Yes

French, Arabic

24

Yes

Use of technology forms an integral part of teaching and learning at Kings’. This is reflective of the 21st century where we interact with technology on a daily basis. Within a typical classroom at Kings’, student learning is supported using a range of technology mediums from height adjustable interactive boards which students interact with directly, to Elmo document cameras and Apple TVs used to showcase and celebrate learning.

Permanent student laptops are available in each classroom for students to log on with their individual logins in order to complete a set task or to research further an interesting question that has been raised within the lesson. In addition, IT rooms, laptop trolleys and iPad trolleys all allow easy and timely access to technology when it is needed to further learning.

Each teacher in school is provided with an iPad in order to exploit the benefits offered by educational apps. Class and trolley iPads are used to add an extra dimension to learning, both through use of educational apps and through productivity tools to support in areas such as mind mapping, annotation and presentation. The school's Year 4-6 students take part in the 1:1 iPad programme which enables them to bring their own device to school, loaded with recommended apps and connected to the Google Apps for Education environment: this programme offers students a safe and varied platform on which to learn about online collaboration and effective use of technology.

Yes

Depends on the subject and grade level.

Kings’ caters for children with a range of additional learning needs which are considered on a case by case basis. It is the school's guiding principle that the school is able to meet a child’s learning needs to provide ‘the best by every child’ where accommodations and modifications can be made to allow a child to meaningfully participate in the curriculum.

Assessment

These assessments vary according to the age of the child. This will involve spending some time at the school and/or in the class he or she will be placed in and may give your child the opportunity to have a taste of school life at Kings'.

FS1 and FS2: play based observational assessments (we look at communication, interaction and the ability to follow instructions).
Years 1-6: a written task.
Years 3-6: computer based Cognitive Ability Test (CATs) for Years 3-6. Each online test is appropriate to the age of the child and will take between one and two hours.
FS and years 1-2: informal time in school for an observation if the child is already in Dubai.

8:15 am

3:00 pm

No

Yes

Yes

The school offers wide range of activities which cover sports, music, sciences and the arts, as well as computing. The activities change termly.

Physical education and swimming

Yes

Multi-sport astro pitch, hard court area for netball and basketball, grass sports field for football, rugby and hockey, primary gym, a beginner swimming pool, 25 metre primary pool

Kings’ Nad Al Sheba is passionate about learning. KSDNAS upholds the aims and values held high at Kings' and empowers children, staff, parents and friends of the school to work together to aim high and become lifelong learners. The school's new and extensive, high-quality facilities and learning spaces promote creative learning and opportunities to challenge children in new ways. KSDNAS believes learning should be engaging, yet challenging so the school can ensure all children get the best possible results in the right way.

The school's bespoke 3D concept based curriculum, whilst rooted in the English National Curriculum, is planned every year by the school's creative and innovative teachers to ensure the most exciting and adventurous learning journey for all children. Real-life contexts, exploration and investigation are key strands to developing children’s critical thinking skills, whilst allowing children to develop their leadership skills and take responsibility for their own learning at Kings’.

At Kings’ Nad Al Sheba, children and adults alike work with mutual respect sharing, supporting and celebrating success. The school's vision and mission captures this to ensure KSDNAS provides ‘the best by every child’:

Children take steps along their learning journey every day at Kings’, developing skills that are transferable and broad. These help children to make sense of the multicultural world in which they live. Children are encouraged to become effective, enthusiastic and independent learners who are committed to lifelong learning. The school's curriculum is unique and evolves each year influenced by the needs and interests of the children, current issues and local opportunities.

Enriched by specialist teaching of French, Arabic, PE, Computing, Swimming, Music and Islamic Education it is designed to follow a themed, cross-curricular approach which allows children to be immersed in subjects and to make tangible and appropriate links. The school's holistic approach is based on the English National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a clear emphasis on teaching skills and concepts that challenge children at all levels. Every opportunity is used to embrace first hand experiences and educational visits are used widely to enhance learning.

KSDNAS has an impressive bank of technology and is excited by the impact the iPad initiative has had on children’s learning. This cutting edge approach to scaffolding learning is one of the many ways we enthuse children and equip them with the tools for life.