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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-Mizhar 1, off Algeria Street Corner 11A and 4A Street, Mirdif Area
District: Mirdif
Founded: 2005
Curriculum: American
Some parents — and educators – think that all-girls’ schools create a falsely safe space, removing a girl from the influences of the opposite sex. This unrealistic environment, they contend, may render her ill-prepared for co-ed life. We disagree. Her world will continue to include boys and men – at home, on weekends and holidays. And, finding her voice, collaborating on projects and excelling in academics will prepare her for a purposeful life.
In a single-gender school, a girl can comprehend her value and her capabilities in ways that have nothing to do with how she looks or whom she dates. She can be free to experiment and explore, trying out new things and trying on new roles. She can follow her ambitions without wasting a second thought or a backward glance on how her male counterparts might perceive her.
At a girls’ school, a girl occupies every role: every part in the play, every seat on the student government, every position on every team. Not only does she have a wealth of avenues for self-exploration and development; she has a wealth of peer role models.
In an all-girls’ atmosphere, classroom dynamics shift. Alumnae often report that they could not “hide” in their school. Without the distraction of boys, girls can have a greater ability to focus on their work—and teachers can demand that such work meet the highest standards.
Address: 58C St, Mirdif
District: Mirdif
Founded: 2020
Curriculum: MOE
Address: Algeria Road, Uptown Mirdiff, - 15th St
District: Mirdif
Curriculum: American
Dubai Schools Mirdif will offer an American Curriculum based on the New York State Education Department – NYSED, leading to an American high-school diploma. Focused on empowering and inspiring students across a variety of abilities and backgrounds. The curriculum will nurture empathetic and self-driven students who will embody personal values of responsibility, tolerance and pride
Address: Al Mizhar, 1 Mirdif
District: Mirdif
Founded: 2005
Curriculum: British
It is the only outstanding primary school in the Mirdif area and offers the National Curriculum for England, taught by British-trained and experienced teachers who have been chosen for their ability to create a motivational, child-centred environment.
This has led to the school being recognised as ‘Outstanding’ in all categories by BSO (British Schools Overseas).
Throughout the school a warm and friendly ‘family’ atmosphere pervades. Self-confidence and self-esteem thrive in an environment that is encouraging, academically challenging and rewarding. We teach the National Curriculum for England within a High Performance Learning culture.
Individuals are important to us and we aim to give all of our children positive encouragement during their school life to help them develop into accomplished, happy, self-confident, well-mannered young people who have respect for others.
We strongly value links with parents at GEMS Royal Dubai School and work hard to develop effective home-school partnerships. This includes regular communication and times for us to meet and listen to each other as well as an exciting mix of performances, exhibitions, competitions and sporting events.
Address: 24B Street, Mirdif, Near Abaya Shopping Mall
District: Mirdif
Founded: 2008
Curriculum: British, UK EYFS
In Star International, children are taught how a growth mindset can open doors such that they can independently be responsible for their learning. Through exposure to this mindset they will be empowered to work independently, investigate, question, debate, trial new things, make mistakes and learn from them. Children in effect, become risk takers and are resilient in their learning.
They adopt a positive ‘I Can’ attitude to learning, understanding that if they can’t find a solution one way, they have to be resilient and try again. Through the avenue of data analysis of CAT 4 and GL tests, children will understand their strengths and areas for development. They will understand effective strategies that they can use to effectively improve their learning, giving them a holistic skill platform to make that positive impact in the local, national and global contexts.
Star International Mirdif aspires to create children who have an ’I CAN’ attitude where there are no limits to learning. The students are encouraged to lead their academic careers by the school’s STAR values. The values invite children to consider their actions and challenge them to develop relationships, confidence, leadership, responsibility and learning. These feed into the house system, where the children are rewarded with house points for exemplifying the values of the school
Address: Mirdif Area - Tripoli Street - Algeria St
District: Mirdif
Founded: 2005
Curriculum: British, UK EYFS
Uptown International School’s teaching team has a shared vision to be the most respected provider of education in the region embracing a mindset of collegiality in which they acknowledge and use each other’s strengths to allow goals to be accomplished. In addition to that, the students’ academic success and social growth are of paramount importance. The school team is also very fortunate that a highly motivated and enthusiastic administrative and facilities team ably assists UIS teachers.
The facilities are spread over 57,000 square meters of landscaped grounds and are designed to ensure that the students have the best environment to support their learning and development. There are zoned areas for the Early Years, Primary School and Secondary School and the Primary and Secondary schools have separate studios to support the full IB programme of Visual Arts and integrated Design Technology on offer.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
The IB program has high standards of teaching and pedagogical leadership, working with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
At UIS, they are an International Baccalaureate World School, fully certified to offer three IB programmes: The Primary Years Programme (PYP, The Middle Years Programme (MYP) and The Diploma Programme (DP).
