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The education section in Dubai is vast and extensive and offers all communities an array of options for children to reach their potential. Boasting over 200 public and private schools, of which 90 per cent are the latter, there are so many curriculums available including Arabic, American, British, French, Indian and Filipino.
With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level.
The education sector in Dubai continues to grow and boasts an extensive plethora of private and public schools in the capital and beyond. Different curriculums cater for a diverse and multicultural population.
With varying tuition fees, the array of educational institutions includes nurseries, private schools, higher education, charter schools and public schools. International schools employ teachers from native English-speaking countries while public education is fully financed by the government and is provided for free to all UAE nationals up to university level. …Read More
Address: Al Nahda 2
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2004
Curriculum: British, IGCSE, UK EYFS
TSPS offers the National Curriculum for England giving students access to a unique, culturally relevant curriculum. They enhance student learning through an enriching extracurricular programme, which provides an opportunity for every child to succeed – known as the Ultra-Curriculum.
They recognise the importance of preparing our students to become global citizens and providing them with an education that is meaningful and relevant to their personal, social and academic aspirations. TSPS provides learners with an active and engaging experience that embraces 21st-century skills and recognises that these skills are essential in an ever-changing world.
They aim for Bahraini and expatriate students to become the next generation of scientists and scholars as well as leaders of their countries, raising aspirations amongst community members to make a significant contribution to the local and global economy.
Students begin their educational journey in Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) where they follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. From Year 1, students move to the English National Curriculum, enhanced and adapted to take account of their multi-cultural student body and status as an international school. In Years 10 and 11, students study for IGCSEs accredited by Cambridge International Exams (CIE), AQA and Edexcel examination boards.
They also offer a range of vocational BTEC First courses for students who want the option of just coursework leading to a qualification rather than examinations. In Years 12 and 13, students have the choice of a wide range of AS and A-level subjects along with some BTEC options.
At its’ heart, Sheffield Private School – Dubai is committed to ensuring students have access to the highest quality learning experiences and are able to function effectively.
Address: Remraam Community, Dubailand -
District: Abu Dhabi City
Curriculum: British, IGCSE
Their vision is to be a leading British curriculum school in Dubai offering the highest quality education for children of all nationalities and abilities, at a competitive price in a unique, innovative, and inclusive learning community.
The mission is to:
- Deliver challenging, stimulating, and relevant learning experiences for pupils that are engaging, fun, and add value to individual character and skills.
- Foster and grow the spirit of internationalism, perseverance, integrity, tolerance, empathy, kindness, ambition, and happiness in students.
- Develop strong social vision and responsibility in pupils enabling them to positively impact their current and future communities.
- Embrace local values and the UAE National Agenda to develop a sense of pride in the UAE as home or second home.
- Encourage and develop confidence, curiosity, creativity, innovation, independent thought, and entrepreneurship in the pursuit of learning excellence.
- Engage with and excel in utilising current pedagogies and global, quality educational practices.
- Create and develop a holistic, robust, nurturing pastoral framework focusing on positive mental health and a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
- Recruit the highest quality staff who are able, innovative, energetic, and who champion each child in their care.
- Promote close working relationships with pupils, parents, and stakeholders as a matter of routine.
- Obsess about the details!
Address: D61 – Tilal Al Ghaf
District: Dubai City
Founded: 2021
Curriculum: GCSE, UK EYFS
The school embodies the ethos and values that have underpinned the Royal Grammar School Guildford in the UK for over 500 years. These, combined with a spirit of innovation and development, will prepare pupils for the challenges of the 21st and 22nd centuries. They lead by example, stay true to their values, innovate, collaborate and strive to be the very best they can be.
The Royal Grammar School Guildford, Dubai (RGSGD) is a true sister school of one of the most respected and successful schools in the United Kingdom, the Royal Grammar School Guildford (RGS).
RGS continues to grow and flourish while retaining its proud historical roots and traditions. It is consistently one of the top boys’ schools at both A-Level and GCSE in the UK, according to national league tables. The school is exceptionally proud of its Oxbridge record; in the last decade alone, over 350 of their pupils received offers of places from Oxford and Cambridge universities.
Since its foundation in 1509, the Royal Grammar School has established a national and international reputation for academic excellence. Much admired among its peers, it is an ambitious school that values scholarship and community, striving for excellence in all things while acting with great compassion.
