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United Arab Emirates, Umm Al Quwain
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Interactive Boards are installed in all classrooms, and students in Kindergarten through Elementary use iPads and laptops. E-Books and FrogOS are used as online learning tools with specialized apps to supplement classroom instruction. Teachers receive ongoing professional development in technology to support learning. The gymnasium is a shared facility used for physical education and events. A playground provides outdoor space for breaks and recreation. Library sessions are conducted in classrooms and e-books are used to support learning.
The gymnasium is a shared facility on the SAIS UAQ campus. The PE department runs extra-curricular sports programs including Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, and Gymnastics. Playground spaces are available for breaks and activities. Swimming is offered as an extracurricular sport. Programs take place after the school day.
Interactive Boards are installed in classrooms from Kindergarten onward, and students use iPads and laptops. In Elementary, learning uses Interactive Boards, books, and iPad applications to enhance skills. Middle School uses technology and various teaching strategies to create the best learning environment. Distance Learning is supported through Microsoft Teams for remedial classes and other activities. Library sessions are conducted in classrooms and e-books are used.
Extra-curricular sports programs include Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, and Gymnastics. After-school clubs include Chess Club, Photography Club, Speech Club, Robotics Club, and Quran Club. A wide variety of academic, athletic, and community service activities are available to students. Academic activities include reading programs, science fairs, academic field trips and scientific research projects.
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.
