Universal American School

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Universal American School Part of the renowned Al Futtaim Education Foundation family of schools, Universal American School is operated as a not-for-profit co-educational school for students aged from 3 to 18 years, set on a 75,000m2 state-of-the-art campus in the heart of Al Badia, Dubai Festival City. Established: Through our multiple curriculum and variety of educational pathways, we encourage creative and critical thinking alongside 2005 stimulating and meaningful experiences, leading to fun, wonder and achievement. Our curriculum celebrates the diversity within our community and equips learners with the skills and attributes required to become active citizens in our international School Type: community and beyond. Through School

Curriculum:

American/IB

Fees from:

AED 29* – 77k *20% discount being offered with T&Cs

Age range:

3-18

Inspection Rating:

KHDA Very Good

Location:

Al Badia, Dubai Festival City Contact us:

+971 4 524 0444

When you choose Universal American School education you are choosing an education that develops and builds confidence in students that know who they are and are capable of building and defending their point of view. Strong in their own identity our students are ready to interrogate new knowledge while being strong members and leaders of teams and their wider community.

Universal American School combines the rigor of AERO standards with the breadth and creativity of the

At Universal American School we place the student at the center of everything that we do. Whether it be through our innovative and future-focused integration of digital literacy and learning technology, our creative arts program, our sports and athletics programming, or our focus on student advocacy and student agency, our students always know that they matter WHY CHOOSE UNIVERSAL AMERICAN SCHOOL? and belong in our learning community. We provide an American international curriculum foundation based on the AERO/Common International Baccalaureate (IB) programme offering Core Plus standards that add further students the opportunity to build their own High School value to the already rich and challenging pathway through the IB Diploma Programme, Advancement International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum Placement (AP), or American Diploma, developing and framework. We emphasize the importance of wellbeing and purpose through making real-world connections and relationship building. This is highlighted by our comprehensive student support services as offering opportunities for all of our learners. These pathways mixed with the depth and scale of our facilities and staffing enables students to be prepared to excel in the next step in their learning journey. OPERATING AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SCHOOL Universal American School is owned and operated by the Al Futtaim Education Foundation, which is created to support the vision of the Government of Dubai and the KHDA through not-for-profit schools. Our shared vision is to make Universal American School the leading well as through our business partnerships American international school in the region. The investment of time, thought, physical, and our commitment to developing internships and experiential learning opportunities with Al-Futtaim. Our focus is to ensure that we build resilient, open-minded, and curious learners, who graduate with a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and understanding A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR Welcome to Universal American School, an American community school for Dubai Festival City where children and their education are at the heart of all we do. and financial resources, in addition to decades of business acumen, provide Universal American School with a solid foundation for success and unparalleled access to purposeful connections and real-world learning experiences to benefit our students. Universal American School is a wonderful place to grow and learn, providing our students with opportunities to become active agents of their own learning. We give our students voice and choice through a number of extra-curricular activities, whether they want to making them ready for their next steps It is a privilege to be the Director of Universal American School, leading alongside an participate in our Fringe Festival, try out for the athletics teams, debate politics with our into college/university, careers, and life. outstanding team of professionals. Our aim is to provide your child with the attention and Model United Nations students, or learn about our Emirati committee, get involved with opportunities they require to do as well as they are able. Children and young people are the student government or the National Honor Society. UAS has something to offer everyone. Director Mr. Kevin Loft reason we come together as a learning community and will always be the key focus for any decision we make. We invite you to visit our school and feel the wonderful energy for yourself.

Universal American School was founded in 2005. Since then, we have nurtured our students with empathy and care, helping them become compassionate, confident learners who know who they are and what they stand for. As you learn more about UAS, the term “community” will resonate with you again and again. We are a boutique-style school with a beautiful campus in the heart of family-friendly Festival City, and we dare to go new ways while being driven by our mission: “To Nurture a Community of Integrity and Academic Excellence”. This year, we are proud to introduce the innovative and rigorous AP Capstone program as an option within our American

AN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS KNOW THEY BELONG

high school track. Through the AP Seminar and AP Research components of the AP Capstone, students investigate real-world issues, learn to synthesize information from different sources, and develop their At Universal American School we place own research. the student at the center of everything The richness of our graduation tracks, that we do. Whether it be through our offering both the choice of the worldinnovative and future-focused integration renowned IB Diploma, an American high of digital literacy and learning technology, our creative arts program, our sports and athletics programming, or our focus on student advocacy and student agency, our students always know that they matter school track with options of AP courses, and now also the AP Capstone, is one of the unique strengths of Universal American School. and belong in our learning community. We Our parallel tracks empower our students provide an American international curriculum to make more personalized choices in foundation based on the AERO/Common their education. Moreover, it serves as an Core Plus standards that add further opportunity for students to seek alternate value to the already rich and challenging routes to post-secondary education. International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework. We emphasize the importance of wellbeing and purpose through making OPERATING AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT SCHOOL real-world connections and relationship Universal American School is owned and operated by the Al Futtaim Education Foundation, building. This is highlighted by our which is created to support the vision of the Government of Dubai and the KHDA through comprehensive student support services as not-for-profit schools. Our shared vision is to make Universal American School the leading well as through our business partnerships American international school in the region. The investment of time, thought, physical, and our commitment to developing internships and experiential learning opportunities with Al-Futtaim. Our focus is to ensure that we build resilient, open-minded, and curious learners, who and financial resources, in addition to decades of business acumen, provide Universal American School with a solid foundation for success and unparalleled access to purposeful connections and real-world learning experiences to benefit our students. Universal American School is a wonderful place to grow and learn, providing our students graduate with a unique combination of with opportunities to become active agents of their own learning. We give our students skills, knowledge, and understanding voice and choice through a number of extra-curricular activities, whether they want to making them ready for their next steps participate in our Fringe Festival, try out for the athletics teams, debate politics with our into college/university, careers, and life. Model United Nations students, or learn about our Emirati committee, get involved with student government or the National Honor Society. UAS has something to offer everyone. Director Mr. Kevin Loft We invite you to visit our school and feel the wonderful energy for yourself.

Universal American School was founded in 2005. Since then, we have nurtured our students with empathy and care, helping them become compassionate, confident learners who know who they are and what they stand for. As you learn more about UAS, the term “community” will resonate with you again and again. We are a boutique-style school with a beautiful campus in the heart of family-friendly Festival City, and we dare to go new ways while being driven by our mission: “To Nurture a Community of Integrity and Academic Excellence”. This year, we are proud to introduce the innovative and rigorous AP Capstone program as an option within our American

AN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS KNOW THEY BELONG

high school track. Through the AP Seminar and AP Research components of the AP Capstone, students investigate real-world issues, learn to synthesize information from different sources, and develop their own research. The richness of our graduation tracks, offering both the choice of the worldrenowned IB Diploma, an American high school track with options of AP courses, and now also the AP Capstone, is one of the unique strengths of Universal American School. Our parallel tracks empower our students to make more personalized choices in their education. Moreover, it serves as an opportunity for students to seek alternate routes to post-secondary education.

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AERO US Curriculum PreK-12 IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, grades 6-8) Advanced Placement (AP) and  AP Capstone Diploma Program

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LEAP

LEAP Jr. is a teacher-led, fun & active, after school program for students in PreK and KG1.

SCHEDULE LEAP Jr. is offered after school Monday to Thursday from 12:45 pm to 3:15 pm.

LEAP is a techer-led, personalized, after school program for students from PreK through Grade 6.

SCHEDULE LEAP is offered after school Monday to Thursday. You may pick up your child anytime until 6:00 pm.