SIA Booklet

Where
Futures Begin...

We prepare your child for tomorrow as today will be their past. We prepare
them to tackle an unknown future where the only certainty is change.
Your children will be equipped with more than the fundamentals that have
been enough for our generation. They will develop the skills and attitudes
that will embrace market and life dynamics and see opportunities where
others only see problems.
They will become the author of their own destiny, comfortable in
pushing themselves to fulfil their potential, but with the values to act with
thoughtfulness and humility.



Preparing
Our Children

Dear Parents, the UK Department of Education. In our school programme and school
addition, we are a member of British life.
Welcome and thank you for Schools Middle East, a network of
entrusting your child’s education to schools helping school administrators With our qualified, professional
our team of educators at Scholars and teachers share best practice and caring teaching staff, excellent
International Academy which and providing continual professional facilities and robust education
provides a premier British education development. programme, Scholars International
with high academic expectations. Academy prepares children for
We are also proud to be a Cambridge exceptional futures.
Scholars International Academy is School, which provides an enhanced
one of only two schools in Sharjah international dimension to our Onwards and upwards,
accredited by British Schools learning. These accreditations and
Overseas, an organisation affiliated to memberships form the framework of Nigel Melen, Principal



A Journey of
Self-Discovery

We provide a warm, caring environment that reflects the values we seek to
develop within our children. Children feel safe and are encouraged on a journey
to self-discovery. Long-lasting friendships are made.

Our parents are extensions of the SIA family. We value and encourage parents
to be partners in supporting their child’s development. Together, we are stronger.

Our
Campus

We sit on a seven-acre campus
designed to support the school’s
mission to deliver a high-quality
learning experience. Our campus
environment invites engagement,
experimentation and exploration
in the classroom and around the
school.



Where North America Morocco
We Canada Nigeria
Are United States of America Palestine
Saudi Arabia
From South America Somalia
Trinidad & Tobago South Africa
We are a multi-cultural school Sudan
that finds strength in our diversity. Europe Syrian Arab Republic
Children are exposed to a variety Armenia Tanzania
Belarus Tunisia
of perspectives in viewing the France United Arab Emirates
world and develop new ways to Germany Zimbabwe
Lithuania
create opportunities. Poland Asia
Romania Bangladesh
Russian Federation China
Serbia & Montenegro India
Spain Indonesia
Sweden Japan
United Kingdom Kazhakhstan
Ukraine Korea
Malaysia
Africa / Middle East Nepal
Afghanistan Pakistan
Algeria Philippines
Bahrain Singapore
Benin Sri Lanka
Egypt Thailand
Ethiopia Uzbekistan
Iran
Iraq Australasia
Jordan Australia
Kenya New Zealand
Lebanon
Malawi

North America South America Europe Asia Australasia
Africa / Middle East

High Quality
British Education

Our faculty comes from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. They bring
experience, dedication and commitment, celebrating the diversity and strength

of the multi-cultural world we live in. Professional development is ingrained in
the school ethos and we practise what we preach of life-long learning.

SIA is one of only two schools in Sharjah accredited by the prestigious
British Schools Overseas and is a member of the British Schools Middle
East. The standards required and the support provided ensure a high
quality premier British education.

Early Years
Programme

The early years are considered the most important in a child’s
development. At SIA, our highly-rated Foundation programme follows the
UK’s EYFS framework and is staffed by highly qualified educators who use
developmentally appropriate instruction to scaffold your child’s learning.
Teaching and learning are guided by the principles of playing, exploring
and active learning.

Belinda Melaard
Head of Foundation
Foundation Degree in Early Years,
University of Hertfordshire





Primary Years
Programme

We provide a learning environment that encourages high standards
and expectations using developmentally-appropriate instruction that is
supportive of individual differences and learning styles.
Our student-centred environment allows children to engage more deeply
as well as take ownership of their learning. They develop an intrinsic
motivation to challenge themselves to the next level.
Our core curriculum in Mathematics, English and Science is designed by
the world-renowned University of Cambridge commencing in Year 1. We
supplement this course by following the English National Curriculum.

Nazish Sheikh
Head of Primary
Bachelors in Education,
Leeds University College
National Professional Qualification for Headship,
London University

Secondary Years
Programme

The Secondary programme develops students with the necessary
academic mastery, skills and mindset to be able to gain entry into
colleges and careers of their choice, whether in the UK, US or anywhere
across the world.

The Secondary School at SIA is composed of three different learning
phases:

Cambridge IGCSE Programme A Level Programme
Secondary 1 (Years 10 & 11) (Years 12 &13)
Programme
(Years 7, 8 & 9)

Rob Ellis
Head of Secondary
Bachelors in Science, Mathematics
PGCE, University of London
Masters in Education, Open University
Penta Level 1 and 2, School Inspector





Continuous
Learning

Extra-Curricular our “Beyond Our Walls” initiatives.
Programme These have included cultural trips
to London to overnight camping
Our core classroom learning is in Ras Al Khaimah.
complemented with a number
of extra-curricular programmes. Student Participation
Our students are supported in
developing a balanced approach Students are at the centre of
to their lives as well as many of who we are and what we do. The
the soft skills that are necessary school House System is a great
to engage and succeed in an pastoral structure for students to
ever-competitive world. Values support one another as well as
such as compassion, an avenue to nurture important
self-regulation, resilience and skills such as collaboration,
work ethic are encouraged. communication and creativity.
Likewise, our democratically
Beyond Our Walls elected Student Council ensures
that students have a voice and
Learning is continuous. It does are heard.
not start when children enter our
walls and stop when they leave.
It is a growth mindset. At SIA, we
ignite your child’s desire to be
a lifelong learner and one of the
ways we support that is through



We are
Part of
Something
Bigger

Scholars International Group has been educating children for over
40 years. We are an organisation dedicated to providing high calibre,
achievement-oriented schools in support of the development of the next
generation of leaders. From Dubai Scholars, opened in 1976, to Clarion
School, opened in 2016, our mission has remained to enrich the education
provision for children in the UAE.

Accredited by:
Tel: 06 519 7000 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.scholarsinternationalacademy.com