Jumeira Baccalaureate School

• JBS location
• Years offered
• JBS curriculum
• KHDA rating
• How to apply?
• Fee structure
• JBS scholarships
• JBS transportation
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Jumeira Baccalaureate School (JBS) is a project by Taleem — one of the largest education providers in the UAE. Taleem owns numerous schools in the UAE offering different curricula meeting the needs of local and expatriate communities. The government of Dubai partially owns Taleem.

Established in 2010, the school teaches the International Baccalaureate curriculum. It is one of the top IB schools in Dubai offering top-notch education from Foundation Stage 1 to Grade 12. This educational institute also has a wide range of enrichment activities for the all-round development of students.

Currently, it has over 800 students, 89 full-time teachers and 25 teaching assistants. Most students at JBS are Emirati; however, students from 60 nationalities coexist. Most teachers are from the United Kingdom. Jumeira Baccalaureate School KHDA rating is very good.

Read this guide by Bayut to learn more about the educational programme, campus facilities, admission and fee information and non-academic activities offered at Jumeira Baccalaureate.

Jumeira 1 is one of the popular residential communities in Dubai with amenities like schools, colleges, hospitals, supermarkets, restaurants and much more. Some of the nearby residential communities are:

• Al Satwa
• Al Badaa 
• Al Wasl

Al Satwa is the nearest residential area to Jumeirah Baccalaureate School (JBS). It consists of a mixture of apartments and villas – fulfilling the needs of everyone.

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Sprawling over almost 33,000 sq. m in Jumeirah 1, Jumeira Baccalaureate School includes sporting, performing and learning facilities. It owns a state-of-the-art campus, including a reception area, library and shaded playgrounds. Other notable features at this school are:

• Swimming pool
• Primary playground
• Two large gymnasiums
• Grass football field
• Cricket field
• Outdoor terrace
• Tennis court
• Designated music/drama rooms
• Visual arts rooms
• Multi-purpose auditorium

JBS has also established a farm of hydroponic containers on their school campus. Slices and Madar farms collaborated with students and staff to create the school farm. An environment-friendly project, the green leafy vegetables produced at the farm, free of pesticides, are also used in healthy school meals.

The J Building

The North entrance or main entrance is within the J-building. From Pre-KG to Grade 1, students attend their classes in this building. It also includes a music centre, a Primary PE Hall and a health centre. There is also a 25-metre shaded swimming pool located behind the J-building.

The BACC Building

The first and ground floor of the BACC or Baccalaureate building is reserved for Grades 2 to 5. This floor has a new extension situated behind the BACC-building. There is also a science prep room with two science labs located on the ground floor of the BACC-building.

The S Building

The S-Building consists of three additional science labs for Grades 6 to 12. Some notable features of this building are:

• PE hall
• Product design studio
• Dance studio
• Cafeteria
• Classrooms for English, Maths and Digital Design

It also has tennis courts on the top floor and a sound-proof music room with two rooms for practice.

The Library Building

The ground floor of this building has the primary stage library. The top floor has classrooms for humanities, playgrounds for primary and KG students and open spaces for social interactions.

Sitting just off Al Wasl Road, Jumeira Baccalaureate School is located in Jumeirah near Nad Al Sheba Horse Course at a 5-minute drive of City Walk. Jumeirah is a beachside community home to lavish apartments and villas. Sheikh Zayed Road connects the school to different areas of Dubai.

JBS prides itself on the high standards of academic excellence it maintains. The school focuses on nurturing a passion for life-long learning, innovation and creative thinking. Students are often encouraged to discover their interests beyond the conventional classroom. The school community consists of more than 70 different nationalities. Such a diverse environment helps students develop their cultural awareness and treat others with respect, courage, and integrity.

JBS is well connected with the community as it embraces and celebrates the traditions and culture of the UAE. The school is also known to encourage non-scholastic pursuits and support children with SEN needs.

KHDA has issued a revised set of protocols once the Ministry of Education decided to reopen schools for the academic year 2021-2022. Most COVID-19 protocols are similar to those implemented the previous year with slight modifications. The revised COVID-19 protocols are as follows:

• COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory for students and staff members. Employees eligible for the vaccine but are not interested will have to submit a negative PCR test result every week. Unlike schools in Abu Dhabi, students are not obliged to submit negative PCR test results.
• All students must physically return to school by October 3. The remote learning programme will be offered to students that show a relevant medical certificate issued by the Dubai Health Authority. Schools can switch to distance learning if a positive COVID-19 case is identified.
• Parents can now pick up and drop off their children from the classroom if the school allows. However, schools should ensure that parents do not have access to other facilities on campus.
• Moreover, KHDA has reduced the minimum physical distance to 1 metre. However, schools should continue to take precautions by maintaining a safe distance. Staff members and students above six years old should wear a mask at all times.
• Schools are now allowed to conduct swimming and sports lessons, holiday camps, extracurricular activities, after-school clubs and catering services under strict health and safety measures. Schools must clean and sanitise the changing and sports areas after each group of children.
• Students are asked to enter the specific gates wearing facemasks. The school has to check their temperatures at the entry points. Students with body temperatures over 37.5-degree centigrade are not allowed to enter. They will be sent home with their parents.

For more information, read the detailed COVID-19 protocols and guidelines issued by KHDA.

The educational stages at JBS are:

The school also offers Career-related Programme (IBCP) and BTEC National Diploma after the IB Diploma Programme

Jumeira Baccalaureate School, Dubai, teaches the International Baccalaureate Curriculum starting from Foundation Stage 1 all through to Grade 12.

Primary Years Programme (PYP)

The Primary Years Program (PYP) is carefully devised to cater to children aged 3 to 12 years old. It encourages them to learn and discover by inspiring their curiosity. Annually, students participate in nearly four to six inquiry units. PYP is the first of four programs in the IB curriculum.

The school focuses on the following six major areas in PYP:

The PYP programme provides students with the foundation required to succeed in subsequent stages.

Middle years programme (MYP)

After the PYP, students at JBS study the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The MYP prepares them for the IB Diploma Program. The MYP involves Grade 6 to Grade 10 students aged 11 to 16.

IB Diploma Programme (DP)

A two year academically rigorous program, the IB Diploma Programme (DP) prepares students that are in Grade 11 and 12 for the attainment of success at university. The programme addresses social, emotional, physical and intellectual well-being. Leading universities respect and appreciate the traits of IB based Diploma students.

The curriculum for the IB Diploma program is made up of DP core and six subject groups.

The Diploma Programme Core

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is an academic programme that prepares students for college/university education and work life. The core values of the IBDP programme are:

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
• Extended Essay (EE)
• Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

The Theory of knowledge for learning used in the IB curriculum creates cohesion in different academic disciplines. It encourages critical thinking enabling students to find commonalities between chosen subjects.

The Extended Essay (EE) allows students to write a detailed 4000 words essay. EE prepares students for research work.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) focuses on the involvement of students in a wide range of activities alongside the academic studies across the Diploma Programme. These activities focus on a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, artistic thinking and more. The three pillars of CAS improve a student’s personal development through experiential learning.

There are six subject groups for students to choose from during the IB Diploma program:

To be eligible for the diploma, students study one subject from the first five groups, or Arts and one subject from any of five groups.

IB Career-related Program (IBCP)

The IB career-related program (IBCP) uses the IB values to offer practical education to students. It caters to the requirements of students for career-related education.

BTEC

The school offers the national diploma of BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council), which provides work-related specialist qualifications. BTEC courses are another attractive option for developing skills necessary for employment.

As per the new COVID-19 protocols issued by KHDA, schools are discontinuing the distance learning programme from October 3, 2021. Those wishing to continue their education via distance learning have to show a relevant health certificate issued by Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Schools may revert to distance learning if COVID-19 cases are detected in a class or a group in a class.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a government organisation responsible for the growth and quality of private education in Dubai. KHDA evaluates private schools in Dubai using a six-point scale that ranges from outstanding to very weak.

JBS is rated very good for the second time in the inspection report for 2018-2019. Formerly, the educational institution received a good rating from 2011 to 2017.

The main positives of the school are as follows:

• The school delivers excellent education at diploma level in English, Arabic and biology
• A secure and healthy environment for its students that helps them excel in social development and well-being
• Senior students get to choose from an array of courses that opens several career opportunities
• The school effectively communicates with parents on the progress and development of their child
• The vision of the school’s leadership aligns with the mission of the institute

There were also a few recommendations by KHDA:

• Produce better results in major courses by showing improvement in students’ progress
• Further improve the curriculum in Foundation Stage, Primary Years and Middle Years

The academic year starts in August and ends in July.

• The first term begins in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. The midterm break is expected in the third week of October. The end of the first term is followed by the three-week winter break from the second week of December to the last week of December.
• The second term starts in the first week of January and ends in the fourth week of March. The midterm break is expected in the mid of December. After the second term, students go on a spring break that ends in the first week of April.
• The last term starts in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July. There is no midterm break as the school observes the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

Besides, the school observes holidays on various national, international and religious events. The exact dates of these events are subjected to moon sightings and the government’s announcements. For more information, visit the Jumeira Baccalaureate school calendar.

A simple three-step process is used for applying to JBS.

Step One

Parents are required to fill an online application form. Before applying, the school recommends parents check the admission availability at JBS. All registration applications are processed in digital format. After you have filled the application form, you will receive an email that will direct you to the next step of the process.

Step Two

Once the application form is submitted, the school will send you a confirmation email with details for the second step. In this step, parents have to submit the following documents:

• Candidate’s passport, valid UAE visa and Emirates ID card
• Parents’ passports, valid UAE visas and Emirates ID cards
• A recent copy of the candidate’s vaccination record
• Recent school report
• Diagnostic testing or educational assessment (if required)
• Any psychological assessment (if required)

All the documents must be scanned and sent to admissions@jbschool.ae. Please note that parents will have to pay AED 525 as an application fee to get an appointment for the admission process.

The age-grade guideline followed by JBS are:

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)

You can drop by at the school with the required documents or share scanned documents through email at admissions@jbschool.ae.

Step Three

After you have completed step 2, the school will contact you for the placement assessment of the students. Jumeira Baccalaureate School faculty and admission office are responsible for administering the assessment. If your child has been offered a place at the school, you will be required to pay a deposit fee to reserve the seat. The amount will be advised in the acceptance letter.

The decision of granting admission depends on clearance of assessment test, interview (if conducted) and previous school reports.

For more information, read the admission process at JBS.

At JBS, new students are required to pay a non-refundable tuition deposit/registration fee of AED 4,000. The school charges AED 2,000 as re-registration charges. An application fee of AED 525 is needed to process the admission application. This is only applicable to new students. Please note the application fee is inclusive of the 5% VAT added as per the regulations of the government. The fee structure is as follows:

The acceptable modes of payment are cash, cheque, debentures or bank transfer. You can get a discount of 10% on the total tuition fee after admitting your third child to any of Taleem’s schools in Dubai.

Students get books on a loan basis which should be returned at the end of the academic year.

For more information, visit the fee structure of Jumeira Baccalaureate School.

Scholarships are available at JBS. These are given to pupils who consistently achieve outstanding results and have an ideal track record. Alongside academics, scholarships are also offered to students who have performed well in the following areas:

• Innovation
• Community Service
• Arabic and Islamic Studies 
• Sport
• Arts

Candidates from every grade, from Grade 1 to Grade 12, are accepted for scholarships. Every student can apply for a scholarship, including those who are currently enrolled in any other academy.

The large-sized cafeteria on campus is managed by Slices — a popular food and beverage company. It has the vision to modify unhealthy eating patterns by offering hearty and notorious meals.

There are various options to pay for a meal at Slices. Students can use cash or Slice cards for payment. The Slice card is convenient and easy to use. Charges for each meal are deducted from the card after the child purchases food. Parents can always top up the card online without any hassle.

These meals are healthy, delicious and affordable. Students can choose from a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. The menu is extensive and is changed timely.

The school transport at JBS is operated by a third party, Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC, a well-known school transport company in UAE. All buses are equipped with safety features and adhere to the rules and regulations set by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). All bus drivers are trained by RTA. A nanny or helper is always present on the bus to look after children. Students from Grade 1 can be registered for bus service.

If you want to sign up for school transportation, send an email to farah@arabfalcondubai.ae or fax to +971 (0)4 397 6491. You can also apply online by signing the form. For more information, view the JBS School transport facility.

Currently, the school does not offer any boarding facility to its students.

In addition to the in-house extra-curricular activities in JBS, the school also arranges training camps in association with other leading providers. East Sports Management, a reputable sports training company in the UAE, conducts several camps.

Motivating students to participate in different sports, JBS gives every opportunity to unlock potential through a wide range of sporting activities. Studies have shown that when students are in the developmental phase, they are affected by sports activities.

Participating in sports can prevent students from getting ill and avoid chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, asthma, obesity, heart disease and sleep disorders.

Some noticeable sports facilities at the campus are:

The Extra-Curricular Activities programme (ECA) at JBS enables students to engage in an array of ventures including the following:

Primary and secondary pupils can participate in annual camps held within the United Arab Emirates. Students of High School can take part in overseas trips.

Various field trips are organised throughout the year to provide unique learning experiences for students. From local attractions like museums and institutions to foreign trips where students learn about new cultures, JBS considers field trips an important part of modern learning.

A few student excursions from last year are:

Primary school trips

• A trip to Meydan Racecourse
• A meeting with Biff & Chip book series author
• Meydan Race Course
• Organic Oasis Farm

Secondary school trips

• An excursion to Etihad Museum
• Ecology field trip organized by Ecoventure
• Nobel Museum at City Walk
• European Youth Orchestra perform at the Dubai Opera
• Adventure Mountain Camp
• Orchestra performance at the Dubai Opera
• International Trip to Cambodia

The field trips are planned carefully keeping the budget of parents in mind. Guardians are informed beforehand about the expenses of the trip so they can make a decision.

The extracurricular activities are available by third party providers after school hours. The after-school care activities are usually conducted from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

JBS also includes a health centre that has been well-equipped and also houses the school nurses. Health practitioners visit JBS every week to offer high-quality medical services. A spacious waiting area is also provided along with observation and medical equipment that are of the best possible standards. This includes a glucometer, nebuliser, oxygen cylinder, and sphygmomanometer.

Health services directly aligned with KHDA, JBS policies and Dubai Health Authority School guidelines have been beneficial for students. Students also have access to a healthy lunch box and health tips and suggestions for snacks, treating injuries, boosting immunity and staying fit.

Like other Taaleem schools, JBS has developed a 6-Delta Communicator app to keep the parents up to date during the school’s academic year.

The communicator app, along with diaries, is one of the most important sources of information with regards to general news, school-wide events, and other information. To be up to date with school news, school resources, letters, parent association messages and letters, the communicator can be effectively used. The school also has iSAMs – a school’s management information system that is easily accessible by parents. It provides attendance records, academic performance, notifications and news and other valuable information to parents.

Additionally, the school also uses WhatsApp groups as a mode of communication. These groups have teachers and parents of students in the same age group. Both can access the WhatsApp group to ask urgent enquiries.

• Jumeira Baccalaureate School Location: 53 B Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai, UAE.

Telephone Numbers

• Main reception: +971 (0)4 344 6931
• Admission: +971 (0)4 344 6931, ext 205/209
• Accounts: +971 (0)4 344 6931, ext 220

Email Addresses

• Main reception: reception@jbschool.ae
• Admission: admissions@jbschool.ae
• Accounts: accounts@jbschool.ae

Official Website and Social Medias

• Official Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• YouTube

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