Yas American Academy is the first Massachusetts State Curriculum school in the Aldar Academies network, which is the most highly regarded and successful public school curriculum in the United States. The Massachusetts Curriculum draws on a rich history of academic excellence and rigor, and has historically benefited from proximity to and interaction with higher education institutions such as Harva
rd University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The US approach combines student-centred planning with interactive teaching methods to produce a broad and balanced education. The curriculum is supported by a robust emphasis on co-curricular and extra-curricular pursuits which helps foster well-rounded students. Yas American Academy will offer AP (advanced placement) classes during the high school years, which are courses taught using university-level syllabi that can later be accredited to a degree programme in US and Canadian universities (as per the liberal arts tradition). The curriculum will provide students with guidance and preparation for taking the SAT (the standardized examination required by US university admissions). Where appropriate, students can take our enhanced Arabic and Islamic Studies syllabi, preparing them for the unified Ministry of Education examinations. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Graduates of Yas American Academy will receive the American High School Diploma, which is the standard qualification for entry into US universities and colleges. SCHOOL FACILITIES
Facilities at the school will be state-of-the-art and the school has been designed to meet the needs of 21st century learners. These facilities will include an auditorium, extensive music, drama and art facilities, research laboratory, graphic design area, music recording studio and recital hall. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, dance studio, swimming pools, basketball and netball courts, two astro-turf playing fields and soft playing areas. There are also separate and secure covered play areas for each of the different school stages and a senior school centre. For students, support for learning will come from a well-equipped library, seminar rooms for small group teaching and video conference suites to facilitate links with other schools and education institutions across the world. AFTER- SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The school will offer a wide selection of after-school activities such as graphic design, photography, jewellery design, languages, calligraphy, book clubs, Qu’ran club, music, choir, drama, and dance. After-school sporting and action activities will include football, cricket, baseball, basketball, netball, swimming, rugby, badminton, sailing and water sports as well as expeditions and international award schemes.
REGISTRATION
To express your interest and for more information on Aldar Academies - Yas American Academy please visit www.yasamericanacademy.ae
