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Nationalities
| Number of students |
800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
64 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, Arabic |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
KG1 - KG2: 20
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| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| 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 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 our 1:1 iPad programme which enables them to bring their own device to school, loaded with recommended apps and connected to our 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. |
Academics
| 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. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Kings’ School Al Barsha does not offer a comprehensive special education programme. However, limited support for students with mild to moderate learning differences may be available.
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| Learning support offered |
Support currently in place or being developed includes:
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Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
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).
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| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
School day
| School start time |
8:15 am or 8:30 am depending on the grade level. |
| School finish time |
FS1: Sunday - Thursday: 13:00
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The activities are wide-ranging and cover sports, music, sciences and the arts, as well as ICT, and these change termly. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education and swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multi-sport astro pitches, hard rubber surface areas for netball/basketball and volleyball courts, 2 rugby and football pitches. Prestigious Cricket Academy with cricket square, indoor and outdoor nets, practice facilities and a cricket pavilion. Short athletics track with grass, 7 tennis courts including clay and grass surfaces, primary gym. Secondary Sports Hall including indoor cricket nets and a volleyball court. 2 large fitness studios, a beginner swimming pool, a primary pool (25m), a competition pool (25m) with 2 deep ends to facilitate galas. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kings' Al Barsha is a purpose built School offering first class education. The school's dictum is ”the best by every child”. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
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, ICT, 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. KSAB 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 challenges children at all levels. Every opportunity is used to embrace first hand experiences and educational visits are used widely to enhance learning. KSAB has an impressive bank of technology and are 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. |