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Schooling Help

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 01:52

we will move back to Dubai after 3 years outside in Feb. My son is 4.5 years old and wherever I apply I get the same answer ' we are full, please try again in sept'. I also learnt that nurseries don't accept children of his age. Can anyone recommend schools that could have availability? We will be in Springs area. Thanks

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 11:30
I agree Cornish Pixie. I recently contacted her, although have not yet decided if we will go with her service but that is purely as we had some medical drama with visitors recently and put other thoughts aside and now we also are wondering about our long term future here - maybe another two years only. But I found her services appealing. She has been doing the consultancy a long time and has excellent relations with schools and she gives a turnkey service. It is not that easy a job, she is an education consultant.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 11:15
To be fair to Fiona Coutts, she is also a teacher and helps family's place kids that have special requirements. She understands the different curriculums inside out and knows many of the school registrars, and this helps her find rare school places.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 09:55
But Fiona Coutts charges 6K doesn't she? Blimey! I'm thinking a new business idea Claire! LOL
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 08:34
As Cornish Pixie says try Greenfields, its a very nice school my DS goes there and i believe there is availability, good luck
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 08:24
How about Greenfield Community School at the Green Community, if no luck call Children's garden it's sister school as they act as a feeder school and I think children can remain there til they are 6. http://www.gcschool.ae/ http://www.childrensgarden.ae/ Also ASD has just moved into a new campus in TECOM/Al Barsha. How about Gems World Academy too.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 January 2011 - 01:28
Emirates International School Meadow. Very close to you. Try for KG 1 I think they will have places as they started receiving applications only last week. Good Luck!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 22:49
You should get Time Out for Kids as at the back they list I think all if not the majority of nurseries, primary and secondary schools in Dubai. Getting a place for FS2/KG2 is luck of the draw.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 18:43
http://www.bsme.org.uk/schools/ Maybe this website can help?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 15:14
Have you tried Safa school?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:38
they also have no availability for KG1 :(
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:26
Try Bradenton Preparatory Academy in Sports City - American Curriculum. Tel: 04 44 93 600 (ask to speak with Tanya Schroeder/registrar)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 13:19
unfortunately both asd and regent said 'they are fully occupied' :( any other recommendations?
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 11:48
But Fiona Coutts charges 6K doesn't she? Blimey!
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 11:37
I hope she is licensed to do so...... Try ASD, American but good.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 11:24
But Fiona Coutts charges 6K doesn't she?
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 11:01
FIONA COUTTS <[email protected]> her cell number is 050 544 8916 She assists with education and relocation.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 January 2011 - 10:59
Try Regent International they were the only school to have spaces when we moved in 2008
 
 

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