United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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The main syllabus is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum and the National Curriculum for England using resources produced in the United Kingdom. Assessments include GL Assessment CAT4 cognitive ability tests for Years 3–7 and Arabic Benchmarking Testing (ABT) for Years 2–7; English National Curriculum expectations are tracked with Classroom Monitor, and there are summative assessments in English, mathematics, science, Arabic, Islamic and UAE Social Studies at the end of each term. At the end of Years 3–7, students take GL Progress Tests in English, Mathematics and Science, and parent reports are issued twice a year with opportunities to discuss attainment and progress.
Internal clubs include Arts and Crafts, Music, Newspaper and Debating, Football, Drama and Yoga. External clubs delivered by partner providers include Gulf Multi-Sport Cycling Club, PASS Football Club, Clarke Foster Tennis Club, Impact Karate and Creative Robotics.
The My Identity Program deepens Emirati national identity and fosters appreciation of UAE culture and values among expatriate students. The program is organized around six My Identity themes: My Values Are My Identity; My Language Is My Identity; My Community Is My Identity; My Culture Is My Identity; My Citizenship Is My Identity; My History Is My Identity. The program supports the Abu Dhabi 2030 Vision of developing confident local and global citizens within a British curriculum framework.
Student Leadership includes Student Council, Eco-Council, House Captains, Head Boy and Head Girl and deputies, who help shape school development and provide feedback to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees. They also organise events such as National Day, Anti-Bullying Week and Pink Day for Cancer Awareness.
Eco Council leads environmental awareness and eco-friendly initiatives, meets with teachers to organise themed days, and promotes the Eco Code (care for animals, plants, electricity, water and paper) along with recycling projects such as the Simply Bottle Initiative turning bottles into thread and clothes.
Student leadership roles include Student Council, Eco-Council, House Captains, Head Boy and Head Girl and deputies; they contribute to school development by providing feedback to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees and help organise events such as National Day, Anti-Bullying Week and Pink Day for Cancer Awareness.
Health education is embedded in the curriculum from the foundation stages through Year 7. The Healthy Lunchbox award reinforces healthy eating, and there is a nut-free policy in place; pupils are encouraged to bring water in spill-proof bottles. The school participates in health initiatives and events such as Junior Aquathlon, Gulf Multi-Sport activities with Manchester City FC sessions, and the Daily Mile, and a school nurse provides health and wellbeing support.