Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
1235 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
AP |
School day
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, basketball, netball, arts, music, ballet/dance, robotics, chess, reading, maths |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Science labs, computer lab, art room, music room, prayer room, library, auditorium, food technology lab, cafeteria, robotics lab, medical clinic |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor playground, 2 sports playing fields, gymnasium |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Liwa International School Al Mushrif is a Co- Educational School, it works through partnerships; awards with parents, teachers, and the community; and educates students to high academic international standards by applying a learning-centered approach, which prepares self-confident and socially responsible, young adults for our evolving and changing world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Liwa closely follows the American Common Core and NGSS standards, while focusing on moral education and tolerance in order to build new generations of well educated, socially responsible, and globally aware citizens. Elementary students are exposed to opportunities to develop essential skills, such as critical thinking skills, which prepares them for their middle and high school grades and ultimately reputable universities of their choices. To support young people to become future leaders, Liwa provides an advanced arts and technological learning-focused environment, coupled with a broad and balanced extracurricular program, including community outreach work. For the Muslim students, Quran recitation is encouraged and improved through a dedicated weekly session. With an emphasis on correct tajweed and pronunciation, children are challenged to improve their recitation and memorization which aims to nurture their Spiritual, Moral and Ethical development. |