American Education in the United Arab Emirates Issue 1 2015 | Page 22

What to Look for When Choosing an American Curriculum School T here is a great deal more to selecting your student’s American Curriculum school than a beautiful campus or hearing word-of-mouth recommendations from neighborhood parents. Parents should foster a deep sense of understanding of what uniquely defines an American Curriculum school, which can vary throughout the American Curriculum schools found in the UAE. The following is a series of questions that parents may want to ask to inform their decision on selecting an American Curriculum school for their child. • Tell me about your school’s curriculum. What is your curriculum review process? • How would you describe your Kindergarten program? • What intervention programs are available for stud [