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Ambassador School Sharjah believes in providing a holistic education to students and equipping them with the 21st century skills required to create a niche for themselves in the world.The curricula incorporates leading pedagogical models and best practices from around the world to ensure the overall development of individual child.
India, Pakistani, Sri lankan, Filipino, American, Nigerian , Bangladeshi and Nepali
Yes, Indian
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Yes. we have waiting list, which is given utmost priority and immediate attention, as when the seats are available.
Learning at Ambassador School Sharjah campus focuses around developing the necessary skill sets for critical thinking, analysis and deconstruction and problem solving through project-based and collaborative learning. The role of the teacher becomes that of a mentor, philosopher and guide who is constantly facilitating the learner to remain motivated and to delve deeper into the subject and related fields of study.
Various sports activities are incorporated in the regular timetable . Children also have Performing arts / movement classes over and above the sports that we offer Yoga, Zumba, gymnastics are also taught to the students. Our after school program “ASPIRE” offers a variety of sports activities free of cost to all the students.
Children are encouraged to bring healthy food for their breaks. Chocolates and cakes are not allowed to be distributed during birthdays or any special occasion. Bringing healthy food is also included as one of the criteria for the Smart Child of the Month Award
Through Healthy food day celebration, assemblies on healthy food vs junk food, campaigns on eating healthy food.
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7:30 AM TO 12:00 PM for KG and 7:30 AM TO 1:50 PM/3 PM for Primary and secondary
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There is a behavior policy which is adhered to.Students are generally well disciplined in and around the campus.
Feedback is given during PTMs, report cards are shared with the parents after every assessment. Rubrics for various skills and AFL worksheets are shared through the notebook. Individual concerns are addressed through portal communication.
Parent teacher meetings happen twice a term and reports are shared with the parents after each assessment.
English
Only as second language
French, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Urdu
All our students are non native speakers of English language. Our medium of instruction is English. Emphasis on phonics and reading in Kindergarten and Lower Primary ensures that students become well versed in the Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills of English.
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Yes, we have Prayer Rooms separately for Boys and Girls with ablution facilities
Yes, external and international exams are part of our enriched curriculum. Our school participates in Olympiads, ASSET, IBT-ACER, GL Assessment, CAT4 , Green Olympiad and many more
Yes, Independent Learning is encouraged through homework and project-based learning, which are shared on day-wise time scheduled Homework Guidelines template, making it convenient for the parent and student to schedule their homework time accordingly. The day-wise, time-schedule Homework Guidelines template is shared with the parents in advance.
Gifted and talented students are identified, provisions are made in the lesson plan to challenge them further. They are trained for competitions . There is a special Genius Hour during club time every week wherein these students are given additional tasks to take them beyond their capability in their subject of interest.
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YES, A TEAM OF 3 COUNSELORS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS ALONG WITH LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS FOR SELECT STUDENTS WITH SEVERE SPECIAL NEEDS.
Regular pull out and classroom observation sessions are held by the SEND dept. Teachers are given training to identify, refer and use specific strategies for the children who need support. IEP/IBP are drafted , parents are oriented through meetings and workshops.
The school raises the learning standards of children to International Standards by training them for International Exams like GL Assessment (UK Based Assessment), ASSET, Olympiads, Spell Bee. The students have excelled with significant results by securing top positions in exams like ASSET, Olympiads etc.
Yes, the school has a team of members who are fully qualified, trained and competent to attend or support the students with learning disabilities, especially dyslexia, dyspraxia, aspergers syndrome etc.
Yes, the school has a team for Counselling and Learning Support to assist the children with special needs / challenges. We do have an extended support system with Shadow Teacher for one to one need.
Yes, we have Parent Support Group with members representing each class and section.
Yes. Parents are updated with weekly reports which contains content of the academic sessions / events / activities. This serves them as an additional information to support learning. Parental Involvement activities are also conducted on a frequent basis in lieu with the celebrations / events.
Yes. We have class-wise parental representation in the Governing Council, who are allowed to openly share the feedback and the suggestions for the betterment of the school, which is often considered and implemented after the review by the School Officials. The parental representation are also timely updated on the progress of the school and the students. They are also part of the major decision making sessions.
Yes. We have batch-wise Informative Sessions organized exclusively for the new parents, sharing all the required and supportive information in lieu to the school. New Parents are also invited through email invitations and communications to be a part of the regular events and activities as per the availability and convenience .
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