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Nationalities
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Education Department |
School day
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Debate club, Islamic club, Red Cross club, robotics, art, community service, cooking, drama, Model United Nations, social justice conversations. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
15 competitive sports teams |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
- Fourteen learning communities designed to maximize individual and group work
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- Soccer fields and Athletics oval
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
King Abdullah Academy is an IB World School that enables students to excel academically while maintaining the values of Islam and proficiency with the Arabic language. The Academy endeavors to provide a caring, challenging and supportive learning environment where our students achieve their highest potential while exhibiting civic responsibility and multicultural appreciation. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
KAA's students will graduate as self-directed, innovative thinkers, prepared to lead and thrive in today’s global community. The International Baccalaureate program KAA offers, provides students multiple pathways to learn the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to become well-rounded, responsible world citizens. |