Campus
The school buildings are divided into separate areas for the Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School to create a community feel to the school campus. Hallways are defined by student class work and art to promote a sense of student ownership.

 

Security
All individuals are required to wear a security pass on campus except students in uniform.

OFS Campus Security Guideline

The OFS ID must be shown to gain entry into the Campus and upon exit.

The OFS ID must be worn at all times and above waist in the Campus.

The OFS ID is available free upon initial application to all students, staff and parents.

Any valid Photo ID can be shown in exchange for a temporary Pass and be worn at all times and above waist whilst in the Campus.

Lost ID cards must be reported to the Security Supervisor and subject to a replacement fee.

Click here to download OFS ID Application form

Classrooms
All 118 classrooms are air-conditioned, carpeted, linked by a campus wide high-speed computer network with Internet access for all students, and equipped with appropriate audiovisual equipment and resources.



Technology

Working in partnership with Apple Computer Inc., the Overseas Family School integrated 1,200 Mac computers- desktop top iMac's and portable iBook laptops- into the school curriculum. All students have Internet access. From interactive music composition lessons with the Encore Music Software to graphing curves with Curvus Pro in mathematics classes, technology is integrated into everyday learning. The school features nine distinct main computing labs. The Information Technology team at Overseas Family School is currently exploring the use of iBook and AirPort, portable wireless computers, for mobile classroom learning. In the next year, we plan to put in place an advanced server system. This system will offer all students, seamless access to their work from any computer in the school and from their own homes. Additionally, it will allow parents to log-in via password and check student information. We have chosen a Linux-based server platform for flexibility and to meet high security and encryption needs, insuring student privacy.

Learning Labs
Overseas Family School campus has nine science labs for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Studios

The campus has five design studios with pottery wheels and kiln, drama centre theatrette, a soundproof music theatre, six music rooms equipped with instruments, and an auditorium for hosting assemblies and special events.

Libraries
The four school modern libraries have a collection of more than 30,000 volumes as well as access to Proquest Periodical Database facilities.

Athletics
The school has:
- six adventure playgrounds for younger children

- four shaded outdoor basketball courts
- an indoor multipurpose gymnasium
- sport fields for soccer, rugby, cricket, etc
- a tennis court

A junior pool is provided for Kindergarten and Elementary students. Secondary school students utilise a larger swimming pool.

Transportation Services and Safety
Overseas Family School offers nationwide bus service. All seats in every bus are fully equipped with safety belts and the school policy requires that all students wear seat belts. By training students to use safety belts on buses, they will also accustomed to using seat belts in private vehicles.

Health Services
During school hours, the health centre has three qualified nurses on duty to aid injured or sick children.

Food services
The Overseas Family School cafeteria offers students a choice of hot food for a balanced, healthy diet and is a "Halal" cafeteria.

 

Additional snack and beverage vending machines are on campus for students to use.

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