Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
1730 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The inevitable technology era leads instructors to integrate technology and its associate “internet” with their lessons. Fixed routers, a broadband, and a portable router are in place to offer restricted and safe internet access to any concerned side.
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External examinations or assessments available |
SAT |
Entry evaluation for students |
All potential entrants to the school must take tests (English & Math) and students may also be subject to an interview to assess their skill levels prior to acceptance. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
New students are accepted for admission during the first months of school in September and in the first week of the second term if classroom space permits. |
School start time |
7:30 am |
School finish time |
Between 1:00 pm and 2:15 pm depending on the grade level. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
3 playgrounds |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Global Academy International is an International school which implements an American Curriculum where the language of instruction is English. It is developed around the principle of integrating the four language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) and content in the English as a foreign language classroom.
Global Academy International, in its mission, aims to ensure a teaching environment built on modem -active basis to stimulate the learner, develop his/her personality, and boost his/her confidence. The staff of GAI is committed to create and maintain a trusting and caring environment where teaching and learning are exciting and students are enabled to develop responsibility and to experience success. GAI exists to serve the unique, academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of both local and foreign students at all levels by encouraging them to be adaptable students with a long life education. |
Teaching approach of the school |
California Curriculum has been devised to align with the school’s mission and vision. The curriculum standards maximize both the students’ social integral and academic achievement. It’s a holistic approach which aims at building the physical, social, and psychological whole being of the learners. |