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Crescent English High School

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Overview

Crescent English High School (CEHS) was founded in 1984. The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. Currently, the school has over 1,500 students, including 110 students of determination. It also has 88 teachers, six teaching assistants and a guidance counsellor.

In a Nutshell

  • Location: Al Qusais
  • School fee: AED 3,954 - AED 10,280
  • Curriculum: Indian
  • Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
  • KHDA rating: Acceptable
  • Years offered: KG1 - Grade 12

Residential Communities near Crescent English High School

Crescent English High School is in one of the historical communities in Dubai and has the following nearby communities:

The nearest family-friendly community is Al Nahda, Dubai. Al Nahda has evolved from an industrial area to a residential hub. People who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Dubai often find their home here.

Parents in search of residential options near the school can consider:

Campus of Crescent English High School

The purpose-built Crescent English High School campus has modern facilities for a progressive learning environment. The classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and multimedia. It also has a library full of magazines, published papers, newspapers and books. Students also have access to a science and ICT lab. Similarly, there is an inclusive room for students with educational needs and a Mathematics lab.

campus facilities at Crescent English Shcool
Children studying and reading in the library while observing silence (Image Credit: Crescent English High School)

Students can also make the most of the Arts and Music rooms. The auditorium can be used for extracurricular activities related to Performing Arts. Also, kindergarten students can use the play area and activity centre. One can find an Islamic room where students are taught how to pray. Senior students can use the multi-purpose sports court to play basketball and volleyball. There is a football field and a table tennis room as well. Crescent English School has also maintained a well-equipped clinic and a canteen under the directives of the Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA).

Location of Crescent English High School

Crescent English High School location is quite convenient. It is located in the famous community of Al Qusais.

Why Crescent English High School?

Crescent English High School provides affordable CBSE curriculum education to many. Families living in Al Qusais and nearby residential areas who want to remain connected with their cultural roots will find CEHS a better option. The school offers quality education from kindergarten to Grade 12.

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School Details

Grades Offered at Crescent English High School

CEHS offers the following grades:

PHASESGRADES COVERED
Kindergarten KG 1 and KG 2
Primary School Grade 1 to Grade 5
Middle School Grade 6 to Grade 8
Secondary School Grade 9 to Grade 10
Higher Secondary School Grade 11 to Grade 12

Crescent English High School Curriculum

Being an Indian school, Crescent English School Dubai follows the CBSE curriculum.

Kindergarten

The kindergarten curriculum focuses on letting little ones develops their senses. Since this is the first platform for children to teach knowledge and information, most activities at the KG level are child-initiated and teacher-led.

The emphasis is on seven areas of learning, including:

  • Communication and language
  • Physical development
  • Personal, social and emotional development
  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the world
  • Expressive arts and design

Primary School

The primary school is from grade 1 to grade 5, the curriculum focuses on the development of Literacy, Arithmetic and Science skills. The following subjects are taught in the primary school:

SCHOLASTICCO – SCHOLASTIC
English Art & Craft
Second Language Hindi/Tamil/Malayalam/Urdu Music
Arabic Physical Education
Mathematics Dance
Science Club activities (Literary, Innovation, EEG, Math, Art and Culture-Dance, music, art and craft, Arabic & Islamic)
Social Studies (UAE)
Computer Science
Islamic Education/Moral Science
Moral Education
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CEHS students utilising the science lab for their classroom lesson (Image Credit: Crescent English High School)

MIDDLE SCHOOL

In the middle school, children are encouraged to apply their learning outside the classroom. They take part in cultural programs, literary events, field trips and inter-school competitions. These activities teach skills such as creativity and critical thinking in students. The school teaches the following subject at this stage:

SCHOLASTICCO – SCHOLASTIC
English Art & Craft (Grade 5 & 6)
Second Language Physical Education
Hindi/Tamil/Malayalam (Grade 5 to 7) Club activities (Literary, Innovation, EEG, Math, Art and Culture-, art and craft, Dance, Arabic & Islamic)
Second Language
Hindi/Tamil/Malayalam (Grade 8)
Arabic
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Computer Science
Islamic Education/ Moral Science
Moral Education

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Crescent English High School secondary curriculum is from grade 9 to grade 10. It prepares students for practical world. Similarly, children are expected to engage in a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities. The following subject are taught in the secondary school:

SCHOLASTICCO – SCHOLASTIC
English Indigenous Sports
Second Language Hindi/Tamil/Malayalam Yoga
Arabic Club activities (Literary, Innovation, EEG, Math, Art and Culture-Dance, music, art and craft, Arabic & Islamic)
Mathematics Work Education
Science
Social Studies
Computer Science
Islamic Education/Value Education

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

The higher secondary school focuses on grade 11 and 12. The school prepares students for CBSE exams and teaches the following courses:

COMMERCE GROUPSCIENCE GROUP
English English
Economics Biology
Business Studies Physics
Mathematics Chemistry
Accountancy Mathematics
Computer Science Computer Science
Islamic Education Islamic Education
Informatics Practices Informatics Practices
Physical Education

KHDA Rating

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has been developed to evaluate the performance of private schools in Dubai. The regulatory body inspects each school and rates based on senior leadership, campus provision, quality of education, teaching methods and students’ performance.

KHDA publishes the final rating of the school in an annual report. The different ratings can be seen below.

KHDA School Ratings
The school has been recently rated ‘Acceptable’ by the KHDA

Presently, Crescent English High School’s KHDA rating is Acceptable. Below is a history of KHDA rating awarded to the school.

YearsKHDA Rating
2010 – 2012 Acceptable
2012 – 2018 Weak
2018 – 2024 Acceptable

Academic Calendar for Crescent English High School

Crescent English High School calendar starting from April is 10 months long. Three terms form an academic year at the school as represented below:

  • The first term starts in the first week of April and ends in the last week of June, followed by a two-month summer break.
  • The second term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a two-week winter break.
  • After the winter break, the third term starts in the first week of January and ends in the second week of March, followed by a two-week spring break.
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Admission and Fees

How to Apply to Crescent English High School?

Crescent English High School’s admission policy is straightforward. Registration starts in the first week of January each year. For the process to start, parents need to submit a completed application form to the school office and pay a fixed registration fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Admission process at CEHS
Children going back to school after the summer break (Image Credit: Crescent English High School)

Parents need to submit the following mandatory documents:

  • A copy of the applicant’s passport
  • A copy of the applicant’s visa
  • A copy of the applicant’s Emirates ID card
  • A copy of the birth certificate
  • A copy of each parent’s passport
  • A copy of each parent’s valid visa
  • A copy of each parent’s Emirates ID card
  • A copy of vaccination report
  • The original Transfer Certificate (for Grade 2 and above students only)

Parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement criteria before enrollment.

GradesMinimum Entry AgeMaximum Entry AgeMinimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
KG 1
Minimum Entry Age
4
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
KG 2
Minimum Entry Age
5
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
Grade 1
Minimum Entry Age
6
Maximum Entry Age
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
Grades
Grade 2
Minimum Entry Age
7
Maximum Entry Age
9
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
6
Grades
Grade 3
Minimum Entry Age
8
Maximum Entry Age
10
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
7
Grades
Grade 4
Minimum Entry Age
9
Maximum Entry Age
11
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
8
Grades
Grade 5
Minimum Entry Age
10
Maximum Entry Age
12
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
9
Grades
Grade 6
Minimum Entry Age
11
Maximum Entry Age
13
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
10
Grades
Grade 7
Minimum Entry Age
12
Maximum Entry Age
14
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
11
Grades
Grade 8
Minimum Entry Age
13
Maximum Entry Age
15
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
12
Grades
Grade 9
Minimum Entry Age
14
Maximum Entry Age
17
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
13
Grades
Grade 10
Minimum Entry Age
15
Maximum Entry Age
18
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
14
Grades
Grade 11
Minimum Entry Age
16
Maximum Entry Age
19
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
15
Grades
Grade 12
Minimum Entry Age
17
Maximum Entry Age
20
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
16

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Fee Structure at Crescent English High School

As approved by the KHDA, here’s the Crescent English High School’s fee structure.

GRADESTUITION FEE IN AEDMANDATORY FEE IN AEDTOTAL FEE IN AED
GRADES
KG 1 – KG 2
TUITION FEE IN AED
2,722
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
616
TOTAL FEE IN AED
3,338
GRADES
Grade 1 – Grade 2
TUITION FEE IN AED
2,838
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
648
TOTAL FEE IN AED
3,486
GRADES
Grade 3 – Grade 4
TUITION FEE IN AED
2,979
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
667
TOTAL FEE IN AED
3,646
GRADES
Grade 5 – Grade 6
TUITION FEE IN AED
3,120
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
685
TOTAL FEE IN AED
3,805
GRADES
Grade 7 – Grade 8
TUITION FEE IN AED
3,333
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
673
TOTAL FEE IN AED
4,006
GRADES
Grade 9
TUITION FEE IN AED
3,545
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
801
TOTAL FEE IN AED
4,346
GRADES
Grade 10
TUITION FEE IN AED
3,901
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
827
TOTAL FEE IN AED
4,728
GRADES
Grade 11
TUITION FEE IN AED
7,321
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
397
TOTAL FEE IN AED
7,718
GRADES
Grade 12
TUITION FEE IN AED
9,879
MANDATORY FEE IN AED
401
TOTAL FEE IN AED
10,280

There are some additional charges as well:

ADDITIONAL CHARGESAMOUNT IN AED
Books 600 to 1,000
Extracurricular Activities 2,000 to 4,000
Stationery 300 to 600
Medical 400 to 600
Extracurricular Activities 2,000 to 4,000
Annual Day 200 to 500
Class photograph 50 to 200
Costumes for school events 200 to 500
Educational Local Trip 200 to 1,000
Educational Overseas Trip 5,000 to 15,000
Enrichment Activites 900 to 1,950
Graduation ceremony 200 to 500
School ID-Card 50 to 100
National Agenda Parameter Tests 270 to 500
School ID Card 100 to 200
School Local Field Trips 100 to 300

You can pay Crescent English High School fees through cash, cheque or bank transfer.

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Facilities

Lunch Options at Crescent English High School

The school canteen provides children with nutritious food and drinks from 08:30 am to 01:30 pm. Students who bring their lunch from home must comply with the Crescent High School guidelines.

School Transportation at Crescent English High School

Crescent English High School in Dubai provides a transport service. All buses are air-conditioned and well-equipped with CCTV cameras, Global Position System (GPS) and electronic attendance.

Each student is issued a bus card with a barcode scanned against the bus’s attendance scanner. This ensures the child’s safety and informs parents that their child has boarded the bus.

Nevertheless, there are a few terms and conditions that you must adhere to at all times. Any change in pick-up or drop-off location must be brought to the notice of the transportation department in writing.

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities for both primary and secondary students are available at CEHS. Little ones in the kindergarten section have access to a play area. There is a multi-purpose, outdoor sports court for secondary students to play basketball and volleyball. The school also has a table tennis room and a football field as well.

Sporting activities conducted at Crescent English High School
Students performing in the opening ceremony on sports day (Image Credit: Crescent English High School)

Extracurricular Activities at Crescent English High School

Crescent English School Dubai offers extra-curricular activities that allow students to develop self-discipline, various skills, and confidence.

Extracurricular ActivitiesCo-curricular Activities
Literary Leadership and Personality Development
Innovation Counselling Programmes
EEG Staff Mentoring
Maths Quiz Competitions
Arts and Culture Debates
Arts and Crafts Picnics
Dance Carnivals
Music Fairs
Arabic and Islamic Club Recreational Activities

Field Trips from Crescent English High School

School trips are eagerly awaited by students all year. These trips can be a great source of entertainment. Crescent English School Al Qusais ensures that children are frequently taken on field trips. In the past, students have visited the Dubai Museum, Al Nahda Pond Park and various other venues in Dubai.

Educational trip by CEHS
Students on a visit to Dubai Museum (Image Credit: Crescent English High School)

After-school Care at Crescent English High School

Crescent English High School Al Qusais has an after-school enrichment programme so students can pursue their interests after the regular school timings. Under this initiative, students can engage in Karate, Music, Aerobics and Dance, Basketball, Football and Volleyball, Cricket and Hifz al Quran.

Medical Care at Crescent English High School

A full-time licensed physician manages the medical centre at the Crescent English High School Dubai. The clinic is well-equipped to provide first-aid and treat minor injuries. The school requests parents to provide an updated vaccination report of their child, especially if they have a medical condition. Also, the medical facility keeps a record of the treatment and medicines provided to each student.

Clinic at CEHS school
Medical facility at the school (Image Credit: Crescent English High School)
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Contact

Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents

Crescent English High School Al Qusais Dubai believes that parents need to be involved in their child’s academic careers. One of the most important means of communication available to parents and guardians is the parent portal. Here, you can create an account to know more about the school policy, events, examination, calendar, student attendance and other features.

Similarly, CEHS Al Qusais conducts parent-teacher meetings so that parents and teachers can discuss the strong and weak learning areas of students. Likewise, parents are invited to various events organised by the Crescent English School Al Qusais to create a sense of community and bonding among teachers, parents and students.

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FAQs

WHAT IS CRESCENT ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE?

Crescent English High School fees are AED 3,954 - AED 10,280.

DOES CRESCENT ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL FOLLOW CO-ED SYSTEM?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

WHAT ARE THE GRADES OFFERED BY CEHS?

CEHS offers education from KG1 to Grade 12.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF CRESCENT ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL?

The academic year of Crescent English High School starts from April and ends in March.

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