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CityAbu Dhabi
CurriculumBritish
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 25 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: Dirham 26,070
to: Dirham 51,100
Address: Madinat Khalifa A, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The School admits boys and girls from KG 2 until Grade 4 inclusive (4 – 8 years old on entry); from Grade 5 until Grade 12 entry is for girls only.
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Number of students

601

Number of nationalities represented in the school

8

Most common nationality

Emirati

Ratio of local students to international students

93% local : 7% international

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

English as a Second Language

Additional language classes offered by the school

Arabic, French

Max. number of students per class

25

Average number of students per class

25

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Students are provided with iPads and laptops to use in their classrooms.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes

External examinations or assessments available

IGCSE, A Levels

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

SENCO Teacher

Entry evaluation for students

Assessment

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Written entrance assessments in English Language, Arabic Language and Mathematics are conducted for new entrants into Grade 2 until Grade 10. The school does not usually accept direct entrants into Grade 11 as this is the second year of the IGCSE examination program.

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

25th August

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

School start time

7.45 am

School finish time

2.30 pm

Supervised care before/after school

No

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

No

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

No

Uniform required

Yes

Facilities at the school

Library, Science labs

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Al Shohub School was founded in 1999, by HH Sheikha Shaikha bint Saif Al Nahyan in order to provide a good quality education for girls using the English National Curriculum. As the school has grown and developed over time it now offers the English National Curriculum to girls and boys from KG1 to Grade 4 and girls only from Grade 5 to Grade 12.

Teaching approach of the school

Al Shohub School offers a British style education based upon the National Curriculum of England which is delivered in the medium of English. The school has a highly dedicated and talented staff. Teachers are UK-trained with experience of teaching both in the UK and in British Schools overseas. In addition, Al Shohub delivers the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum in Arabic for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies.

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