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Nationalities
| 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 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
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 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
CAT4, GL assessments, IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
Student support
| 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 |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English, maths and Arabic assessment |
| Waiting list |
In some classes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July 4th |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8am |
| School finish time |
2.20pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports |
| Sports activities included |
All sports, including sailing |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, swimming pool and outdoor pitches |
About the school
| 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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