Get your child confident in SABIS Art.
One-to-one online sessions with a specialist SABIS Art tutor, built around your child's syllabus and grade targets.
SABIS Middle School Art: what parents should know.
SABIS Middle School Art develops visual literacy, creative technique, and design thinking in students from roughly Grades 6 to 8. It sits within the broader SABIS Academic Quality System and is assessed through a combination of practical portfolio work and written components.
SABIS Middle School Art is a structured visual arts programme covering drawing, colour theory, composition, and design. It follows the SABIS Academic Quality System, with learning objectives mapped across each grade level from approximately Grade 6 through Grade 8.
Assessment under SABIS typically combines continuous in-class practical work, portfolio submissions, and periodic written tests aligned to the SABIS SLS (Student Learning System). Marks reflect both technical skill and conceptual understanding, so consistent practice and feedback matter throughout the year.
SABIS schools run assessment cycles throughout the academic year, with periodic exams and portfolio reviews each term. Starting regular tutoring early in the school year allows students to build technique steadily and enter each assessment period with confidence.
A group class cannot give this.
Lessons built around each student's gaps
The tutor pinpoints exactly which technique or concept is capping the grade and focuses every session on closing that specific gap.
Practical feedback on real portfolio work
Students share work directly on screen, and the tutor gives detailed, actionable feedback on composition, colour and technique against the SABIS mark criteria.
Parents kept informed after every session
A written progress note goes out after each lesson, so parents see exactly what was covered and what the student should practise before the next session.
Creative and technical art education within the SABIS system.
SABIS Middle School Art is the visual arts curriculum delivered in SABIS-affiliated schools for students in the middle school years, typically Grades 6 to 8. It is part of the SABIS Academic Quality System and is taught in SABIS network schools across the GCC and internationally.
Students are assessed through a combination of practical portfolio tasks, in-class projects, and periodic written tests. The SABIS SLS tracks performance across learning objectives each term, and grades reflect technical execution as well as understanding of artistic concepts and principles.
Every Tuitional session follows the exact SABIS learning objectives for the student's current grade and term, so the tutor works on the same topics and assessment criteria the student's school is using, with no drift from what actually appears in their assessments.
What a one-to-one SABIS Art lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a four-phase structure: a quick diagnostic, focused teaching, hands-on practice, and a clear plan for what comes next. No filler, no wasted time.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor reviews the student's latest school feedback or portfolio work and asks a few targeted questions to pinpoint exactly where to focus the session.
Example: The tutor reviews a pencil shading exercise from the previous week and identifies that the student is struggling with tonal gradation rather than overall form.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target concept
The tutor explains and demonstrates the specific skill or concept the student needs, sharing screen visuals, annotated examples and clear step-by-step guidance aligned to the SABIS learning objective.
Example: Demonstrating the principles of one-point perspective drawing as required in the SABIS Grade 7 design and space unit, using annotated diagrams shared on screen.
- 25-50 min
Apply it with guided practice
The student works on a practical task matching the SABIS assessment style while the tutor watches, gives live feedback and models corrections in real time.
Example: The student produces a short still-life composition in pencil, and the tutor provides live annotation on proportion and shadow placement matching SABIS portfolio criteria.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, write report
The tutor summarises what was achieved, sets a focused practice task for the coming week, and writes a session note that is sent directly to the parent.
Example: Homework set to complete a colour-mixing exercise using complementary pairs, ready to share at the next session for feedback before the next SABIS periodic assessment.
After the lesson
You receive a parent report covering what was taught, how your child performed and what comes next — and homework is set in the portal with a due date before the next session.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's grade, SABIS school, and target.
Get matched
We pair your child with a specialist SABIS Art tutor.
Trial lesson
Try a full lesson before committing to anything.
Start regular sessions
Book weekly at times that suit your family's schedule.
Structured creative education that builds real artistic skill and school confidence.
SABIS Middle School Art covers drawing, colour, composition, and design for students in Grades 6 to 8 within SABIS-network schools. The SABIS Academic Quality System maps clear learning objectives to each grade, assessed through a combination of portfolio work and periodic tests.
One-to-one online tutoring works particularly well for Art because students can share their work directly on screen and receive specific, personalised feedback rather than general classroom comments. Sessions are matched to the student's current SABIS term objectives.
SABIS subjects we tutor.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for SABIS tutoring.
My daughter was struggling to keep up with her SABIS Art portfolio all year. After just a few sessions with her Tuitional tutor, she started submitting work she was genuinely proud of. The live feedback made such a difference compared to waiting for school comments.
The tutor understood exactly how SABIS assesses Art and focused on the things that actually appear in the periodic tests. I felt reassured knowing the sessions were aligned to my son's school programme.
I used to find the colour theory parts of Art really confusing. My tutor broke it down step by step and let me practise on screen. My confidence in class went up noticeably within a month.
Booking was simple, the tutor was well-prepared, and the scheduling was flexible enough to fit around our busy week. My son's portfolio marks improved by the next assessment cycle.
SABIS Middle School Art tutoring: your questions, answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the SABIS Art syllabus specifically?+
Yes. Tuitional tutors who teach SABIS Art are trained on the SABIS Academic Quality System and familiar with the SLS learning objectives for middle school grades. Sessions are planned around the exact topics and assessment criteria your child's school uses.
?Can my child share their portfolio work during the session?+
Yes. Students can share artwork directly on screen during the live video session. The tutor can annotate and give specific feedback in real time, which is far more useful than written comments alone.
?What year groups do you cover for SABIS Middle School Art?+
We support students across the full SABIS Middle School range, typically Grades 6, 7, and 8. If your child is at a different grade within the SABIS programme, contact us and we will confirm availability.
?How often should my child have SABIS Art tutoring sessions?+
Most middle school students benefit from one session per week during term time, with extra sessions added in the weeks before a periodic assessment or portfolio submission deadline. The tutor can recommend a schedule after the trial lesson.
?Is SABIS Art tutoring available in the UAE and across the GCC?+
Yes. All sessions are delivered live online, so students across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman can book. Sessions run in the Gulf timezone, and scheduling is flexible around school hours.
?How much does SABIS Middle School Art tutoring cost?+
Rates for Grade 6 to 8 students start from AED 35 per hour. You can pay per session, or take a package with no lock-in. Our tutoring packages page has the full pricing details.
Book a SABIS Art trial lesson today.
Try a full one-to-one session with a specialist SABIS Art tutor before committing to anything. Flexible times, no obligation.
- Matched to your child's exact SABIS grade and term
- Live session with a degree-qualified Art specialist
- Recorded and accessible after the lesson
- No lock-in, cancel anytime