Dove Green Private School

Dove Green Private School began its journey in 2015 as Dovecote Green Primary School, offering education based on the British curriculum. In 2019, the school changed its name to Dove Green Private School to reflect its expansion plans into secondary education. Today, the school provides education from Foundation Stage 1 through Year 11, with plans to extend to Year 13 in the coming years. It is located in Dubai Investments Park and serves a diverse student body from over 70 nationalities.

The school currently caters to more than 620 students, including students of determination, supported by a team of qualified educators. With around 31 teachers and 16 teaching assistants, the school maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:13. Dove Green follows the National Curriculum for England and aims to provide a well-rounded, inclusive education that meets the needs of all learners. The curriculum is enriched with co-curricular activities and a growing sports program, including the recently launched Dove Green Dragons team.

Dove Green Private School was most recently rated “Good” by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), a rating it has consistently maintained. The school is also accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO) with a Good rating. In response to its continued growth, the school has recently developed new facilities, including modern science labs, VR-enabled classrooms, and a creative studio to support its expanding secondary section. These developments reflect the school’s commitment to providing high-quality education in a supportive and future-focused environment.

• Location: Dubai Investment Park, Green Community
• School fees: AED 42,000 to AED 60,000
• Curriculum: National Curriculum for England
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: FS1 to Year 11

Dove Green Private School’s location is convenient for families living in:

• Jebel Ali Village
• Discovery Gardens
• Dubai Production City
• Al Furjan

The nearest community is Jebel Ali Village. It is a family-friendly neighbourhood with various amenities in proximity.

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Shaped like an inverted ‘T’, DGPS school’s reception is located at the front of the building with the remaining three teaching blocks behind it. There are 30 classrooms in the school connected to a multi-purpose central hall where assemblies and dining take place. All the classrooms and corridors are spacious and well-ventilated.

Dove Green Private School is located within the Green Community in Dubai Investment Park. The school shares location with British Columbia Canadian International School, a mosque and two local eateries.

Dove Green Private School, DIP, initially started as an academic and SEND selective school and has fully embraced the Dubai Inclusive Framework. Students with SEND requirements are given a supportive environment and receive par excellence education.

Besides this, the principal and the senior leadership team constantly strive to improve education. Similarly, students’ physical and mental health is a top priority for the school. Soon, Dove Green Private School, The Greens, will have a secondary section.

Following the National Curriculum of England, Dove Green Private School initially offered classes up to Key Stage 3. In recent years, the school has successfully expanded to include Key Stage 4, now offering education up to Year 11. Plans are in place to further extend the curriculum to include Years 12 and 13, completing the full secondary and post-16 education pathway.

The school’s phased expansion to include Key Stage 5 (Years 12 and 13) is part of its long-term vision to offer a complete British education experience, preparing students for A-level qualifications and higher education pathways.

Dove Green Private School, The Greens is a British curriculum-based facility. The overall curriculum is guided under the National Curriculum of England but is modified to incorporate the UAE’s culture.

Foundation Stage

Taking guidance from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme, FS1 and FS2 students are encouraged to participate in child-initiated and teacher-led activities. Similarly, structured play is at the heart of the Foundation Stage. Teachers engage students in outdoor and indoor play opportunities to boost physical education, numeracy and literacy skills.

Five key areas of development are emphasised at this stage.

• Personal Social and Emotional Development
• Communication and Language Literacy
• Understanding the World
• Physical Development
• Expressive Arts and Design

Key Stage 1 and 2

Key Stage 1 aims to provide the best start to formal education for students. A challenging curriculum is set inclusive of innovative teaching strategies that engage students in subjects like English, Mathematics, Science and Arabic.

As students move on to Key Stage 2, technology is imperative to comprehend the subjects taught Tools such as assessments, group work, creative work and independent research are incorporated into the curriculum resulting in productive learning sessions. Moral education is compulsory for students of Year 1 to Year 6. The programme is based on four major components, including Character and Morality, Individuals and the Community, Cultural Studies and Civic Studies.

Key Stage 3 (Year 7 – Year 9)

The focus in these years is to build on the children’s previous knowledge from Years 5 and 6 and continue to use the thinking tools they have been taught. English (literacy) and mathematics (numeracy) are central elements in the curriculum and will be taught discretely.

The skills taught in both subjects are transferable and used in other subject areas. The main aim at this stage is to integrate the latest technology and creative and investigative work so that students are equipped to engage and complete various age-appropriate tasks.

Children are taught all subjects of the National Curriculum of England, plus Arabic, Social Studies, Moral Education and a modern foreign language, with specialist teachers for all subjects. In addition, Dove Green School teaches children the skills needed to move from Year 9 to Year 10 smoothly. This ensures that they are well informed about the curriculum choices they need for Years 10 and 11.

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

Key Stage 4 is a two-year programme under the UK National Curriculum, typically leading to the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations. Dove Green Private School now offers both Year 10 and Year 11, marking the full implementation of Key Stage 4. This expansion aligns with the school’s continued growth and long-term plan to provide a complete secondary education pathway through to Year 13.

Core subjects taught at this stage include English, Mathematics, Science, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Moral, Social and Cultural Studies, in accordance with UAE national education requirements. These subjects ensure that students receive a strong academic foundation while also meeting local curriculum expectations.

In addition to the core subjects, students at Key Stage 4 can choose three optional GCSE subjects based on their interests and future academic goals. This flexible approach allows students to begin tailoring their learning towards potential A-level subjects and higher education pathways.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) was established to assess and assist private schools in Dubai achieve excellence in education. The performance of private schools is evaluated by KHDA every year.

Currently, Dove Green Private School’s KHDA rating is ‘Good.’

Here’s an overview of the 10-month long Dove Green Private School academic calendar divided into three terms.

Please note that there is no mid-term break in the third term. The mid term break is replaced by holidays on Eid ul Fitr and Eid al Adha.

Dove Green Private School, Dubai Investment Park is a non-selective school; hence, it invites children of all capabilities to apply for admissions. The process is quite simple and is held all year-round.

Dove Green Private School’s admission process starts with the child’s registration. The application form can be downloaded from the website or collected from the admissions department. At the time of registration, applicants must submit the following documents:

• Duly filled registration form
• A copy of the student’s passport
• Copies of the most recent school report
• Registration and assessment fees

However, after all, relevant documents are provided, a few terms and conditions are to be met. These are:

• Educational needs of the student
• Sibling priority – whether the child seeking admission already has a sibling enrolled in the school or not

The result of an assessment indicates the year in which the applicant will be enrolled.

The entrance exam fulfils the purpose of gauging whether the child possesses social competence, maturity and behaviour. These exams usually assess the applicant’s numeracy, literacy and reading skills.

Foundation stage students sit in an hour-long assessment. Year 1 and 2 students take a 1 to 1.5 hours exam, and Key Stage 2 students sit for a 2 to 2.5-hour examination.

After the child completes the assessment, they will be offered a place at the school. Parents should note that acceptance of the offer letter has to be given within ten days of its issuance. You will have to make a registration deposit to secure a seat within this period.

Further, some additional documents are required to be submitted with the acceptance letter, including:

• Acceptance of place form
• Four passport-size pictures of the applicant
• A copy of the applicant’s passport, UAE visa and Emirates ID card
• A copy of the applicant’s Family Card (for UAE nationals only)
• A copy of the applicant’s vaccination report
• A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
• Copies of parents’ passport
• Attested Transfer Certificate
• A copy of the most recent school report
• Photograph consent form
• A signed library policy form

Please note that applicants must submit the UAE visa status enquiry to know about the validity of their visa before handing over their documents to the school.

Before initiating the admission process, please ensure that your child meets the following age placement criteria.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA * This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Dove Green Private School fee structure is approved by the Ministry of Education.

Additional Charges:

• Application fee: AED 500 (non-refundable)
• Assessment fee: AED 1,000 (non-refundable)
• Registration deposit: 30% of the total fee (deductible from the first term’s fee)

Besides the aforementioned, parents must expect the following charges:

Please note that the additional charges are mentioned in the KHDA's fact sheet for Dove Green Private School.

Discounts

• Students who have paid the total fee amount in lump sum are eligible to receive a 5% discount on the net annual tuition fees.
• If a student’s sibling is joining Dove Green Private School, they will receive a sibling discount.

You can pay Dove Green Private School fees through cash, cheque or bank transfer.

Dover Green School, DIP has a dining facility where healthy and tasty meals are provided to students. During recess time, a teacher usually accompanies students at each table to assist them in learning table etiquettes and encourage healthy food habits.

The menu usually includes soups, seasonal salads, appetisers, main course and pudding.

Parents can either let their children buy lunch plans from DGPS, Greens or send healthy food from home with their child.

Dove Green School, Dubai, provides a transport service for its students. Below is the transport fee table for different areas:

However, there are a few terms and conditions that parents need to adhere to:

• The transport fee is charged for ten months divided into three months.
• The transport fee has to be paid before the start of the academic year but as three post-dated cheques.
• Regardless of the number of working days, transport charges will have to be paid in full.

Parents looking for a transport service from other than these areas must contact the admissions department.

DGP School, Dubai provides holiday camps by partnering with third-party providers. Details of the different camps are available at the school office. The most recent camp held at the school was the midterm holiday camp by ISM sports.

Physical education is essential for the well-rounded development of students. Dove Green Private School, Greens Community, has top-notch sports facilities to make sure this happens.

The school has four astroturf areas. You will also find a garden area with two wooden climbing houses. Other than this, there is a multi-purpose gymnasium. The school has two swimming pools – one for toddlers and the other is a 20-metre main pool.  A large area outdoors acts as a football, rugby and athletic pitch.

Besides, students have access to outdoor classrooms and different sand and water play areas.

Extra-curricular activities help with the overall development of students. Some activities require individual and team-based participation. Activities led by teachers are free for students to join; however, only children from FS 2 upwards are allowed to participate in any extra-curricular ventures.

Activities offered by Dove Green Private School Dubai include football, swimming, dance, martial arts and yoga.

The balance between academics and entertainment is the best way to groom a student productively. Keeping this view in mind, Dove Green School, Dubai Investment Park, takes students on recreational trips. Previously, children have visited Dubai Dolphinarium.

Currently, the school does not provide any after-school care.

The school clinic is tended by a visiting doctor and a qualified nurse during school hours.

Recognising and appreciating the role parents play in the development of students, Dove Green Private School, Dubai Investment Park, has adopted an ‘Open Door Policy. As per this policy, parents regularly meet staff members to remain updated about their children’s performance.

Apart from these, parents are invited to be a part of grade-specific WhatsApp groups to receive instant notifications regarding various school events and announcements.

• Telephone Number: + 971-4-883-7474
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: info@dovegreenschool.com
• Dove Green Private School Website

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What are the school timings at Dove Green Private School?

Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Which year groups does Dove Green Private School currently offer?

The school currently offers classes from FS1 to Year 11.

How many students are enrolled at Dove Green Private School?

Over 620 students are currently enrolled.

Does the school offer after-school activities?

Yes, the school now offers various extracurricular and sports activities.

What curriculum does Dove Green Private School follow?

The school follows the National Curriculum of England.