Fine Arts is part of the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum from KG1 to Grade 6, covering visual art, drama and music. At secondary level, Drama continues as part of the programme, giving students a creative outlet alongside their core academic subjects.
Creative work is treated as a genuine part of the Alberta curriculum rather than an extra, taught by our Canadian-certified teachers with the same structure and progression as any other subject.
Why choose our Fine & performing arts
Fine Arts sits inside the Alberta curriculum, with the same planning, progression and reporting as mathematics or science.
Visual art, drama and music
From KG1 to Grade 6 students work across all three disciplines, and Drama continues into the secondary years.
Creativity built into the curriculum
Arts lessons are timetabled and assessed as part of the Alberta programme of studies, not offered as an after-school extra.
Fine & performing arts highlights
Where students make, rehearse and perform their work.
Art, drama and music from KG1
Work that travels beyond the classroom
Programme benefits
What a creative subject gives a student that no other subject does.
Room to create
Visual arts, music and drama give every student a way to express themselves.
- Visual arts and music
- Drama and performance
Performing with confidence
Rehearsing and performing in front of others builds real self-assurance.
- School productions
- Music and drama clubs
Recognised work
Our students compete and win beyond the school gates.
- Inter-school competitions
- Abu Dhabi University art award
Frequently asked questions
Maplewood Canadian International School follows the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum from Nursery to Grade 12, taught by Canadian-certified teachers. Alongside it, every student studies Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies as required by ADEK, plus Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Career & Technology Studies and Fine Arts.
We accept students from KG1 through to Grade 12. For younger children, our sister nurseries take babies and toddlers from 45 days old and progress straight into KG1 at Maplewood Canadian International School.
The official school uniform is worn for all regular classes, with a separate P.E. uniform for physical education. Grades K-6 may wear P.E. kit all day on their timetabled day; Grades 7 to 12 change for each gym class. On theme or free-dress days, modest and culturally appropriate attire is still required. A uniform shop operates on site with flexible opening hours.
Students in Grades 1 to 9 sit MAP assessments each October and May, Grade 3 begins with Student Learning Assessments, Grades 6 and 9 sit Provincial Achievement Tests, and Grade 12 sits Alberta Diploma Exams. Written reports covering academic performance, behaviour and social development are issued at regular intervals.
Yes. School transport is available to all students including KG1 and KG2, one-way or two-way, operated by a dedicated transport team under Department of Transport regulations. Complete the transportation form during admissions.
Yes. Our After School Care Programme lets KG1 and KG2 students stay until the Grades 1 to 12 dismissal time. It is deliberately non-academic, arts and crafts, storytime, music and movement, outdoor play and free play, supervised by our experienced staff.