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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 Qusais, Behind Al Twar Center
District: Al Qusais
Founded: 1989
Curriculum: British
Al Sadiq Islamic English School is in Al Qusais, Dubai. The school provides a National Curriculum for England education underpinned with traditional principles and Islamic values. Al Sadiq Islamic English School follows the National Curriculum for England, including the Cambridge International IGCSE Programme in Years 10 and 11.
The school provides a safe, secure and supportive learning environment with a continued commitment to excellence and wellbeing in a community setting.
Their aim in Al Sadiq is to provide students with an accredited and quality education, through a broad and balanced curriculum, which encompasses culture and tradition whilst developing a holistic growth mindset.
Address: Al Twar 2
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1985
Curriculum: British
Al Salam Community School believe that parents, students and school form a triangle of trust – each side has a duty to connect together closely and ensure the bond is tight. W
As a wonderfully diverse school, they are a highly inclusive multi-national, multi-cultural and multi-abled community. They love the fact that their current school has over 55 nationalities, with more than 20 languages spoken by their families, and they intend that this diversity will continue to grow at Al Salam Community School.
Such diversity is deeply reflective of Al Salam’s core values while remaining true to Islamic and UAE culture, heritage and traditions.
Address: Al Nahda 2, Al Ghusais
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1985
Curriculum: British
Address: Al Khail, Plot No. 3653942
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2019
Curriculum: British
Ambassador Group’s purpose is to nurture young minds and help students become responsible global citizens based on the foundation of quality education. The founders of the Ambassador Group have over seventeen years of education experience across the United Arab Emirates, GCC and India: through the Ambassador Schools in Dubai (rated very good) and The Princeton Review Middle East. Ambassador International Academy is a part of the diverse yet connected Ambassador Group of Schools, which share a unified commitment to Ambassador’s vision, mission and values.
They have a truly diverse and international environment where students from across the world come to learn. Built on a robust and sustainable model of talented students, experienced teachers and pro-active parents, AIA provides a supportive and stimulating learning environment.
The school is designed to offer the best possible facilities encompassing academics, sport and play. The attention to detail is evident throughout and ensures that students have the very best of opportunities enabling them to excel in all aspects of school life. The campus has been totally designed with the needs of the students in mind. Educational input into the design stage has ensured that their campus will support and enhance our students’ learning and experience during their time at school.
Address: Doha Road, Behind Emirates Driving Institute, Al Qusais-1
District: Al Qusais
Founded: 1994
Curriculum: British
Apple International School are inspiring students to be creative, emotionally intelligent and empathetic life -long learners and global citizens. They empower students to be self-aware and grounded individuals who contribute positively to a happy, inclusive and caring community. They aim for the students to be 21st century learners who can proactively create opportunities for themselves and others in a versatile global setting.
There are three stages to life at The Apple International School that makes them one of the Best British Schools in Dubai: Foundation Stage, Primary school and Secondary school. For their earliest years, the students are encouraged to explore the huge range of educational opportunities available to them, to excel within realistic expectations and to discover individual strengths through a well- planned programme of sporting, cultural and social activities.
Address: 5 3a Street Al Mizhar 1
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1974
Curriculum: British
Founded in 1974, Arab Unity School is founded and managed by the Taher Family. Quality education for everyone is what we strive towards every day here in Arab Unity School, Dubai. If you desire quality, affordable education in a trusted British Curriculum environment, Arab Unity is the place for you.
Arab Unity School aims to provide a stimulating learning environment that challenges our students into discovering their potential and mould them into respectful, reliable and purposeful leaders of the global community.
Their aim is to provide an affordable education with a strong foundation of knowledge, technology and life skills enabling students to evolve into socially conscious and responsible individuals.
Arab Unity School follows the National Curriculum of England, eventually preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE in Year 11 and A Levels in Years 12 and 13. The school enrich their curriculum with UAE specific subjects which enhance students’ holistic development and their knowledge of local and global issues
Address: District 9, Orchid Street, Jumeirah Village Triangle
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 2016
Curriculum: British
Arcadia is more than just a school, it is an educational experience that brings learning to life, challenges our thinking and shapes creative and confident students into life-long learners. When you walk through the doors you get the palpable sense of a warm, friendly and inclusive community, where every child matters and is encouraged to develop their intellectual curiosity.
The school are extremely proud to be leading both their well established Primary School and new, state of the art Secondary School, where the Arcadia educational experience is grounded in the belief that students should be challenged and supported to achieve to their potential through the delivery of high-quality teaching combined with a continual focus on identifying and meeting the needs of every individual learner.
Their unique curriculum with built-in enrichment allows students to express their talents through academics, the arts, performance, entrepreneurial opportunities and physical challenge. Through strong partnerships with internationally recognised organisations, they strive to light a spark of passion in every learner.
Address: Al Barsha 2 South
District: Al Barsha
Curriculum: British
They strive to create a family-orientated, respectful and vibrant community for all of our pupils, which will impart or provide:
- A love of learning for its own sake.
- A foundation of knowledge and body of skills with which to understand and question the world we live in and to prepare them, through an innovative approach to education, for the world which they will inhabit in the future.
- An awareness and appreciation of the spiritual dimension in our lives.
- An enthusiasm for the world beyond the classroom – in particular, sport, music and the performing arts.
- A respect for difference in others and a recognition that the efforts and achievements of every individual in our community are valued equally.
In short, they strive to turn out well-educated, respectful and intellectually curious men and women who are ready to step forward in life taking a full, active and positive role in the UAE and the wider world.
Address: Al Twar 1 Near Al Twar Library
District: Abu Dhabi City
Founded: 1983
Curriculum: British
Set in a spacious campus, the school is divided into two Sections: the Primary (Kindergarten to Year 6) and the Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 13). Outstanding teaching, the variety of opportunities and good facilities make the school one of the best in the city. The school equips its students with all the necessary skills required to explore the opportunities of the present and face the challenges of the future with confidence.
The School prepares students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course, the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge and London (UK), consistently producing results well above the UK national average, year after year. The school is an approved centre for the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and for London University.
We aim to provide students with a thorough preparation to face the modern world. The school has high expectations for every child, as they are encouraged to take pride in personal achievement through hard work. Whilst academic success is of primary importance, there is also a firm belief in developing social, sporting and artistic skills through both curricular and extra-curricular activities.
We cater to the wide range of abilities and talents of all the students by providing them opportunities to develop their potential, enabling them to make a positive contribution to society.
Cambridge International School-Dubai has a proven track record of success in both academic and extra-curricular activities. Our record of success rests not only on the efforts of students, but also on the dedication of the staff. A great deal of emphasis is placed on staff training and development and on maintaining a thoroughly up-to- date study programme for all students.
Address: Baghdad Street, Al Qusais
District: Al Qusais
Founded: 2015
Curriculum: British
Capital School Dubai aims to provide a safe, nurturing environment which inspires every student to develop a lifelong love for learning, embrace challenges and aspire to reach their full potential. We celebrate diversity and aim to create global citizens who are dynamic, creative, independent learners.
Their ethos is to deliver a rich and exciting curriculum which engages and motivates our students, encourage a growth mindset and independent learners, provide the opportunity for every student to contribute to the school, local and global community, create opportunities for innovation and promote resilience, intrinsic motivation and self-confidence through positive role models.