Sharjah British International School

Sharjah British International School supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a school-wide emphasis on social values, articulated in the Golden Rules and the Five Responsibilities that underpin daily behaviour. A Star Points and Reward Points system reinforces positive social and academic behaviours across year groups. SBIS Supervisors in each section oversee safety, attendance, and behavior, and coordinate with a Social Worker and the Principal to address issues, including student counselling when needed. Mind and Body Wellness is included in indoor activities, with yoga sessions, meditation workshops, and mindfulness training to help students manage stress and maintain concentration. The school provides on-site health staff for wellbeing and safety, including a fully qualified medical practitioner on campus.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding the range of SEN provision, the specific types of needs supported, or whether it operates as a specialist SEN institution. SBIS Supervisors coordinate with a Social Worker and the Principal to address behavioural issues, including student counselling and appropriate consequences. A fully qualified medical practitioner is on site for first aid and medical treatment, with a school nurse, and parents must inform staff of medical conditions and allergies. There is no published detail on dedicated learning support or explicit SEN staffing on the site. Families seeking SEN arrangements should request direct confirmation from the school.

Public information does not disclose specific EAL provision or programmes at SBIS. The curriculum page describes the British National Curriculum integrated with Cambridge International curricula, with core subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science, and a range of subjects such as Languages. Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies are listed as ministry subjects. The materials imply English-language instruction within the core curriculum, but there is no explicit EAL programme described. No detailed EAL staff or support services are publicly documented.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Mind and Body Wellness within indoor activities, including yoga, meditation, and mindfulness training to help students regulate emotions and focus. SBIS Supervisors and the Social Worker work with students and parents as needed to address wellbeing-related concerns and to provide counselling where appropriate. There is on-site medical staff to support health-related wellbeing, including a fully qualified medical practitioner and a school nurse. The school maintains a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and documents incidents to uphold a safe environment for wellbeing.

Sharjah British International School has an e-safety policy that applies to staff, students, parents, caregivers, and visitors, and is reviewed annually. An Online Safety Lead / E-Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing online safety policies and procedures, including reporting channels and signposting to local and national support. The policy outlines actions for reporting online safety incidents and liaising with local authorities as appropriate. On-site safeguarding is complemented by first aid and medical staff for immediate wellbeing concerns; serious medical issues trigger transport to Al Qassimi Hospital.