Where does the time go? Al Salam Private School started as a nursery in 1985. Three years later, Al Salam Private School was established. Today we will explore its history.
Al Salam means peace in Arabic. The school’s motto is where every child is special. This motto is embedded into the school’s culture. It reflects Dubai and the UAE’s values. Al Salam has shown care and commitment for over 35 years.
The school’s location changed as it grew. Larger sites accommodated the growing numbers. Al Salam operated in the historic communities of Dubai. It started in Al Rigga, then Al Muteena. Later it moved to Hor Al Anz. Now, it resides in Al Nahda 2.
In September 2019, Al Salam began a new phase. A second campus, Al Salam Community School, was built in Al Twar 2. This new campus would house the secondary school. Students moved from ASPS to ASCS.
Al Salam aims to provide outstanding value. The new state-of-the-art facility continued the tradition. It maintained exceptional levels of student achievement and character development. Al Salam Private School continued as a high-performing school. It focused on Primary and KS3 year groups.
The current Al Salam site has three floors. It innovatively uses its space. The school sits in a historic area of Dubai. Set in 17000m2, facilities include a new multi-purpose gym. A rooftop playground matches the standards of urban schools in cities like New York.
Al Salam Private School follows the English National Curriculum. This includes Early Years Foundation Stage, Primary, and Secondary levels. It applies to the core subjects. Non-core subjects use a combined approach. This combines the National Curriculum and the Cambridge International Curriculum. It adapts to the UAE learning environment.
The curriculum is ambitious and age-appropriate. It meets the developmental stages of students. Al Salam expects students to do their best. It offers personalized learning plans. This is for students with specific learning barriers. Regular assessments ensure every child makes progress. Early intervention is provided. Challenge is offered for all students.
Al Salam promotes digital literacy. It has a BYOD policy. This means Bring Your Own Device. Facilities include science and computer labs. Music and art rooms provide a wider aesthetic understanding.
Extracurricular activities are held after school. These include karate, ballet, and table tennis. Chess, drama, music, and art are also offered. Students can participate in gymnastics and football. Support is provided by a SEND department. That stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Exceptional pastoral care creates a safe learning climate.
Al Salam has qualified school counselors and healthcare personnel on site. The school has a diverse community. It is comprised of international staff and students from around the world. Al Salam is dedicated to the growth of its students. This includes intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Al Salam has been an approved IGCSE and IAS/IAL school. This accreditation is from Cambridge University International Examinations and Edexcel. The curriculum encourages students to be empathetic and responsible. Students develop critical thinking and analytical thought. They learn independent reasoning.
With over 30 years of expertise, Al Salam School is a pearl. It is in the heart of historic Dubai. It is a great example of a school. Al Salam reflects both the legacy and ambition of the UAE.