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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1750 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Most common nationality |
Egypt |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
7:100 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
No |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Urdu |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Google Classroom and Class Dojo are the main tools in the clasroom |
| 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. Very successfully switch to remote learning via Google Classroom. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islamic classes are mandatory for Muslim students as per the UAE Ministry of Education law. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Non-Muslim students are given independent learning time during this time. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
Our inaugural Year 13 A level results (August 2024) produced a stunning 70% A*-B.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies by Grade. From 30 minutes in Primary School to 90 minutes in senior Secondary School. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% attend higher education immediately after completing Secondary school.
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Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Depending on the assessment and needs analysis. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Additional and extended learning opportunities and projects are provided. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
CAT4 and other baseline tests are used in combination with evaluations in Arabic and if required an interview. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT4 and other baseline tests are used in combination with evaluations in Arabic and if required an interview. |
| Waiting list |
Yes in Primary School in particular. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End pf August each academic year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes as per UAE Ministry of Education regulations.
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School day
| School start time |
7:15am |
| School finish time |
1:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
From 7am to 2pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, all are meals are halal. Vegetarian options are also available. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A range is provided from arts, music and sports but also other interests dependent on demand. |
| Sports activities included |
A range of sports including, basketball, football, athletics, handball, badminton and other fitness activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes in selected sports and grades. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
2 bespoke libraries; 3 ICT labs; 4 Science labs including specialist Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
A multipurpose sports hall. 9 aside astro football pitch. Hard court MUGA. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Frontline International Private School offers internationally recognized Cambridge British Curriculum. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Frontline International School was established with an ennobling vision: Creating the lifelong learners, by imparting holistic, value based education, in an environment of excellence, where students and faculty from different parts of the world come together for the purpose of learning. |