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Welcome to The Dubai School, College & Boarding School Section

Are you choosing which school in Dubai to send your child to? It is a hard decision and a lot of research into which school is best for you and your child needs to be done. Here we feature some of the best schools and also offer advice and tips on how to make the decision. We also have a big list of Dubai School Fees and Sharjah School Fees so you can work out your education budget too. We also have news features from various schools and colleges in Dubai for you to read to help you get a feel for how education works in Dubai and what to expect. We wish you luck in your school search.

Victory Heights Primary School
 Victory Heights Primary School
www.vhprimary.com
056 342 1662
 
Star International School
About Star International School
www.starschoolummsheif.com
04 348 3314 | Latest News >>
 
Victoria International School of Sharjah
About VISS | News
www.viss.ae
06 577 1999
         

Queen Ethelburgas
About Queen Ethelburga's
www.queenethelburgas.edu
00 (44) 1423 33 33 30
 
Dubai - Education - Dubai School - JESS
About JESS
www.jess.sch.ae
04 361 9019
 
 Sue Anderson Consultants
About Sue Anderson
www.andersoneducation.co.uk
050 850 8414
         

Dubai Schools & College News

desc dubaiDubai English Speaking College’s Community Garden is a ‘Class’ Creation
Dubai English Speaking College has created an innovative Desert Forest Garden Outdoor Classroom at its Academic City Campus. The project, under the guidance of teacher, Gaina Dunsire, has been achieved through funding from the volunteer parent’s association, Friends of Dubai English Speaking College (FDESC), as well as a community tree sponsorship initiative and the College itself. The tree sponsorship was launched last week and began in earnest with students and parents planting their own trees in the garden on Planting Day - Monday, 25 March. Find Out More>>
Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS) takes part in Guiness World Record Attempt.
VISS Primary School student and World Education Games UAE Ambassador, Zeena Zahidah, leads the way with tablet computers. This week, students of VISS have been taking part in an official Guinness World Record attempt to achieve the greatest participation in an online game. Read More >>
Queen Ethelburga’s CollegeQueen Ethelburga’s Academic Success
A North Yorkshire school is celebrating record-breaking results at A-Level. Queen Ethelburga’s College near Boroughbridge has repeated its 100% overall pass rate for its Year 13 pupils but has seen its average UCAS points score per student increase so considerably it could become one of the top 50 schools in the country. In the College, Year 13 students averaged at 491 UCAS points – the equivalent to 4 A Grades at A-Level, with the percentage of students gaining Grades A* to B at 93%. Read More>>
viss school sharjahVISS Wins 'Best Rookie Team' in F1 Schools National Competition
‘The Future Match’ has walked away with the “Best Rookie Team” award in this year's F1 in Schools championship in Abu Dhabi. The two teams ‘The Future Match’ and ‘The Extreme Stars’ represented VISS at the championship. The two teams, comprising six students each from grade 5 at the Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS), headed off to Yas Marina Circuit to compete in the annual Junior F1 in Schools UAE National Championship against seventeen teams from across the UAE. Read More>>
viss school dubaiVISS Graduates Score Well Above The Australian (Victorian) Average Students at Victoria International School Sharjah (VISS) gained exceptional results in Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) , with many students achieving A and A+ grades in their examinations, across a number of subject areas. Of particular note was the fact that of the four students sitting the English examination, two achieved an A+ and another achieved an A+ for his English as a Second Language paper. Read More>>
green fingers dubaiGreen Fingers and Recycling at DESC Dubai
Dubai English Speaking College, based in Academic City, created a school garden in the college grounds, two years ago, as part of its Green initiative for students. The plan included providing recycling boxes for paper in all classrooms, supplying bio-degradable packaging in the school canteen and reducing the use of unnecessary lighting by displaying signs reminding everyone in school to switch off the lights when they’re finished. However, one of the biggest successes is the Eco-Garden, located in the school grounds. Read More>>

School & Education Features

ib in dubaiInternational Baccalaureate vs A-Levels & Scottish Highers
Is IB the new gold standard to guaranteed entry to university in the UK?
Having gone through the whole IB Diploma syllabus with my daughter, we decided that our son was not an IB student, he went to boarding school for A Levels after GCSEs. Is one course better than the other? IB is rolled out as a perfect route to university, and there is no doubt about it, the IB Diploma is a highly respected qualification. However there are conflicting views regarding the ease of obtaining a university place with an IB Score. There is no doubt that the IB Diploma offers breadth and depth in the subject courses, but in my opinion, is definitely for high achievers. Joyce tells us here experience. Read More>>
dubai money dirhams school feesDubai School Fees
We have a round up for you here of most of the best and popular schools in Dubai and their fees. We've also got curriculum, grade, location and contact details for you to give you all the information you need when trying to find a school. We really hope this helps with your search for the perfect school or college for your children in Dubai. Go To The Dubai School Fees List>>
*New*: Sharjah School Fees: Take Me There>>
choose a school dubai uaeChoosing The Right School For You Child
With so many schools in Dubai to choose from, it can be a monumental task trying to decide which school to enrol your child in. How to choose a school for your child? Since Dubai is a transient and not always the ultimate destination for some expatriates, the type of curriculum, style of teaching, and language of your home country (or the country of your next expat assignment) are generally important deciding factors for a school. As many different types of educational curriculum are offered in Dubai, ranging from British, American, Canadian, Australian, Arabic, and Indian to the International Baccalaureate (IB) system, this may be one way of weeding out different schools.Here are the top important points to keep in mind to help you make this tough decision.Read More>>
school calendarSchool Holidays In Dubai
If you're trying to plan you and your family's time, want to know when the kids will be off? You're in the right place! Here we have a big list of when all the school holidays are in Dubai that covers many schools. It's really handy to see if your kids will be off at the same time or if there are any big differences. It's also great if you don't have kids so you can see and plan around when the busiest travel times will be- or the quietest times on the road! Here we have all the term dates for the 2012/ 2013 school year. Take Me There>>
who what whyEducation Systems Comparison UK USA Aus
There is sometimes a lot of confusion between the English, UK, Australian and American schools systems so here we have a handy chart for you so you can compare the ages, and terminology used in all the education and schooling systems. This should help you understand the grade versus year and age comparison. This is a common topic of conversation on our busy forum as it can be a bit confusing- we do hope this table helps you in your education decisions. Take Me There>>
learning support uaeSpecial Needs Resources, Learning Difficulty & Support In The UAE
If your child has certain special needs or learning challenges that need to be addressed when you move to the UAE, there are schools and centers that offer the right kind of support for both children with special needs and their parents. When applying for a special needs school ensure that you apple in a timely manner as spaces are usually limited. However each of these centers is very helpful in giving advice and recourses to parents of special children. See More>>
home schooling dubaiHomeSchooling In Dubai
Here we take a look at the options available to you if you decide to home school your child. At present their is no ruling concerning the home schooling of expat children in the UAE, so it is allowed. It is recommended though that you subscribe to an accredited program so that if your child does re-enter mainstream brick and mortar schooling you have the necessary evidence available. Many people homeschool for various reasons- economic reasons being quite high on the agenda here. There are groups you can join in the UAE or support, advice and tips... Find Out More>>


 
 
 
 
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