Extra-Curricular Activities
Beyond Academics
Developing skills in new ways
GEMS Al Khaleej International School's enrichment program includes a wide range of extra-curricular activities (ECA), held during the school day or after school on a weekly basis. As one of the leading extra-curricular program among schools in Al Warqa'a, Dubai, ECA at AKIS provides opportunities for students to discover their talents and abilities, and to create and innovate.
Holistic development
Building Balanced, Well Rounded Students
Our objective is to encourage balanced, holistic development, alongside a sense of healthy competition and team spirit. Students' life skills are also strengthened by helping them build balanced personalities together with physical fitness.
These activities encourage AKIS students to explore and develop their personalities, creativity, and skills, closely linked with afternoon sessions that include games, support classes, sports, and other physical education programs.
Enrichment at AKIS
The E365 Enrichment Program
ECA is offered to AKIS students through our diversified Enrichment Program , E365, which incorporates the following:
Languages and Culture: ELL, Arabic B, Arabic Dance, French, Japanese, Turkish, Yola
Enhance Learning: Math Study Group, Environmental Club, English Study Group, Math Crash Course
Science and Digital Technology: Film Making, Robotics, CISCO-CCNA, ICDL, Science Club
Performing and Creative Arts: Art and Crafts, Henna, Drama, Fun Mask Making, Junior Choir, Origami
Leadership: Debating
Sports and Adventure: Swimming (Girls), Chess, Gymnastics, Basketball, Rugby, Table Tennis, Yoga, Zumba
Skills: Cooking, Research
Community Service
Happiness Club
Clubs and activities
A Club for Every Interest
With a choice of music, craft, science, chess, photography, karate clubs, and hobby groups, every AKIS student in Al Warqa'a, Dubai, has the opportunity to discover and develop their own individual creativity and personality.