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United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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Yasmina American School emphasizes social-emotional development from the early years; in Pre-KG, the curriculum integrates social-emotional development as part of a play-based, inquiry-driven approach. The Elementary curriculum also centers on personal and social growth, alongside core academic learning, to foster resilience, collaboration, and curiosity. The school describes its learning community as caring and inclusive, supporting students' belonging and personal growth. Parental engagement is actively pursued through workshops and events to strengthen home–school partnerships and support student wellbeing. The admissions materials highlight a supportive and engaging environment intended to help students thrive academically and socially.
There is no explicit, publicly described EAL program on Yasmina American School's pages; the materials focus on delivering an American curriculum aligned with CCSS and on general language instruction within that framework. The curriculum overview references English Language Arts and Mathematics aligned to CCSS, indicating English instruction as the core language of instruction, but it does not detail separate EAL support services. There is no published information about dedicated EAL staff, assessments, or pull-out/in-class supports. Families can use standard contact channels (Admissions or MyExperience) for questions about language support. Public materials do not describe a distinct EAL program, staff, or eligibility criteria.
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the curriculum's emphasis on social-emotional development in the early years and the explicit focus on personal and social skills in the program. The Pre-KG description highlights fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, underscoring a holistic approach to wellbeing. Yasmina American School also presents itself as an inclusive and caring community, which supports students' emotional safety and sense of belonging. Parental engagement and home–school partnerships are used as mechanisms to bolster student wellbeing through ongoing communication and joint activities. For wellbeing-related inquiries, parents are encouraged to contact the school via standard channels (Admissions or MyExperience).
Yasmina American School, opening in August 2025 in Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi, provides the American curriculum for students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5, with future expansion planned up to Grade 12. The school occupies the former Yasmina British Academy campus on Al Mireef Street, featuring age-appropriate classrooms, integrated technology, and designated outdoor play spaces. Students follow a structured program focusing on literacy, numeracy, science, and social studies, supplemented by dedicated STEAM, arts, and sports extracurricular activities. A distinctive feature of the school is its formalized Parental Engagement framework, which integrates families into the educational process through regular workshops and collaborative events. The campus provides a fixed-fee bus service and includes Arabic language instruction aligned with Ministry of Education standards. By maintaining specific class limits—up to 25 in early years and 30 in Grades 1-5—educators deliver targeted instruction tailored to individual student requirements.
