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| Number of students |
2200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
70 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
Class sizes at the Gulf English School are kept to a maximum of 25. |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The latest Information technology and communications such as the use of smart boards, laptops and programmable toys are there to enhance the students learning the process. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Study Support Program |
| Learning support offered |
GES provides extra support classes for students who need extra help in Reading, English, and Math.
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| Entry evaluation for students |
Admission to GES is selective and due to the large number of applications, very competitive. Most of GES students have been high achievers, talented and have the desire to contribute to the success of GES's remarkable community of excellence. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
GES selects students based on their past school records, letters of recommendations and also students should pass the standardized test which determines their level of mathematics, English language and reading. Completed applications and tests are reviewed by Heads and school Director to select the best possible students for GES. |
| School start time |
7:45 |
| School finish time |
Pre KG: 12:00
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
School canteen offering a wide range of food and drink |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, football, basketball, mental maths, French, phonics, writing, stone painting, finger crochet, stop animation, gardening and planting, science, spelling, make it art and craft, handwriting, Lego, guitar, recorder, fiction writing, science, computer science, business studies, drama, art. |
| Sports activities included |
The PE curriculum includes swimming, gymnastics, mini team games, athletics and dance. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Students in grades Pre-KG to Year 12, participate in a well-balanced program of activities, most sports are offered for both girls and boys on varsity and junior varsity level. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor basketball courts and gymnasium
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Gulf English School provides the highest standards of British Education within an Arabic culture and international environment. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
All of GES Leaders and staff recognize the value of learning and have pride in, and are committed to developing high achieving learners. This is inspired through the culture of independent learning, everyone is expected to push the boundaries of their potential through dedication to personal best. GES aims to instill in all its pupils a commitment to lifelong education and training so that they may acquire the knowledge, competencies and qualifications for working in a highly technological society. |