NAIS American program is student- centered and offers a broad- based program from Kindergarten to High school falling into four strands:

Kindergarten Years [KG1 and KG 2]
Elementary Years [Grade1-Grade 5]
Middle Years [Grade 6- Grade 8]
High School Years [Grade 9 – Grade 12]

North American International School follows the Common Core Standards for English and Mathematics. All other subjects are based on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.  Arabic and Islamic Education are based on the Ministry Standards. UAE National Education is incorporated into our Social Studies curriculum.

KINDERGARTEN (KG1 & KG2)

An enormous amount of learning takes place in the first few years of life, and it is at this time that the greatest care must be taken to ensure that learning and development happen in the right direction. The NAIS KG program underpins all future learning by supporting and fostering in students:

Personal, social and emotional well-being
A positive attitude towards learning
Attention skills and the quality of perseverance, language,
Literacy, numeracy and communication skills
An appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the world around them; sound physical and creative developments.

A diagnostic test is held in each subject early in the academic year to identify areas of strength and weaknesses. Thereon formative assessments are used to track the progress of the child. These assessments are also graded and contribute towards the final grade in the Report Card. There are 3 formal exams, end of each term in December, March and June. MAP exams will be held every year and these are compulsory for all students.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades 1-5)

The NAIS Elementary School program aims:

 The subjects taught are:

  Arabic as first or second language
  Islamic Studies
  English
  Mathematics
  General Science
  Social Studies
  Information & Communication Technology

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADE 6 - 8)

This is a time of transition; physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. At this stage the emphasis is on building pupils’ self-esteem and confidence and to encourage them to become independent. Pupils will follow a common curriculum, providing a broad-based education with which to proceed into further studies in high school.

The subjects taught are

  Arabic as first or second language
  Islamic Studies
  English
  Mathematics
  Science
  Social Studies
  Information & Communication Technology
  Foreign Language – French
  Physical Education & Health
  Visual Art / Fine Art
  Foreign Language – French [Grade 5 upwards]
  Physical Education & Health
  Visual Art
  Fine Art

HIGH SCHOOL (GRADE 9 - 12)

The NAIS High School Curriculum helps to develop critical thinking and analysis. It will also enhance the intellectual and creative potential, personal confidence and social competence and physical and social well- being of the pupil. Students are given opportunity to make choices and accept responsibility for their actions and decisions.

The subjects taught are

Arabic as first or second language
Islamic Studies
English
Algebra – I
Algebra – II
Geometry
Pre-Calculus /Calculus
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Information & Communication Technology
Foreign Language –French
Physical Education & Health
Visual Art/Fine Art
Economics
Business Studies
Introduction to Financial Management
Travel & Tourism