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All the details about this school in their own words
Number of students |
1000 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
Most common nationality |
British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
100% International Students |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Arabic for foreigners |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
22 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Being a Google school, we use Google services for email, file collaboration, and various other tasks. Google Classroom serves as a central platform for our educational activities, facilitating seamless communication and resource sharing among teachers and students. This integration of technology not only supports the educational process but also promotes a collaborative and efficient learning environment. |
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 |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islamic Studies for Muslims |
External examinations or assessments available |
GCSE, A Levels |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and year group |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Learning support |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students sit for a CAT4 test and an interview |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions is open year round |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7:40am |
School finish time |
FS1 & FS2: 1:50pm
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Netball, swimming, drama, environmental club, film club, rounders, board games, basketball, orchestra, singing, rock band, multi-media, |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, swimming pool, extensive grassed playing areas. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 1974, Sharjah English School is a not-for-profit school based on the Dubai-Sharjah border that follows the British Curriculum to very high standards. Ranked in the top 3 schools in the UAE for best results in A-levels in 2021. SES is dedicated to providing outstanding education welcoming students from age 3 in FS1 to year 13. We are the first school in the UAE to be accredited by The Curiosity Approach for early years, with natural play spaces igniting curiosity and wonder into early childhood, creating the 'thinkers & doers' of the future with a modern day approach that fits perfectly in current changing technological times.
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Teaching approach of the school |
Sharjah English School prepares children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences they will face in life through promoting their social, cultural, moral and intellectual development. The school strives to provide a learning experience which is challenging and enjoyable. As a relatively small school, SES can maintain an intimate, student-friendly and nurturing environment. Teaching and learning within Sharjah English School reflect SES strong beliefs about education in general: - every pupil has to be valued and needs to attain the highest level academically of which he/she is capable;
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