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Learning Support Students
The Learning Support Department at GWA is intended for those students who have an identified
learning need, difficulty or disability. As a school, we recognize that a learner might require addition-
al support if the student has difficulties with:
all of the work in school;
reading, writing, number work or understanding information;
expressing themselves or understanding what others are saying;
making friends or relating to adults;
behaving properly in school;
organising themselves, completing tasks or focusing on activities;
some kind of sensory or mobility needs that may affect them in some or all school activities
is considered a High End Learner (HEL); or
has a combination of any of the needs listed above.
GWA utilizes the document from KHDA entitled “Special Educational Needs Categories” to catego-
rize students’ needs. These categories include:
Behavioral, Emotional, Social
Sensory and Physical
Medical Condition or Health Related Disability
Communication and Interaction (This does not include students acquiring English as a second or
other language.)
Learning
Gifted and Talented/High End Learners
Disabled
Students with learning support needs at GWA must be able to function in the regular classrooms
with support and accommodations. An alternative curriculum may be designed for a student with
severe to profound learning need and if they are unable to meet the curriculum requirements of their
grade level. The Learning Support Team liaises with parents, students and teachers to ensure that
learners have access to appropriate assessment accommodations in PYP, MYP and DP programs.
All accommodations follow the guidelines provided by the International Baccalaureate Organization
(IBO).