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| Number of students |
280 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
56 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
18% local : 82% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms and equipped with smart boards. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Educational Needs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Children applying for KG1 to Grade 1 will be invited to group activity sessions where AIS will aim to understand each child’s current development levels in terms of speech and language and, for Grade 1, their reading and writing levels.
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| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
KG1: 12:30 pm
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The extracurricular programme includes sports and activities in the fine arts, performing arts, music and dance. We also offer clubs such as chess, public speaking and debating. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, rugby, football, netball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, rowing, sailing |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor learner and indoor 25 metre pool, full sized sports field, multipurpose sports halls, outdoor multipurpose court areas, indoor play area |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
AIS provides an outstanding international education based on an enhanced British curriculum.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
With an emphasis on establishing an international perspective, Amity International School provides a challenging and engaging environment in which students are encouraged to excel intellectually, academically and socially, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Through project-based teaching, which connects subjects together, Amity's students acquire knowledge and skills within a framework that enables them to question, retain and build upon their learning. |
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