Academics
Curriculum Overview
Preparing students for academic excellence, lifelong learning, and global citizenship.
Curriculum Vision
- ✓Develop independent learners who take responsibility for their learning.
- ✓Increase students' ability to apply knowledge and practical skills.
- ✓Raise achievement levels and improve learning outcomes.
- ✓Prepare lifelong learners capable of competing with international education standards.
- ✓Promote pride in UAE heritage, Islamic values and culture.
- ✓Lay a strong educational foundation for responsible UAE and global citizens.
The curriculum follows the American Common Core Curriculum (Engage New York) and complies with all statutory requirements under AiAA accreditation and Cognia. The school day consists of 8 x 50-minute periods supported by enrichment programmes, educational visits and extracurricular activities.
The curriculum is carefully planned to build upon students' previous learning and ensure continuous progress.
Assessment & Examinations
Assessment methods vary according to students' age, ability and learning needs. Students also participate in internationally recognised benchmark assessments.
Standardized Tests
- ✓CAT4 – Grades 7 and 9
- ✓NWEA MAP – Grades 7 & 9
- ✓PISA – Grade 10
- ✓TALA – Grades 7 & 9
- ✓SAT – University Admission
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IELTS – University Admissions
Benefits of Standardized Assessments
- ✓Compare teacher assessments with standardized results.
- ✓Identify students' strengths and weaknesses.
- ✓Provide intervention and enrichment opportunities.
- ✓Support realistic academic target setting.
- ✓Measure school performance using objective KPI data.
College & Career Readiness
Grade 12 students prepare for higher education by completing SAT examinations.
Students also participate in university guidance programmes, including the UAE University Fair and career readiness activities that help them choose universities within and outside the UAE.
The curriculum develops the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for higher education and future careers.
Graduation Requirements
- ✓Students receive a High School Diploma upon successful completion of Grade 12.
- ✓A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 based on 27 credit hours is required.
- ✓Credit hours include classroom learning, homework, projects, and extracurricular participation.
- ✓Students must complete all required credits to qualify for graduation.
- ✓Regular attendance and completion of coursework are essential.
- ✓Final reports for Grades 10, 11, and 12 must be attested and submitted to the UAE Ministry of Education for equivalency when applying to UAE universities.
