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Number of students |
2496 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
Most common nationality |
Arab |
Ratio of local students to international students |
5% local : 95% international |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Placement test |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students are placed in grade levels based upon the submission and evaluation of official transcripts, as well as their score on the American International School entrance examination. Students are also required to take a formal examination to demonstrate competence in basic courses before being allowed to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses. American International School reserves the right to determine the method of placement. |
School start time |
7:45 am |
School finish time |
2:15 pm
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
American International School’s extracurricular sessions are mainly conducted on campus are offered after school and include a wide array of activities ranging from sports to home economics, yearbook, visual arts, crafts, newsletter, music, and drama. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
American International School is a private, independent institution that serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It has an international program of studies which meets the needs of the multinational community in the UAE. American International School is a school that strives to develop a love for learning in each student. The school's aim is to foster independent learners, skilled communicators and inquiring students who are willing to challenge the accepted and move into the unknown. It is a state-of-the-art school that will provide the tools and guidance to allow students to sift through the massive information and make informed decisions.
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Teaching approach of the school |
American International School embraces a commitment to high standards. There is a strong emphasis in teaching students to live in the Islamic faith within the context of the American Education Program. Traditional values such as patriotism, good discipline, respect for all (especially the elderly), respect for religious eliefs, loyalty, (to school, family and country) and devotion to truth are highly espected and integrated into the curriculum. |