Dubai Scholars School

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Established in 1976, Dubai Scholars School is a private school. This educational institution has grown into one of the best schools in Al Qusais. It is a co-ed school that offers education from Nursery to Sixth Form. This school follows the British curriculum laid on the framework of the National Curriculum for England. A project by Scholars International Group, a well-known education services provider, Dubai Scholars is one of the oldest educational institutions in Dubai.

• Location: Al Qusais
• School fee: AED 20,000 - AED 30,000
• Curriculum: British
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: Foundation Stage - Sixth Form

Dubai Scholars is located in residential communities, including:

• Al Twar 1
• Al Nahda
• Deira

Al Twar 1, one of the famous residential communities in Dubai, is nearest to the school. It consists of spacious and luxurious villas with state-of-the-art facilities. Those interested in living in affordable residential communities can opt for Al Nahda and Deira.

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Spanning over a spacious plot, Dubai Scholars is home to numerous top-notch facilities. The school is meticulously crafted to support the physical and mental development of children whether in academic learning, on the sports fields or at music studios.

Catering to the needs of students of different ages, the sections are divided for students of early years, primary level and secondary stages. The management ensures the highest standards of cleanliness, health and safety are implemented to offer the best learning environment. Some of the facilities at the campus include:

Dubai Scholars School is located close to the Dubai-Sharjah border in Al Qusais.

Offering a student-centred learning environment, Dubai Scholars School focuses on providing inquiry-based learning. The school focuses on creating humble and confident leaders capable of taking risks. It uses different teaching techniques to develop essential abilities in students, such as communication and problem-solving skills.

Another attractive feature of this school is that it inculcates the virtue of tolerance in students. All students appreciate and embrace different cultures and beliefs. Dubai Scholars School understands that the world is constantly changing. Therefore, it adopts new techniques and technologies to prepare students for the dynamic world.

Dubai Scholars School is known for embracing a cosmopolitan community that comes from diverse backgrounds. Its core values consist of five major traits:

• Accountability and responsibility
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Compassion
• Respect

Dubai Scholars School offers the renowned National Curriculum of England with an Edexcel syllabus for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and A-Level. Performing arts, community service, sports, multi-cultural interactions and languages are some parts of the curriculum that make it well-rounded.

FOUNDATION STAGE

Dubai Scholars understands that children learn most about their surroundings by playing. Therefore, it has implemented this strategy to help children develop foundational skills. For this purpose, the school follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework of education. When students come to school in the foundation stage, they are prepared to gain social and cognitive abilities. The curriculum covers the following areas:

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

PRIMARY YEAR SCHOOL PROGRAMME (KEY STAGES 1 AND 2)

The primary stage at Dubai Scholars involves Key Stages 1 (Year 1 to Year 2) and Key Stage 2 (Year 3 to Year 6). It inspires students to be independent and deep thinkers. The learning programme is extensive and balanced and caters to the requirements of each child.

The school uses summative and formative assessments which enable educators to hone the different talents of an individual. The learning centre offers opportunities for students to build research, inquiry and teamwork skills. Children also participate in various extra-curricular activities, such as overnight camps and celebrations.

Students are taught the following courses at the Primary level:

Humanities include Geography and History.

Other subjects include:

Students have to choose a second language option from Year 4 onwards. It can either be Hindi or French. This educational institution also encourages students to learn through practical approaches and observation.

SECONDARY YEARS SCHOOL PROGRAMME (KEY STAGES 3 AND 4)

Similar to the primary stage, the secondary stage teaches the National Curriculum for England which guides them to IGCSE and A-levels. These qualifications are highly recognised worldwide and open various opportunities for students.

YEAR 7 TO YEAR 8

This school focuses on building abilities that will help students in IGCSE courses.

Below mentioned subjects are taught in Year 7 and Year 8:

YEARS 9 TO 11

Throughout Year 9 to Year 11, the school fosters critical thinking skills in students. Students are motivated to gain robust research and writing skills.

IGCSE curriculum (Edexcel) is taught to students in Year 9. Students make course choices in Year 8 which they study in Year 9. Students study eight IGCSE courses, out of which, four courses are compulsory and the remaining are optional.

The core subjects are:

Arabic is taught as per the Ministry of Education (MOE) guidelines and curriculum. Students can choose from Hindi or French as the second language. Islamic Studies is taught as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Education. Later, students can study IGCSE Islamic Studies. Non-Muslims can either opt for History or Environmental Management as an alternative to Islamic studies.

Non-compulsory Subjects are:

THE SIXTH FORM PROGRAMME

The minimum requirement to move into the Sixth Form is a B grade in both optional and necessary subjects studied in the final phase of Key Stage 4. It is aimed to fill the space between the levels of academic and social maturity of students completing Year 11.

The school also aims to prepare students to enter top universities worldwide. In the past, students from Dubai Scholars have successfully been admitted into top universities such as Oxford University and Cambridge University.

Students of Sixth Form teach English and run recreational programmes at the labour camps. These include cultural nights and sports matches. Seniors also help students of younger age groups through the Buddy Tutoring Programme and Math PALS. Moreover, the foundation stage and lower primary are also given story reading classes by the sixth-form students.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental body responsible for the progress of the education sector of Dubai. KHDA annually inspects schools and judges their performance based on a specifically designed scale. The six-point scale varies from outstanding to very weak. KHDA aims to maintain a high-quality education without compromising the health and well-being of educators and students.

The school has received a ‘Good’ rating from KHDA since 2010. It shows that the school is consistently offering quality education.

The academic year at Dubai Scholars Private School starts in late August and ends at the beginning of July. The year is usually split into three terms:

For more details, please check Dubai Scholars School's academic calendar.

The school follows the age criteria set by the KHDA regulations. Parents are requested to check the guidelines before applying. Parents can submit an online application form through the school’s website. Parents have to pay a non-refundable admission fee of AED 500 at the office. The following documents are required for admission:

• Candidate’s two passport-sized photographs
• A copy of the passport of the candidate and both parents
• Applicant’s Valid Visa
• Two photographs of the student (passport size)
• A copy of the Birth Certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Student’s Emirates ID card
• School Report
• One copy of the candidate’s Emirates ID
• One copy of the father’s Emirates ID
• Both Parents’ Emirates ID card

Parents will receive an email with details and dates for the child’s assessment. The school will get in touch with the parent after the application has been assessed. After which the child will be offered a place at the school upon availability.

The age-grade guideline is given below:

This is based on the age of the students on 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)

For more information, view the admission process at Dubai Scholars Private School.

The tuition fee charged by the school is as follows:

Refer to the fee structure of Dubai Scholars for the termly fee structure. Please note that parents will have to pay AED 1,500 as the registration fee (at the time of admission) and 10% of the annual tuition fee to secure a seat for their child.

The school has a canteen that provides students with a range of snacks, sandwiches and juices.

Dubai Scholars School offers safe and secure transportation for students. To ensure a safe journey for students. The vehicles have various safety features such as GPS.

The school provides camps during the spring, winter and summer breaks.

Enabling students to increase strengths and to enhance their capabilities, sports activities are an essential part of the educational journey. The school encourages students to follow a healthy active lifestyle.

All students at Dubai Scholars School are motivated to engage in sports activities regardless of their skill level. The school believes in providing a healthy and safe environment for students where they can explore their talents and develop their skills. Some noteworthy sports facilities at the campus include provisions for hockey, football, basketball and cricket.

Offering an array of after-clubs, extra-curricular activities at Dubai Scholars are led by students. Dubai Scholars keeps the cost of these activities very low. Resources are bought from the fees taken from students.

The clubs available for students of Dubai Scholars are:

Only one of these activities can be registered at a time.

The school offers various field trips each academic year for all year groups. These trips are optional and have additional charges. A few of the trips in the recent past include a five-day trip to Shanghai where a group of 21 students from Years 8 to 10 attended. The sixth form had a one-day trip to Ras Al Khaimah where they were engaged in many adventurous activities. The 7 and 8 graders had a fun trip to Aventura. Field trips in the primary include trips to the parks and museums.

The welfare of students in Dubai Scholars holds significant importance. The school maintains a secure and healthy environment where students can perform academic, sports and recreational activities with comfort and without any hesitation.

If there is any injury or accident, first aid is given to the affected child. If the injury is severe, the child is taken to the nearest hospital immediately and the parents are informed.

Dubai Scholars uses many modes to communicate to parents including emails and newsletters. A monthly parent-teacher meeting is also scheduled to keep the guardians informed on the progress of their child. Parents are also encouraged to get involved in extra-curricular activities along with academic events.

• Telephone: +971-4-706-9000
• Admissions: admissions@dubaischolars.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

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HOW MANY GRADES/YEARS ARE AT DUBAI SCHOLARS SCHOOL?

Dubai Scholars School Dubai provides education from the Foundation Stage to Year 13.

DOES DUBAI SCHOLARs SCHOOL FOLLOW A CO-EDUCATION MODEL?

Yes, Dubai Scholars School follows a co-ed model.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF DUBAI SCHOLARS SCHOOL?

The academic calendar of Dubai Scholars School starts in August and ends in July.

WHAT’S THE TUITION FEE CHARGED AT DUBAI SCHOLARS SCHOOL?

The tuition fee at Dubai Scholars School ranges between AED 20,000 to AED 30,000.

HOW DOES DUBAI SCHOLARS SCHOOL COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS?

Dubai Scholars School communicates with parents via WhatsApp groups, parent-teacher meetings and social media.

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