Student life
Beyond academics, we prioritize creating a community where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired every day.
With our diverse range of extracurricular activities and team sports, we encourage students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lifelong friendships. From competitive sports and performing arts to robotics clubs and sustainability initiatives, there is something for every student to pursue their passions. DAS also emphasizes the importance of community and global engagement. Students participate in service-learning projects, cultural exchanges, and leadership programs, all of which prepare them to become compassionate and responsible global citizens.
The campus itself is a hub of activity, equipped with world-class facilities such as a state-of-the-art gymnasium, swimming pool, music and art studios, science labs, and Makerspace rooms. These spaces provide students with the resources they need to excel in both academic and co-curricular pursuits.
At DAS, we understand the value of a balanced life. Our supportive environment ensures that every student has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or through creative expression, student life at DAS is a journey of discovery, growth, and connection.
Afterschool Activities Program
Our afterschool activities program provides students with an opportunity to explore activities that are outside of our curriculum, in addition to those already offered during school hours.
This approach allows students to discover different options while identifying their areas of interest and developing new skills in a supportive environment.
Furthermore, our program promotes teamwork, fairness, and fun adding excitement and motivation to their school experience.
Activities we offer include:
- Robotics
- Gymnastics
- Dance
- Collage Arts
- Mad Science
- Climbing Wall
- Lego Club
- Music
- Finnish Club
- Wellness Club
- Book Club
- Arts & Crafts
- Martial Arts
- Crochet Club
- Puzzle Club
- English Fun Club
Athletics, Team Sports & Tournaments
Our team sports program is designed to help secondary students specialize in a variety of athletic disciplines, including soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, track and field, and badminton.
We offer quality coaching to help students develop their technical skills and compete at a high level. Beyond athletic performance, our goal is to nurture well-rounded student-athletes who value integrity, commitment, perseverance, and fair play.
Students proudly represent DAS in interschool competitions and regional events, including the MASAC Tournaments, where they have the opportunity to challenge other schools and demonstrate their sportsmanship and team spirit.
Student-Led Projects & Organizations
Model United Nations (MUN)
At Dar Essalam American School, our Model United Nations program inspires students to think critically, speak confidently, and engage with global issues.
By representing different countries in simulated UN debates, students learn diplomacy, negotiation, and leadership while gaining a deeper understanding of international relations and global citizenship.
Student Council
Our Student Council empowers secondary students to take initiative, lead with purpose, and strengthen our school community.
Through planning events, representing student voices, and collaborating with teachers and administrators, council members develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills that prepare them to make a positive impact both at DAS and beyond.
DAS Math Competitions
At Dar Essalam American School, secondary students are encouraged to challenge themselves through national and international math competitions.
These opportunities allow students to apply their problem-solving skills, think creatively, and collaborate as part of a team building confidence, perseverance, and a love for mathematics beyond the classroom.