2014-2015 UAS High School Profile
Mission Statement
The Universal American School (UAS), opened in 2005, provides a challenging,
inquiry-based American and international education that empowers students to be
caring individuals, critical thinkers, and responsible global citizens.
P. O. Box 79133
Al Rashidiya,
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714-232-5222
Fax: +9714-232-5545
www.uasdubai.ae
Dubai,
UAE
CEEB
CODE:
697069
IB CODE: 003489
School and Community
UAS STUDENT NATIONALITIES 2014
(Other = 62 countries)
Germany
2%
Other
21%
USA
23%
UKBritish
2%
Japan
2%
Iran
2%
Canada
9%
Korea
2%
Syria
3% Pakistan
3%
Jordan
4%
UAE
9%
India
Lebanon
5% Egypt
7%
7%
 In 2014/2015, UAS enrolled
approximately 1500 students
from pre KG to grade 12, with an
international faculty primarily from
North America, and a full
complement of support staff.
 UAS facilities include a covered
swimming pool, double
gymnasium, outdoor playing field
and track, computer labs, two
libraries, a multipurpose hall,
SMART boards throughout the
school, IPAD and laptop carts.
ACCREDITATIONS and
MEMBERSHIPS
 English is the language of
instruction throughout the
entire school.
The Secondary School Curriculum (Grades 7-12)
 Arabic, French and Spanish are offered as Foreign Languages.
 As per the Dubai KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority), all
students who hold Arab national passports must complete four years of Arabic.
 The Islamic Studies course is mandatory for all Muslim students and this grade is
not calculated in their GPA.
 The academic program is richly supplemented by Visual and Performing Arts,
Leadership Activities, Model United Nations, Student Council, Athletics, and
Experiential and Community Service trips abroad during Week Without Walls.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at UAS
 In Grades 7 to 10, a conceptually-based curriculum with Common Core Standards
ensures that students are well prepared for the grade 11-12 IB Diploma Courses.
 All Grade 10 students complete a year-long individual investigation under the
guidance of a teacher mentor which serves as an independent research
experience that prepares sophomores for the academic challenges of International
Baccalaureate (IB) coursework.
 In Grades 11 and 12, UAS offers only IB curriculum and students are not streamed.
 All grade 11 and 12 courses follow IB curriculum guidelines and IB grading scale.
 All IB Diploma Course (IBDC) students take the Global Citizenship course in lieu
of the mandatory IB Diploma Program Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course.
 Credit is given for courses completed with a passing grade of 2 on the IB 7 point
scale. Further information about IB assessments is available on www.ibo.org
 CAS requirement: Evidence of sustained commitment to personal development:
3-4 hours/week (IBDP students); 1-2 hours/week (IBDC students)
 Class of 2015: 92 Seniors: 65 lB Diploma / 27 IB Diploma Course Candidates
UAS is administered by
Educational Services Overseas
Limited (ESOL), an organization
that also manages fully accredited
schools in Egypt, Lebanon and
Cyprus.
UAS Faculty and
Administration
Mr. Andrew Torris
School Director
atorris@uasdubai.ae
Ms. Simone Sebban
High School Principal
ssebban@uasbubai.ae
Mr. Brad Edwards
IB Diploma Coordinator
bedwards@uasdubai.ae
Ms. Holly Heibein
College Counselor
hheibein@uasdubai.ae
Ms. Roda Legaspi
High School Counseling
Administrative Assistant
rlegaspi@uasdubai.ae
UAS SAT Average
2011-2013
(179 students)
GPA Scale and GPA Calculation
IBO Descriptor IB
Excellent
7
Very Good
Good
6
5
Satisfactory
4
Mediocre
3
Poor
2
Very Poor
1
GPA
4.6 HL
4.3 SL
4.1 HL
3.8 HL
3.6 SL
3.3 HL
3.1 SL
2.8 HL
2.6 SL
2.3 HL
2.1 SL
1.8 SL
0 (SL/HL)
484
540
502
400
200
0
Writing
%
98-100
93-97
90-92
88-89
83-87
80-82
78-79
73-77
70-72
68-69
63-67
60-62
 59
600
Mathematics
UAS grading scale
Letter
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
800
Critical Reading
 Classes are on a ten day cycle.
 Classes are fifty-five minutes in length.
 UAS uses a 4.3 GPA scale.
 GPA is calculated on credits earned on quarterly
basis and credit value and is not cumulative.
 GPA value for all grade 9-10 courses is SL only
 GPA calculations in grades 11-12 are weighted
because of the difference between Higher Level (HL)
and Standard Level (SL) courses
US High School Diploma
Requirements
 UAS seniors who have satisfied all
graduation requirements receive an
American High School Diploma in June
that is aligned with the US Common Core
Standards.
 Credit value for completed coursework
varies from 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 credits,
depending on the hours of instruction.
Due to the transient nature of our school
population and the variety of educational
backgrounds our students bring with them,
UAS does not officially report class
rank.
Subject
English Proficiency
Tests (2012-2014)
IELTS
Average
Score
TOEFL
Average
Score
7.6
99
# credits
English/English
Language Learning
Social Sciences
Second Language
Mathematics
Science
Physical & Health
Education
Creative Arts
Electives
Total credits required
UAS International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Results
School Statistics
2009 2010 2011 2012
Candidates registered for IB final examinations (IBDC + IBDP students)
IB Diploma Program (IBDP) Candidates registered in the session
IB Diploma DP candidates who passed the IB Diploma
(% of entire class)
Average points by IB Candidates who passed the IB Diploma
Highest Diploma points awarded to an IBDP Candidate
Average IB Course grade of IBDP Candidates who passed IB Diploma
Total number of candidates excluded from the above statistics
59
28
17
(61%)
29
35
4.71
0
60
29
18
(62%)
31
41
5.05
0
84
47
40
(85%)
30
39
4.79
0
74
45
38
(84%)
29
38
4.72
0
4
3
2
3
3
0.5
1.0
6.5
23 credits
2013
2014
78
43
43
(100%)
32
42
5.07
0
82
51
45
(88%)
30
38
4.82
0
Class of 2014 College and University Offers of Admission (82 Graduates)
USA
Destinations of
UAS Class of
2014
GAP
6%
Europe
4%
Canada
16%
UK
19%
Asia &
Africa
1%
USA
31%
UAE
23%
Arizona State University
California State University
DePaul University
Emory University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida State University
George Mason University
Grand Rapids Community
College
James Madison University
Iowa State University
Long Island University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Chicago
Marietta College
Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy &Health Sciences
Mercyhurst University
Montclair State University
Nassau Community College
New Mexico Institute of Mining
and Technology
Northern Illinois University
Pacific Lutheran University
Pennsylvania State University
Pratt Institute
Savannah College of Art &
Design
School of the Art Institute of
Chicago
School of Visual Arts
CANADA
St. John’s University-Queens
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
The Art Institute of California
The Ohio State University
The University of Arizona
The University of Tampa
The University of Texas
University of California
University of Central Florida
University of Colorado
University of Connecticut
University of Florida
University of Illinois-Chicago
University of North Florida
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Oregon
University of South Florida
University of the Pacific
University of the Sciences in
Philadelphia
University of Tulsa
University of Washington
Western Illinois University
Western New England
University
ASIA / AFRICA:
University of Ghent- South
Korea
Stellenbosch University
Alberta College of Art & Design
Brock University
Carleton University
Concordia University
Dalhousie University
Emily Carr University of Art &
Design
Lakehead University
McGill University
McMaster University
Ontario College of Art and Design
University
Ryerson University
Trent University
University of British Columbia
University of Guelph
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Windsor
Western University
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
EUROPE
European University-Barcelona
IE University
SAE Institute - Stuttgart
Universidad de Navarra
UNITED KINGDOM
Bellersby College
Birbeck University
City University
Coventry University
Hult International Business School
Keele University
Kingston University
London Metropolitan University
Oxford Brookes University
University of the Arts London
University of Dundee
University of Glasgow
University of Kent
University of Leeds
University of Liverpool
University of London (Queen Mary;
Goldsmiths; King’s College; SOAS)
University of Manchester
University of Nottingham
University of Sheffield
University of Sussex
University of Westminster
MIDDLE EAST
American University in Dubai
American University of Beirut
American University of Sharjah
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Middlesex University Dubai
Rochester Institute of Technology
Dubai
University of Wollongong -Dubai