Sara Al-Naimi
Doha · QA
Mathematics · IGCSE
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SABIS EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM — HIGH SCHOOL
SABIS World Language tutoring that actually sticks from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
Live 1:1 sessions aligned to the SABIS Point System for Arabic, French, Spanish, and more. Match a specialist tutor in under ten minutes.
- Aligned to SABIS sequential language points and AMS assessments
- Tutors who know the SABIS High School World Language curriculum
- Cancel anytime — no enrolment deposit, no hidden fees
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SABIS High School — World Languages
Four skills. One SABIS World Language grade that opens university doors.
The SABIS World Language curriculum builds listening, speaking, reading, and writing across Grades 9 to 12 using sequential points. Each skill strand feeds directly into periodic and cumulative AMS assessments, and strong performance supports entry to language-intensive degree programmes.
Listening and Speaking — Structured oral production and comprehension points from controlled dialogue to extended discourse
Reading Comprehension — Inferential and literal reading of authentic and adapted texts, assessed in every periodic exam
Grammar and Structure — Sequential grammar points from tense formation to complex clause construction, tested cumulatively
Writing for Purpose — Controlled compositions, formal essays, and transactional writing aligned to SABIS point targets
Vocabulary and Lexical Range — Thematic word sets and collocations built across all four years of the high school cycle
SABIS World Language Subjects We Cover
Our tutors cover the full range of SABIS High School World Language programmes, including Cambridge IGCSE subjects and AP Language courses for students in Grades 9 to 12.
Arabic (World Language)
French (World Language)
Spanish (World Language)
German (World Language)
Chinese (World Language)
English as a Second Language
AP French Language and Culture
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Cambridge IGCSE French
Cambridge IGCSE Arabic
+ additional World Language electives available on request
Free trial · limited places this weekBook a free SABIS World Language session before this week's slots fill.
Understanding the SABIS World Language Grading System
SABIS High School students preparing for Cambridge IGCSE follow the Cambridge IGCSE grading scale, which runs from A* at the top to G, with eight letter grades in total.
Top Performers – A* Award
Achieving an A* in Cambridge IGCSE World Languages requires consistent mastery across all four skill components and a strong performance in both written and oral examinations.
A*
Outstanding across all skills100%
A
Strong command, minor gaps87%
B
Solid performance overall74%
C
Satisfactory, meets threshold61%
D
Below threshold, limited range50%
E
Marginal, significant gaps39%
F
Very limited attainment28%
G
Minimum recorded grade15%
The grading scale shown reflects Cambridge IGCSE and may differ from other qualifications or programmes offered through Talimat. Speak to your Academic Consultant for board-specific guidance.
Our students consistently achieve top grades.
A*
Our goal for every student.
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Why SABIS World Language students struggle and how 1:1 tutoring helps
The SABIS World Language curriculum moves fast, with new grammar points and vocabulary sets assessed cumulatively every few weeks. This explainer covers what makes the subject demanding, where students typically fall behind, and what targeted SABIS World Language tutoring actually changes.
The SABIS Point System sequences every grammar structure and vocabulary set into discrete, assessable learning objectives. In World Languages, this means a student who misses a point on subjunctive mood formation or direct object pronouns carries that gap into every subsequent AMS assessment.
Unlike a classroom setting, a 1:1 SABIS World Language tutor can identify exactly which point a student has not internalised and reteach it before the next periodic exam. Self-study rarely achieves this because SABIS proprietary materials are not designed for independent remediation.
For families in the GCC, the stakes are real. SABIS High School students often sit Cambridge IGCSE or AP Language examinations alongside internal cumulative exams. A tutor who understands both the SABIS internal point sequence and the external exam format, such as IGCSE French Paper 3 oral or AP Spanish Language free-response tasks, provides preparation that a generic tutor cannot.
Key takeaways
- SABIS grammar points are cumulative — one gap compounds across all future assessments
- 1:1 tutors can pinpoint the exact missed point and reteach it before the next AMS test
- SABIS World Language students often sit Cambridge IGCSE or AP exams alongside internal ones
- Oral production and listening comprehension require live practice, not recorded lessons
- A specialist tutor covers both the SABIS point sequence and the external exam format simultaneously
How Our SABIS World Language Tutoring Works
Every session is live, 1:1, and matched to your child's current SABIS point sequence. Here is what happens from your first enquiry to your first lesson.
10 min
Average Tutor Match Time
From enquiry to confirmed tutor
Trusted by families across the Gulf
Tell Us Where You Are
Share your child's current SABIS grade, the World Language subject, and any specific points or AMS results where performance has dropped. This takes under five minutes.
Meet Your Matched Tutor
We match your child with a GCC-based tutor who knows the SABIS High School World Language curriculum and has experience with the relevant external qualification, whether IGCSE, AP, or SAT.
Attend Your Free Trial
The first session is free. Your tutor identifies which grammar or vocabulary points need immediate attention and runs a short diagnostic covering listening, reading, and written production.
Begin Your Study Plan
Your Academic Consultant builds a personalised study plan around upcoming SABIS periodic exams and any external qualification deadlines. Sessions run Monday to Saturday at Gulf Standard Time.
Results That Speak for Themselves
Figures drawn from Talimat platform data. Individual results vary by subject, starting grade, and session frequency.
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Tutoring hours delivered to students across the Gulf and beyond
Across all subjects and grades
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Each holding a relevant degree
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Rated by real families
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Student Reviews
What SABIS Students Say About Their Tutors
Real feedback from students and families who used Talimat for SABIS High School World Language support.
Book Your Free Trial“My French periodic exam results improved noticeably after just four sessions. My tutor knew exactly which SABIS grammar points I had missed and we worked through them in order. The oral practice was especially useful because we actually spoke French the whole session.”
Yasmine Al-Rashidi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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GRADE-BY-GRADE SUPPORT
SABIS World Language Tutoring by Year Group
Each card covers the key SABIS language points and assessments your child faces at that stage.
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Grade 9 World Language
Students begin the high school language cycle, establishing core grammar points, tense systems, and foundational vocabulary sets assessed in early AMS tests.
Explore Grade 9/sabis-high-school/world-language/grade-10Grade 10 World Language
Oral production and complex reading comprehension points increase. Students approaching IGCSE begin structured exam preparation alongside internal periodic assessments.
Explore Grade 10/sabis-high-school/world-language/grade-11Grade 11 World Language
Advanced grammar points, extended writing tasks, and AP Language preparation run concurrently with SABIS cumulative exams.
Explore Grade 11/sabis-high-school/world-language/grade-12Grade 12 World Language
Final year students consolidate all four skill strands, sit external qualifications such as Cambridge IGCSE or AP, and prepare university-level written and oral portfolios.
Explore Grade 12Other SABIS High School subjects →
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know about SABIS World Language tutoring
Straightforward answers for parents and students navigating the SABIS High School World Language curriculum.
Do your tutors know the SABIS Point System for World Languages?
Yes. We match students with tutors who are familiar with the SABIS sequential point structure for the relevant language. They work through missed or upcoming points in the order the SABIS curriculum prescribes, not a generic syllabus.
Which World Languages do you cover for SABIS High School?
We cover Arabic, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese at SABIS High School level. We also support English as a Second Language and preparation for AP Language and Culture and Cambridge IGCSE language papers.
Can a Talimat tutor help with both internal SABIS exams and external qualifications?
Yes. Many SABIS High School students sit Cambridge IGCSE or AP Language examinations alongside internal AMS and cumulative assessments. Our tutors are familiar with both formats and build sessions that address both simultaneously.
How quickly can my child start lessons?
Most families are matched with a suitable tutor within ten minutes of enquiring. Sessions are available Monday to Saturday at Gulf Standard Time, so your child can usually begin within 24 hours.
What does SABIS World Language tutoring cost?
Pricing starts from AED 50 per hour for IGCSE-level support and AED 65 per hour for A-Level equivalent sessions. There is no enrolment deposit and you can cancel at any time.
Is the free trial a real lesson or just a consultation?
It is a genuine live session. Your child's tutor runs a short diagnostic across listening, reading, grammar, and writing, identifies which SABIS points need attention, and begins working through them in the same session.
Do tutors use the SABIS textbooks and materials?
Our tutors are familiar with SABIS proprietary language materials and structure sessions around the same sequencing. Where students have access to their own SABIS textbooks, tutors work directly from those resources.
Can tutoring help if my child has already missed several SABIS points?
Yes. Catching up on cumulative gaps is one of the most common reasons families come to us. A tutor will map the missed points, prioritise by assessment date, and work through them systematically before the next periodic or cumulative exam.
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Sarah Al-Amin
Senior World Languages Academic Consultant, MA Applied Linguistics, PGCE Modern Foreign Languages
Sarah Al-Amin has over twelve years of experience teaching and advising on World Language curricula across international schools in the GCC, including institutions using the SABIS Educational System. She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh and a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages. Sarah has worked as a curriculum consultant supporting students preparing for Cambridge IGCSE, AP Language and Culture, and SABIS internal cumulative examinations in Arabic, French, and Spanish. She reviews all SABIS World Language content on this site to ensure alignment with current point sequences and assessment formats.
Try a Free SABIS World Language Session Today
Book a complimentary live lesson with a SABIS-familiar language tutor. No payment, no commitment — just a genuine first session.
What You Will Get in Your Free Trial
No payment required and no commitment to continue. Your child meets their tutor and we assess exactly where they are in the SABIS point sequence.
- Diagnostic across all four World Language skill strands
- Identification of missed or weak SABIS grammar points
- Introduction to the Talimat online learning platform
- A personalised study plan ahead of your next AMS assessment
Limited Places
Free trial slots are limited each week. Book now to secure your child's session before the next SABIS periodic exam cycle begins.