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| Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
All prospective students are assessed for entry in accordance with the admission requirements of the school and the criteria relevant to the particular year group for which they are applying. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The Admissions Assessment includes, other than the Parents’ interview, an interview with the student, a written and oral language assessment (English language for the English section and French language for the French section), a mathematics assessment and an Arabic language assessment (not required for foreigners). Early Years Assessment: The admission assessment for the Early Years stage is not content based. However, through careful observation, the student’s range of vocabulary, ability to listen and carry out instructions, concentration span, as well as, their social and communication skills are noted. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
GPIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Zayed Nursery: garden, swimming pool.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Green Land International Schools - the only IB world school authorized to offer the three IB programmes from K-12 in English and French languages. |