ACADEMICS

     The American Private School of Kalba (ASK) offers a program of education that follows the Common Core Standards of the United States and the U.S. Department of Education. The school comes under the license of Sharjah Education Council (SEC), United Arab Emirates, and in accordance with their directives teaches Arabic Language, Arabic Social Studies and Islamic Studies (for Muslims).

    2018 – 2019 is the inaugural academic year for ASK and currently students can be registered into grades 10 – 12 providing they meet the entry requirements as laid down by SEC. Additional grades will be offered in subsequent academic years.

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The American Private School of Kalba also provides students support for external assessments, including:

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• SAT: An American standardized test that is a compulsory requirement for entry into American universities.

• EMSAT: A compulsory Ministry of Education test that is required for UAE tertiary education institutes.

• IELTS: A standardized test that measures English language proficiency and is a requirement for non-native speakers planning to study abroad.

• CEPA: This is a compulsory standardized test for Emirati students planning to enroll in colleges or universities in the United Arab Emirates.

In addition to academic support, ASK also recognizes the Common Core Standards’ focus on students’ college and career readiness in a 21st Century, globally competitive society.

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