School for the visually challenged was founded by Late Sahebzada Aftab Ahmad Khan in 1927. The Aligarh Muslim University started giving financial assistance to the school in 1947 and finally took over its management in 1949. The school gradually developed into a leading institution for the visually challenged in the country and is the only school of its kind being maintained by a Central University.

It is a co-education school, imparting free education through modern scientific methods and latest techniques of teaching to the visually challenged. This is probably the only institution for the visually challenged in the country where teaching of Science and Mathematics (class IX and X) has been organized in accordance with the syllabi prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. Our technology philosophy is that students must be computer literate to succeed in their future careers. In order to increase computer literacy, students are regularly required to exercise their current computer skills and develop new computer skills for presentations of their understanding of concepts across the curriculum. Apart from usual academic subjects, the school also provides vocational training in Computer Typing, Instrumental & Vocal Music, Handloom Weaving, Chair-recaning. NFP- classes, Stitching and Knitting are also being successfully taught. The school also provides facilities for various games. The students are made to realize that healthy environment promotes individual wellness.

The school is mainly residential with facilities of free boarding and lodging. It has two hostels, one for the girls and the other for boys.  Free medical facilities are also provided by the school.

The school admits visually challenged children originating from all over the country, irrespective of their gender, caste, creed, colour, class or religion.    

Education Approach:

• Co-educational school providing free education.
• Uses modern scientific methods and latest teaching techniques for the visually challenged.
• Emphasis on computer literacy for future career success.
• Teaches Science and Mathematics according to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabi for classes IX and X.
• Offers vocational training in various fields including Computer Typing, Music, Handloom Weaving, and more.
• Encourages students to develop computer skills for presentations and across the curriculum.
• Provides facilities for various games to promote a healthy environment.

Residential Facilities:

• Mainly residential school with free boarding and lodging.
• Separate hostels for girls and boys.
• Free medical facilities provided.

Admissions:

• Admits visually challenged children from all over the country, regardless of gender, caste, creed, color, class, or religion.

School Timings:

• Summer Timing:
• Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 7:50 am to 01:30 pm
• Friday: 7:50 am to 12:10 pm
• Winter Timing:
• Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 08:00 am to 01:40 pm
• Friday: 08:00 am to 12:20 pm

Key Points to Highlight:

• Founded in 1927 by Late Sahebzada Aftab Ahmad Khan.
• AMU’s financial assistance and subsequent management takeover.
• Central University affiliation and unique status.
• Emphasis on computer literacy and modern teaching techniques.
• CBSE syllabi for Science and Mathematics.
• Comprehensive vocational training opportunities.
• Inclusive admissions policy without discrimination.
• Free boarding, lodging, and medical facilities.
• Strong focus on students’ holistic development.

i)  Name of the Programme :: Secondary School Certificate.

ii) School runs the following special training programmes ::

    Computer Awareness /Handicrafts /Chair re-caning & bamboo work /handloom & weaving Music 

    Mobility Training.

iii) No. of seats ::100 (from SD to Class X)

iv) Curriculum:: The school follows the curriculum as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research & 

     Training (NCERT), New Delhi.

      v) Synopsis/ Syllabi:: As per the books prescribed by the NCERT, New Delhi and the syllabus approved by 

          Competent Authority of AMU.

Postal Address:

AHMADI SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY CHALLENGED

QILA ROAD, SHAMSHAD MARKET, POST OFFICE AMU,

ALIGARH-202002

UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Email Address: ahmadischool368@gmail.com

Land Line No.: 

Internal No.: 4912

Contact Principal, Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenge AMU, Aligarh.

          Contact Number: +91-9412176678

AHMADI SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY CHALLENGED – Notice And Circular

Location

Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged- Official Website

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