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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1470 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
11 Nationalities |
| Most common nationality |
Emirati |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
N/A |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school has a school-wide literacy program that streams students according to ability. School offers ESL intervention programs for extra support. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German and French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes in PKG - Grade 2 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students have access to iPads and the use of 3 ICT labs. The school has a strong Robotics Department. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
The school uses Google Classroom from K-10 for all online learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islamic |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Non-Muslim students are offered extra Arabic during these lessons. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP testing Gr 1-11 , TIMSS, PSAT |
| Results in these examinations |
The school is rated as a “Good” school. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the grade 15 minutes -1 hour. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, the learning support team is very successful in supporting many students. |
| Learning support offered |
Language reading, Speaking, Listening, Mathematics, Science and Arabic |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Our literacy intervention program streams students to enable them to work at their level and above. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, the school has many partnerships with reliable medical and psychological practitioners. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes - students in KG are invited for a play observation and students in higher grades are tested on basic language and mathematical skills applicable to level of entry. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students in KG are invited for a play observation and students in higher grades are tested on basic language and mathematical skills applicable to the level of entry. During COVID-19 KG students is video recorded. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, in some grades |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
May 1st |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, depending on the closing dates informed by ADEK. |
School day
| School start time |
7:45 a.m. |
| School finish time |
KG-12:45 p.m. Gr1- 11 - 2:50 p.m. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
The school has a canteen that is serviced by a catering company |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The catering company offers a wide and varied selection and communicates with parents individually. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, it can be bought on the school campus. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, Basketball, French, German, Football, Ballet, Gymnastics, Karate, Islamic, Taekwando, Drama, Art and design. |
| Sports activities included |
PE curriculum aligned with American common Core Standards |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, Football, Basketball and Swimming |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, 2 Football Pitches and Gymnasium |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Ajyal International school Al Falah is a thriving and selective entry school with an American Curriculum established in 2016 and caters for students in Kindergarten to Grade 11. Since opening the doors in 2016, Ajyal Al Falah has established itself as one of the leading American Curriculum schools in the U.A.E., offering a broad and balanced education to children from across the U.A.E. and Gulf region. The school has a unique ambiance with an enormous heart for children where children’s wellbeing is placed at the heart of the organization. The UAE culture, heritage, strong Islamic values, and tradition play an important role at Ajyal Al Falah. The school’s excellent A Level inspection results rank the school as one of the best schools in Abu Dhabi. The school prepares students for global citizenship that include critical thinking and problems solving skills, and World mindedness, that refers to understanding the world as one unified system and encourages a responsibility towards caring for the overall needs of the planet. The school is registered with the Green Schools Alliance community, which is a worldwide initiative that addresses climate change and conservation challenges by creating a peer-to-peer network of member schools committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the implementation of sustainable solutions. Ajyal Al Falah is registered with the US College Board and prepares students for the SAT standardized examinations and offers the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, where students can demonstrate mastery of rigorous college-level material and can earn college credits at most colleges and universities in the US. The school is in the process of obtaining the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC accreditation which is an internationally respected US quality seal distinguishing that a school has met high expectations of educational quality and curriculum content. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Ajyal Al Falah adopts a ‘hands-on’ approach. Activity-based learning is at the heart of every lesson. Students are encouraged to be responsible for their learning. They are regularly assessed. |