Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t see your question here, our Admissions Team is always happy to help. Sometimes the best answers come from a conversation.
| What are your school timings? |
In PreK and KG1 students start at 7.45 am and end at 12.45 pm. We offer an option for an extended day until 3.15 pm. From KG2 to Grade 5 students start at 7.45 am and end at 3.15 pm. From Grade 6 to Grade 12 students start at 7.45 am and end at 3.20 pm. |
| When do you open for next year’s registration? |
| Applications are welcome throughout the year. Please call the Admissions office for more information. |
| How diverse is your student body? |
| Our students come from all parts of the world and currently represent 88 different nationalities. |
| Is UAS accredited? |
| Yes, we are accredited to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in Elementary School, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11 and 12. UAS is also accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), as well as the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS). |
| What is the school’s curriculum? |
At Universal American School, we offer the IB Primary Years Programme in Elementary School. In High School our students have the option to follow either the IB Diploma Programme or AP path. Universal American School prides itself on offering students a variety of personalized learning pathways. Beginning in elementary school and culminating at graduation, students receive academically rigorous instruction designed to meet their individual needs and interests. To learn more about our curriculum visit the Learning section of our website here. |
| Do you offer other languages? |
| At UAS, English is the main language of instruction. Arabic is taught as of PreK. French and Spanish are offered as of Grade 5. |
How old does my child need to be to enroll?
| UAS | NORTH AMERICA | ENGLAND | FRANCE | |
| Entry age by August 31st | Grade | Grade | Grade | Class |
| 3 years old | PreK* | — | — | PS |
| 4 years old | KG1* | PreK | PreK | MS |
| 5 years old | KG 2* | KG | KG | GS |
| 6 years old | Grade 1* | Grade 1 | Grade 1 | CP |
| 7 years old | Grade 2 | Grade 2 | Grade 2 | CE 1 |
| 8 years old | Grade 3 | Grade 3 | Grade 3 | CE 2 |
| 9 years old | Grade 4 | Grade 4 | Grade 4 | CM 1 |
| 10 years old | Grade 5 | Grade 5 | Grade 5 | CM 2 |
| 11 years old | Grade 6 | Grade 6 | Grade 6 | Sixieme |
| 12 years old | Grade 7 | Grade 7 | Grade 7 | Cinquiame |
| 13 years old | Grade 8 | Grade 8 | Grade 8 | Quatriame |
| 14 years old | Grade 9 | Grade 9 | Grade 9 | Troisieme |
| 15 years old | Grade 10 | Grade 10 | Grade 10 | Seconde |
| 16 years old | Grade 11 | Grade 11 | Grade 11 | Premiere |
| 17 years old | Grade 12 | Grade 12 | Grade 12 | Terminale |