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United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
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Academic Co-Curriculars are activities directly connected to academic classes. They include student governance and leadership, musical and drama activities, speech and debate, academic competitions, and academic-support field trips. These activities are part of the ENS Co-Curricular Program.
Enrichment Clubs and Activities focus on specific student interests and may include arts and crafts, book clubs, UAE cultural clubs, volunteer initiatives, chess, and many others. Musical and drama activities are available as part of the co-curricular offerings. Arts and creative expression are encouraged through these options.
Special events celebrate UAE traditions and Islamic culture. UAE National Day, Martyrs' Day, and Flag Day are observed. Religious celebrations such as Eid, Ramadan activities, Prophet's Birthday, Isra and Mi'raj, and Mid of Shaban are observed. Quran and Al Hadeeth Recital Competitions, the Program of Quran Recital Centers (in collaboration with the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments), Biography of the Prophet Mohammed, and Future Poet and Youla Competitions are part of student life.
Enrichment Clubs and Activities provide opportunities for student interests beyond the classroom. Clubs may include arts and crafts, book clubs, UAE cultural clubs, volunteer initiatives, chess, and many others. After-School Activities (ASA) run in eight-week blocks for Grades 1 to 12 and are supervised by an adult sponsor.
Volunteer initiatives are included in Enrichment Clubs and Activities. Service as Action is part of the program to meet IB requirements. Community Engagement Events, including the Joint Awareness Project with the National Rehabilitation Center, are part of ENS student life. Participation requires good academic standing and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct.
Student governance and leadership are included in Academic Co-Curriculars. Leadership programs are offered as part of the ENS Co-Curricular Program. Participation in co-curricular activities requires good academic standing and adherence to the school's behavioral standards. The program supports the IB requirements for Action, Service as Action, and CAS.
The program offers athletics with age-level teams and competitions. Depending on campus facilities, offerings may include basketball, rugby, martial arts, volleyball, soccer, swimming, and track and field. After-School Activities run in eight-week blocks and are supervised by an adult sponsor. The program is designed to extend classroom learning while fostering cooperation, teamwork, and positive social relationships.
Emirates National School Sharjah is a private day school with separate Boys' and Girls' campuses in Sharjah. It delivers education under both US and UAE frameworks, following Colorado Academic Standards alongside UAE National Curriculum Standards. The school offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and the American Common Core in English, Math and Science, with AP courses available for grades 11 and 12. Two Diploma pathways are available: the American Curriculum with General and Advanced Tracks, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) or IB Certificates. The DP begins in grade 11, with TOK, Extended Essay and CAS core components, and placement guided by readiness and university plans. Language readiness and MAP scores determine Higher or Standard Level course placement. Athletics include basketball, rugby, martial arts, volleyball, soccer, swimming and track and field, depending on campus facilities. Co-curriculars cover academic governance and competitions, arts, UAE culture clubs and service activities.
