Al Sahwa has a warm and welcoming school environment. The majority of our students join us in KG1 and remain at the school until they graduate. Families new to the school quickly become a part of this close knit community and are supported through their orientation and transition periods.
Orientation & Support
There are planned orientations for parents and students prior to joining the school and in the first 2 weeks of the academic year. Students are buddied up with a peer to help them settle in and become familiar with the school, routines and new environment.
The Primary or Secondary School Leadership team will support the entire process from onboarding new families and students to supporting their transition.
The PYP, MYP, DP and GED Coordinator supports the new students and parents in terms of understanding the programme.
The school year runs from August to June and is divided into two semesters. See school calendar
Kindergarten: 7.30am to 12.30
Primary (Grades 1–5): 7.30am to 14.00
MYP and GED: 7:30 am to 14:10 pm
IBDP: 7:00am to 15:10 pm
The school uniform is a valued part of life at Al Sahwa, promoting a sense of pride, unity, and belonging among our students. Students are expected to wear the prescribed uniform each day unless families have been notified by the school of an approved non-uniform or casual dress day.
To help families prepare for the school year, please refer to the Uniform Guidelines below, which outline the approved uniforms for all grade levels and for both boys and girls.
Chromebooks for Education give students a simple solution for fast, intuitive, and easy-to-manage computing. Chromebooks provide access to the web’s education and collaboration resources.
Kindergarten
Students have access to iPads and each class is fitted with LED TVs.
Primary
All classes have projectors and sets of chromebooks to enhance student learning. In addition, Grade 4 & 5 students have individual chromebooks.
Secondary
All classes, Design lab, Science labs and Arts rooms have projectors to enhance student learning.
In addition, Grades 6 to 9 students have individual chromebooks.
For Grades 10 to 12 Students, the school adapted a "Bring Your Own Device" Policy. Student may choose from using the chromebooks previously purhcased or a device they choose provided its specfification sare aligned with the school's requirement.
Al Sahwa Schools has a well equipped library with free flow indoor and outdoor spaces plus dedicated rooms for primary and secondary study.
Our two full time specialist librarians support students with a structured library and research skills program. They are also integral to the work of our teachers and actively support the learning journey of students by sourcing materials to enhance the curriculum.
Al Sahwa Schools has a well equipped library with free flow indoor and outdoor spaces plus dedicated rooms for primary and secondary study.
Our two full time specialist librarians support students with a structured library and research skills program. They are also integral to the work of our teachers and actively support the learning journey of students by sourcing materials to enhance the curriculum.
The schools’ cafeteria caters for all students and provides healthy, balanced meals for students. All students have their meal during the first break in the cafeteria. Various food items are sold to students during the second break.
