Private Schools

1- How many students share a room?
Boarding schools offer different room options e.g. individual, double, triple, quadruple with private or shared bathroom.

2- What does the daily schedule look like?
Boarding schools have a very intensive schedule, after class students practice sports or participate in extracurricular activities followed by study hall before or after dinner. Some boarding schools offer weekend activities as part of their program.

3- Are weekend activities included?
Some boarding schools offer weekend activities such as visiting tourist attractions, practicing sports, attending cultural events and joining volunteering clubs. There may be extra fees for some of these activities or trips.

4- Are students free to leave the school premises without supervision?
Some boarding schools allow students leave the school premises without supervision, however, students need to report to the boarding staff for check-in and check-outs.

5- What is the food like?
Each boarding school has its own menu, while some offer a fixed menu others offer buffet service.

1- What is the average class size?
In general, classes may be as small as 12 students and are typically less than 18 students per class. This has a positive impact on the students’ academic performance and interaction with fellow students.

2- What are the extracurricular activities?
Private schools offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities ranging from arts and sports to community service and social activities; students are expected to actively participate in them as part of the program.

3- Does the school organize weekend activities?
Private schools focus on the school’s community development, this usually implies the students’ participation in weekend activities.

4- How does the school supervise students?
The students’ safety is a priority, adult supervision is provided to all students during school days and in any activity or event organized by the school. In private boarding schools supervision is also provided during night time.

1- What is the average class size?
In general, classes may be as small as 12 students and are typically less than 18 students per class. This has a positive impact on the students’ academic performance and interaction with fellow students.

2- What are the school’s sports and extracurricular activities?
All-boys schools offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities ranging from arts and sports to community service and social activities; students are expected to actively participate in them as part of the program.

3- Does the school organize weekend activities?
All-boys schools usually organize weekend activities such as sports, model UN, cultural events, community service and outdoor activities.

4- Do students participate in sport competitions?
Yes, students actively participate in sport competitions in all-boys schools. They may play in intra-house competitions, against other local public or regional boarding schools, or even nationally.

1- What is the average class size?

In general, classes may be as small as 12 students and are typically less than 18 students per class. This has a positive impact on the students’ academic performance and interaction with fellow students.

2- What are the school’s extracurricular activities?
All-girls schools offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities ranging from arts and sports to community service and cultural activities; students are expected to actively participate in them as part of the program.

3- Does the school organize weekend activities?
All-girl schools offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities ranging from arts and sports to community service and social activities; students are expected to actively participate in them as part of the program.

4-How does the school supervise students?
The students’ safety is a priority, adult supervision is provided to all students during school days and in any activity or event organized by the school.

1- What is the average class size?
In general, classes may be as small as 12 students and are typically less than 18 students per class. This has a positive impact on the students’ academic performance and interaction with fellow students.

2- What are the school’s extracurricular activities?
Coed schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports, cultural, community service, social and outdoor activities.

3- Does the school organize weekend activities?
Usually, coed schools are known for actively organizing weekend activities from cultural and social events to sports and volunteering.

4- How does the school supervise students?
The students’ safety is a priority, adult supervision is provided to all students during school days and in any activity or event organized by the school.

1- What is the average class size?
In general, classes may be as small as 12 students and are typically less than 18 students per class. This has a positive impact on the students’ academic performance and spiritual growth.

2- What are the school’s religious activities?
Religious schools organize a wide range of activities from Sunday school, singing in the school choir, helping with fundraising projects and social events, membership in a youth group.

3- Does the school organize volunteering activities?
Religious schools organize volunteering activities for charitable causes, such as helping the poor or the disabled, or elderly members of your congregation.

4- Are students expected to participate in religious ceremonies?
Not all the religious schools require all students participate in their religious ceremonies and rituals.

1- What is the average class size?
In general, classes may be as small as 12 students and are typically less than 18 students per class. This has a positive impact on the students’ academic performance and interaction with fellow students.

2- What are the school’s religious activities?
Generally, Catholic schools offer prayers, religious reading and study, liturgy, assemblies, Bible study and devotionals.

3- Does the school organize community service activities?
Community service activities are central to Catholic schools as a way to exercise the Christian values outside the classroom.

4- Are students expected to participate in religious ceremonies?
Some Catholic schools require students participate in the Catholic liturgy.

1- How many students share a room?
Generally, military schools offer shared accommodation in quadruple or larger rooms with shared bathroom.

2- What does the daily schedule look like?
Military schools have a very intensive schedule to help students realize their full potential, identify a clear sense of purpose, and achieve excellence in all areas of life.

3- How often can parents contact students?
Military schools allow parents contact their children during specific times; students learn to overcome challenges with maturity  and independence.

4- Are students free to leave the school premises without supervision?
Some military schools allow students leave the premises without supervision, others do not.

5- Are students able to return home during school breaks?
Yes, most military school allow students return home during school breaks.

1- What is the difference between AP and IB?
Although both IB and AP offer advanced study courses with transfer credits towards post-secondary education, IB curriculum offers a comprehensive, rigorous program, while AP offers 22 individual courses that students can choose according to the direction of their future studies.

2- Can my son/daughter obtain the high school diploma attending grade 12?
In most jurisdictions to obtain the high school diploma it is necessary to attend or obtain the credit equivalences for grade 11 and 12 courses.

3- Can my son/daughter apply for medical school in Canada and the USA ?
Students holding a permanent residence or Canadian citizenship status can qualify to study medicine in Canada. In the USA some medicine schools allow international students to attend medical school, however, this does not mean the student can automatically practice or become a permanent resident upon program completion.

4- What is the English level required to attend grade 11 and 12?
International students applying to enter grade 11 and 12 need an upper intermediate to an advanced English level, approximately the equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or Cambridge First Certificate.

5- What is the point average required to apply to a university?
There is not a common criteria, every university establishes the entry level requirements which may vary from department to department.

1- What is the difference between AP and IB?
Although both IB and AP offer advanced study courses with transfer credits towards post-secondary education, IB curriculum offers a comprehensive, rigorous program, while AP offers 22 individual courses that students can choose according to the direction of their future studies.

2- Can my son/daughter obtain the IB Diploma by only attending grade 12?
No, students need to attend grade 11 and 12  and complete the required courses in order to obtain the IB Diploma.

3- Why do universities value the IB Diploma Program?
Universities recognize that graduates of the IB Diploma program are well prepared for University. Successful IB students have strong research and composition skills, can handle demanding workloads, work well both independently and collaboratively, and are inquisitive learners.

4- What is the English level required to attend grade 11 and 12?
International students applying to enter the IB Diploma program need a high level of English due to the academic rigour of the program. Students are required to analyze complex text, write competently, and make oral presentations on challenging topics. Grade 11 and 12 need an upper intermediate to an advance English level, this is the equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or Cambridge First Certificate.

5- What is the point average required to apply to a university?
There is not a common criteria, every university establishes the entry level requirements.
“The IB is committed to testing relevant thinking skills by creating meaningful tasks that allow the student to show their understanding of the subject—not just their memory skills. The IB recognizes the importance of examination results as a passport to university, and jobs and provides a worldwide standard which has retained its value and meaning over many years.”

“With a strong tradition of taking a principled approach to assessment, the IB diploma offers a range of examinations and internal assessments that give every student the chance to receive recognition for their individual strengths, including credit where applicable.”
Source: www.ibo.org

1- What is the difference between AP and IB?

Although both IB and AP offer advanced study courses with transfer credits towards post-secondary education, IB curriculum offers a comprehensive, rigorous program, while AP offers 22 individual courses that students can choose according to the direction of their future studies.

2- How many AP courses does a student need?
Each college or university determines the necessary AP courses students need as part of their first-year program.

3- Why do universities value the AP courses?
AP students learn to navigate the academic expectations they’ll encounter in college courses. AP classes sharpen students’ writing skills, teach them how to think critically and improve their problem-solving abilities.

4- What is the English level required to attend grade 11 and 12?
International  students willing to enter grade 11 and 12 need an upper intermediate to an advance English level, this is the equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or Cambridge First Certificate.

5- What is the point average required to apply to a university?
There is not a common criteria, every university establishes the entry-level requirements.

1- What is the average class size?
In general, classes may be as small as 12 students and are typically less than 18 students per class. This has a positive impact on the students’ academic performance and interaction with fellow students.

2- How many international and local students attend the school?
Each school is different, the percentage of local and international students vary from school to school.

3- Are there English lessons provided by the school to support students with low English level?
Most international schools provide English lessons to support international students with low English level.

4- Does the school offer an international certification?
Some international schools offer international certifications (e.g. IB Diploma) or graduation certificates from their local educational authority.

5- Is there counseling support offered in other languages?
Most international schools have multilingual staff to support international students.

1- What is the school best known for?
Sports schools usually specialize in one specific discipline or spot e.g. American football, horseback riding, golf, rowing, ice skating, swimming and athleticism.

2- What does the daily schedule look like?
Sport schools have a very intensive schedule to help students realize their full potential, identify a clear sense of purpose, and achieve excellence in all areas of life. Class schedules are integrated with sport training schedules.

3- How often do students practice sports before and after class?
Sport schools have an intensive schedule some include sport-specific practices before and after class on a daily basis. In some cases sport may be practiced during the day with academic tutoring in the evenings.

4- Are students free to leave the school premises without supervision?
Some sport schools allow students leave the school premises without supervision, however, students need to report to the staff for check-in and check-outs.

5- Does the school offer intensive sport programs during school breaks?
Some sport schools use school breaks to intensify focused trainings.