The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies selected the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks to deliver our American-curriculum education. This framework provides teachers, students and families with clear and shared expectations for what all students should know and be able to do at the end of each year (standards-based learning). In support of this, students engage with their teachers in challenging lessons that meet their educational needs in all subject areas. The standards represent a promise of equitable education for all students. They formalize the expectation that all students have access to the same academic content, regardless of their location, background or abilities. We believe our students should be equipped with the competencies and values to be contributors and leaders of society. Our curriculum is distinguished by its focus on rigor, differentiation and innovation. We strive to use active learning models that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and language development. Our school offers a comprehensive and growing Advanced Placement (AP) Program to provide students with the opportunities to study at the college level at high school. Full support is provided to the students to ensure the highest outcomes in both internal assessments and the external end-of-year AP Examinations. As part of our drive to educate for the future, the school includes green screen facilities, digital music suites and high IT infrastructure to compliment our one-to-one iPad program.