Academic calendar
Term 1 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Term 1Relevant now
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Campus language
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C
- CAS
- Creativity, Activity, Service; a mandatory core component of the IB Diploma Programme.
E
- EE
- Extended Essay, the 4,000-word independent research project required for IB students.
H
- HL
- Higher Level, referring to the more advanced tier of IB subject choices.
I
- IA
- Internal Assessment, subject-specific coursework that contributes to the final IB grade.
M
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a prominent academic simulation club at the school.
P
- PTA
- Parent Teacher Association, the formal organization of parents and staff.
S
- SL
- Standard Level, referring to the standard tier of IB subject choices.
- SLC
- Student Leadership Council, the elected student body representing the student voice.
T
- The Canteen
- The primary on-campus food service area where students purchase meals and snacks.
- TOK
- Theory of Knowledge, a core IB course focused on the nature of knowledge.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- eis_jumeirah_canteen
- EIS-Jumeirah Canteen
- High School
- The section of the campus dedicated to secondary and IB diploma students.
- ManageBac
- The essential online management system used for tracking IB assignments, CAS progress, and reports.
- Parent Portal
- The digital platform used for accessing grades, attendance, and official school communications.
- Primary School
- The specific wing or section of the campus dedicated to K-6 education.
- Sports Hall
- The primary indoor facility for physical education and inter-school sports competitions.
- STS
- School Transport Services, the official private bus provider for student commuting.
- The Theatre
- The school's main auditorium used for assemblies, drama productions, and ceremonies.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Term 1 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.