Delta English School

Delta English School مدرسة دلتا الإنجليزية
Address
S116-Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road - Near American University of Sharjah Sharjah United Arab Emirates
Information
Type	Independent School For-Profit Education
Motto	Our Differentiation Mould Innovators
Established	May 16, 1992
Chairman	Dennis D'cruz
Principal	Anita D'cruz
Faculty	Full-time
Grades	Kindergarten to Grade Level 10
Gender	Coeducational
Age range	5 to 17
Student to teacher ratio	30:1
Area	Muwailih Commercial
Houses	(α) Alpha      (β) Beta      (γ) Gamma      (ω) Omega
Colour(s)	Navy      Silver
Slogan	Home of the Titans
Mascot	Titan
Nickname	DES
Affiliations	Central Board of Secondary Education UAE Ministry of Education
Website	www.deltasch.com

Delta English School (DES) (in Arabic: مدرسة دلتا الإنجليزية) is an independent co-educational school located in Muwailih Commercial School District, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1992, DES offers Central Board of Secondary Education curriculum for ages 5 to 18 (Kindergarten to Grade 10). Delta English School is owned and operated by Delta Education System (United States).

Since its inception, Delta English School's curriculum centered around values-based education with a focus on Science, Math, Creative Arts and Cultural Appreciation. By 2010, Delta English School came under the management of Delta Education System - a K-12 educational management firm based in Houston, Texas (United States). Leveraging expertise of subject matter experts, curriculum designers and administrators, Delta Education System infuses 21st century teaching and learning resources into Delta English School that are ICT-centric, incorporate STEAM principles and align with global benchmarks.

History

Delta English School opened on May 16, 1992 serving children of ages 3 to 5 with grade levels added sequentially each year to accommodate up to age 17. The original campus was launched in Al Ghafiya, near Al Shaab Village. Admissions policies were designed up to bring in students from a diverse applicant pool. Delta English School's distinct learning programs and campus culture drew in students from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, Philippines, Egypt, Lebanon, Nigeria, Tanzania, Sudan and the United Arab Emirates. By 1995, Delta English School experienced rapid growth in student size and limited seating capacity, thereby prompting relocation to a bigger facility in Maysaloon at the intersection of Al Qasimi Street and S107 - Kuwait Street. Between 1996 and 1998, additional campus blocks were constructed within the proximity of the main building to house multiple Grade Level divisions. In 2009, Delta English School relocated to its custom-created campus in Muwailih Commercial where it continues to operate to this day.

Campus

Delta English School's campus is centered in Muwailih Commercial School District, across from S116 - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road and about 662 metres (2,172 ft) from the American University of Sharjah. From an aerial view, Delta English School is shaped as an inverted "E." The campus comprises of an administrative sector, a North Wing for Boy's Division, South Wing for Girl's Division and West Wing for laboratories and the main auditorium. Wings are identical in design to provide uniform learning layouts.

Campus Units

Administration Offices	Main Support Facilities
Office of the Principal	Kinder Discovery Square
Office of the Vice Principal	DES Media Hub
Office of the Registrar	Fischer Laboratory
Titan Admissions Central	Heisenberg Laboratory
Office of Accounting	Sherrington Laboratory
Office of Ministry Affairs	Zuse Micro PC Center
Information Technology Services	James Barrie Theater
Measurement and Evaluation Center	Ernest Hemingway Library
Career Guidance and Exploration Center	Osler Health Center
Momentum	Delta Store
Launchpad	Outdoor Playing Fields

Interactive Centers

Kinder Discovery Square is designed for Junior and Senior Kindergartners and features learning animations, simulations and themed-play centers. DES Media Hub selects and showcases Mathematics, Science and Social Science video documentaries (for Primary, Middle and High School) based on key topics covered during learning discussions.

Science Laboratories

All laboratories are located in the West Wing of Delta English School, each one named after an influential scientist: (A) Fischer Laboratory (Chemistry) after German chemist, Hermann Emil Fischer; (B) Heisenberg Laboratory (Physics) after German theoretical physicist, Werner Heisenberg; and (C) Sherrington Laboratory (Biology) after English neurophysiologist, Sir Charles Scott Sherrington

Each laboratory features individual lab stations with specialized apparatus, aqua points, water and gas lines and PC units for students to collaborate or work independently. Headed by Lab Technicians, all laboratories employ Occupational Safety and Health Administration Laboratories Standards, which includes lab safety training, Personal protective equipment, Material Safety data sheet, Chemical Hygiene Plans (CHP) and chemical disposal protocols.

Delta English School laboratories are open to all grade levels during school hours with a caveat that student users must be under supervision of a Science faculty member. As part of the school's STEAM fields curriculum to augment Science Process Skills, Middle and High School students are prompted to research trending Science topics within the laboratories and showcase their findings during the annual STEAM Fair.

Math Laboratory

While majority of Math lab sessions are held within classrooms, students are periodically scheduled to collaborate in the Math Laboratory. The lab features US-imported Math learning equipment which allow students to apply concepts in Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Modeling, Geometry, Statistics and Probability and Pre-Calculus.

ICT Laboratories

Delta English School's main technology commons area is the Zuse Micro PC Center named after German civil engineer and computer pioneer, Konrad Zuse. Supported by Information Technology Services (ITS) and open five days a week, the 30-computer station lab is a self-service facility for the entire school community. The lab is accessible during normal school hours unless reserved in advance for training and conferences. Lab staff on duty provide users assistance with available hardware and software. All computers are networked with high-speed internet connectivity and peripherals such as printers, scanners, microphones and cameras. Students use Zuse Micro PC Center to develop school projects involving desktop publishing, HTML 5 and CSS programming, Microsoft Access querying and audio-visual media editing.

Aside from Zuse Micro PC Center, ITS also provides user access to computer stations in designated locations across campus, namely the Ernest Hemingway Library and Science laboratories, each of which are equipped with generic and specialized software, laser printing and broadband connectivity.

James Barrie Theater

Located in the West Wing, James Barrie Theater is the main center for performing arts at Delta English School. Named in honor of the acclaimed Scottish author and dramatist, J. M. Barrie, the theater is equipped with audio-visual system conforming to professional auditorium standards. Events held at James Barrie Theater include student cultural performances, Continuing Teacher Education (CTE) workshops, Transition Colloquiums, Freshman Orientation sessions, Principal's Lecture Series (PLS) and seminars.

Ernest Hemingway Library

Ernest Hemingway Library, modeled after recognized university resource centers, is the main on-campus library and possess a print collection of more than 20,000 fiction and non-fiction novels, World Book Encyclopedia series, Encyclopædia Britannica series, Collier's Encyclopedia series, National Geographic series, Time (magazine) series, manuscripts, regional maps, and world maps. Out of the entire print collection, 95% of publications are imported from the United States. Ernest Hemingway Library materials are classified and housed in designated sections, based on nature of their work. All materials are electronically cataloged according to Dewey Decimal System and curated by certified librarians. Delta English School patrons can check-in/check-out approved EHL materials using their Delta Passport. All item check-out and check-in transactions occurs at the Circulations and Reserves Desk, which closes 15 minutes before the library powers off for the day.

EHL Sections and Material Classifications

	Description
Open Shelves	Print collection that is readily accessible to all EHL patrons. Items in this section are classified Open Access only.
Course Reserves	Repository of course textbooks and study guides for Grade Levels 01 to 10. Items in this section are classified Intra Access only.
Ibn Khaldoun Chamber	Enclosed and secure area displaying acclaimed artifacts and manuscripts selected by the Office of the Principal. Items in this section are classified Restricted Access only.
Closed Stacks	Educational and non-educational magazines, newspaper prints, bound journals, periodicals, microforms, local and international maps. Items in this section are classified Intra Access only.
Digital Archives	Electronic media collection in FLV/SWF, AVI, MP4, MP3, FLV, MKV, JPEG, and PNG formats. For audio-visual media, users can retrieve headphones from the Circulations and Reserves Desk. Items in this section are classified Intra Access only.
Faculty Resource Center	Enclosed and secure area containing print and electronic materials exclusively for Delta English School faculty. Area is off-limits to students. Items in this section are classified Intra Access only.

Study Carrels

Noise-free study zones for students, each equipped with desks, chairs, reading lamps and power outlets. Study carrels are located in the rear-end of Ernest Hemingway Library and are under constant CCTV surveillance and librarian observation to render the intended learning atmosphere.

Micro PC Station

Ernest Hemingway Library features clusters of PC consoles for patrons to browse the EHL catalog, play educational software, and browse academic databases for course and library research projects.

Ernest's OneBook

Each month, Ernest Hemingway Library showcases a selected book for each grade level. Ernest's OneBook is part of a campus-wide reform to augment literary awareness as declared in the National Reading Law passed by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Ernest's OneBook is organized in collaboration with the Department of English Language Arts and prompt students to read aloud and enact sections of the chosen book as well as discuss the author's motivation, underlying theme(s) and other literary properties associated with the work.

Additionally, the Department of English Language Arts plans to roll a comprehensive reading program in the 2017-2018 school year which will require every student to read two pre-selected, age-appropriate books per month and reflect on these works in assigned reading journals.

Osler Health Center

Osler Health Center delivers student health services as per international standards for school health care and mandates from the Ministry of Health (United Arab Emirates). Osler Health Center is staffed by board certified School Nurses and a contracted Primary Care Physician with board certification in General Medicine. Student medical records are maintained in accordance with applicable patient confidentiality laws. A Health Service Fee is billed at the beginning for each school year and covers services like clinic visits, blood pressure monitoring, physicals and Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications administered by School Nurses.

Well 360

Well 360 advocates for healthy lifestyle adoption by Delta English School students, faculty and staff. Programs offered through Well 360 include cardio protection, mental health strengthening, nutrition support, scheduled group exercises, and fitness road-maps to assess current Body-Mass Index and assist in remedial weight management. Well 360 is a joint collaboration between Osler Health Center and the Department of Athletics.

Health Lens Series

Launched in 2015, Health Lens Series is hosted by Osler Health Center and promotes the communication and awareness of recommended health practices that translate into academic success. To accomplish the health and wellness objectives, the Health Lens Series offers year-long seminars and interactive workshops conducted by healthcare and consumer well-being leaders, that include Dettol, Always, Unilever, Kellogg's and University of Sharjah Hospital.

Health Management

To protect the campus from communicable diseases (Varicella, Conjunctivitis, Influenza and Head Lice), Osler Health Center restricts infected students from attending school while the illness is still classified as contagious. An infected student is permitted to resume classes upon receiving medical clearance from his or her board certified primary care physician.

Osler Health Center requires all students to undergo routine annual physicals which are conducted on campus by the School Physician. Participation in physicals is required to maintain enrollment and register for school athletic programs.

Delta Store

All Delta English School course textbooks, course packets, required reading books, stationery, uniform, sportswear and Titan merchandise are sold at the Delta Store. Course textbooks and supplemental learning resources, used at Delta English School, are certified by the National Council of Educational Research and Training, Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates) and UAE Ministry of Information and Culture. Apparel products are created to Delta Store's design standards, which includes fabric selection, style and comfort. All apparel undergo dual inspection, both at Delta Store's manufacturing facility and when products arrive at the Store.

The uniform and grooming standard for each student is strictly assessed against the DES Dress and Grooming Code (DGC) and factored into the student's 'Values and Attitudes' grade.

Outdoor Playing Fields

Delta English School has a large Outdoor Playing Field for the Boy's Division and a large Outdoor Playing Field for the Girl's Division. Both Playing Fields contain basketball and volleyball courts. Additional outdoor facilities include a football ground and Kinder Play Area featuring sand and water play, swing sets, slides and walking trails. Outdoor Playing Fields are used to host campus-wide assemblies, key ceremonies and Delta English School inter-house basketball, tennis, volleyball and football tournaments.

Academic Profile

Admission

In accordance with the Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates), prospective students undergo two phases of the admissions process: Phase 1 - Registration and Phase 2 - Admission. Applications are accepted and reviewed between September and March, although applicants are encouraged to apply throughout the year with acceptance granted upon qualification and seat availability.

Admission to Delta English School is more selective in nature. All registered applicants must undertake PACE (Pre-Entrance Clearance Examination) to ascertain if they are academically qualified to enroll in the desired grade level at Delta English School. Applicants are then shortlisted based on achieved and predicted exam results, portfolio of previous extracurricular work, candidate-submitted written work and school references (if any). Approximately 60% of applicants are shortlisted in each admissions cycle, although this varies by year. The school then invite shortlisted candidates for interview to gauge their 21st-century skills, co-curricular interests and educational aspirations. All applicants will be individually interviewed by the Admissions and Review Council (ARC), who ultimately determines the applicant's outcome. Due to high demand, all DES classrooms reach 100% seating capacity per cycle (within the first four months of the seven-month admission period) and approximately 41% of applicants are waitlisted annually. Waitlisted applicants with low PACE scores may receive an "open offer" to enroll in a lower grade level or may be denied admission. ARC does not extend remote web-based interviews to shortlisted or selected waitlisted candidates, who reside outside the United Arab Emirates.

Teaching and learning

Since 1992, Delta English School is co-educational in nature from K1 to Grade Level 04 and segregated from Grade Level 05 and higher. The school is recognized by the Ministry of Education (United Arab Emirates) and offers the Central Board of Secondary Education for students in Grade Levels 01 and higher. Junior Kindergarten (K1) and Senior Kindergarten (K2) offers play-based learning programs designed around the core principles of Friedrich Froebel and Waldorf education while adopting best practices from the National Association for the Education of Young Children and Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

Delta English School offers over 130 CBSE core courses and supplemental courses across all grade levels. Core courses include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Ethics and Behavior, and Foreign Languages. Supplemental courses include Work Education, Art Education, Music Education, Health Education and Physical Education. The school also adheres to the UAE mandated curriculum for Arabic, Islamic Studies and UAE Education.

Delta English School teaching and learning operate on a semester calendar: Summer Semester (beginning of April to middle of October) and Winter Semester (middle of October to middle of March). Each semester is split into two quarters:

• Q 1: Beginning of April to end of May
• Q 2: Beginning of June to end of September
• Q 3: Middle of October to Middle of December
• Q 4: Beginning of January to end of February

Additionally, the school has two major finals and three official breaks (excluding national holidays): Summer Final (beginning to middle of October), Winter Final (beginning to middle of March), Summer Break (beginning of July to end of August), Winter Break (middle of December to beginning of January) and Spring Break (middle to end of March). Students may be expected to do some academic work during the three breaks.

The vast majority of Delta English School faculty are of Indian origin and graduate from accredited universities. All faculty members hold Bachelors degrees in their field and Bachelors degrees in Education while 94% percent possess six or more years of teaching experience. Ninety-five percent of DES faculty members hold Masters degrees in their fields and 50% hold Masters degrees in Education. Delta English School actively promotes Continuing Teacher Education - a segment of its Career Education and Advancement (CEA) program - which comprises of online learning and facilitator-led training and workshops. Through 50 hours per year of Continuing Teacher Education, faculty promote innovative learning practices by adapting and adopting characteristics of the best educational systems from around the world. Although the faculty are primarily Indian educated and teach Indian curriculum, courses are designed to reflect a global perspective and multi-cultural nature of Delta English School's student population.

To facilitate efficacious teaching and learning opportunities, Delta English School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 25:1 in Kindergarten and 33:1 in Grade Levels 01 and higher (considered within range for UAE-based CBSE schools). Since 2012, Delta Education System has invested close to USD 10 million into Delta English School’s educational research and development, intellectual capital training and campus infrastructure enhancements.

Kindergarten

Highly rated by the Sharjah Educational Zone in their annual school audits, the Kindergarten Division executes play-based learning curriculum with each classroom featuring dedicated learning centers for independent inquiry and exploration: Math and Manipulatives Center, Science Center, Literacy Center, Art Center, Music Center, Construction Center, Blocks Center, and Dramatic Play Center. All kindergartners are taught by board-certified instructors with Montessori degrees and extensive Kindergarten teaching experiences.

Grade Levels 01 and Higher

As students transition into Primary School (Grade Level 01 to 05), Middle School (Grade Level 06 to 08) and Secondary School (Grade Level 09 and higher), there is emphasis on structured learning and application, whereby students gain practical experience though use of laboratories and specialist rooms. Each year, Delta English School hosts Transition Colloquium sessions, for different school levels, to acquaint parents on new educational services and expectations as their child progresses from one school level to the next.

Grade Levels 01 and higher follow a Blended Learning Model that incorporates the following sub-models:
• Face-to-Face Driver Model: Instructor facilitates and augments classroom learning with digital tools.
• Rotation Model: Student cycle through schedules of classroom online learning and face-time instruction.

Delta English School classroom learning comprise of 10% Micro Lectures and 90% Guided and Independent Small Group Activities. Instructors assigns students to one of three learning programs, based on student's baseline knowledge and skills:

• Foundations: Program for 'Emerging' learners
• Mezzanine: Program for 'Proficient' learners
• Gifted and Talented: Program for 'Advanced' learners

During Micro Lectures, instructors introduce each lesson with pedagogies designed for Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic learners. Following Micro Lectures, students collaborate within their learning groups to discuss course content, complete gamified Game Sheets, and tutor peers who are unable to understand the content. During Small Group Activities, instructors circulate among learning stations to observe and assist students, while allowing students to learn at their own pace.Small Group Activities focus on Higher order thinking skills (HOTS)-based tasks that demand minimal rote learning and more of critical thinking, analytical reasoning, deduction, creative thinking and cross-curricular linking.

External links

• School website
• Edarabia List of 25 Best Schools in Sharjah (2017)
• UAE Which School Advisor
• DubaiFAQs List of Private Schools in Sharjah

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