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Number of students |
550 |
Max. number of students per class |
The Alpha School highly values personalised instruction and therefore sets a target class size not exceeding 25 students across all year groups. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The Alpha School is a full Apple school, Alpha’s purpose-built facility includes specialist classrooms, iMac laboratory, and 4-K 10-point Clevertouch TV's in every classroom to support our 1:1 iPad programme. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Admission assessment. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The school conducts assessment of all applicants in order to establish their academic level and ensure that the child is able to access the school programme and provision of support required. The testing is diagnostic which helps the school to deliver a personalised learning and teaching programme. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
The Learning Support Team welcomes children who have additional learning needs and develops individual plans to suit their requirements. For some, this will be a short-term plan to overcome a particular barrier, whilst for others there may be the need for ongoing support.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted and Talented students are equally valued at The Alpha School, integrating ‘stretch and challenge’ strategies in the students’ learning experience. Alpha applies active learning approaches that engage, challenge and inspire learners, combined with innovative use of digital technology in the classroom to extend the students, knowledge, skills and understanding. Inclusion is paramount. |
School start time |
7:50 |
School finish time |
KG1 - KG2: 13:30
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Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers many clubs and activities. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education. |
Sports facilities at the school |
The Foundation section and the Primary school have separate play areas easily accessible from their classrooms. There is a multi-purpose hall on the first floor for gymnastics and indoor physical activities. The Qusais park 3 will be used as an extended play facility for The Alpha school. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Alpha School is not just another new school. Alpha is a school with a difference. Its mission, vision and values are embedded within our three pillars of Identity, Family and Innovation. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Alpha's mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where personal identity is embraced and where technology facilitates creativity and critical thinking and engages students in a personalised yet collaborative approach to self-directed learning. |