Continental Palace International School

Al Khamayel phase 1, 26th Of July El Sheikh Zayed.

Kindergarten to Grade 12.

International school offering American, British, and National curricula.

The Special & Inclusive Education Department provides high-quality services to support students with special educational needs, including Individualized Education Plans (IEP), one-on-one resource room sessions, and inclusive mainstream classrooms. The department emphasizes effective instruction, a qualified team, parental involvement, and access to resources and assistive technology.

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American Program (Kindergarten–Grade 12) follows the Common Core State Standards, employs project-based and inquiry-based learning with technology integration, and uses a mix of formative and summative assessments; American Diploma programs are offered with a broad extracurricular program. British Program (Foundation Stage–Year 12) follows the National Curriculum of England, uses both traditional and modern teaching methods, and includes IGCSE across subjects such as Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Creative, Technical, and Vocational; assessment comprises tests, exams, and coursework. National Program: English Department follows Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, with instruction spanning Kindergarten to Secondary; main textbooks include Alfa literature and the Anchor series aligned to CCSS; reading is supported by the Foxton Readers Platform and a structured Reading Program assigning five readers per year per grade, aiming to develop reading comprehension and language skills.

CPIS supports social and emotional development through a strong staff network that helps students in a variety of ways and by fostering community participation to strengthen partnerships with families. Life skills taught include critical thinking, communication, creativity, problem solving, perseverance, collaboration, information literacy, technology and digital literacy, flexibility, adaptability, cultural competence, stress management, decision-making, active listening, leadership, and responsibility. The program promotes collaboration and empathy within mainstream classrooms and emphasizes partnerships with families to support student success. These elements help students become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

The Special & Inclusive Education Department provides high-quality services to support students with special educational needs and aims for true inclusion with tailored support. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) guides personalized supports. One-on-one resource room sessions complement inclusive mainstream classrooms to build confidence and independence. A qualified team collaborates with families to promote student success and provides resources and assistive technology to support learning.

Continental Palace International School provides full immersion in multiple languages and cultures. The school blends American and British and National educational frameworks to support multilingual learning and global perspectives.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the life-skill framework that includes stress management. The school emphasizes a caring, collaborative community where staff, students, and families work together to support each student's well-being. The inclusive environment aims to help every student thrive and develop as a confident learner and member of society.

The School Policy presents CPIS's vision and policies and describes a safe, caring environment where faculty, parents, and students feel important and cared for. It emphasizes ethical, principled, and respectful conduct and outlines a community of teamwork, respect, and success.

1. The application process begins one year in advance of September admission. This timing allows families to prepare materials and complete preliminary steps. The Admissions Department oversees the process, coordinating the submission, assessments, and interviews with the Principal and the relevant Head of School. 2. The Admissions Department handles the receipt of application forms, arrangements for assessments, and the parent interviews with the Principal and the relevant Head of School. 3. The School accepts students for admission starting from Pre-K at 2.6 years as of October 1. This establishes the minimum entry age for admissions. The admission process includes the assessment as part of evaluating applicants. Interviews with the Principal and the relevant Head of School accompany the process. 4. All applications are considered on an individual basis. They must reflect a good academic and behavioral standard in their current school. The admissions team reviews the application form and supporting information to determine eligibility. 5. All new students are required to complete the application form. The form is the essential first step in the admissions process. 6. Required documents must be provided as part of the application. The child's digital birth certificate is required, along with vaccination records. Ten passport-size photos are needed, and copies of each parent's or guardian's ID are required. The last academic report from the previous school, official transfer documents from the relevant Educational Directorate, and a copy of the parent's graduation certification are also required.