Wesgreen International School – Sharjah

• Age of students: 3-18 years,
• Location: Sharjah, UAE,
• Founded: 1991 year,
• Type of institution: private school,
• Language of instruction: English, Arabic
• Type:mixed.

Wesgreen International School was founded in 1991 in Sharjah and over the years has grown into one of the most successful schools in Sharjah. The school has been promoting cutting-edge educational achievements for more than two decades and has been recognized by the Council of International Schools as an accredited school.

Wesgreen International School – Sharjah is divided into four separate sections. The Early Years Campus accepts FS1 and Year1 students. Primary school consists of students in grades 2-6, in which boys and girls study, and students in grades 7-13 are taught in separate middle campuses. At the end of the 5th grade, students go to secondary school for boys or girls (separate education begins).

At Wesgreen, faculty members strive to provide students with a first-class education and the best teaching and learning environment in which each student reaches their optimal potential academically, physically, emotionally, and socially.

• Communication and language

This gives children the opportunity to experience a rich language in an environment to develop confidence and skills in expressing themselves, the ability to speak and listen in various situations.

• Personal, social and emotional development

The learning environment promotes independence, the development of strong social skills and good relationships between students, teachers and parents. In continuous provision, children have the opportunity to talk about their feelings, they are taught how to play together with others, in turn, to work in a group.

• Physical development

Outdoor learning areas give children the opportunity not only to develop physically, but also to apply all the skills they have been taught in the classroom.

• Mathematics

The learning environment helps children develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding shapes, understanding numbers and problems with numbers through practical exercises.

• Literacy and phonetics

• Understanding the world

Children are taught key forecasting, observation, and assessment skills to help them make sense of the world around them.

• Expressive art and design

Children are in a rich learning environment that encourages play, art and music.

• Availability of a summer camp

Summer Camp is another fantastic opportunity for growth, allowing students to become self-reliant, socialize, make new friends, and acquire new skills. Summer camps are open from 8:30 a.m., but students can come anytime after that and from 7:30 a.m. each morning for registration. Students will be available as early as 2:30 p.m. each day. Now there are even more sports to choose from: basketball, football, volleyball, bouncers, tag rugby, athletics, badminton, cricket, swimming, rounders and much more, as well as an English lesson with the English language department every morning. All classes take place in gyms. Each student receives a certificate and a T-shirt at the end of the weekly presentation, a chance to win the trophy in the nomination "Player of the Week".

• House System

Each student belongs to the House of Sports: Leopards, Falcons, Snakes and Scorpions. The colors of the houses – red, green, black and white – correspond to the colors of the UAE flag. Students can collect points for their Home, which will be an important driving force behind the reward system. In addition to good behavior, students can also earn points for athletic and artistic achievements, showing effort and perseverance in performing tasks, showing kindness, regarding uniforms and appearance. Each House is headed by a Captain who motivates and leads the House team. Home events take place throughout the year, and meetings are held every semester: there students can meet to discuss past and future events.

• Morality and values

School meetings are held weekly to promote morality and values, the main directions of the curriculum. Certificates of the headmaster of the school are awarded at meetings for academic success, exemplary behavior, sports and creative achievements or for a good deed. Weekly "Star of the Week" certificates are issued by managers.

• Initial Student Council

A student council is a group of elected student representatives consisting of a warden, an assistant warden, senior wardens, faculty captains, their assistants, and eco-warriors. These students represent the voice of all students in the school and influence overall development. The Student Council meets regularly to discuss issues such as activities, sports, resources, schedules, and others, and then presents the issues to the school authorities.

The Department of Physical Education conducts several extracurricular circles each semester to expand the education of students outside of physical education classes. Several sports and activities are offered in the gyms, swimming pool and artificial turf fields for all age groups. Sessions are usually held once a week, games and matches are held throughout the year. These extras give children the added opportunity to hone their skills, truly enjoy a variety of sports in a fun and safe environment with their friends. Various extracurricular activities are offered:

• basketball
• soccer
• badminton
• volleyball
• Athletics
• Bouncers
• netball
• swimming
• gymnastics
• cricket
• lapta.

In addition to the extracurricular activities of sports clubs and physical education teams, a four- or five-week league program is available, which includes two classes per week and game classes with a coach. Each student receives their own personal small league kit, and at the end of the program, each participant receives a cup.

• A variety of subjects are offered, including arts and design, applied ICT, mathematics, English language/literature, three sciences, three business subjects, and four humanities subjects for the desired combination.
• Wesgreen is committed to excellence with its vision of "Becoming the best school in the UAE by inspiring students to reach their potential academically, socially, physically and mentally". The school guarantees a commitment to promoting internationalism, striving for excellence in all aspects of providing student-centered education.
• Cambridge University's examinations, held at the WGP, aim to provide students with a solid foundation to develop their abilities in analytical thinking, communication and cultural awareness. The curriculum encourages cultural awareness and paves the way for a diverse community of committed citizens.
• Currently, there are employees from more than 37 nationalities. The school fosters strong interpersonal relationships between administrators, staff, students and parents, creating a positive and supportive environment.
• From FS2 to Year 1, students benefit from an international curriculum based on a combination of the preparatory stages of The Early Years Foundation Stages, the British National Curriculum and the initial stages of the Cambridge Primary Programme.
• From grades 2 to 6, children follow the Cambridge Primary School Programme, which prepares them for a smooth transition to Cambridge Secondary School 1 (Grades 7 to 9). From grades 10 to 13, students follow the CIE program to pass the Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A-level exams.

Each building has a fully equipped library with multimedia sections, additional reading rooms. A huge electronic library in secondary schools allows students to use digital media associated with the curriculum under professional guidance. Multimedia halls in secondary schools provide an opportunity to hold student debates, speeches and presentations. All campuses have well-equipped art rooms with high-quality materials that allow students of all age groups to express their ideas creatively and independently.

Classes FS2 and Year1 are housed in a separate building with separate indoor playgrounds and outdoor active learning areas. We have a gym and swimming pool, three fully equipped ICT laboratories, a music room, a science laboratory and a library that is exclusively for primary school students. Specialist teachers teach music, physical education, ICT, library, Arabic and Islamic language lessons. Students also have access to playgrounds for all sporting activities.

Facilities:

• Separate building for young children,
• 3 fully equipped ICT laboratories,
• Pool
• Separate indoor playgrounds and outdoor areas,
• Library
• Scientific laboratory,
• Music room,
• Conference hall
• Sports fields.

To enter the school, the following documents will be required:

• 2 passport-size photographs,
• A copy of the child's passport with a valid visa,
• A copy of the child's birth certificate,
• A copy of the father's passport with a valid visa,
• A copy of the mother's passport with a valid visa,
• Copy of family book (Hoolasa) – uae citizens only,
• A copy of your Emirates IDENTITY CARD,
• Certificate from the previous school,
• Original of the certified report of the previous survey.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision