English School of Kalba

Established back in 2002, English Private School of Kalba (ESK) offers the best of British education system to its students and provides them with a safe and friendly environment to enhance their abilities to the maximum potential.

English Private School of Kalba is a Private School situated in the Sharjah Emirate on the beautiful East Coast of the United Arab Emirates. It offers its students a world-class, balanced education which focuses on the academic and emotional development of each student.

The school is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and according to its directive a program of Arabic Language, Arabic Social Studies and Islamic Studies (for Muslim children) is provided.

EPSK is a place that provides a progressive alternative to conventional methods in education. The school explores advanced approaches to education that are forward-thinking and aim to equip students with appropriate skills for the 21st century.

We provide a safe and intellectually challenging environment that will empower students to become innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers, and inspired learners, prepared to thrive in the highly competitive world of today. High standards and expectations for each student with regard to academic performance, co-curricular participation, and responsible citizenship are the foundation of our school.

As per the International Commission on Education for the Twenty-first Century to UNESCO, a desire to learn continuously throughout one`s lifetime is a mark of sound intellect. And that’s exactly what we, at EPSK, strive to spark in our students, a desire to learn continuously.

The Commission`s 1996 report, ‘Learning: The Treasure Within,’ highlighted that individuals need to “learn how to learn” to cope with the rapid changes and challenges of time and the future. It describes a holistic approach to learning that encompasses more than what the classroom provides. This is referred to as lifelong learning- a philosophy that involves the development of skills, attitudes, and values throughout one`s life - from early childhood through adulthood. Learning is thus, not just an intellectual process, but one that encompasses all aspects of an individual`s life, including the community, performance in the workplace, personal development, and physical well-being.

As per educationists, we can organize lifelong learning into four pillars: i) learning to know, ii) learning to live together, iii) learning to do, and iv) learning to be. The four pillars are seen as fundamental principles for reshaping 21st-century education.

And so, at EPSK our approach is to make our students independent and lifelong learners. Our classrooms are vibrant with student-centered environments, where inquiry-based approaches are balanced with direct teaching. Our teachers actively strive to encourage children’s natural curiosity and love of learning. They take great care to support each child’s social and emotional growth.

This brings us to the importance we lay on a strong parent-teacher relationship. We encourage parents to be active participants in school life and welcome them to be part of our family events and class activities.

So, as we pursue our journey of nurturing young minds and ensuring their sound, all-around development at EPSK, we hope and wish that we continue to smoothly overcome the vicissitudes of time and successfully achieve our school’s vision and mission.

Mission: Every student at the English Private School of Kalba will be a confident, action-driven team player with a love for learning, and someone who radiates the school’s Core values. Our students will become independent learners, critical thinkers, and problem-solvers well-equipped with 21st-century skills.

Vision: Student preparation in the K to 12 education system for leading a productive life in this dynamic world to contribute to the sustainable development of the UAE society.

Core Values

• Strengthen National Identity and social responsibility.
• Foster the values of Islam in dialogue, and show tolerance,
• moderation, peace, and generosity.
• Uphold the essential virtues of respect, discipline, integrity, sportsmanship, and honesty.
• Encourage a peace-loving
• attitude and excel at conflict resolution.
• Professional development of staff and the recognition of excellence.
• Complete child inclusive future-based education, setting high expectations and instilling positive self-worth in every child.
• Community involvement and parental engagement in all aspects of school life.

At English Private School Kalba we are committed to the provision of a broad and balanced learning experience for our children, with opportunities for everyone to feel successful and shine in their own way. We know that there is also a place for unexpected and planned breaks from routine to keep things fresh and exciting.

With a new class, we feel that it is important to spend time on establishing the teacher’s expectations, explaining routines and drawing up class rules with the children. This needs regular reinforcement at the beginning and should be consistently applied.

Class rules should be drawn up and displayed in the first week. They should be expressed positively where possible. treatment (courtesy, manners and respect).

All children must be taught to value the recording of their work, both as a record of their achievement and as evidence of consistently meeting the standards and expectations set. They must be expected and encouraged to take pride in their work and to see their work as valued by all members of the community.

We encourage children to take some responsibility for their own learning, to be involved in reviewing their progress and the way they learn best, what helps them learn and what makes it difficult for them to learn. Where we can, we think it is important also to build-in elements of choice within a task and to provide opportunities for children to plan their own time/learning.