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| Number of students |
1030 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
69 |
| Most common nationality |
USA |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10% Local and 90% International |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we support with an ELL program. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish and Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
27 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All students have iPads up to Grade 2 which are provided by the school. For Grade 2 - 3, students are welcome to bring their own device. Grade 4 -5, students must bring their own device and this must be an IPAD. MACBOOKS are required from Grade 6 and above. |
| 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. UAS offers 100% in school learning however, for those students who cannot join us in school, we offer online classes. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islamic Studies is compulsory for all Muslim students. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Non-muslim students attend alternative classes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
The 2020/2021 IBDP average was 32. This is well above the world average.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Yes, this information is available at time of joining |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We provide Inclusion in accordance to the KHDA requirements |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
UAS support all students with additional needs including those who are gifted and talented. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
The school employs 4 full time comprehensive school Counselors. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
MAP Testing or play based assessment depending on age. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the Grade |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have rolling admissions throughout the year subject to KHDA Approvals and timeframes. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.45am for Middle School and High School students
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| School finish time |
12:45pm for Pre-K and KG1
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| Supervised care before/after school |
UAS provide the LEAP Junior program until 3:10pm
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
9 Sports teams
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| Sports activities included |
Swimming, athletics, basketball, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, badminton, golf, cross-country, track and field and softball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. UAS particiapte in the NESAC and Emirates Junior Sports Association. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
400m running track, Olympic size soccer field, softball pitch, basketball courts inside and out and 6 lane 25m swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Universal American School prides itself on offering students a variety of personalized learning pathways. Beginning in elementary school and culminating at graduation, students receive academically rigorous instruction designed to meet their individual needs and interests. The elementary school offers a personalized curriculum that is aligned to both the US AERO standards as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). In grades 6-10 students are provided the opportunity to explore a variety of course offerings aligned to the US AERO standards. This exposure is designed to help students make informed choices as learners in their culminating pathway selection. During their 10th grade year, students, teachers, counselors, and parents work together closely to select an appropriate, personalized graduation pathway. UAS has an extremely diverse student body with graduating seniors attending university all over the world. Our vision is to provide pathways to graduation which allow students to attend their top choice university. In order to accomplish this, UAS allows students in grade 11 to choose either the IB Diploma Programme or the Advanced Placement (AP) and AERO pathway. Both paths lead to an American high school diploma; additionally, students in the IB Programme earn an IB Diploma and students in the AP/AERO pathway receive university credits earned from successfully completing AP exams. Through our personalized pathways, we strive to build confident, empowered, and globally aware citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Personalized and project-based teaching and learning. |
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