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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 16:13

Hi all. I've just moved out to Dubai, to the Mirdif area and I would really appreciate some advice on schools for my two boys for next year. I have been to some of the schools and I have heard a few contradicting stories.

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 14:06

does anyone need a speech therapy center? there's a good center located at street 47 Uptown Mirdiff in al barajeel complex named Kalimati.

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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 21:08

Redrec Tangle, have sent you an email so you can take down your address!

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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 20:46

My darlings are not in either of these schools but I have friends with children in both schools. Both are very happy with the progress that their children are making and the teachers, both have said their are things that they would change about the school. When we are looking at schools for our children we question every aspect of a school but at the end of the day we have to go with our gut instinct. If you have encountered a 'not so good vibe' why would you still want to go for the school? Is it the best of a bad bunch? Where does the bad vibe come from? Parents? Teachers? Head teacher? I have no personal experience of each school so I am just giving advice.

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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 18:39

Feefee thank you for sharing. Those ARE one of the schools I am looking into (purely because no where else has spaces!) and as you said, it begs the question why? Perhaps its just because the school is aggressively expanding class numbers and years. But some of the older class sizes are only 9-12 which is unheard of. Its a bit worrying but right now priority is to get my child into any school and perhaps find a slot later on at a school of first choice. That said, most parents that write on here are quite happy with their children's learning curve, and every post I've read talks about how the child loves going to school. I dont know others who were not happy and what issues they faced, it would be nice to find out a little bit about the flip side too. Honestly, I too, encountered this not so good vibe that you had mentioned, as every school has a 'feel' thats unique to it, but keeping fingers crossed my instincts will prove wrong. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have!

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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 18:23

Yes it is Star that I was talking about. Maybe I am wrong but there does not seem to be a good vibe from there. I have taught in schools before and if the atmosphere is not right, our children suffer. Maybe it is a Dubai thing. But if parents are happy with the school, it is good enough for me. You're right, there have been some issues with the administration at the school but my daughter has been there for 2 years and the 2 teachers she has had have been fantastic. To me, that's the thing that really counts. I am very happy with her progress and also with the values they seem to be instilling in the children - they keep a very close eye on all the dynamics in the classroom and playground. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Star, notwithstanding some minor "issues" that had nothing to do with the quality of education. <em>edited by Embo on 13/04/2011</em>

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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 16:13

Yes it is Star that I was talking about. Maybe I am wrong but there does not seem to be a good vibe from there. I have taught in schools before and if the atmosphere is not right, our children suffer. Maybe it is a Dubai thing. But if parents are happy with the school, it is good enough for me.

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Latest post on 13 April 2011 - 12:41

When star opened it started off with only 1 or 2 classes per year (cant remember which now) and they are slowly extending this to 4 classes per year. If you were talking about star, this could possibly be the reason there's places available?

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Latest post on 12 April 2011 - 20:16

I have spoken to quite a few parents and they have raised a number of concerns about one of the schools and in particular how the school is run. It also seems that there are lots of places available which while this is good news, it begs the question, why? Is it silly to look outside of this area??

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Latest post on 11 April 2011 - 09:04

Thank you both very much. The 2 boys are going into year 1 and year 3. Ideally British Curriculum. I have gone to Star and Royal but a little nervous on both after talking to a neighbour. I will also check old forums. My worry is to enrole them and they realise that i've made a big mistake. unless the neighbour has kids at both schools (!) I wouldnt pay to much attention, we are very happy at RDS and I have friends who are very happy @ Star. You will always get some people who have bad things to say no matter which school. Try to make your mind up based on your visit and talking with parents who have kids at each school.

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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 19:03

This thread will most likely to be deleted - they always seem to be, I guess 'cause some of the schools advertise. My DD is at Royal Dubai and I am very happy with the school. Facilities are great and my SIL who is a long term teacher in Australia thought the curriculum/homework/class structure seemed great. DESS also comes highly recommended, but personally I wouldn't bother driving so far in so much traffic when there's a great alternative on the doorstep. That said, that's my thoughts and I've never heard a bad word against DESS, which I can't say for any other school. Lastly I wouldn't let the waitlist thing panic you too much. Places do become available - people are coming and going all the time. Also I think there's an expectation here that if the school doesn't have a waitlist it can't be good..........

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Latest post on 10 April 2011 - 18:38

Thank you both very much. The 2 boys are going into year 1 and year 3. Ideally British Curriculum. I have gone to Star and Royal but a little nervous on both after talking to a neighbour. I will also check old forums. My worry is to enrole them and they realise that i've made a big mistake.

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