Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
400 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
66 |
Most common nationality |
USA and ARABS |
Ratio of local students to international students |
10% of the student body are locals(40 students) |
Native English speaking teachers |
yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
18 |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Classrooms are equipped to integrate the use of laptops, IPad, Interactive boards ,eBooks and online resources into the learning process. State of the art, STEM labs and STEM driven education from Grade 1 upwards. Kindergarten/Preschool, have their own ICT lab as well.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Muslims students do Islamic studies as part of the timetable and curriculum set by the KHDA. |
External examinations or assessments available |
American high school diploma, IB. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
A general guideline that student should have,10 min per grade level(i.e. grade 3= 30 min, grade 7=60-70 min) |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost 100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
the Student Support Team is committed to providing an exceptional education for our student population by utilizing the best practices of SEN identification, informed parental consent, and least restrictive environment
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Students with outstanding talent who perform or show potential for performing at remarkably high levels of accomplishment when compared with others of their age require services or activities that may not be provided to the majority of their class. Essentially, research tells us that students who are gifted/talented are characterized by three interlocking clusters of ability, these clusters being above average ability, creativity and task commitment. At CIS, we identify these students by using test score nominations (standardized, formative and summative), teacher referrals, and parental request for testing. Students must be in the 94th percentile on a nationally normed achievement test and be an extremely high achiever academically, socially and intellectually. The school may request he/she undergo cognitive abilities testing.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For KG, Grade1&2, the test is general in English and Number work and non- verbal
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Waiting list |
Not as of now, as we have classroom expansions every year to accommodate our applicants. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Preferably before MAY, however subject to availability of spaces and in line with the admission dates defined by the KHDA ,we admit students throughout the year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7:30am |
School finish time |
1:30pm for KG students and 2:30 for the rest of the school. |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, for after the school day, only for Pre KG and KG students who have siblings in higher grades. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes there is a cafeteria providing healthy freshly prepared hot meals,salads,sandwiches and snacks. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have a variety of academic and sports activity which includes dance club, gymnastics, robotics, music clubs, mother tongue language clubs football, tennis and swimming.etc.. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education includes basket ball, swimming ,tennis and soccer. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
state of the art, swimming pools, basketball courts(indoor and outdoor)tennis court, soccer field, and multi purpose sports halls |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Collegiate International School is a community school providing a warm and caring atmosphere, for happy students and families .we empower our students with a holistic, rigorous and international education for success in an ever changing world. |