Wales International School: Useful info for parents

Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	25 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	30 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

Yearly fees:	from: Dirham 23,500 to: Dirham 35,000

School fees range in AED valid for the academic year 2019/2020

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Number of students	810
Number of nationalities represented in the school	8
Most common nationality	Emirati
Ratio of local students to international students	9:1

Max. number of students per class	30
Average number of students per class	25
Does the school employ teaching assistants?	Yes
Native English speaking teachers	Yes
Language support for students not fluent in English	Yes
Use of technology in the classroom	Yes
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
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes
Approximate hours of homework given	1 hour

Uniform required	Yes
Waiting list	In some classes
Entry evaluation for students	Yes
Brief description of entry evaluation required	English, maths and Arabic assessment
Deadline for registration (new academic year)	July 4th
Students can join after academic year begins	Yes
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation	N/A
External examinations or assessments available	CAT4, GL assessments, IGCSE
Results in these examinations	N/A
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?	We follow ADEK guidance for private schools. Islam is the main faith and there is a prayer room available.
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion?	Yes
School bus service available	Yes

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes
Learning support offered	SENDCO individual guidance and support for teachers and students
The school supports gifted, able and talented students	Programme of activities
Student access to education psychologist	Through referals

School start time	8am
School finish time	2.20pm
Supervised care before/after school	Yes
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered	Sports
School provided lunches	Yes
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)	Yes
Sports activities included	All sports, including sailing
Sports facilities at the school	Gymnasium, swimming pool and outdoor pitches
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students	Yes

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school	Respect, honesty and care
Teaching approach of the school	British system, encouraging students to become independent learners