Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
2184 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
59 |
| Most common nationality |
Emirati |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
55% local : 45% international |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, the school offers special courses. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
The school offers ICDL, TOEFL, CBP, PSAT, SAT1 and CISCO. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Recommended time varies according to subjects and grades. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost all students. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have a specialized learning support team. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes, there are waiting lists for some grades only. |
| School start time |
7:45 am |
| School finish time |
KG2 and KG23: 1:45 pm
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
The school canteen provides a food service during lunch and break times. It offers a range of healthy snacks and beverages. Hygiene and strict quality control of food are regarded as top priorities. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer many activities such as: arabic, french, arabic dance, math club, film making, robotics, science club, art and crafts, drama, fun mask making, choir, origami, debating, swimming, chess, gymnastics,, basketball, table tennis, cooking |
| Sports activities included |
Athletics, team games, swimming, gymnastics. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, the school competes against other schools. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football pitch, 2 swimming pools, indoor gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Al Khaleej International School provides high quality education in a caring and nurturing environment. The school features an American style education with an emphasis on the importance of extra-curricular activities as part of the enrichment program. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
GEMS focus on holistic education extends beyond the classroom to embrace a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, nature trips, arts and crafts and exploratory excursions that provide a well-rounded experience and development of student potential. Al Khaleej National School follows this philosophy and hopes to develop the unique needs of each child. |