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Nationalities
| Number of students |
825 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
43 |
| Most common nationality |
UAE |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
26.51 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Activities, Homework and Lessons |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Islamic. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
If students are of different religion, they are accomodated through different activities, mostly they stay at the Library for Reading activity. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Maximum 1 week |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, SENCO, Intervention and Shadow Teachers. |
| Learning support offered |
Identify all children who need special consideration to support their physical, social, emotional or intellectual development;
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Discuss the opportunities available to them and their aspirations. These discussions will form the basis of individual Development Plans;
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| Student access to education psychologist |
If needed and agreed upon. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Paper Assessment and Interviews by Head of Departments |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
On going, as long as there is available seat. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, except during Term 3. Transfer students are only allowed if they are from outside the country as per ADEK approval. |
School day
| School start time |
7:30am |
| School finish time |
2:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, after school day- extended day. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have our school cafeteria. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No, parents should provide food for students who have special diets. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Paint by Numbers
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| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Football etc. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, our school competes with other school sports competition and we have our yearly Sports Day for each level. |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball, Volleyball and Indoor PE Hall. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At Belvedere British School we offer a broad, distinctive academic education for both boys and girls of 4 to 16 years of age. We pride ourselves on our long standing reputation for excellent results and high quality pastoral care for all students. The innovative and enriched curriculum reflects our vision and ethos and meets the needs and aspirations of students. These, together with our specialism in science, offer a unique education experience for young people in Abu Dhabi and beyond. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At BBS, we aim to develop well-educated, well-rounded and caring young men and women who will play a significant role in society. They will be good team members as well as leaders; above all, they will seek to be a positive influence wherever they find themselves. We have high expectations of our children and we expect them to share these expectations. Our children are all academically able and we seek to nurture in them a spirit of inquiry and curiosity which will see them explore their chosen interests, whatever these might be. They are guided by committed, enthusiastic and inspiring teachers who have strong subject specialist knowledge – a key factor in developing students to their fullest extent. Alongside this academic rigour, we offer an abundance of other opportunities. Whether it is on the stage, in the hall, on the sports field or working in the community, our children have the chance to grow in areas outside of the classroom. At the same time, this is a warm, caring community where people are prepared to go the extra mile to help one another. I believe that our school is a happy, vibrant place, full of energy and enthusiasm. It is filled with aspiring and ambitious people who want to make the most of themselves and help those around them do the same. |