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The\nschool has four sections.
\nThey are:
\nPreschool community: Comprises the playgroup community and the preparatory\nclass: This class is for children 18-36 months of age. The preschool section is\ndesigned to accommodate the young pupils into a friendly and child centered\nenviroment, using Montessori principles and applications. We focus our\nattention on all necessary skills needed to develop the pupils. It runs from\n6:00am to 1;30pm.
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\nNursery\/children’s house: A blend of the Nigerian curriculum and the British\nearly years Foundation curriculum and Montessori principles and applications\nfor children aged 3-5 years of age. The section runs from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
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\nPrimary\/Basic classes:
\nThe basic section has a blend of Nigerian and British curricular, using Montessori\nprinciples and applications. The school runs from 8:00am to 2:30pm. The school\nhas 6 basic classes ( basic 1-6) The following are the subjects offered in the\nbasic section.
\nAl-Ali International school has commenced secondary education from Jss1-Jss3
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\nSubjects Offered:
\n1.Mathematics
\n2.English language
\n3.Basic Science and Technology
\n4.Agricultural Science
\n5.Social Studies
\n6.Computer Science
\n7.French
\n8.Christian Religious Studies
\n9. Islamic Religious Studies
\n10.Creative\/Cultural Arts
\n11.Phonics
\n12.Quantitative Reasoning
\n13.Verbal Reasoning
\n14.Physical And Health Education
\n15.Civic Education
\n16.Vocational Studies
\n17.One Nigerian language (yoruba, hausa or igbo)<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A\npupil at (AIS) school obtains a world standard, first class education which\nfosters a firm foundation for future learning. Top priority is placed on seeing\nchildren learn right things, the right way in the right enviroment.
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\nThe school uses a well prepared curriculum for laying a solid academic\nfoundation for children ages 18 months -11 years.
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\nMontessori method; There are five areas of the Montessori curriculum, Each\npreschool classroom is well equipped with materials that aid learning in these\nareas. The curricular areas are;
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\nPractical life; This area of the curriculum is designed to invite the young\nlearner to act and work on real life tasks that foster independence,\ncoordination, order and concentration. It is in a sense the door way to the\nMontessori curriculum. This is the area where the child may choose independent\nwork.
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\nSensorial; Dr Montessori saw the sense as the ” doorway to the mind”.\nShe considered sensory and manipulation not only as an aid to the development\nof maturing sense organs but a starting print for intellectual growth. This exercise\nmakes children better prepared for future learning in math language, and\nscience and making sense of life’s experiences and information in general.
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\nMathematics: The central purpose of the math materials in the early years is to\nlay the foundation for later cognitive development and to prepare for the\ngradual transition to abstract thinking. Montessori students use hands-on\nlearning materials that make abstract concepts clear and concise.
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\nLanguage; Development is a concern of the entire Montessori classroom. In the\nlanguage area we will find a large variety of reading materials including\nmaterials for phonetic analysis, word attack skills and reading asa well as\nmaterials for the refinement for the refinement of motor control for writing.
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\nIn the Montessori method, writing precedes reading, as the children explore\nwith drawing and forming letters. T he process of learning how to read should\nbe as painless and simple as learning how to speak. The child begins by\nexploring the sounds thta compose words and by relating them to the letters of\nthe alphabet. He can soon produce words and sentences free of all mechanical\ndifficulties. In the mean time, he trains his hand to become precise and sure\nfor writing movements. Reading is prepared indirectly from writing. The child\nstarts from what he knows about the letters and the sounds, Then we give him\nthe key to read all the words he can encounter. Reading skills normally develop\nso smoothly in Montessori classrooms thta students tend to exhibit a sudden\n“reading explosion” which leaves the children and their families\nbeaming with pride. Dr. Montessori research confirmed what observant parents\nhave always known, children learn best by touch and manipulation not by\nrepeating what they are told.
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\nCultural Work; Science is an integral element of the Montessori curriculum.\namong other things, it represents a way of life, a clear thinking approach to\ngathering information and problem solving. The scope of the Montessori science\ncurriculum includes a sound introduction to botany, zoology, chemistry,\nphysics, geology and astronomy. The Montessori approach to science cultivates\nchildren’s fascination with the univers and helps them develop a lifelong\ninterest in observing nature and discovering more about the world in which we\nlive.
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\nOur teachers introduce history and geography as early as age . The youngest\nstudents work with specially designed maps and begin to learn the names of the\nworld’s continents and countries. They learn to treasure the richness of their own\ncultural heritage and those of their friends. Music and movement education will\nalso be important parts of the curriculum as well as the arts. They offer\nchildren ways to express themselves, their feelings, experiences and ideas.\nMontessori schools are very interesting. <\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The preparatory, Nursery and Basic classes, Academic year consists of 3\nterms.
\n1. First term==September  December
\n2. Second term  == January to March  
\n3. Third term  == April to July<\/span><\/p>\n

 ATTENDANCE<\/span><\/p>\nIt is expected that children will attend school everyday except when illness\nrequires them to stay at home, School requires parents whose children are ill\nto call Admin department and relay the information. The school will the parent\nto ask about the welfare of ill children before the end of the day. If the\nchild will be absent from school for any other reason other than illness,\nparents must inform the school. It is not advised that children miss classes\nduring the term as they miss out on valuable learning.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>\nENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES
\nEnrichment programmes are co-curricular activities specially developed and\ntailored to meet each child’s individual needs<\/span>
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TAEKWANDO; The\nbenefits of physical exercise cannot be over-emphasized. Taekwando means\n“the way of the fist and foot”. The Do is the important part of the\nword and it means “the correct way”. If learnt correctly, taekwando\nis a very technical martial art which results in students learning learning how\nto generate maximum power in relation to their build and size. Watching the\nkids form their little fists and kick out those legs is a site to behold. The\noutfits can be purchased at the school from the instructor.
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\nMUSIC; Music is a creative ensemble that seeks to engage the senses and\nfosters team spirit. In this class children are taught how to play musical\ninstruments like the piano, violin, recorders, drums and Maracas. They are also\ntaught theoritical music.
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\nMATHS CAMP; This is a program for children who need extra help with their\nnumbers work. Experienced teachers in the nursery take this class that is sure\nto produce results quickly.
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\n SWIMMING; Learning to swim is so important for the children because\nit helps them to keep safe around to keep safe around the water and keeps them\nfit and healthy. The children learn balance, stability and concentration. It is\nalso a social skill that keeps with them throughout life. The children are\nexpected tp come in with their swim wear, floaters, arm bands, towel, slippers\nand extra clothing. Children without all these will not be allowed to take the\nclass.
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\nFRENCH; It is never too early to introduce the child to language. Children\nare most sensitive to language acquisition between the ages of birth to 6years.\nThe chlidren in the French class will be taught the language and would also go\non field visits where they will be required to use the language. Parents re\nencouraged to learn with their kids or surround the kids with people who speak\nthe language so as to reinforce the kid’s learning.
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\nPRESS CLUB; The guiding principle of the club is the firm belief that\nevery individual has the innate ability to optimize him\/herself if given the\nopportunity to do so in the right environment. By laying emphasis on the\ndevelopment of self confidence, social skills, problem solving techniques and a\nwillingness to attempt new challenges, our child oriented strategies enable us\nto serve the child helping him\/her achieve their potentials academically and\nsocially.
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