American Education in the United Arab Emirates Issue 1 2015 | Page 22

What to Look for When
Choosing an American
Curriculum School

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here is a great deal more to selecting your student’s
American Curriculum school than a beautiful campus
or hearing word-of-mouth recommendations from
neighborhood parents. Parents should foster a deep
sense of understanding of what uniquely defines an American
Curriculum school, which can vary throughout the American
Curriculum schools found in the UAE. The following is a series of
questions that parents may want to ask to inform their decision
on selecting an American Curriculum school for their child.

• Tell me about your school’s curriculum. What is your
curriculum review process?
• How would you describe your Kindergarten program?
• What intervention programs are available for stud [