Inclusion at Glendale International School

Q: How does Glendale International School promote inclusion?

We are dedicated to providing fair and unbiased access to all school programmes, extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities for all students. Through continuous professional development, staff training, and data-driven interventions, we strive to remove barriers and create a truly inclusive educational environment.

At Glendale International School, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and diverse learning environment where every child feels valued and empowered.

Welcome Note

It is with great joy that I welcome you to Glendale International School, where we believe that every child is unique, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment is to create a nurturing environment where all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Inclusion is more than just a philosophy—it is a way of life that fosters empathy, respect, and collaboration. We strive to create a learning environment where diversity is celebrated, differences are embraced, and every child has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Through individualized learning plans, specialized interventions, and a nurturing approach, we ensure that all students experience success and joy in their educational journey.

Venera Golubina

Head of Inclusion

Our commitment to empowering every learner

We believe that diversity enriches our school community, and we celebrate the unique strengths and abilities of each student. Our inclusive approach ensures that all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), gifted and talented learners, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) students, have equal access to high-quality education and opportunities.

Our commitment to support every child

We adhere to Dubai’s Inclusive Education Policy Framework, KHDA guidelines and Federal Law of Child Rights (Wadeema Law) to provide tailored support for SEND students. Our Inclusion Team, including trained Special Educational Needs teachers, Behaviour counsellor and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), works closely with teachers, parents, and external specialists to create Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and personalized learning pathways.

Our Inclusion Provision

The Inclusion department works across the whole school to promote inclusion for all children through:

Literacy and Numeracy Interventions
Behavioural Management strategies
Learning Support Assistants
Gifted and Talented enrichment opportunities
EAL programme

Our key support services

Differentiated teaching strategies

Differentiated teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning needs within the classroom

Assistive technology

Assistive technology to enhance accessibility and learning experiences.

Therapeutic interventions

Therapeutic interventions, including speech, ABA and occupational therapy, in collaboration with external specialists.

Exam accommodations

Exam accommodations and modifications to ensure a fair assessment process.

Pull-out and
push-in sessions

Pull-out and push-in sessions for targeted assistance.

1:1 individual support with LSAs

1:1 individual support with LSAs(Learning Support Assistants).

Group and individual sessions for Dyslexia

Group and individual sessions for Dyslexia support.

Counselling sessions

Counselling sessions for both students and parents, ensuring emotional and academic well-being.

Monthly progress meetings

Monthly progress meetings with teachers to assess and adjust support strategies as needed.

Play and Art therapy individual sessions

Play and Art therapy individual sessions to enhance emotional expression and growth.

Buddy system in class

A Buddy system in class to foster peer support.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Ongoing monitoring and evaluation through progress trackers to ensure continuous development.

Some common questions answered

Is Glendale International School an inclusive school

At Glendale International School, we believe that diversity enriches our school community, and we celebrate the unique strengths and abilities of each student.

How does Glendale International School promote inclusion?

We are dedicated to providing fair and unbiased access to all school programmes, extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities for all students. Through continuous professional development, staff training, and data-driven interventions, we strive to remove barriers and create a truly inclusive educational environment.

How does the inclusion team support students at Glendale International School?

HOI is responsible for the day to day operation.

Our Inclusion team creates personalised education plans to accommodate individual learning support, content is modified depending upon the level and needs of each individual child, Advanced Learning plan is developed for the Gifted and Talented students.

How does the inclusion team support parents who have students with special educational needs at Glendale International School?

Regular monthly Inclusion and Wellbeing coffee mornings with the Inclusion team, training parents with sufficient knowledge about student’s learning needs – those with the special educational needs, Gifted and Talented and students with English additional language. Counselling sessions about supportive services inside and outside home.