The American High School Diploma Program is aligned to standards and offers courses in English Language Arts, Mathematics, UAE and US Social Studies, Arabic Language, Islamic Education, Moral Education, Science, Social Science, Business, Information Technology, Physical Education, and the Arts.
Where possible, the school will use the published Engage NY curriculum for English and Mathematics as a starting point for its curriculum in those areas. These modules of study and accompanying materials are all readily available on the NYSED website. Adaptations to meet cultural expectations have been made as required. Additionally, where learning connects authentically, the curriculum includes interdisciplinary, project-based units which will challenge students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers.
In all subject areas, the curriculum is designed to ensure that students meet the standards for each area of study. The curriculum continues to include experiential learning opportunities both in the school and as much as possible within the wider community so that students can make real-world connections to their learning, as well as learn about Emirati culture. As in the earlier phases, the curriculum continues to be inclusive, adaptable, culturally relevant, active, social, and integrated.
Course | Credit Requirements |
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Arabic Language | 4 credits Compulsory for Arab Nationals |
Islamic Studies (2 credits) Compulsory for Muslim students | 2 credits Compulsory for Muslim students |
English Language Arts | 4 credits |
Math | Minimum: 3 credits Recommendable: 4 credits |
*Science | Minimum: 3 credits Recommendable: 4 credits some universities might require these subjects to be AP & lab sciences (biology, chemistry, or physics) |
Social Studies | Minimum: 2 credits Recommendable: 4 credits |
World Language | Minimum: 2 credits Recommendable: 4 credits – 2 years of the same language |
Arts | Minimum: 0.5 credit Recommendable: 1 credit |
Physical Education | 2 credits |
Electives | 5.5 credits – this includes credits that surpass the minimum requirements in the other fields – let’s imagine a university requires two credits of social sciences, and he/she gets 4 credits in a subject in this field, then 2 of those credits will count towards the electives. |
Total: Minimum: 22 credits / Recommendable: 26-28 credits |