WELCOME TO SES!
We are looking forward to meeting you in person. Here you will find important information before joining on your first day.
We understand that starting at a new school can bring a lot of questions. To ensure a smooth transition, we have compiled all the information you need about documentation, school calendar, induction and other important school details.
We encourage you to explore this website at your convenience.
If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us through one of the email addresses below:
- For admissions or document related questions: admissions@sharjahenglishschool.org
- For questions related to the Primary School: primary@sharjahenglishschool.org
- For questions related to the Secondary School: secondary@sharjahenglishschool.org
- For any questions related to finance: finance@sharjahenglishschool.org
Contact Telephone Number:
Address:
Sharjah English School, PO Box 1600
Maleiha Road near University City
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Everything you need to know before your first day at SES
| Registration Requirements - SPEA |
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In order to officially register a student with SPEA, the following documents are required when joining the school: If the Students Transfer to our school from another school in Sharjah:
If the Students Transfer to our school from another Emirate in the UAE:
If the Students Transfer to our school from outside the UAE
THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE ORIGINAL AND ON SCHOOL LETTERHEAD, SIGNED AND STAMPED BY THE SCHOOL HEAD/PRINCIPAL. BOTH THE END OF YEAR SCHOOL REPORT FOR 2023/2024 & THE LEAVING CERTIFICATE MUST BE ATTESTED BY:
THIS LEAVING CERTIFICATE APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS ENTERING YEAR 2 / GRADE 1 AND ABOVE. For Students applying into Year 12 / Grade 11 coming from outside the UAE:The following documents are required:
As per SPEA requirement Equivalency certificate is a Must to have for all new students applying for Year 12 coming from outside the UAE. Please follow the steps and apply through the Ministry of Education website with the link given below: https://www.moe.gov.ae/en/eservices/servicecard/pages/certequivalentmove.aspx We look forward to supporting you through the admissions process at SES. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team: admissions@sharjahenglishschool.org Tel: +971 6 558 9304 (8am-4pm) |
| Medical Requirements |
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Please complete a medical form for your son or daughter before joining by completing the Medical Form either digitally or by printing it and emailing it to the school nurse: |
| Fees |
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You will receive the invoice for Term 1 during the summer. The fees are due the day before the first day back at school (Sunday 25th August, 2024). Cheque Account Name: Sharjah English School Payments are accepted in cash, cheque, bank deposits/transfers or online through the Skiply App.
Bank: Sharjah Islamic Bank,
Skiply is a mobile app offered through RAKBANK which permits payment of school charges using a VISA / MasterCard issued by any bank. There are no additional charges. It is an app designed to make payments easier and quicker for parents. How do I begin using Skiply? There is an attached leaflet which advises how you can sign up and start using Skiply. How do I find my child's unique student ID? Your child's unique 'Student ID' can be found in the Engage portal. If you are using the Engage App, please click on the Portal, this will redirect you to the web portal login. Otherwise please log on to the Engage Web portal. Once you are logged in, select 'My Children' select your child and click on 'Pupil Details'. Scroll down to find the Pupil Code (it should be a series of alphanumeric characters). Do I have to sign up for Skiply? Sign-up is entirely voluntary. School will still accept all payments through our other methods listed here (bank transfer, cheque or cash payments at reception, ATM cash deposits etc.) For any information, please contact our finance department at finance@sharjahenglishschool.org. |
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SES sub contracts the school bus service through CombineStar Transport. Please sign up and register your son or daughter directly with them if you wish to use the School bus services for the next academic year. Please find below important documents relating to bus transport: Bus transport routes can be found here for next year. We will update this when there are any changes and will add locations based on parent demand. The SES School bus fees for the academic year 2024-25 can be found here. To sign up for the bus, please fill in the transport agreement here. Please note that it will help the bus company greatly if you sign up now in order to book your seats in advance. New pick up and drop off locations have been added to the old routes which might benefit some of you. For information on school transport services please contact our third party provider directly: Mr. Imran Khan |
| Uniform |
Pre-ordering the new uniformYou will be able to browse online or visit the store for the fitting and pre-order of uniforms directly from the Stitches website after the 30th June 2024. There will be various online order options including:
For any new uniform orders that are made in July, online or in-store, Stitches is offering an extended exchange period until 7th September. Otherwise a standard 14 days exchange period applies. Get the latest updates: To get the latest updates on uniform items from Stitches Uniforms, please sign up to their mailing list here. Stitches WhatsApp Number: 04 348 6110 Email: customerservice@stitches.ae Stitches Shop: Location Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 18:00. Questions? Contact us on uniforms@sharjahenglishschool.org to reach out to SES directly. Please do not worry if your child/ren do not have the correct uniform at the beginning of the school year. We will allow a grace period to buy the new uniform up until the October half term. Until that point children can wear the old uniform or navy shorts/trousers/skirt and a white or blue shirt. Notes:
Please note: pupils must wear black soled school shoes. Black leather shoes are preferred. |
| Siblings Club for Primary |
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The Sibling Club is available to pupils who have siblings in older year groups across Primary and Secondary. The cost is based on days booked per term, plus 5 % VAT.
Foundation sibling club: 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm Years 1 - 6 sibling club: 2:50 pm - 3:45 pm * Please note numbers are limited in all groups. School Timings
*The school week runs from Mondays to Thursdays. The weekend is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. |
New Student Induction - Primary
Our aim at Sharjah English School is to ensure that every child finds success through exciting, engaging and innovative learning opportunities.
Our teachers provide a welcoming and purposeful environment that supports the very best of academic life, sporting achievement, social and moral responsibility and wellbeing.
The pupils of Sharjah English School participate in an array of activities, both in the classroom and beyond, ensuring they become confident and successful learners who grow into responsible global citizens.
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As a British School Overseas, we follow the National Curriculum of England, enhanced by UAE subjects as mandated by the Ministry of Education, UAE. Pupils in Year 1 – Year 6 are taught the following subjects by their class teacher: English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Integrated Curriculum (History, Geography, Art and DT), Moral Education, Social Studies and PSHE. In addition, pupils are taught PE, Music, Arabic and Islamic Studies (Muslim Students only) by a Specialist Teacher. Please click on the links below for more detailed information about the National Curriculum and UAE expectations for all year groups: National Curriculum Year 1-Year 6 A curriculum overview, including information about Integrated Curriculum topics, will be issued in September. In addition to this, parents can expect to receive curriculum newsletters from their child’s class teacher, which contain further details about in-class learning and information about important dates and upcoming events. Students will not be required to purchase any books. All learning resources including stationery will be provided by the school. |
| BYOD - Bring Your Own Device |
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At SES we acknowledge that technology plays a vital role in today’s society. As educators, we must harness the positive aspects of technology and view it not as a distraction, but as a way of encouraging participation in lessons and as a means of enhancing the learning opportunities that we provide. We believe that the use of IT affords us many opportunities:
Many of the education publishers used at SES are now web based platforms. At present, pupils can only access as a cohort in class; the use of a device in school would allow for individual access. In Primary, all pupils from Year 3 to Year 6 should have their own tablet in school every day. Devices should be fully charged for the start of the school day. Please ensure they are in protective cases. The device that we recommend is the 9th Generation and later iPad, with a minimum 64GB and Wi-Fi-only model. At SES, we believe that the use of digital devices across the school has led to significant benefits for learning, including better organisation, a closer dialogue between staff and students, creative lesson outcomes, even more engaging lessons and the ability to research and access expert knowledge instantly. Please note that for those families who wish to remain device free at home, we have a facility at school which allows you to ‘check in’ your child’s device each evening. There will be a meeting early in Term One to discuss parental control of devices and how we manage the devices on site. Apple SchoolOn review of our experiences with BYOD we have learnt that Apple iPads are more suitable for our work and support our initiative to be an Apple accredited school, Pupils' use of iPads will allow for a seamless connection between school Apple technology and their own. If purchasing new, pupils will require ideally a 9th generation and later iPad (complete with cover). If your child already owns an iPad less than two years old this will work with the required apps and functions. The optional choices include headphones, keyboard and stylus. Our technology partners at JTRS have full details on the devices we are encouraging pupils to use in school. JTRS offer a special school discount, details can be found here. One of the benefits of working with JTRS is that it allows the school to use a Mobile Device Management (MDM) system. Using a MDM system:
Educational ActivitiesStudent personal devices will be used to access resources and complete assignments. Educational activities may include researching information, producing documents, analysing data, producing animations/movies, reading e-books, creating blogs, taking notes, or scheduling events. The use of the device is at the sole discretion of the teacher. Digital CitizenshipA focus of this initiative is Digital Citizenship, including the appropriate use of technology, and we aim to prepare all pupils to be responsible and effective contributors to the digital world of their future. BYOD will enable us to teach all pupils about digital skills, ethics and online safety in a timely manner which is age appropriate and relevant to their immediate needs and current learning. Safe and SecureTo maintain a safe and secure learning environment, a filtered internet connection is provided for students. Additionally, students will only be able to use their device under the direct supervision of their teacher. Any unauthorised usage (including bus services) may result in the device being confiscated, searched, and privileges being revoked. ResponsibilityStudents are solely responsible for their device. They must bring it to school fully charged. As with other personally owned items, Sharjah English School is not liable for loss, damage, misuse, or theft. Screen TimeBYOD does not change the school’s policy on student use of mobile devices. These devices are only to be used in a selection of lessons with the permission of a teacher. At all other times they should be kept secure and out of sight. As a school, our aim is to promote an active, healthy lifestyle and achieving the correct balance between ‘screen time’ and other activities is very important to us. Devices will be used to enhance learning; pupils will still be expected to maintain their current high standards of written work across the curriculum. Technical SupportResources will be provided to help students connect their device to the school network. Please ensure that your child is familiar with how to use their device. Teachers will incorporate the use of your child’s device into learning where appropriate. In the event that their device is not compatible with the selected app your child will continue to have access to school-owned technology on the current rotational basis. We look forward to the educational opportunities that BYOD will provide to the pupils and we thank you for your support. |
| House System |
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Y1-6 classes organise a positive and comprehensive house point system that supports excellent behaviour and learning across all facets of school life. This is celebrated at weekly assemblies across the school. Each student will be notified about which house they are in when they join SES, siblings are placed in the same house. Please refer to the induction email received from our Head of Primary, to see which house your child is in. The Heads of Houses are:
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Regular and effective communication between home and school is a key factor in ensuring that all children achieve their potential. Should parents wish to contact a teacher, they may do so at pick up/ drop off or via email. Your child’s class teacher will provide you with their contact details at the beginning of term. We aim to respond to all parent communication within 24 hours. If parents have any concerns, the class teacher should be the first point of contact. If required, they will liaise with their Head of Year Group and the Deputy or Head of Primary. For details on whom to communicate with please see the attached information. Year group and whole-school updates are posted on to Tapestry (Years 1 and 2 - Y3-6?) Login details will be issued at the beginning of Term 1. Reports are issued on Engage in terms 1 and 3. Parent Consultation Evenings take place in Terms 1 and 2. |
| School Day |
Timetable for Foundation 1 and 2
Timetable for Primary Years 1-6Full timetable will be issued to each class at the start of the year.
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| General Notices |
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We operate a ‘no hat, no play’ policy in our outdoor areas. All pupils should bring a hat and water bottle to school every day. Long hair should be tied back and away from the child’s face. No jewellery is to be worn at school, with the exception of small ‘stud’ earrings. We encourage pupils to wear analogue watches as a real-life link to their learning in Maths. However, other watches may be worn as long as they are not connected to the internet. Healthy EatingWe encourage healthy eating at school and as such, chocolate, crisps, carbonated drinks and ’fast food’ items are not allowed. If the contents of the lunchbox are unhealthy, parents will be notified. Food items that are easy to pick up and that can be eaten cold are required. We are not able to heat food in school. We are a nut-free school. For the safety of staff and pupils, please do not send any items containing nut (or tree nut) products. All pupils must bring a water bottle to school. Bottles can be refilled throughout the day. AbsencesAt SES we believe that when a child is regularly absent it has an adverse effect on their ability to make progress and achieve their full potential. As a result, we monitor pupil attendance closely and report it to parents on a termly basis. Should your child be ill and unable to attend school, please let us know by sending an email to your child’s class teacher or to the Primary Reception. Any vomiting or diarrhoea must be followed by a 24 hours absence before returning to school. An absence of two consecutive days requires a doctor’s certificate to be produced. We do not encourage an extended leave of absence during term time; however we understand that exceptional circumstances may arise. If leave is required, please email the Head of Primary directly with your request: sbrady@sharjahenglishschool.org Please note: Medicines can only be administered by prior arrangement with the school Nurse. |
New Student Induction - Secondary
| Secondary School Logistics |
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| For all secondary school logistics information, please refer to this document. |
| Teaching and Learning |
Google ClassroomIn the Secondary School at SES, we use Google Classroom in all lessons. As a parent you will be invited to see the work that is set and completed by your children (Please see here how this will work). If you are not familiar with Google Classroom, this 4 minute YouTube video may help: Google Classroom for Students and Parents. TextbooksTextbooks will be provided by the school's individual subject areas as is needed and students will be allowed to use them during the year. We are very conscious of the environmental footprint that this has so are very keen to enhance our use of electronic resources. The school will also provide the students with exercise books for each individual subject during the first week of school. Student Email AddressPlease ensure that your son or daughter's school email ID is activated before 22nd August 2024. They will need it in order to log on to the school system. Please ask your son or daughter to go to www.gmail.com and then enter the email address and password that you received in the induction letter sent to you by Tony Piper, the Head of Secondary. Once your son or daughter has logged on to their school gmail account please ask them to follow the instructions to personalise their password. For any technical help, please contact our IT department - itsupport@sharjahenglishschool.org In the Secondary School at SES, we use Google Classroom in all lessons. As a parent you will be invited to see the work that is set and completed by your children in a weekly update that you will be able to sign up for. Please see here how you will be able to do this. If you are not familiar with Google Classroom and would like some support in understanding all please watch this useful YouTube video. |
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At SES we have a 1:1 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme regarding devices for all students at the school. SES believes that the use of digital devices across the school has led to significant benefits for learning, including better organisation, a closer dialogue between staff and students, creative lesson outcomes, even more engaging lessons and the ability to research and access expert knowledge instantly. Sharjah English School can in no way be held responsible for the loss or damage to a personal device brought into school; students do so entirely at their own risk. Responsible use, by the student, is paramount and is expected at all times, including but not limited to: keeping it up to date via regular anti-virus and operating system updates and as secure as possible. It is the student’s duty to be responsible for the upkeep and protection of their devices. Please do read the below advise regarding the device that your child should have at school. It is an expectation that all students bring their devices fully charged to school every day. Each student will have access to a locker where they can lock their device away when they are not using it. For Year 7-9 Students:
For Year 10-13 Students:
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| PastoRal Care & Well-Being - House System |
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During every student’s time here in the Secondary School at SES, the central support and care system for them will be their House. There are five Houses at SES. Each House is run by a Head of House together with a team of tutors. The Head of House and the tutor will be your main point of contact throughout your child/ren’s time here and the relationship with them is key for them and yourselves. Please see below the contacts for the key pastoral leaders in the school. Head of House:
Sixth Form: Year 12-13
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All letters and communication from school will come to you via our Engage Portal. The platform facilitates communication, reports, attendance and parent-teacher consultation meetings. In August you will receive an email to the email address registered with school from the Engage support team with the credentials for accessing the portal and app. Should you have any questions regarding this please email our support team at: engagesupport@sharjahenglishschool.org |
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Full timetable will be issued to each class at the start of the year.
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| Key Policies |
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Please do take the time to read through our key policies that will be important for your son or daughter. |
