Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
601 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
8 |
| Most common nationality |
Emirati |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
93% local : 7% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Students are provided with iPads and laptops to use in their classrooms. |
| 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) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
SENCO Teacher |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Written entrance assessments in English Language, Arabic Language and Mathematics are conducted for new entrants into Grade 2 until Grade 10. The school does not usually accept direct entrants into Grade 11 as this is the second year of the IGCSE examination program. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
25th August |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.45 am |
| School finish time |
2.30 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science labs |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Al Shohub School was founded in 1999, by HH Sheikha Shaikha bint Saif Al Nahyan in order to provide a good quality education for girls using the English National Curriculum. As the school has grown and developed over time it now offers the English National Curriculum to girls and boys from KG1 to Grade 4 and girls only from Grade 5 to Grade 12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Al Shohub School offers a British style education based upon the National Curriculum of England which is delivered in the medium of English. The school has a highly dedicated and talented staff. Teachers are UK-trained with experience of teaching both in the UK and in British Schools overseas. In addition, Al Shohub delivers the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum in Arabic for Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. |
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