Al Shohub Private School: Details and Fees

Leaving qualifications		IGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instruction		English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes	Average	25 students / class
Class sizes	Maximum	25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus

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Yearly fees:	from: Dirham 26,070 to: Dirham 31,290

School fees range in AED valid for the academic year 2024/2025

The School admits boys and girls from KG 2 until Grade 4 inclusive (4 – 8 years old on entry); from Grade 5 until Grade 12 entry is for girls only.

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Nationalities

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

Languages

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

Classroom

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

Academics

External examinations or assessments available	IGCSE, A Levels
Do teachers assign homework to their students?	Yes

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs	Yes
Learning support offered	SENCO Teacher

Admissions

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 day

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

Facilities at the school

Library, Science labs

About the school

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.