American Education in the United Arab Emirates Issue 1 2015 | Page 7

Philippines, Japanese, French, and Canadian, among others.
The American Curriculum is based on American standards of
achievement in all subject areas, supported by a broad range
of co-curricular activities that ensure students have the
opportunity to develop fully as individuals. It includes enquirybased, hands-on teaching methods and learning strategies
geared to individualized instruction. The American Curriculum
represents a broad and balanced K-12 program commencing
with Kindergarten at age 5 and concludes with the award of
the American high school diploma on successful completion of
grade 12 at age 17. The curriculum prepares the student for the
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the Advanced Placement
(AP) program is an option offered in many American Curriculum
schools. The American diploma is accepted for entrance by all
US universities and colleges and recognized by international
higher education institutions.
In all seven emirates of the UAE there are primary and
secondary American Curriculum schools. The majority of these
schools are concentrated in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with more
planned across all Emirates.

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