Lower Secondary School
YOUR CHILD IN FOCUS – THE BEST START IN Lower Secondary School
With the transition from primary school to Lower Secondary School, a new and exciting phase of your child’s educational journey begins. At GISAD, we place great emphasis on making this transition as smooth and supportive as possible. We consider the individual strengths and needs of each child and promote both academic and personal development. Our differentiated and versatile timetable provides a solid foundation for advanced learning and opens up diverse future opportunities.
ENTRY INTO Lower Secondary School
ENTRY INTO Lower Secondary School
The transition from primary school to Lower Secondary School, as well as the entry into higher grades, represent significant steps in your child’s educational journey. At GISAD, we place great emphasis on making this transition as smooth as possible by largely maintaining existing class structures and quickly integrating new students.
Our educational concept in Lower Secondary School prepares your child specifically for the challenges of Upper Secondary School. This includes not only expanding subject knowledge but also promoting social and personal skills. Parents will be particularly interested to know that our differentiated teaching offerings and individual support cater to the needs of all students, preparing them optimally for their further educational path.
English
English is taught 3-4 hours weekly as the first foreign language in Lower Secondary School.
French
French is mandatory starting from Grade 6. Students without prior knowledge receive intensified French lessons to quickly reach the class level. The cost is 700 AED per month or 3500 AED per semester for two support lessons per week. Sessions are scheduled individually during school hours.
Arabic
Arabic is mandatory for native speakers in the UAE. Non-native speakers can enroll in a voluntary two-hour afternoon club starting from Grade 6, which is certified on the report card and focuses on communication and writing skills.
Optimal Support
The support is individually coordinated by the French department and the responsible teacher.
Current News from Our Lower Secondary School
News, events and important information from our Lower Secondary School