EAS follows a grading system aligned with the American curriculum, where grades are assigned as follows:
Section
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Grades
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Kindergarten
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Pre-KG, KG1 and KG2
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Elementary School
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Grades 1-5
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Middle School
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Grades 6-8
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High School
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Grades 9-12
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EAS follows an American curriculum accredited by Cognia (AdvancED) and approved by the UAE Ministry of Education. The curriculum is designed to meet the Common Core State Standards for a balanced education.
Kindergarten:
The Emirates American School kindergarten program focuses on helping children develop essential skills. It provides hands-on learning experiences that encourage emotional, academic, and physical growth. The aim is to build a love for learning and help children develop coordination, self-confidence, and an understanding of the UAE’s culture.
Subjects for KG
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Social Studies
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Physical Education
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Science
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Arts and Crafts
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Language and Literacy
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Mathematics
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Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
The elementary grades focus on building a strong foundation in basic subjects. Students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems, and develop essential literacy and numeracy skills. The curriculum is designed to help students grow academically and socially.
Subjects for Elementary School
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English Language Arts
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Science
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Mathematics
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Social Studies
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Arts and Music
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Physical Education
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Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Middle school prepares students for high school by introducing more advanced subjects and teaching them to think independently. Students take on more challenging concepts while developing important social and emotional skills.
Subjects for Middle School
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English Language Arts
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Mathematics
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Science (General Science, Earth Science)
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Social Studies
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Physical Education
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Technology and Computer Science
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Foreign Languages (Arabic, English, French, etc.)
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High School (Grades 9-12):
The high school offers two tracks:
- The General Track includes a wide range of elective subjects
- The Advanced Track provides Advanced Placement (AP) courses
Subjects for High School
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General Track
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- English Language Arts
- Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus)
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Social Studies (History, Geography)
- Foreign Languages (Arabic, English, French)
- Business and Accounting
- Electives (IT Programming, Robotics, etc.)
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Advanced Track
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- AP English Language and Literature
- AP Mathematics (Calculus AB)
- AP Physics
- AP Chemistry
- AP Biology
- Foreign Languages (Arabic, English, French)
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