Al Sanawbar School, Al Ain

Al Sanawbar School was established in 1983 in Al Ain’s Al Manazir community. The school delivers the American curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It follows the common core state standard, a popular American standard of education, to shape its curriculum. Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) last rated the performance of school good for 2017-2018.

Continue reading this guide to learn more about the campus facilities, educational programme, admission, fee details and other key features of Al Sanawbar School.

Al Sanawbar School is based in Al Manazir – a part of the larger Al Muwaij’i community. Some family-friendly residential areas in proximity are:

• Falaj Hazza
• Al Owainah
• Al Mnaizlah
• Al Ugdat Al Mutawaa

Al Muwaij’i has spacious apartments and villas. Parents looking to move closer to the school can consider:

• Apartments for rent near Al Sanawbar School
• Villas for rent near Al Sanawbar School

Al Sanawbar Private School campus has these facilities:

Classes are conducted in a coeducational setup in primary school. Afterwards, the school is separated into two blocks for boys and girls. Parents can take a virtual tour of the campus to learn more.

Al Sanawbar Private School is on Khalid Bin Sultan Street in Al Manazir, Al Ain. Some nearby schools are Our Own English High School Al Ain, Al Ain Juniors School and Al Dhafra Private School.

Al Sanawbar School is a private, coeducational school. The school imparts the Common Core State Standards Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The rigorous curriculum is balanced by adding extracurricular activities and field trips.

Al Sanawbar Private School equips students with 21st-century skills to ensure college and career readiness upon graduation. The Common Core State Standards Curriculum improves students’ reading, writing, and mathematics achievement. Subjects such as Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Social Studies are also incorporated into the curriculum as required by the UAE Ministry of Education.

The school focuses on children’s holistic development by attending to their social, emotional, and relational needs. Al Sanawbar uses the Positive Behaviour Intervention Supports research model to affect this change.

Al Sanawbar has been accredited by AdvancED– a globally recognised accreditation body. It is also a certified SAT Center.

The core values of Al Sanawbar Schools plays a massive role in its inclusive environment. Students from different parts of the world are part of this institution. They practice tolerance, care, integrity, honesty, empathy, respect and resilience.

Al Sanawbar Private School offers a K-12 education program. Classes are split into the following sections:

The school delivers the Common Core State Standards curriculum across all grades. Subjects offered at different sections of the school are:

Kindergarten

Grade 1 to Grade 7

French is compulsory in Grade 5 and Grade 6 and optional in Grade 7. Students take Moral Education as well as National Education in Grade 7.

Grade 8 to Grade 9

Students also learn Moral Education. Grade 8 students can opt only for ICT, not Art.

Grade 10

Grade 11 and Grade 12

Students have to take the following compulsory subjects:

Besides the courses mentioned above, students must choose any three subjects from the following elective courses:

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is a government entity responsible for licensing all private education institutes and their monitoring. Through the Irtiqaa Programme, they carry out periodic evaluations of all schools.

Al Sanawbar Private School was rated Good for its overall effectiveness during the inspection in 2017-2018. The inspection report highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of the school.

Key areas of strength are:

• Raised overall achievement in English and Mathematics
• Students’ understanding and appreciation of Islamic values, UAE culture and society
• Teachers’ use of questioning and cross-curricular links in learning
• The identification and support for students with SEN
• Leaders’ welcoming, positive and inclusive ethos

However, the school could improve by:

• Raising students’ achievement in science and non-core subjects
• Improving teaching and learning
• Developing leadership and management

The academic year at Al Sanawbar Private School is split into three terms.

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. The end of the first term marks the beginning of the winter break that ends in the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. It is followed by the spring break that ends in the first week of April.
• The last term starts in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July.

Parents can look at the events calendar for the academic year highlights.

Al Sanawbar Private School has an open-based approach. Students from all walks of life are welcome to enrol at the school. Parents looking to enrol their children at Al Sanawbar School can follow these steps:

• Families can first visit the school to ensure that it’s the right fit for their child.
• Admission into Kindergarten does not require interviews or assessments.
• For Grades 1 to 12, students have to undergo an interview and placement test to determine their achievement level.
• Complete the application form or the online registration form.
• Submit the following documents:
  • Copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.
  • Copy of the relevant passport page detailing the child’s data.
  • Copy of the relevant passport page detailing the child’s residence visa.
  • Copy of Emirates ID
  • Three recent passport size photos of the applicant
  • Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Completed school medical history/health form
  • Previous year’s school records and whether the student has joined another school in another emirate or outside the country before
  • Copy of the vaccination(s) certificate(s).
  • Documents related to the student’s educational needs, such as individual educational plans and assessments
  • Any other relevant information is necessary for school.
• If a student meets the acceptance conditions and requirements, the school will register them on the Electronic Student Information System.
• A non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 is required upon admission.

The age-grade guideline followed by the school is given below:

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

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

Al Sanawbar School fees are collected in three instalments over the academic year. Each instalment is due before the beginning of the term. Breakdown of fees for each grade is mentioned here:

The book charges are as follows:

Uniform charges are AED 90 for students in KG1 and KG2 and AED 100 for students in Grade 1 to Grade 12.

You can also check out the school’s Refund & Tuition Fees Policy.

The school does not provide a canteen service. Students are expected to bring healthy, packed lunches from home.

Al Sanawbar Private School offers transportation for students. The transportation charges within the city are AED 3,500.

For more information, contact the school’s transportation department at +971-3-767-9889 Ext. 221 or email at mohamed.mahrouk@alsanawbarschool.com.

Physical education is incorporated into the curriculum at Sanawbar School Al Ain. Students can maintain their health and engage in physical activities that help develop their sportsmanship and motor skills.

Playgrounds are available to students for PE classes and other competitions. Besides, separate playgrounds are available for kindergarten, girls’ sections, and boys’ sections. The playground has a tennis court and a ping pong table. Students also benefit from the football yard on the campus.

Al Sanawbar Private School follows the house system. Students are sorted into one of the following four houses:

The house point system keeps students engaged in friendly competitions and provides pastoral care. The school organises various events and activities throughout the academic year.

Students also attended events outside the school, such as The Science Festival Abu Dhabi, The AUD Sports Challenge and The Expo Sciences International. They can choose to participate in any of the various afterschool clubs organised by the school, including Chess, Art, Qur’an, Gymnastics and more.

The school organises two kinds of field trips– Recreational Trips and Residential Trips. Recreational trips happen on Saturdays in which students visit local markets, fairs and exhibitions. Recreational trips involve students visiting foreign destinations or going on a road trip to far-off places.

The school provides a range of after-school clubs and activities as recommended by ADEK. These clubs take place from 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm and do not incur additional charges. They include:

Al Sanawbar Private School has a clinic managed by two qualified full-time nurses who tend to the students’ medical needs during school hours.

Al Sanawbar Private School keeps parents updated about various school events and activities. Parents can find circulars and other information about their child’s progress via the school’s parent portal. A portal to access report cards is also available.

• Telephone: +971-3-767-9889
• Email Address: sanawbar@emirates.net.ae
• Al Sanawbar School Website
• Al Sanawbar School Facebook

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