A Parent’s Top 10 Guide to Choosing a School in Dubai

A parent's guide to help you make the most important decision for your child.

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4 March 2018

| Last updated on 4 March 2018

A Parent’s Top 10 Guide to Choosing a School in Dubai

Clarion School in Dubai provides a guideline for all parents, helping them make the right decision when it comes to choosing a school for their kids. Read on below to find how parents can take this crucial decision based on some important questions.

1. How ready is the school for the future?

Is the school igniting your child's curiosity?
Are children learning how to learn?
Is meaningful learning happening?
Does the school believe there may be no right answer or many answers?

2. How skilled are the teachers?

What are the qualifications of your child’s teacher?
What is the quality and consistency of the teacher’s professional development?
Are the teachers able to challenge the students to think differently and take ownership of their learning?
Are the teachers able to support the students to adapt to uncertainty and change?

3. Does learning happen outside the classroom?

Is there an understanding that learning should also happen outside of the classroom?
How is Dubai used as a laboratory for learning?
How are field trips integrated as part of the learning process?
Is recess valued as part of the learning process?

4. Does learning happen beyond the textbook?

What are the sources of information and learning for the child other than the textbook?
How much experiential learning takes place during the school day?
Are experts in the field brought in to share their experiences with the children?
Are there opportunities for children to voice their own opinions?

5. Is the learning environment conducive to breaking intellectual boundaries?

How safe is it for your child to be an intellectual risk taker?
Is your child encouraged to think outside the box?
Is your child encouraged to formulate their own opinions?
Is your child respected as an individual?

6. How is technology used in the school?

How is screen time addressed at the school?
Does technology overwhelm the classroom?
Is technology taught as a means in itself or a means to an end?
How does technology support learning outcomes at the school?

7. What does the learning environment feel like?

Are children happy?
Is it warm and friendly?
Is the school oversized or just the right size for your child?
Do you see children playing in groups and having discussions?

8. How are children assessed?

How is progress measured?
What forms of assessment are used to reflect learning?
How are assessments used to inform the teaching and learning environment?
How are children assessed before entry into the school?

9. How does the school engage parents?

Is there a parent association in the school?
How does the school communicate consistent with parents?
How do parents share their ideas with the school?
Are there learning events for Parents at school?

10. What is the value system in the school?

How are values such as kindness, gratitude and giving back practiced at school?
Are children encouraged to help others?
How is social justice practiced in school?
What is the vision and mission of the school?

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