Our High School programmed comprises a day divided into nine periods of forty minutes each. The day begins with Form Class Registration with a regular Form Teacher at 07:40. Lessons begin at 07:50. Students move from the Form Classroom, in turn, to the classroom of each teacher who is timetabled to teach them that day. Each student is required to carry the books and materials required for the first set of lessons while the rest of their belongings are locked away in a personally assigned locker. The requirements for lessons later in the day are collected from lockers at break and lunch times. In Grades 7 - 9 students are divided into four mixed ability sections for the purposes of Form Class registration and the majority of teaching and practical subjects.

Where a range of language proficiencies demand, students may be taught in five or six sections in Arabic and French lessons. In Grades 10, 11 and 12 students are also accommodated in four mixed ability sections for Form Class registration and compulsory subjects. However, when they disperse for subjects they have chosen from an option block, the number of sections and group sizes will vary. All students are required to be punctual at all times and to be adequately prepared for lessons. Our dress code is clearly articulated and the uniform is easy to wear. Our school rules are few. Recognition is given to students for integrity, organization, helpfulness, excellence, and effort. Students who disobey school rules and classroom rules and infringe on the rights of others are dealt with fairly and swiftly.

Break, lunchtime and after school activities are well supervised. During the cooler months students are encouraged to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine while in the hot months, students are accommodated inside the air - conditioned buildings. Parents are required to provide a snack and drink for the morning break and additional food for students who attend afternoon activities. Full canteen services are available to students during the lunchtime. Healthy cooked meals snacks and drinks are sold at a reasonable cost. All students have access to a wide variety of extra - curricula activities of a sporting, cultural, and social nature and are expected to engage in at least one per term.

Fieldtrips locally, regionally and abroad are also accessible to all students providing the necessary costs are covered by parents and the student is deemed to be safe and fit to undertake the trip. A High School Counselor takes care of the social and emotional needs in Life skills classes, by maintaining an open door policy for walk - in advice and as part of a referral process by teachers or parents. An English Second Language unit is able to assist a limited number of students during the school day when students are referred for additional English instruction and occasionally some learning support is available for students whose learning difficulties may have been diagnosed later in their schooling. We do stress, however, that such support is limited.

A fully - fledged High School Library and Media Centre is available for student and staff use during class time, during lunch time and after school. The facility is used for timetabled and open instruction and research. High School lessons end at 14:50 and a further hour is dedicated to extra curricular activities. These end at 16:00. A privately operated bus service provides transport to and from school at additional cost. Our curricula are varied for we are mindfully aware of the need to prepare students for repatriation and for study in further countries. At EISM we recognize the need to step beyond the boundaries of pure knowledge; to equip our students with the skill to apply knowledge and understand diversity and options in all aspects of work and life is the underlying aim in the classroom.

Personal academic excellence is encouraged in each child. Our Grade 7 to 9 students follow curricula from various countries which have been adapted and updated for use in an international setting. Textbooks and supporting materials for lessons are drawn from Australia, UK, and USA and further afield. Students study core and non-core subjects and all students learn Arabic. Muslim students enjoy compulsory instruction in Islamic Studies. Typically in Grade 7, 8 and 9 students would take English, Mathematics, General Science, French, Arabic, IT, History, Geography, Islamic Studies (compulsory for Muslims) as core subjects and blocks of non - core subjects such as Physical Education, Art, Music, Drama, Life Skills, Food Technology.

This provides a sound platform from which to select subjects for further study. The Grade 10 and 11 curriculum allows students to begin a selection process which might one day lead to them to making a suitable decision about higher educational pursuits in a country of their choice. In Grade 10 students are introduced to International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) subjects; a UK based study programmed administered by EDEXCEL and endorsed by the London Examinations Board. The program closely follows the education program for England and Wales and IGCSE subjects have been specifically designed to serve the needs of students being educated in an international setting.

The requirements are for study in compulsory and optional subjects.(See I/GCSE link) The I/GCSE courses are two years in duration; some require coursework and practical assessments while others require full examination based assessment in May and June of the final year. During the full I/GCSE program duration of two years, Physical Education instruction and participation is compulsory. Successful completion of I/GCSE leads to the award of a certificate in each subject passed. In order to enter the International Baccalaureate Program at EISM, a student must have attained 'C' and above in six Grade 11 subjects. Grade 12 and 13 are completed by following the International Baccalaureate Program for an IB Certificate or IB Diploma.

ESIM along with EISJ uses written reporting cycles based on a bi - annual cycle (January and July). Parent / Teacher Conferences are also held twice each year (October and April) but more frequent communication is easy and efficient by means of email and access to teachers at arranged times after school on each day of the week except Mondays. A small list of tutor names is, held by the school, for distribution to parents, on request. These may be EISM staff or teachers from outside the school. All tuition of this nature is paid for the parents account and the arrangement is private. In closing our expectation at EISM is that whatever people do in any capacity in the school, they should be respected, give respect, do with cheer and to the best of their ability.

In years 10 and 11 we offer the IGCSE program through the EDEXCEL Examination Board in the UK. We prepare students to sit for the external examinations held in May in their second year of study. This course prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma program (IB) in the last two years of high school. In school year 2007 - 2008 we will have our first class of IB diploma students (IB1). Official approval from the International Baccalaureate Organization has been received. The IB is a comprehensive and challenging pre university / college course that demands the best from motivated students and teachers. The two year curriculum covers a wide range of academic subjects. Universities recognize the outstanding qualities of IB diploma students.

Typically diploma holders are ready to debate real-world issues from an international perspective, and to provide leadership and support in the local and global community. They demonstrate a capacity for in depth study while maintaining a broad perspective of the different subject areas. 1. Creation, Action Service (CAS) - a minimum of 150 hours of participation over the two years in creative, physical and service activities in the local community. The CAS requirement allows students to gain real life experience out side the classroom. Theory of Knowledge (TOK) - An interdisciplinary component that explores the different concepts of knowledge found in the subject areas. Extended Essay - An externally assessed independent research assignment of 4000 words in one of the six subject areas.

This is one way in which IB students can specialize in a certain subject area and prepare for college. Department aims to give students the opportunity and ability to communicate in visual ways. The staff is committed to provide the students with varied experiences of Art and Design practices. The students have the opportunity to develop skills in Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, and Mixed Media. At EISM, we follow the British National Curriculum (key stages 2 and 3) in grades 7, 8 and 9.The GCSE syllabus in grades 10 and 11, and the IB Curriculum in IB-1 and IB-2. Develop pupil's creative and imaginative powers. Encourage students to adopt an independent approach to organize and execute work. Encourage pupils to gather resources to inspire and inform their own art making.

Give pupils insight into different cultures and traditions inspiring and informing their own art work. Provide students with the opportunity to make personal sociocultural and aesthetic experiences meaningful through the production and understanding of Art. Promote visual and contextual knowledge of art from various cultural, historical, and contemporary art forms. Encourage the pursuit of quality through experimentation and purposeful creative work in various expressive media. Encourage students to learn about themselves and others through individual and collaborative engagement with visual arts. The aim of teaching Arabic for native speakers is to support the M.O.E, IGCSE and the IB program goals by Enabling the students to understand and to use the language they have studied in a wide context.

Enabling the students to study both the language structure and Arabic 1literature. Developing the knowledge and understanding of the grammar. Developing students' power of expression in both oral and written communication and to provide the opportunity of practicing and developing the skills involved in writing in various styles and situations. Welcome to the Arabic B Department, where East meets West in an entertaining and advanced teaching techniques. Learning Arabic language is like opening a window on the Arabic culture and traditions. We, at Arabic B aim to make the students love and appreciate the language so they are able to communicate effectively and fluently in spoken and written Arabic. Arabic is compulsory from KG1 to Grade 9.

However, it becomes an optional subject for students from Grade 10 to 13 whereby they can choose between GCSE Arabic and Ab Initio Arabic. Ma Alsalamah! Department aims at improving English language skills as well as developing students' ability to express themselves freely in the study of various literature texts. The English Department aims at encouraging a sense of internationalism which encourages students to respect and appreciate the practices of other cultures. Experiencing others lives and cultures is both stimulating and rewarding for students. English Literature and Language teaches students the art of analyzing various texts. The purpose of this is to develop research skills and to encourage students to become active, independent learners.

Through close analysis of all forms of literature and language, the English Department expects students to develop a deeper and richer understanding of the English Language. The Drama Department is instrumental in developing the creative and imaginative abilities of students. The course aims at encouraging students to express their feelings and ideas freely. Students are expected to develop the ability to analyze various drama forms, develop an awareness of various dramatic contexts, and understand drama within social, cultural, and historical contexts. Students will develop understandings and skills necessary in the market driven food industry. They will experiment with new product development and analyze consumer-buying behavior.

Students will develop their practical skills through an investigation of the physical and chemical properties and the functional nature of foods. Students will also study the impact of hygiene and safety issues on food preparation and service. As the school has students from over 60 different countries of the world, the emphasis in the Humanities Department is to analyze information from a global perspective. In Geography, students are encouraged to develop an understanding of some of the issues confronting the global society, as well as developing a sense of place and awareness of the ways in which people and environments interact, and the importance of sustainable development in the 21st Century. In Business Studies and Accounting we try to instill in the students the need for accountability and ethical responsibility in the global business environment, while also giving them an understanding of the dynamics of global business activity.

In History, students acquire knowledge and understanding of selected periods or aspects of the past, to help them analyze and evaluate how and why events and situations have been interpreted and represented. In Economics, our students are encouraged to develop a global perspective while also understanding the importance of local issues that affect them. They are taught with the view of being able to participate effectively as citizens, producers, and consumers in the global community, while focusing on the important issue of scarcity and resource allocation. The Humanities Department also fosters an environmental awareness among the students and encourages the students to be involved in various community organizations that deal with certain issues affecting the local environment, such as recycling projects.

The role of the ICT Department is to provide resources and training in Information Communications Technology for every member of the school community. We offer a wide variety of courses to those who want to specialize in the study of computers in order to keep abreast with the constant technological changes. ICT is dynamic and therefore must depict the current changes if students are going to be e-confident. Students are equipped with the skills to use ICT as a tool for learning, as well as how to adapt quickly and safely to new ways of learning as they emerge. The department uses a selection of hardware and software available including a digital video camera with Pinnacle Studio video editing software, Ulead Photo Impact graphics software, Microsoft Front Page and Macromedia MX web authoring software.

The ICT department use Visual Basic and Java for the programming courses. Pupils are encouraged to create their own web pages and multimedia presentations. Most lessons are practical where students develop and combine practical and theoretical strands. In addition to developing a very wide range of practical skills, students analyze, design, implement, test, and evaluate ICT solutions to situations of interest to themselves and to tasks set by the examining board as part of their assessed coursework in upper school. Develop learners' ability to use ICT effectively and safely in all areas of their learning. Promote the innovative and positive use of ICT systems and applications. Develop an awareness of the scope of ICT applications and how best to use ICT as a tool for enquiry.

Develop a sense of creativity using software and sharing new ideas. Islamic Studies Department aims to help children grow into responsible mature students with moderate Islamic values. We hope some of the ideals; images will help students achieve appropriate manners, high morals, and awareness of the various aspects of the subject. The Department is supported by well qualified staff members trained to use modern educational tools, leading students to obtain the best knowledge and understanding of the Islam faith and to nurture their growth in the Islamic way of life. In accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Education (MOE), Islamic Studies is compulsory for all Muslim students through to Year 12. We also provide study opportunity for Arabic speaking students to study Islamic Studies in Arabic.

The MOE syllabus starts from Grade 1 and goes up to Grade 12. Islamic Studies in English is also available for non-Native speakers from Grade1 up to Grade 9 Students in Grades 10 & 11 follow the GCSE program. In the IB years 'History of Islam' is offered as a humanities course. Together, these courses provide a sense of achievement, knowledge, understanding, and self-respect to all students. We offer Edexcel IGCSE and IB courses that can be tailored to diverse student needs. We believe that Mathematics plays an important role to the development of young minds. Our foremost concern is that they become independent quantitative thinkers. Students represent our future and we strive to positively impact that future by effort and compassion.

We also offer after school lessons where learning Mathematics becomes an enjoyable pursuit. French and Spanish are taught at our school as foreign languages by a team of dedicated teachers. Students from Grade 5 start learning French and Spanish from Grade 9. They progressively gain knowledge and skills to communicate in a variety of daily life situations. They are also made aware of the French or Spanish cultural and social environments. Grades 10 and 11 are an important stage for our students as they embark on I/GCSE program. From grade 12 students can advance their knowledge of French or Spanish under the IB program. In addition we offer those students who wish to measure their proficiency by taking the DELF examination which is one of the official French Examinations offered by the French Ministry of Education.

In the PE dept we aim to develop all our students' skills knowledge and understanding in a range of physical activities allowing the students to perform with increasing competence and confidence in all activities. We aim to promote physical activity in an enjoyable manner and to include all students whatever their ability. The students will gain an appreciation of their bodies in action and also become more able to make choices that promote a healthy lifestyle in and out of the school environment and also in future years. We consider sportsmanship and honesty very important and promote these at all times alongside team spirit and co operation with others. Within the school curriculum students will get a chance to partake in Netball, Football, Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country, Health Related Fitness, Volleyball, Rounder’s, Basketball, and Rugby, some of which are entered into the local schools league.

We also promote a wide range of extra curricular activities alongside our regular PE program with clubs such as running, diving, table tennis, badminton, dance, ballet, hockey, swim/run and cricket. The PE Department also look further a field to broaden the students all round education with trips to Switzerland skiing and Fujairah for an Outdoor Education camp. The high school Science program amalgamates scientific facts and theory with experimentation. The integration and application of technology throughout high school science courses allows students to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret real-time data; conduct research; design science experiments, and explore scientific concepts through simulation and application software.

We provide a dynamic, specialized learning environment for students with high ability, aptitude, and interest in science and technology. The curriculum is comprehensive and challenging. In Year 10 and 11( IGCSE) we follow the science double award (EDEXCEL) using the Longman Physics, Biology, and Chemistry text book series. In year 12 we offer the I.B diploma program in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. As students progress into the high school, structured ESL and Learning Support lessons are offered to those who require more individualized attention. These lessons take place during either a student's Arabic or French class.

The Learning Support department assists students who have a diagnosed learning behavioral difficulty. Students either come to specialized lessons to enhance their learning, or the support can take place in the regular classroom, assisting the student. The ESL department focuses on the skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), grammar, and vocabulary of the English language. The lessons vary between these topics to ensure the student is engaged and motivated to improve their lingual abilities. Ongoing assessments are made on a regular basis and those students deemed to have made significant improvements and are ready to work independently in class are returned to their regular classes. Approval for ESL and LS support originates from the student's English Language teacher and a final assessment is made by the school's Principal, with assistance from the respective ESL and Learning Support staff.