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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are the differences between your three campuses?

  Although we’re one school community, each of our campuses offers students something slightly different. 
  
  Our Gharaffa campus teaches early years and primary education. This complements our primary and secondary provision on our Madinat Khalifa campus. On our Themaid campus, we teach early years right through to our Compass PLUS (Premium Learning Upper Secondary) pathway which serves years 12 and 13 (A-levels and IBDP).
  
  All three campuses have outstanding facilities that deliver a first-class learning experience.

• What nationalities are represented at your school?

  Our school community is home to children and families from more than 80 countries around the world.
• Where can I find term and other important dates?

  You’ll find all our key dates on the school calendar.
• Are you a boarding school?

  No, we don’t provide student accommodation.
• What curricula will my child follow?

  At Compass, we teach a combination of the best in British and international curricula. Our youngest learners (ages 3-5) follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). In our primary classes (ages 5-11), students learn through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lower secondary students (ages 11-14) follow the English National Curriculum. Our Key Stage 4 learners (ages 14-16) study for their International GCSEs. And at 16-19, our students have the unique opportunity to choose between A-levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
• How do A-levels and the IBDP differ?

  Our 16 to 19-year-old students are in the unique position of being able to choose between A-levels or the IBDP. Both academic pathways are highly regarded across the world and recognised by the best universities.

  Our A-level students typically specialise in four subjects, alongside extra-curricular activities and projects.

  Our IBDP students study subjects in six thematic groups, as well as being assessed in core competencies, abilities, and values.  

• At what time does the school day begin and finish?

  Madinat Khalifa

  Gates open at 6.45 am.

  The school start time is 7.15 am. Students need to arrive at 7 am.

  Registration period for all phases (EY to Secondary) 7.15 am to 7.30 am

  • Classes start for all phases: 7:15 am
  • School finishes for Early Years at 12 pm
  • School finished for Primary and Secondary at 2 pm
  • School finishes for all phase on Thursdays at 12pm

  Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

  • Sunday to Wednesday: 2 pm to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 12pm to 2pm

   

  Themaid

  Gates open at 6.45 am

  Registration period for all phases (EY to Secondary) 7.15 am to 7.30 am

  • Classes start for all phases: 7.15 am
  • School finishes for Early Years at 12 pm
  • School finishes for Primary and Secondary at 2 pm
  • School finished for all phases on Thursdays at 12pm

  Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

  • Sunday to Wednesday: 2 pm to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 12pm to 2pm

   

  Gharaffa

  Gates open at 6.45 am

  Registration period for EY's and Primary is from 7:15 am to 7:30 am.

  School finishes at 12pm for EY’s and 2pm for Primary.

  Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

  • Sunday to Wednesday: 2 pm to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 12pm to 2pm

• Does Compass International School have a bus service?

  Yes, Karwa offers bus transport services to Compass students and families. 

   

  To find out more information about this bus service please email ISBS@mowasalat.com or call 4458807.