Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1378 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
19 |
| 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 |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We are an Apple Distinguished School - technology is embedded in each of our subjects. |
| 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, we use a range of digital technologies to support our students' learning. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP/SAT/PSAT/EmSAT |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies based on the grade level of the student. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance assessment, observation and/or interview. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students perform an entrance assessment, observation and interview with staff. The details vary based on the grade/phase the student will be entering. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SZPAB offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sportshall, swimming pool, 5 lane running track, football/rugby field, basketball courts, skateboard park, climbing apparatus, general outdoor play areas, covered play areas, 2 rooftop play areas. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The school is a continuation of the success and reputation of The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls which was established in 2000 to fulfil the vision of the Late President, H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. As an inclusive school aims to provide the highest quality of holistic education and development for boys and girls from KG1 – Grade 3, and boys only from Grades 4–10 with plans for natural growth up to Grade 12 in consecutive years. |
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