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| Number of students |
700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Most common nationality |
Emirati, British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
27% local : 73% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Arabic |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students are introduced to a variety of software applications and have controlled internet access for their learning. All classes have access to networked computers, interactive whiteboards and a wide range of other software applications, including control technology. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 am |
| School finish time |
2:20 pm |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offer a large variety. Some of the activities are: swimming, cross stitch club, science and innovation club, origami. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education, swimming, basketball, netball, football, rugby, badminton |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multi-purpose sports hall, dance studio, 25m swimming pool, full-sized astroturf football pitch, basketball court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Pearl British Academy was founded by Aldar Academies in 2007, and while it is a relatively large school, it has retained the small-school ethos of friendliness, protection, care and nurturing for all students. The school follows the National Curriculum for England together with its assessments and caters for students between the ages of 3 and 11. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The Pearl delivers British curriculum and believes that children should be actively involved in their learning and aim to do so by teaching in creative and thematic way. As a result of this, learning is cross-curricular. Numeracy, Literacy and all other subjects are delivered in a fun and engaging way where children can make links and apply skills across the curriculum.
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