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Number of students |
645 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
39 |
Most common nationality |
British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
0,1% local : 99,9% |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
Average number of students per class |
24 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Use of technology forms an integral part of teaching and learning at Jebel Ali. Every classroom is equipped with a range of technology including interactive whiteboards, digital cameras and iPads. There are laptop trollies across the school which are used by the class teachers to support the curriculum in addition to ICT labs that provide facilities for the teaching of the Computing programme. Jebel Ali is a Google Apps for Education environment: this online system offers students a safe and varied platform on which to learn about online collaboration and effective use of technology through the use of e-mail and Google Drive. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
Foundation Stage 1: 8:15 am
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School finish time |
Foundation Stage 1: 12:30 pm
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, handball, netball, football, choir, fashion design, drama, eco-club, school newspaper, around the World, fun Arabic, write dance, computer club, rugby, skiing, frisbee, tennis, gymnastics, orchestra, creative craziness, lego, mad scientists, sketch club, fitness |
Sports activities included |
Gymnastics, dance, swimming, games, athletics, football, rugby, netball, basketball, rounders, cricket |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
25 m competition pool and teaching pool, rugby/football pitches, netball and basketball courts, athletics facilities including long jump, indoor sports centre which includes a hall with viewing area and dedicated gym |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Jebel Ali School's aim is to guide each individual child through these most important formative years of learning and to give them a "head start" in life. Jebel Ali pupils become responsible, well-balanced and caring young people, able to face the next stage of education with confidence and enthusiasm. Jelbel Ali tries hard to ensure that they develop the attitudes and habits, the mindset if you want to put it in those terms, of successful learners. In September 2016, Jebel Ali launches its new campus in Akoya, continuing legacy of Jeleb Ali Primary School. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Jebel Ali provides a high quality British-style education based upon the framework of the National Curriculum for England. The holistic approach to education fosters respect, tolerance and understanding and enables each child to maximise their academic success and also develop the skills and aptitudes that will allow them to adapt and succeed in a world which is rapidly changing. The school offers a secure and safe environment where children are challenged in order to gain the necessary skills in academic, social, sporting and aesthetic fields. The school emphasizes the development of the individual but also encourages students to see themselves as valued and productive members of the school and the wider community. |