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| Number of students |
320 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
5 |
| Most common nationality |
Saudi |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
8:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, most |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Mandarin |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart Boards, Computer Lab |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Older children - Islam. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They do not attend the lessons. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Measures of Academic Progress - MAP tests |
| Results in these examinations |
Higher than US average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30-45 minutes daily |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Only Early Elementary so they have to go on to High School. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Learning Support Program based on the request of parents. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
All children have individualized learning so that they are always challenged regardless of their level. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, for all grades |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Developmental assessments and observation of skills and abilities. Main focus English Language and Math. |
| Waiting list |
For some grades |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Registration usually opens in April and will only close when no places available. KG2 and Grade 1 have highest demand so new students have to register as soon as possible after then. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if we have places available. |
| School start time |
7:05 am |
| School finish time |
12:30 pm for Early Years/2:30 pm for KG1/2:35 pm KG2-Grade 8 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No, students bring their own packed lunch if unable to eat what is on the daily menu. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, for Grades 1-8 |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
After-school clubs: Foreign Languages (Mandarin+French), Art, Physical Fitness (Zumba, Soccer, Parkour), Home Sciences (Cross stitch, stitching) |
| Sports activities included |
General physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium and outside play area |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The enjoyment of learning. Empowering children intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically and morally. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Holistic. Students encouraged to discover, play and learn. Seek to stimulate intellectual curiosity and lay the groundwork on which a life of continuous learning can be built. |
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