Academic calendar
Academic School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jul 2, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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C
- Canteen
- The official school cafeteria where students buy snacks, beverages, and hot lunches during breaks.
M
- MUN
- Model United Nations, a popular extracurricular activity where students simulate UN conferences.
N
- NHS
- National Honor Society, a club for high-achieving students focused on scholarship, leadership, and service.
S
- Seniors
- Refers specifically to the Grade 12 graduating class, often used during 'Senior Walk' or 'Senior Jackets' traditions.
- STUCO
- The Student Council, responsible for organizing school events and representing the student body.
T
- The Field
- The main outdoor green space used for Physical Education (P.E.) and school-wide sports events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Boys Section
- The separate wing or area designated for male students in middle and high school grades.
- E-Portal
- The online web system used for accessing formal report cards and paying school fees.
- Girls Section
- The separate wing or area designated for female students in middle and high school grades.
- KG Section
- The dedicated building and playground area specifically for Kindergarten students.
- MAP
- Measures of Academic Progress; standardized computerized tests taken periodically throughout the school year.
- sais_sharjah_school_cafeteria
- SAIS Sharjah School Cafeteria
- Skoodly
- The primary mobile application used by students and parents for attendance, homework, and grade tracking.
- SPEA
- Sharjah Private Education Authority; the local government body that regulates school timings, holidays, and academic standards.
- Uniform
- The mandatory school attire, which includes specific formal and P.E. kits required for entry.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jul 2, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 6 approved campus terms and 9 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.