SABIS Curriculum

SABIS® Educational System offers a comprehensive academic program from kindergarten to Grade 12. This integrated system uses dynamic materials, proven methods, and technology to establish a solid foundation of knowledge that prepares students for university and future careers.

The SABIS® Network is renowned for its commitment to educational excellence, driven by a philosophy that prioritizes providing top-quality education to equip students for the challenges of a changing world. SABIS® schools typically consist of four levels: infant (Kindergarten to Grade 2), primary (Grades 3-6), intermediate (Grades 7-9), and secondary (Grades 10-12).

Progression

In kindergarten, the focus is on literacy and numeracy, with a combination of classroom and specialist teachers.
Primary and middle school levels cover multiple subjects, with core subjects being English, Science, and Mathematics.
At the high school level, students continue with core courses and have the option to choose additional courses based on their interests
SABIS® schools in Abu Dhabi offer two models: 4.a) Trilingual schools with Arabic, English, and French. 4.b) A model where Arabic and French are taught as second and third languages based on students' passport/nationality.

The table below shows the academic journey that a student studying an American curriculum is expected to take

Age	Grade
3-4
4-5	KG1
5-6	KG2
6-7	Grade 1
7-8	Grade 2
8-9	Grade 3
9-10	Grade 4
10-11	Grade 5
11-12	Grade 6
12-13	Grade 7
13-14	Grade 8
14-15	Grade 9
15-16	Grade 10
16-17	Grade 11
17-18	Grade 12

Assessments

In SABIS® Network schools, students take weekly computerized exams with immediate feedback and resources to review content on missed questions, allowing them to retake the test in the same session.
Assessments in the UAE and Gulf region are centrally prepared and taken by all students at the same time. Students complete weekly, termly, and final (end-of-year) examinations.
Career guidance starts in Grade 7 to support students in choose the right external exams for their university and career paths.
Students also take external assessments as indicators for their achievements and progress. All students in Grades 3-9 must take one of the following assessments: NWEA-MAP®, GL-PT test series, ACER-IBT or EI-ASSET in English, Mathematics, and Science.

National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA).
Accreditation International (AI), which requires schools to complete a self-evaluation, continuous school improvement plan, and on-site evaluations by peers every five years to maintain their accreditation status.
Middle States Association - Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).

Further Details

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