Languages
Arab International Academy places special emphasis on language education, guided by the belief that the early school years are the most effective stage for language acquisition and the development of fluency. For this reason, the Academy focuses on empowering students in both Arabic and English from Kindergarten, with this focus continuing throughout the subsequent educational stages. Students are also given the opportunity to learn French or Spanish as a third language.
At the Primary School level, the Academy offers two educational pathways:
- Arabic Language Pathway: Core subjects are taught in Arabic, with advanced instruction in English, in addition to French or Spanish as a third language.
- English Language Pathway: Core subjects are taught in English, while students learn Arabic at levels appropriate to their proficiency, alongside French or Spanish as a third language.
At the Middle School level (Grades 6–8), students study Mathematics and Science in English and continue learning the three languages - Arabic, English, and French or Spanish - at varying levels of proficiency. History is taught in either Arabic or English according to the student’s first language, ensuring responsiveness to linguistic background and deeper understanding of content.
