he formal curriculum has its foundation in the US education system. It is designed to be suitable and motivational for students so that it promotes their learning at the level of their abilities and needs. This curriculum is evaluated and adapted for local conditions, ie Emirati traditions and culture within UAE multi-cultural context, so that it meets the educational needs of all students. For example:

Note: All statutory requirements for Arabic and Islamic studies will be met.

• it will be supplemented with Arabic, Islamic Studies and Arabic social studies in accordance with the UAE Ministry of Education requirements.
• in recognition of the fact that many of the students will be English as second language speakers, and therefore will require ESL support, the school will have an ESL approach within the curriculum.
• all students study Arabic, but for those for whom it is not their first language, they study an Arabic for Foreigners course.
• non-Arabic speakers who are Muslim study a modified Islamic Studies course.
• non-Muslims have the option of Islamic Studies or a further foreign language.