Al Salam Private School, Dubai

Al Salam Private School (ASPS) is a private British school in Dubai. Founded in 1985, it is located in Al Nahda 2. The school follows the British national curriculum and offers education from Foundation Stage to Year 10. It currently has over 1,100 students, 73 teachers, 48 teaching assistants and a guidance counsellor. Most of the students are Pakistanis, while the majority of the faculty members are Indians.

• Location: Al Nahda 2
• School fee: AED 17,096 - AED 27,881
• Curriculum: UK national curriculum
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: FS1 – Year 10

Located in Al Nahda (Dubai), Al Salam Private School is in proximity to many residential communities. These areas include:

• Al Qusais
• Muhaisnah 3
• Muhaisnah 4
• Al Nahda – Sharjah

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The campus of Al Salam Private School is quite spacious and houses various indoor facilities. The classrooms of the school are bright, and spacious and have interactive whiteboards. Other facilities at the campus include:

• Science laboratory
• Computer lab
• Library
• School canteen
• Multipurpose sports hall
• School clinic
• Covered play areas
• Playgrounds

Al Salam Private School location is Al Nahda 2, Dubai.

Al Salam Private School has an experience of over 30 years in providing quality education. The school has implemented the best teaching strategies to ensure students’ progress. ASPS Dubai follows the internationally recognised British curriculum. The curriculum is engaging and supports a balance between academic and non-academic activities. ASPS Dubai has highly experienced and qualified teaching staff. Most teachers at the school have relevant qualifications and experience.

Al Salam Private School is a foundation and a primary school in Dubai. The following phases of education are available at ASPS Dubai:

The school follows the British curriculum. It supports all the developmental needs of students. The school encourages children to be independent, and inquisitive and to have extraordinary analytical and critical thinking skills. The specifics of the educational programme at each phase of education are:

FOUNDATION STAGE CURRICULUM

Early years’ education is one of the crucial stages in the life of a child. In this stage, the school builds the foundations necessary for children to pursue future education. The school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. It is a popular method practised all over the world to introduce children to the world of possibilities. EYFS targets the learning and development of students based on the seven key areas of learning. These learning areas are:

• Understanding the world
• Communication and Language
• Social, personal and emotional development
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Expressive arts and design
• Physical development

These learning areas are targeted throughout the Early Years of education of a child for all-round development. For each learning area, the school carries out a series of planned and purposeful ‘play and learn’ activities.

The teachers devise their activities in a way that considers the stages of development, interests and needs of children. Students enjoy their time in the foundation stage making new friends and exploring the world. The lessons are meticulously planned to meet the learning capabilities of young learners. Arabic and Islamic education are also provided to children from the foundation stage. The lessons include Islamic identity, morals, Arabic language and Qur’an recitation. Students completing their foundation stage education enter the primary stage with the necessary foundational skills.

PRIMARY STAGE CURRICULUM

In the primary stage, the school follows the formal learning methods associated with the British curriculum. The Primary stage educational programme is split into two vital components: Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2). The curriculum for KS1 is designed in a way to ensure a smooth transformation from informal learning to formal learning methods. Whereas, KS2 develops a deeper understanding of concepts introduced in the KS1 stage.

The Primary stage educational programme is split into two vital components: Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2). The curriculum for KS1 is designed in a way to ensure a smooth transformation from informal learning to formal learning methods. Whereas, KS2 develops a deeper understanding of concepts introduced in the KS1 stage. Home teachers are available to students from Year 1 to year 3. Afterwards, they are educated by subject-specific teachers.

The core subjects are:

• Science
• English
• Mathematics
• Social Studies (MOP Subject)
• Moral Education (MOP Subject)

Other subjects taught to students in the primary stage are:

• Islamic Education
• Arabic
• Physical Education (PE)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Music
• Drama
• French
• Art

In Key Stage 2, the school introduced the following subjects:

• Music
• Innovation
• Technology

Besides formal education, the school also focuses on building communication skills, self-independence and a sense of responsibility. This is to ensure that students have a wide set of skills necessary to survive in the 21st century.

SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The secondary stage includes Key Stage 3 or KS 3. It has classes from Year 7 to Year 10. The core courses at this stage include Moral and Social Studies, Islamic Studies and Arabic as mandated by legislation in the UAE. However, other subjects offered at this level include Arabic A and B, Islamic Education and Quran, UAE Social Studies, Global Perspectives, Moral Education, Computing, Art, and P.E.

KHDA is a governmental body established in 2006 to regulate the education sector of Dubai. It was founded to improve the quality of education offered by the private educational institutes. It annually inspects the performance of schools in Dubai and judges them based on a six-point scale.

KHDA last inspected the performance of Al Salam Private School for the academic year 2022-2023. In the latest inspection report, KHDA rated the performance as good. The school has maintained its good rating since 2011. Here is a summary of the ratings for the school:

The academic year for the new and existing students at Al Salam Private School starts in September and ends in July.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. This is followed by a 3-week winter holiday that ends in the last week of December.
• The second term commences in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. After the end of the second term, students go on a 2-week winter break.
• The last term starts in the second week of April and concludes in the first week of July.

For more information, view the academic calendar of the Al Salam Private School and Nursery.

Al Salam Private School is an inclusive school that accepts admission applications from all. It also accepts the applications of students of determination and has a supportive learning environment for them.

To apply, fill out the online application form available on its website. The admission request will only be considered if all the required documents are submitted and the registration fee is paid. The required documents are:

• Previous academic record
• Previous school conduct/behaviour report (character certificate)
• A copy of the candidate’s passport and residence visa
• A copy of the candidate’s Emirates ID card

The age-grade guidelines followed by Al Salam Private School are:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st December (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Once the school receives the required document and the registration fee, it contacts parents to bring their child for an assessment. It charges an assessment fee of AED 500. The school informs parents about the outcome of the assessment within a few working days.

Upon successful completion of the assessment, the school emails an offer letter to parents. If there is no vacancy, the names of successful candidates are placed on the waiting list. To successfully enrol the child, pay an admission fee of AED 500 along with the following documents:

• Original Emirates ID card of parents and the candidate
• Four recent passport-size photographs of the candidate
• A copy of the candidate’s UAE residence visa
• Copies of the candidate’s vaccination record
• Signed parent-school agreement
• Copies of health/psychological assessment documents (in case of students of determination)

For more information, read the admission process at Al Salam Private School and Nursery.

The Al Salam Private School fees are as follows:

For further information, view the fee structure of ASPS Dubai.

The school has a canteen from where children can buy snacks and lunch items. The food items at the canteen are prepared in a hygienic environment and are available at affordable prices.

ASPS Dubai provides a safe and efficient transport facility to students. It manages a fleet of well-maintained buses that are driven by experienced professionals. Drivers and conductors fully comply with the regulations laid out by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The buses are equipped with modern safety features that ensure a safe environment for children. For more information, please check Al Salam Private School transportation details.

The school offers holiday camps to its students. They arrange these camps by collaborating with external service providers like STEM For Kids. These camps are available for 1 to 3 weeks and occur during the winter break.

Various sports facilities are available at the Al Salam Private School Al Nahda. There is an indoor multipurpose sport where students can practice their skills in indoor games. Also, the school has covered play areas accessible for foundation stage and primary students alike. ASPS also has various playgrounds with swings and other equipment.

The school attempts to balance the academic and non-academic activities for students. This is done by the extensive extra-curricular programme followed at ASPS. The programme includes the following activities:

After-school care is an important part of Al Salam Private School and Nursery. The school believes that after-school time can be used to cultivate modern-day skills among students. Therefore, the school provides most of the extra-curricular activities as after-school care.

The school has a fully-equipped school clinic providing medical care and support to staff and students. The medical staff include a full-time school doctor and two full-time school nurses.

Communication between parents and teachers is vital for the education of children. Moreover, effective communication helps schools to address the needs and requirements of students. Al Salam Private School effectively communicates with parents through parent-teacher meetings where they can discuss the progress of children.

Additionally, the school has introduced the Parents of Al Salam (PALS) association. PALS works closely with the school’s leadership for effective communication between the school and parents. It further supports a caring and protective environment for students and plans various activities for them. Besides the above-stated, PALS also offers several discounts to loyal parents who choose to be a member of this association. Other modes of communication include the official website, social media pages and WhatsApp groups made for each year.

• Telephone number: +971-4-267-9594
• Email Address: reception@alsalamschool.ae

GENERAL INFORMATION

• ASPS Official Website
• ASPS Facebook
• ASPS Twitter
• ASPS YouTube
• ASPS Instagram

HOW MANY GRADES DOES AL SALAM PRIVATE SCHOOL OFFER?

The school educates children from FS1 to Year 10.

DOES THE SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF AL ZUHOUR PRIVATE SCHOOL?

Al Salam Private School's academic calendar is from August to July.

WHAT IS THE TUITION FEE CHARGED AT ASPS?

Al Salam Private School tuition fee ranges between AED 17,096 to AED 27,881.

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