Hayah International Academy

Hayah has a Character Education Program that places emotional and social wellbeing at the core of its approach. The school strongly believes in the emotional and social wellbeing of its students and aims to help them become self-reflective and proactive members of their communities. The program provides an emotionally and socially safe environment where students can express themselves. It is led by a dedicated team of teachers across kindergarten through high school who act as teachers, coaches, mentors, and activity coordinators, engaging students through one-on-one and group discussions, reflections, activities, trips, camps, and weekend events. School-wide, the program is reinforced through interdisciplinary integration of core values and collaboration with teachers and parents to achieve its goals.

Hayah coordinates a comprehensive Student Services program that includes behavior support, English Language Support (ELS), Arabic Language Support (ALS), and Math Support to address student needs. A dedicated Student Services Coordinator leads planning, implementation, and evaluation of services and collaborates with teachers and parents to ensure appropriate entry and exit assessments and reporting. The coordinator organizes teacher referrals for student support services (SEN, ELS, Counseling, etc.) and coordinates with the Campus Intervention Team to align ELS, SEN, Counseling, and related supports. The ES counselor provides individualized support to students, including guidance and counseling. The ES Office monitors attendance and coordinates with administrators to track progress and maintain records of students receiving support.

English Language Support (ELS) is offered as part of the student services program, with Arabic Language Support (ALS) also available. ELS and ALS are coordinated through the Student Services team to support language development and access to learning. The IB Diploma Programme includes English A Language and Literature, Arabic A Language and Literature, and English B HL as part of language groups. The Student Services Coordinator works with teachers to recommend and implement language supports and to monitor progress. ALS and ELS programs focus on helping students engage with the curriculum.

Mental wellbeing is supported through a comprehensive Student Services program coordinating ELS, SEN, ALS, and Math Support. The Campus Intervention Team meets regularly to coordinate supports and address student concerns. The ES counselor provides counseling and emotional support for students and families. Staff monitor students' transitions between grades to support social, emotional, and academic growth. The program fosters a climate where students feel safe, respected, and cared for.

Hayah provides a safe, healthy environment and practices safeguarding across all divisions. The Child Protection Policy (CPP) and Safeguarding applies to any adult working for or with Hayah International Academy, including staff, volunteers, and outsourced staff. Safeguarding and child protection training is regularly conducted to provide staff with knowledge and skills. The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) provides guidelines for the safe use of the internet, digital technologies, IT systems, and social media. Contact information for safeguarding concerns includes info@hayahacademy.com and the main phone line.