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Sharjah American International School Umm Al Quwain

United Arab Emirates, Umm Al Quwain

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Wellbeing and Support

How students are nurtured, understood, and kept safe

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Learning support teachers are specialists in the well-being of children on a social, emotional, and academic level, and they provide high-quality instruction and interventions tailored to reflect students' individual interests, styles, and needs. The program addresses the well-being of students through a comprehensive learning support program that targets literacy and numeracy and uses increasingly intensive multi-tiered interventions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The SAIS UAQ learning support program targets literacy and numeracy, monitors students' progress, and provides increasingly intensive multi-tiered interventions for students identified as at-risk or requiring special attention.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program and support lessons.

Mental Wellbeing

Learning support teachers are specialists in the well-being of children on a social, emotional, and academic level.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Policy exists as part of the SAIS UAQ Students and Parents Handbook AY 2021-22.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees AED 17,545 - 32,285
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service Yes

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.

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