WE GUIDE OUR STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS WHILE DEVELOPING LIFELONG LEARNERS

The NIS Middle and High School departments are focused on guiding our scholars through their academic requirements, while developing lifelong learners that are able to navigate an ever-changing, interdependent global society.

Teachers tailor their training to students’ needs, ensuring that all learning styles and levels are met.

Middle School

Our middle school has grades 6 to 8. As these years are a critical period of transition in a child’s development, we focus on the whole child as we provide student-centered learning experiences that cater to the needs of our students. Our curriculum is based on US AERO Standards as well as other US National Standards (for non-AERO subjects) and UAE National Standards (for Ministry of Education subjects). All courses are of equal importance and treated as such. This does not mean that each course has the same amount of time allocated to it, but we strive to give students a balanced curriculum that allows them to explore and develop their full potential.

High School

Our high school has grades 9 to12 and is designed to prepare students for entrance into the university and program of their choice without having to complete a foundation year. Though our courses are challenging, we still focus on the whole child as we provide student-centered learning experiences that cater to the needs of our students. Our curriculum is based on the US AERO Standards, as well as other US National Standards (for non-AERO subjects) and UAE National Standards (for Ministry of Education subjects). All courses are of equal importance, as successful completion of each course earns students a half or full credit towards meeting their graduation requirements.

Though the academic year in the country is split into three terms, American-curriculum schools such as NIS run on two semesters (or four quarters). Courses (except Islamic Studies) that bear a half (0.5) credit only last for a semester. Islamic Studies lasts the entire year but will still earn 0.5 credit once successfully completed. Courses that bear a full (1.0) credit last the entire school year (both semesters). Passing a full year course is determined by averaging the first and second semester grade. Successful completion requires a grade of 60% or higher.

Though our courses are challenging, we still focus on the whole child as we provide student-centered learning experiences that cater to the needs of our students.

High school students are provided with opportunities to experience a variety of courses that appeal to their educational interests. Teachers at the high school level facilitate students’ learning by exposing them to a variety of educational experiences in and out of the classroom, both within the UAE and internationally. Our students are encouraged to try new experiences!

Parents are encouraged to be active participants and are given opportunities to engage with our Counseling Department as students progress through NIS. Parents are always kept up-to-date with their children’s progress, as well as upcoming events and important dates.

Courses

NIS offers a breadth of courses and electives to our high school students.