Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
52 |
| Most common nationality |
Canadian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:20 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
There is some extra support but not extra classes. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartboard, laptops & iPads / Tablets - to enhance instruction, research |
| 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, the School use virtual classroom technology |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Islam for muslim students and optional for others |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We give them the option to join the class or to do other activities |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Alberta Diploma Exams and PAT exams from Alberta. |
| Results in these examinations |
At provincial average. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies from 15 min. at younger grades to 1.0-1.5 hrs at senior levels. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Minimal support staff for struggling learners. |
| Learning support offered |
Extra time, oral testing, working with outside support agencies. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
NA |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We refer to outside agencies. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Math and English testing is completed for students |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The deadline is provided every year as per the ministry guidelines, its end of January every year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
At the elementary levels yes, secondary students have two intakes, the second being for the second semester. |
| School start time |
7:30 am |
| School finish time |
2:15 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 |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Varies, chess, scuba, football, basketball, skipping, power boating , sailing, tennis, fitness, science, board games, guitar, drama, choir, kick boxing, arts and crafts. |
| Sports activities included |
Variety according to Alberta curriculum. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Friendly soccer and basketball. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor courts, basketball, badminton. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Canadian curriculum, friendly family atmosphere, mainly Canadian trained teachers, small classes, strong student leadership. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Western teaching based on Canadian training. |
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