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Nationalities
| Number of students |
850 |
| Most common nationality |
Indian |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have interactive whiteboards and students can access technology throughout the school through the school's approach to promoting technology across the curriculum. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Education Needs department. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission is not based upon any assessment of academic ability or prior attainment and the school is an inclusive school. However, during the admissions process, students may be asked to take a diagnostic assessment or interview to assess the extent of additional support and to help the school in planning for the curriculum, language or learning support that may be required. |
School day
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Children will need to bring their own lunch/snacks from home. Lunch will be held in their Classrooms. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sporting, Musical, Dramatic, Cultural, Creative & Adventurous activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor play area, multipurpose gymnasium, sports hall, two outdoor swimming pools. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Capital School is an International school reflecting the diverse nature of students and the context of the UAE as centre of innovation and growth.
The school boasts excellent facilities in sport, technology and learning support and a programme of English language support that will give all students both the confidence and skill to be able to access the National Curriculum of England successfully and enter higher education and the workforce with confidence. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school's teaching approaches reflect the best of current UK and international best practice in that the school's classroom organization and planning ensure stimulating, purposeful, working environments. Capital School creates an atmosphere of warmth and care because it believes a happy child learns well. Capital School aims to ensure that excellence is pursued and valued, that lessons are challenging and have pace and direction and that teaching meets the individual needs of all children. |