Our Middle School programme, Grades 7 to 9, moves students from generalist to specialist teaching across the Alberta Education (Canadian) Curriculum: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Career & Technology Studies, Physical Education and Fine Arts, alongside Arabic, Islamic Studies, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies as required by ADEK. Grades 6 and 9 sit Provincial Achievement Tests as part of the Alberta assessment cycle.
Students at this stage take on more responsibility for their own learning, supported by our Canadian-certified teachers and access to dedicated science laboratories and the Athletics Programme's inter-school fixtures.
Why choose our Middle school programme
Grades 7 to 9 are a step up in independence, and the timetable is built to make that step manageable.
Specialist subject teaching
Students move between subject specialists for science, mathematics and humanities, each teaching their own discipline to the Alberta programme of studies.
Science labs and inter-school sport
Dedicated laboratories and the U15 fixture list mean the school day reaches past the classroom for students who want it to.
Middle school programme highlights
How middle school is organised, and who looks after each student.
Provincial Achievement Tests in Grade 9
A form teacher who knows every student
Programme benefits
What students gain in the three years before high school.
Subject specialists
Students move to subject teachers for science, mathematics and humanities.
- Specialist subject teaching
- Laboratory and studio work
Measured progress
Provincial Achievement Tests in Grade 9 confirm students are on track.
- Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests
- MAP assessments in October and May
Support through change
Form teachers and the primary coordinator watch over each student.
- Pastoral care and check-ins
- Behaviour and wellbeing support
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.