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Aspen Heights British School

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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Wellbeing and Support

How students are nurtured, understood, and kept safe

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school has a positive and welcoming ethos with a strong sense of community and close relationships with families. Wellbeing initiatives are embedded in the core curriculum, including mindfulness activities in classrooms and daily wellbeing and circle time. A pastoral care team and on-site counsellor provide support, with Social Emotional Learning lessons and a Mental Health Ambassador Programme that supports student wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school is inclusive for gifted students and those with special educational needs. It maintains an Inclusion (SEN) Policy to guide support and provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The language of instruction is English, delivering the National Curriculum for England. Arabic is taught for native and non-native speakers from Nursery, with French from Year 3 and Spanish from Year 3. EAL support is provided to assist students in accessing the curriculum. Native-English-speaking teachers underpin classroom delivery.

Mental Wellbeing

There is an on-site school counsellor, a pastoral care team, and a focus on wellbeing through mindfulness, social–emotional learning, and regular wellbeing resources for families. The school offers 1:1 and group counselling, and runs wellbeing initiatives such as the Mental Health Ambassador Programme. Two mental health first aiders support wellbeing across the school.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a priority with staff trained in safeguarding and dedicated Designated Safeguarding Leads. Policies include safeguarding, intimate care, anti-bullying, and whistleblowing, with additional group protections under ISP's Child Protection framework.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees AED 38,080 - 65,290
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1237
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