Enriching the Curriculum: Community, Action, & Service at Dubai American Academy

North American Standards Based Curriculum Accredited by CIS and NEASC since 2004 Authorized for the IB Diploma Program since 2003 Inclusive admissions policy for school and IB program Character & Values Driven Technology Infused Strong ELL and student support programs

The Learning Program

The Students

2301 Students 97 Nationalities USA 23% Canada 9% India 6% Korea 3% Netherlands 5% British 4% Emirati 1% Multiple passport holders,

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Third Culture Kids

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Matriculation to universities around the world, many with scholarships

172 teachers 39% Americans 27% Canadians 34%

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—Australian, UK, Colombian, Finish, Egyptian, Filipino, French, Indian, Irish, Iraqi, Jordanian, Lebanese, New Zealand, Pakistani, South African, Spanish, Serbian, Swedish, Syrian 46% Masters or Higher Comprehensive on- and off-site Professional Development Program

The Faculty and Staff

Enriching the Curriculum begins with our balanced mission

Mission Statement Dubai American Academy provides an outstanding college preparatory program in the English language to students from around the world. Success is not only measured by academic achievement, but also by the mark that each student makes on the lives of others. Our staff teaches and inspires excellence in academics and lifelong learning skills by continually reviewing and building an enriched American curriculum, promoting student achievement, encouraging integrity and nurturing a desire to learn.

GEMS Core Values World Citizenship

Empowering Students with a Global and Local Perspective

Universal Values

Accepting that We are All Different, Recognising that We are All the Same

Leadership

Developing each student ’ s individuality and entrepeneurial spirit in order to discover their potential

Forward Thinking

Developing Skills of the Future

Elementary (K-5) Divisional Priorities Middle (6-8) High (9-12) Learning to Learn Learning Responsibility Learning to Lead

Enriching the Curriculum depends on a consistent institutional ethos

Enriching the Curriculum The Culture of Kindness

cross-curricular:

studies that transcend traditional subject matter lines

co-curricular:

complementing but not part of the regular curriculum

extra-curricular:

taking place outside the regular school timetable

Enriching the Curriculum with cross-curricular studies

Enriching the Curriculum through co-curricular opportunities

Enriching the Curriculum through extra-curricular activities

Enriching the Curriculum: Community, Action, & Service at Dubai American Academy