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| Number of students |
1473 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
75 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
7% local : 93% international |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school offers Elementary English Language Learner programme and Secondary English Language Learner programme. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
In terms of infrastructure, each and every classroom has a permanently-mounted DLP projector, a Smartboard for an interactive session, a sound system loud enough to be easily heard by all, at least one fast and capable desktop PC running Windows 7 for the teacher and at least one more computer for the teacher’s assistant in Elementary. There are 5 computer labs with approximately 25 PCs each. The school also has 2 laptop carts, 1 MacBook cart and an IPad cart with 25 devices each for teachers to utilize in their classrooms. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment test or interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students applying for PreKG, KGI, and KGII must interview with a KG teacher. Students applying for grades 1 to 11 must take an assessment test in Math and English. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The school has Elementary and Secondary Learning Support Center. |
| Learning support offered |
Available to help students who need additional academic support within or apart from the regular classroom. Students who exhibit substantial learning difficulties within the classroom are referred to the learning support team, consisting of four learning support teachers and two school counselors. After a referral is made, a learning support teacher conducts a series of observations and informal assessments. If it is deemed beneficial, the student is then accepted into the program. |
| School start time |
KG - G5: 7:55 am
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| School finish time |
KG1 - KG2: 12:45 pm
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arabic Newspaper, IB art immersion, Book Club, SAT Prep, Peer Tutoring, Sailing, Girl Guides, Yearbook, Golf, Tennis, Cheerleading, Yoga, Fitness Boot camp, Ab Blaster, Chess Club |
| School provided lunches |
UAS is working in partnership with Fine Foods Catering Company to provide its community with a high standard of healthy lunches. Students in Pre-KG, KGI, and KGII must bring a packed lunch. Please only bring healthy options. Students in grades 1-12 can purchase items from the cafeteria. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Six-lane, 400-meter track with all weather surface. Soccer field, 25 meter swimming pool, gymnasium, strength and conditioning room. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Universal American School in Dubai is an internationally accredited IB World School, offering a high-quality education.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
UAS offers its students a quality American international education that incorporates the strengths of the students' own cultures. School's goal is to develop students' core and essential skills, as well as their capacities for critical thinking and creativity. In addition to cultivating a passion for learning, the school promotes the students' all-around the development of their character, and their sense of civic responsibility. |