United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Ambassador International Academy offers a rich after-school enrichment programme with over 100 ECAs for KG2 through Grade 10, supporting broader academic and personal growth. The ECAs emphasize creativity, innovation, and skills beyond the core curriculum. The programme includes robotics for problem-solving, TED Talks-style public speaking, and entrepreneurship projects as part of its academic enrichment. The school also runs Model United Nations as a major ECA with weekly sessions, UN protocol training, and opportunities to participate in internal simulations and external conferences, including AMUN'25 held January 2025.
The House System provides regular music performances and art contests, offering regular outlets for performing and visual arts. The After School Programme features more than 100 ECAs, including creative projects and public-speaking activities that nurture creativity and self-expression. The Innovation & Technology strand supports creative design, robotics, and STEAM challenges, giving students hands-on opportunities to bring ideas to life through technology and design.
Model United Nations fosters global awareness and cross-cultural understanding through research, diplomacy, and debate. Diversity celebrations and cultural events are integral to school life and are reflected in the House System's activities. The pastoral care framework supports an inclusive, culturally aware community through language support, diversity celebrations, and culturally responsive practices.
The After School Programme offers a wide range of ECAs beyond the classroom, promoting social development through teamwork and peer interaction. The House System organizes sporting competitions, music performances, spelling bees, art contests, and science fairs to encourage social engagement and collaboration. The Duke of Edinburgh Award provides opportunities for volunteering, skill development, physical activity, and outdoor adventures, fostering social growth outside class. Model United Nations also enhances teamwork and collaborative skills through simulated conferences.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award includes volunteering as a core component, with participants completing community service as part of their four sections. The House System features community service initiatives as part of house activities, encouraging students to contribute to their local community. The school emphasizes partnerships with families and the broader community through its wellbeing and pastoral care programs, which foster supportive engagement and opportunities for service-oriented leadership.
Model United Nations sessions are led by trained faculty and mentors, with ongoing training in public speaking, research, and UN protocols and opportunities to participate in internal simulations and external conferences. The Duke of Edinburgh Award, introduced in 2024, provides Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels to develop leadership, independence, and project management skills. The After School Programme emphasizes entrepreneurship clubs and leadership development through project-based activities. The House System emphasizes student leadership and role models, with house-based leadership projects and events.
Pastoral Care & Wellbeing focuses on emotional health, mindfulness, and access to qualified counsellors, with daily check-ins and a PERMAH wellbeing framework. The school promotes physical health through a broad range of sports and active play, along with wellness initiatives that emphasize movement and self-care. UpStrive, a digital wellbeing platform, supports emotional wellbeing through mood tracking, guided reflections, and resilience resources. Leadership opportunities and a caring, inclusive culture further support students' overall wellbeing.