United Arab Emirates, Umm Al Quwain
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After School Clubs are offered, including Chess Club, Photography Club, Speech Club, Robotics Club and Quran Club. These clubs provide opportunities to engage in activities beyond regular class time.
Photography Club is included among After School Clubs, offering a venue for visual arts and creative expression.
Speech Club supports language development and public speaking; Quran Club engages students in Islamic studies and cultural literacy.
The PE department runs extra-curricular sports programs after school, including Soccer, Basketball, Swimming and Gymnastics. These activities promote social interaction and teamwork.
Extracurricular activities foster leadership and confidence, with clubs providing opportunities for teamwork and initiative.
Sports programs and after-school activities support physical activity, wellness and a sense of school belonging.
Sharjah American International School Umm Al Quwain provides an American curriculum aligned with California State Standards from Kindergarten through Grade 12. The campus features dedicated science laboratories, information technology labs, art rooms, an outdoor sports field, and an on-site medical clinic. Students are prepared for high school graduation with options to take standardized assessments including MAP (Measures of Academic Progress), SAT, and TOEFL. The school emphasizes English language instruction alongside the mandatory United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education curricula for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, and Moral Education. A distinctive offering at this campus is its structured college guidance framework, which systematically assists high school students in selecting and applying to regional and international higher education institutions. The school provides daily bus transportation across Umm Al Quwain and neighboring emirates to accommodate commuting families. Additionally, the school hosts annual events such as International Day and Science Fairs to foster peer collaboration.