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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 |
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