Hiriya School is a school located in Malé, Maldives, next to Thaajuddeen School. It was officially opened on 15 September 2009 by former president, Mohamed Nasheed. The school teaches for the Cambridge IGCSE Examinations. It participates in inter-school competitions and has had students in the Top 10 Students of the country.
History Hiriya School was built under the Japanese government assistance. It was opened as a secondary girls' school, but now is currently co-educational catering students from grades 1-10 in 2 sessions.
In 2018, Kazumi Endo, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Maldives gave 92 books to Hiriya School's principal, Ms. Rinzy Ibrahim Waheed, at a ceremony at the school. The books were donated by the Nippon Foundation as part of the "Read Japan" initiative.
The school was also used as a temporary shelter due to the COVID-19 pandemic for those who were stranded during COVID-19 lockdowns, it was the first of many schools to be used as temporary shelters. The then Male' City Council Shifa Mohamed announced that it was being done with the cooperation with the Education Ministry and the Gender Ministry reported that over 100 individuals were saved.
Previous Principals
Ali Nazim (2009–2011) Ismail Masroof (2012–2016) Rinzy Ibrahim Waheed (2016–2025) Aminath Naeema (2025–present)
Uniform Bodies There's 5 uniform bodies in Hiriya such as, Girl Guides, Cadet, Cub Scout, Scouts, Band.
Facilities
School Compound Library Meeting Room Computer Laboratory Audio Visual Room Science Laboratory Staff Room
Clubs
Rainbow Club HUM Club Adhabee Hiyaa SECHO Club Coding Club Siraath Club Environment Club Home Science Club Art Club
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References
External links Official Hiriya School Website