Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300-500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
5 |
| Most common nationality |
Egyptians |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Dutch, and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15-18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Strategically |
| 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 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
High Achievers |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English, Math and Arabic Assessments - (Acceptance is based on the results of the English and Math Assessments) |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:30 AM |
| School finish time |
2:30 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Asten Hub |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basketball, Volleyball, and Handball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Asten College is a Microsoft Digital Transformation School, offering a rigorous British education. Through its global digital platforms, Asten provides its students and staff with the opportunity to enhance their expertise in digital education, standing at the forefront of educational progress. Asten's Core 24 approach is centered on values-based education, shaping its principles and central beliefs. With a wide range of co-curricular programs, Asten prioritises each learner’s pastoral, social, and emotional needs. Asten is dedicated to fostering independent thought and the pursuit of excellence, offering a well-rounded education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Asten's distinctive academic programme aims to encourage its learner’s lifelong enthusiasm for discovery. Asten's curriculum scheme is based on integrating digital technology, values- based learning, skills, innovative enquiry, and cross curricular approaches that allow its learners to make connections, synthesize knowledge and develop advanced research- based skills. By the time students graduate from Asten College, they will have reached their best potential and acquired a set of values and beliefs qualifying them to meet the challenges of the real world. |