Clarion School
| Clarion School | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| D - 13 Al Asayel St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates | |
| Information | |
| Opened | September 2016 |
| Superintendent | Kandace Williams |
| Affiliations | Bank Street College of Education |
| Website |
clarionschooldubai |
Clarion School, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the first affiliate school of the Bank Street College of Education in New York City. It is owned and operated by the Scholars International Group (SIG).[1]
Curriculum
The curriculum of Clarion School was developed using the Bank Street Developmental Interaction Approach framework, incorporating the local context of a multicultural Dubai to bring meaning and engagement for the students.[2] The effort was spearheaded by Dr. Virginia Casper and a team of Bank Street Educators in collaboration with SIG. Additional support for this curriculum include continual professional development, in addition to Bank Street-trained educators that teach at the school.
Clarion School's is aligned with the Common Core Standards.[3] In grades 11 and 12, students are given the option to pursue an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
In addition to focusing on STEAM fields, Clarion School requires students to participate in community service in order to graduate.
References
- ↑ "Leading School Education Group in the UAE | Scholars International Group". sigeducation.com. Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "An experiential American curriculum in Dubai in collaboration with the Bank Street College of Education | Clarion School Dubai". Retrieved 2016-09-07.
- ↑ "Progressive American Education in Dubai in collaboration with Bank Street College of Education | Clarion School Dubai". Retrieved 2016-09-07.