Teachers are all UK trained, and all staff are high level English speakers.

Yes, and one on one tuition.

French , Arabic and Spanish. A mother tongue programme is also available as an after school activity.

There is a maximum of 22 students in each class within the Foundation Stage, whilst classes throughout the remainder of the school shall not exceed 25 students per class.

24

Yes, and a HLTA for every class also.

For technology specific lessons such as Computer Science and for projects which are enhanced using technology. We employ a range of learning styles.

Yes

The school is equipped with a prayer room and Muslim students take Islamic Studies classes.

The school in inclusive and welcoming of all students. Non-Muslim students take alternative pathways during scheduled Islamic Studies classes.

IGCSE, A Levels

97% of students achieve 5 GCSEs 9-4 including English and Maths. Our first cohort is due to undertake A Level examinations in 2026.

Yes

This varies through Year groups, and is scheduled according to the needs of particular ages.

Our first cohort is due to graduate in 2026

SEND

As per the expectations of the Inclusion Quality Mark, Education for All and good educational practice, students with additional needs will be supported at The Arbor School, through a supportive induction process and the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs). This service will be developed by the appropriate educational professionals in the Teaching and Learning unit and will define in class support, group work with specialist support in the teaching and learning unit, and one to one support.

Our Thrive programme provides tailored pathways for students with unique education needs.

Yes.

Assessment.

The Arbor School attempts to ensure that the application procedure is informative, yet stress free for the children and families involved. As an inclusive school, Arbor is very aware that children shine in many different ways, so Arbor makes holistic decisions at admissions. Both students and parents meet with the Principal, and for children up to Year 2, a simple period of observation is held in a play setting, combined with some reading and Maths tasks. For children in Year 3 and above, an online diagnostic tool is used, but yet again, informs the process in a holistic manner.

Yes, in Primary.

There are rolling admissions, however the start of the academic year is in August.

Yes.

7:40

KG1 - kG2: 15:20
KG3 - G5: 16:15

These timings include the co-curricular programme at the school, which is an expected element of study.

Yes, as an option.

Yes

Yes

Yes, there are vegan, vegetarian and non vegetarian options.

Yes

The school offers many clubs and activities.

Physical education, including swimming.

Yes

Libraries, music rooms, auditorium, reflection garden, muddy play area, science labs, black box, biodomes.

FIFA compliant soccer pitch, multi-purpose hall for indoor sports, a variety of outdoor courts and a specially designed swimming pool.

The Arbor School provides a high standard of education based on the National Curriculum for England, enriched with a compassionate, ethical outlook focused on eco-literacy, sustainability and environmental justice. This educational vision is embedded within the curriculum of The Arbor School in Al-Furjan and reflected in every lesson and task.

The Arbor School believes that the curriculum offered is an essential response to changes in the nature of schooling, as well as changes in society and the environment. The school will therefore identify themes and real-life topics of interest that provide meaningful contexts, allowing for project-based, cross-curricular topic approaches in which independent learning flourishes.