American Gulf School

• American Gulf School provides a safe and engaging learning environment.
• A school building equipped with modern facilities featuring spacious classrooms.
• Teachers experienced in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
• Teachers specialized in early childhood who guide and encourage children based on each child's interests and needs.
• Applies higher-order thinking skills in Islamic Education.
• Cares about students' health and promotes healthy eating habits.
• Offers sessions to build students' foundation in Arabic and world languages English and French, and teaches Chinese language to develop their mental abilities and skills.
• Diverse activities that stimulate creativity, teamwork, and support students outside the classroom.
• Academic support in all subjects.
• Develops problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills through scientific experiments.
• Continuous communication with parents.
• Teaches students how to use technology and programming to provide innovative solutions to community problems.
• Supports artistic talents and provides the appropriate environment to practice them.
• Extracurricular activities such as community service and literacy.

American Gulf School has made the admission process easy and accessible by providing a dedicated window on its website to help you verify that your child's age falls within the school's acceptance range. After verifying the age requirement is met, you should follow these steps:

Send the required documents to the school's email or WhatsApp number, noting that parents residing outside the country who wish to register their children from Grade 2 and above must ensure that the transfer certificate and transcripts are attested before leaving the country they reside in. The required documents for application are:

• Copy of the student's passport.
• Latest academic progress reports for the past two years (must be translated into English with an official stamp).
• If available, copy of recent standardized assessment results (such as: MAP, CAT4, etc.).
• If necessary, copy of any documents related to previously identified special educational needs, including Individual Education Plans (such as: Psych Ed, IEP, ILP, etc.).
• Pay the registration application fees and wait for the assessment appointment for the student.
• The admissions committee reviews your application and the student's file, then gives the final decision of acceptance or rejection.

American Gulf School offers multiple payment methods including the Skiply app or bank transfer to the school's account number at Emirates NBD.

American Gulf School offers all four International Baccalaureate certificates, which include a range of accredited educational programs. Additionally, it offers specialized supplementary programs to enhance students' leadership and language skills. Its educational programs include the following:

• Early Childhood Programme specifically designed to instill learning skills in children through play, inquiry, and hands-on exploration. The program includes 6 main areas: early language and communication skills, basic mathematical concepts, arts and creative expression, social studies and UAE national identity, physical growth and motor skills development, and social and emotional growth.
• Primary Years Programme encourages students to ask questions, understand the world, and discover the joy of learning, enabling them to become self-confident. It includes the following core subjects: English language and literature, mathematics with deep conceptual understanding, science through research and experimentation, social studies from local and global perspectives, visual and performing arts, information technology, programming and digital literacy, Arabic language and UAE culture, and physical education and mental wellbeing.
• Middle Years Programme prepares students for the Diploma Programme or Career-related Programme, therefore focusing on their intellectual, moral, emotional, and social development, shaping their identity and helping them apply what they learn in the real world. The curriculum includes: language and literature, mathematics, integrated sciences, individuals and societies, visual arts and design, physical education and health, language acquisition (Arabic, French, or Spanish), and digital design and innovation. In Grade 10, students complete a personal project that enhances their research skills, time management, and self-expression.
• Internationally recognized Diploma Programme that includes six subjects at Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL), in addition to Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and the Creativity, Activity and Service programme.
• Career-related Programme that gives students practical experience preparing them for the job market, blending academic courses, specialized vocational training, and life skills development.
• Career Counseling Programme to help each student know who they are and what motivates them. In this program, they learn about future careers and university admission pathways, participate in multiple events through which they gain real experience, and receive personal guidance to help them make the right decision about their future.
• "Youth Leadership Dynamics Programme" that creates a generation of leaders ready for the future and serving the nation.
• STEM and Applied Robotics Programme to teach students programming, building, critical thinking, and solving real-world problems.
• Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Programme that gives students the opportunity to study Chinese and French, two languages of global importance that open doors to international cultures, communities, and careers.

Yes, there is co-education between girls' and boys' classes in some grade levels. Please contact American Gulf School administration to confirm the policy on separation between girls and boys across all grade levels.

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the Mdares platform mdares.ai.

American Gulf School has won many awards in various fields thanks to its creative, active students who are passionate about science and knowledge. These awards include:

• Received a "Good" rating in its first inspection conducted by the Sharjah Private Education Authority.
• One of the school's third-grade students won fourth place in the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club 2022 competition.
• Some of its students won two awards in the first Regional LEGO Championship: "Best Coding Award" and "Best Model Award."
• The school's female students participating in the School Sports Championship finals won two awards in first place, two awards in second place, 3 awards in third place, and one award in fourth place.
• The school's students won fourth place in the Blue Circle Sports Festival 2024 competition organized to raise awareness about diabetes.
• Five of the school's students from grades four and five won the Best Programming Award at @first_legoleague Explore.
• The school team won the Innovation Project Award in the First LEGO League (FLL) competition in Dubai.
• The school was honored among schools that achieved results equal to or higher than the international average in two areas of TIMSS 2023.
• The school was honored by the "Diabetes Friends Association" for its active participation in the Superheroes Campaign 2024-2025.
• The school's two teams from grades nine and ten won first and third places in the Annual National Emirates School Football Championship, held on the school campus in Sharjah.

American Gulf School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and celebrates many national occasions. The school's activities include:

• International Literacy Day
• Sports Day
• World Health Day
• Zayed Humanitarian Work Day
• Father's Day
• International Day of Peace
• World Food Day
• Pajama Day
• Career Day
• International Women's Day
• International Day of Happiness
• World Health Day
• Graduation ceremonies
• Day of Arafat
• World Mental Health Day
• World Diabetes Day
• International Day for Tolerance
• Cooking
• World Children's Day
• Martyrs' Day
• World Arabic Language Day
• Emirati Children's Day
• Mother's Day
• Isra and Mi'raj Anniversary
• Prophet's Birthday
• Emirati Women's Day
• Teacher's Day
• World Space Week
• Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
• UAE Flag Day
• Union Day
• UAE National Day

American Gulf School follows the American Curriculum.

American Gulf School is located in Al Rahmaniya, Shaghrafa 4, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, American Gulf School provides school transportation services.

The following facilities are available inside American Gulf School:

• Classrooms
• Activity rooms
• STEM laboratory
• Soccer field
• Play areas
• Science laboratory
• Library
• Cafeteria

• American Gulf School provides a healthy learning environment where students feel respected, valued, and safe.
• Raises health awareness among students and teaches them the importance of personal hygiene, how to wash hands, and healthy habits.
• Conducts regular checks on children's teeth and teaches them dental care habits.
• Provides practical sessions to teach students safety and security precautions to be taken in emergency situations.
• Holds awareness events about the dangers of drug use.
• Applies strict internet safety procedures.
• Provides a school clinic equipped with a qualified school doctor and licensed nurses to provide quick and effective care to students throughout the school day.
• All staff are trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and emergency response protocols.
• All precautionary measures are applied in the school, such as cleaning and disinfection, to provide a healthy and safe environment.