Icademy is officially recognised by the KHDA and students can be registered with the authority when they join the programme.'' This then means icademy is able to issue transfer certificate if and when they leave," Cody says. "It really suits me as I'm a very visual learner, although I didn't do very well before, I'm now expected to score in the 90s for two subjects and the 80s for the rest." "I've been here since September and I'm really enjoying it," he says. Initially at a loss on how to finish his exams, his parents discovered icademy. He tells me he was let down by the previous school he attended. And, from those 20 students, every single one is still here with us, three years later."Īt the learning centre I meet eighteen year old Wian Englebracht. "So from those 20 students 3 years ago, we now have 75, we're maxed out! with no advertising, everything is completely word of mouth. We dedicate a learning coach to a set number of students, generally 1-8, and so from that, those students also have their full modicum of teachers, so they're getting online teachers support, face to face support and then they're coming to the centre." so we developed a model that's very structured. It's also regularly used by kids still awaiting a place in a 'bricks and mortar' school and those not planning to stay long in the UAE.Ĭody says, "three years ago.we were approached by a group of about 20 parents, who said, 'we literally do not have a school option for next year, can you do something for us?' We said of course. It's also a viable option for kids with considerable special educational needs, those who are bilingual, and /or those who refuse to settle. Vice President-Business Development, Cody Claver says icademy is ideal for kids who are medically fragile, or involved in the arts, theatre or sport. With built in tests, qualified worldwide 24 hour online mentors and numerous regular social opportunities, icademy offers a homeschooling system which neatly addresses all the traditional fears parents have of the home-schooling system.įor those who want a more conventional education the company also offers a 'learning centre' option, where children visit the Dubai Knowledge Village based learning programme daily to work through the course with the help of an in-house learning support leader. Parents simply purchase each year's course books, then the student logs-on to the online content. A teacher-led learning programme based on the internet. However, with 700 students, they're 'hardly small potatoes.'īased on the US Gold Standard and aligned with the Common Core, icademy's online curriculum also comes with 24/7 support. Icademy is not something most parents have come across as they rarely advertise. took a look at the more 'alternative' schooling choices available here in the UAE, meeting parents, educators and kids who are all learning, working and investing outside the 'conventional' classroom. Whatever the reason, you might be surprised to know, there are 'other' options out there. Possibly your child has special educational needs or is even gifted and talented? What if they're focusing on a career in sports or the arts? There's a number of reasons it might not be working out, maybe you can't find a place, or you just can find the right curriculum. With a slew of price-brackets, curricula, locations, languages and facilities all jostling to attract our hard earned parental cash.īut what do parents do, when try as they might, they just can't find the 'right fit' for their kids? For most parents, the school options here in the UAE are nothing short of bamboozling.
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