Our diverse community of learners ensures that we are truly preparing the next generation of global citizens for their futures.
HPS-Br. student is a learner with a set of qualities, attributes, and values that we encourage our students, staff, and parents to adopt.
Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for life in today's world, and as such, transferable skills and strong character attributes are given as much prominence as specific subject knowledge and academic challenge.
Inspired by and based on the American Curriculum (Common Core State Standards), the below qualities are firmly embedded in the learning behavior of HPS-Br. students.
Principled
* Act with integrity, honesty, and a strong sense of social justice and respect for the dignity of all groups and communities.
* Take responsibility for actions and consequences.
Knowledgeable
* Develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines and actively seek knowledge independently.
Reflective
* Give thoughtful consideration to learning and experience.
* Develop perseverance as a key attribute of learning.
Communicator
* Develop confidence in different modes of communication and value second language acquisition.
* Work sensitively and effectively in collaboration with others.
Open-Minded & Tolerant
* Have a deep understanding of UAE history, heritage, culture, and social norms.
* Understand & appreciate cultures and histories, and be open to other perspectives, values, and traditions.
* Seek and evaluate other points of view.
Ahmed MentawiGraduate 2019
“I have attended multiple schools but it wasn’t until I joined Horizon Private School – Branch that I felt at home. During my last year, I developed patience and many other valuable skills, and even learned to step out of my comfort zone, which led to a lot of fun memories. I started my very own debate club, which was a huge success and also opened a small food business. I grew from a shy, quiet child into the Mentawi man that I always wished to be. I will be attending Penn State University this year, and majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I’m hoping to get my Masters after that. I want to thank my friends and family, especially my grandfather, may his soul rest in peace, for supporting me through the hardest of times and sticking by my side. I’d also like to thank all my teachers. To go through the school year with them truly was a gift. I not only understood the subjects, but also loved learning with a passion, and I honestly cannot thank them enough. You have made my future possible.”
DanielGraduate 2019
My experience at Horizon Private School – Branch was exceptional, especially considering the people I met along the way because they helped me to become who I am today. At Horizon I’ve learned many things, but one important lesson is that everything happens for a reason and that independency is the key to happiness. I’ve had so many great moments that I can’t think of just one. I’m continuing my studies at the University of Balamand in Lebanon, majoring in medicine, specifically surgery. I want to thank all my teachers for helping us and trying to make our experience memorable, and I would also like to thank Miss Amal, the Principal, for doing whatever it takes to keep this school fully supervised and disciplined.
