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| Number of students |
485 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
42 |
| Most common nationality |
Egyptian,Pakistani,Emirati |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:4 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
26 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
State-of-the-art interactive smart board in every classroom. VLE Platforms like Microsoft Teams, Seesaw, Kerboodle, STOPS problem solving, Seneca and Asafeer are used. |
| 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, we use secure platforms like Microsoft Teams to deliver lessons.VLE Platforms like Microsoft Teams, Seesaw, Kerboodle, STOPS problem solving, Seneca and Asafeer are used. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Muslim students are taught Islamic studies. Non muslim students access reading or work setup by teachers during this time |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are an international school. Tolerance is embedded in the curriculum. We celebrate all festivals like EID,DIWALI and CHRISTMAS in the School. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
GL assessments like CAT4,Progress Test Series, GCSE/IGCSE/BTEC etc., |
| Results in these examinations |
Majority perform above expected level |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, weekly |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
SEND coordinator and inclusion champion |
| Learning support offered |
Students experiencing difficulties in accessing the curriculum and learning are referred by teachers to the SEND Coordinator, and/or counselor. Teachers & parents together draw up an individual education plan for each student based upon their observations & results of psycho-educational assessments administered by external professionals. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Some learners have academic skills, cognitive abilities, leadership abilities and creative talents that differ in degree and dimension from their peers. STAR identifies these students through its assessment programmes and adapts the curriculum to meet their needs e.g. subject acceleration & opportunities to lead in literacy, sports, science clubs in school. The identified students represent the school in various events & competitions such as Science Magazine, EEG speech competition etc. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Students have access to Pastoral Leader and School Counsellor |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Student reports from previous Schools, CAT4 assessment, Informal assessments for EYFS and Year 1. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of April |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:40 |
| School finish time |
FS1,FS2 : 7.30am to 1pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, after school care is provided |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, Karate, art craft club, future engineers, cheerleading, ballet. |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basketball,Tennis, Netball, Swimming etc., |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have outdoor as well as indoor play areas,swimming pool and multipurpose hall |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Star International School Al Twar is a bespoke English Curriculum school in the heart of Al Twar. It is very much a family school, with teachers, SLT, TAs, Admin and site staff all working alongside parents and the wider community to offer its children the best opportunities it possibly can. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Star provides the highest quality of teaching using a rich variety of resources and technology underpinned by the National Curriculum for England. The school actively encourages internationalism, while believing deeply in the values of the ambient community and country. |
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