Support Services

Inclusion at AAG

At AAG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student receives the support they need to thrive. Our Inclusion Department provides specialized services for Students of Determination (SoD), English Language Learners (ELL), Gifted and Talented (GAT) students, and students requiring Arabic and Islamic Learning Support.

Our Approach

We assess students upon entry and follow a structured identification process to determine the appropriate level of support needed. Our graduated response model ensures that every student receives personalized learning interventions to help them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Students of Determination (SoD)

Our team works to remove barriers to learning through:

1. High-Quality Differentiation – Tailored instruction within the classroom to support diverse learning needs.
2. Targeted Support – Small group interventions for students requiring additional assistance.
3. Specialist Support – Access to external intervention services (arranged and funded by parents) for students with specific needs.
4. Early Intervention & Transition Support – Collaboration with Early Intervention Centres to ensure smooth transitions into mainstream education.

English Language Development

At AAG, we provide structured support for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students and English Language Learners (ELL).

1. EAL (English as an Additional Language): Students with some English proficiency who may need support to develop fluency in academic settings. 
2. ELL (English Language Learners): Beginner or early intermediate students who require structured language support to fully engage in classroom learning.

As an Accredited Communication-Friendly Setting, our goal is to build students' confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and engage with peers.

Our EAL & ELL Program provides:

1. Quality Differentiation – Classroom instruction adapted to students' language acquisition needs.
2. Targeted Support – Small group interventions tailored to proficiency levels:
   1. Levels 1 & 2 – Intensive daily intervention for beginner English learners.
   2. Levels 3 & 4 – In-class differentiation to support language development.Gifted and Talented (GAT)

Our GAT team, led by the Inclusion Heads, provides opportunities to challenge and extend learning for exceptional students through:

1. Quality Differentiation – High-level instruction designed to stretch students' abilities.
2. Personalized Learning – Tailored experiences that align with students' strengths and talents.
3. Enrichment Opportunities – Participation in competitions, projects, and external collaborations.
4. Skill Development – Fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Arabic and Islamic Learning Support

The Arabic/Islamic Learning Support Program helps students with language or learning challenges in Arabic and Islamic Studies through:

1. Quality Differentiation – Instruction adapted to meet individual learning needs.
2. Targeted Intervention Sessions – Scheduled support to minimize disruptions to core subjects.
3. In-Class Support – Collaboration between Arabic/Islamic inclusion teachers and classroom teachers.
4. After-School Activity (ASA) – Arabic Reading Intervention ASA for focused reading practice.

For more information, please refer to our Inclusion Policy.

For more information about Inclusion Team contacts, please reach out to Admissions at [email protected].

The University and Guidance counselor uses a holistic approach to work with students on goal setting, career coaching and academic success. Starting in Primary years, we work with students to be future focused and forward thinking. Students are exposed to different career paths, career, and university fairs.

Our students get one on one help for goal setting, and university planning.

Our counselor works to be informed about the latest University trends and admission requirements for Universities across the globe to keep students informed while the complete their high school education. Guiding our students to achieve their dreams is our main goal. 

For more information, please contact our University Counselor Ms Areej Areed at [email protected]

Social and Emotional Counselling within the school focuses on the development, social, and emotional side of students and their learning.  Using a holistic approach, the counselor promotes students overall wellbeing and success as the student moves from the primary grades, to secondary years, as they are prepared for University.

Counseling includes topics such as understanding self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships and social skills, communication, problem solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, and study skills.

Providing individual and small group counseling, to proactively assisting parents and the school community, to collaborating with other staff and departments in the school provides the balance of the individuals need within the holistic approach to provide all students the opportunity to achieve their best.

For more information, please contact our Social and Emotional Counselor Ms Risti Meyer at [email protected]