Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) | Age 7-10
Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6)
Key Stage 2 - Curriculum Guidelines
Diyafah International School follows the National Curriculum for England with adaptations made for the local setting and student body. Our teachers are specialists in their fields and encourage our children to participate, create and contribute. Exploration, innovative problem solving, independent expression and decision-making are actively encouraged. Students become informed, confident and active learners with a strong sense of self. We prepare students to face the challenges of the future by creating education programmes relevant to today's world.
Subjects Offered
At Key Stage 2, we offer a wide range of subjects to our students. These subjects include:
- English
- Arabic
- Maths
- Science
- Islamic
- Design and Technology (Year 6)
- Humanities
- Art and Design
- Music
- Physical Education
- Information Computer Technology
- Spanish (Years 5-6)
- Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)
- Moral Education.
We are also very proud of our English as an Additional Language, (EAL) Department. We have a large number of students in the Primary School who benefit from the EAL department due to English being their second language. It has had significant impact in regards to student progress and supporting students in accessing the curriculum across the Primary School.
Assessments
We use both formative continuous assessment and summative to assess our students. Our focus is more on continuous assessment throughout the term. This is a more effective way to support learning and progress. We use our internal data and the external assessments such at the CAT4 assessment to drive the instruction.
Personal Enrichment Programmes (PEP)
DIS focuses on a holistic approach to education which extends beyond the classroom to embrace a wide range of Personal Enrichment Programmes. These include Sports, Arts and Crafts, Drama, Educational Minecraft and a range of STEAM activities. By providing these well-rounded experiences, students will be able to develop their potential.
Gifted & Talented
Discover the bespoke educational support provided by our Gifted and Talented (G&T) Department, tailored to meet the distinctive learning needs of exceptional students. We understand the importance of an environment that not only challenges but also nurtures individual strengths. Recognizing the diverse academic, cognitive, leadership, and creative talents within our student body, we utilize online assessments such as CAT4, GL, and NGRT to identify academically gifted individuals.
Our G&T services extend beyond identification, encompassing comprehensive acceleration and enrichment programs. These initiatives involve subject acceleration and leadership opportunities within school clubs, including but not limited to literacy, sports, and music. Additionally, students actively engage in ASDAN, ADHS GATE Program (Gifted and Talented Enrichment Programs), showcasing their talents in various school events and competitions like ADPIQ and Dubai Scholars Cup.
Our G&T students are not just participants; they take on roles as contributors to the school community by writing for the school newsletter, crafting concert scripts, and more. We encourage their intellectual curiosity further through participation in Massive Open Online Courses and the pursuit of additional IGCSE subjects, providing a platform for continuous academic growth and exploration.
Inclusion - Special Education
Student Support Services are available for all students at Al Diyafah High School LLC. The Inclusion Team is committed to helping our students be emotionally balanced & academically successful. The Inclusion Team consists of School SENDCo, School Counsellor, G&T Coordinator, Special Educators, Career and Guidance Counsellor and couple of specialist teachers who double up as subject teachers.
Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6) Handbook
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