Dubai British School

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Dubai British School
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Dubai British School
Emirates Hills, Springs 3, Dubai
Coordinates 25°03′19″N55°10′12″E / 25.055216°N 55.169902°E / 25.055216; 55.169902
Information
TypePrivate Independent School
PrincipalSarah Reynolds
Enrollment1,085
Education systemBritish (National Curriculum for England, GCSE, A Level, BTEC)
Website dubaibritishschool.ae

Dubai British School is an international school offering a British education to students aged three to eighteen, located in The Springs, Emirates Hills, Dubai. The school is managed by Taaleem, one of largest education providers in Middle East.

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The school was established in 2005, and is open to students from Foundation 1 to Year 13.

Curriculum

The school offers the National Curriculum for England, following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, enhanced by WOW Learning in Primary and a wide variety of GCSE, BTEC and A-Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13.

Student achievement

The school consistently surpasses national averages in the UK for A-Level [1] and GCSE exam results. [2] The A-Level and BTEC students go on to attend top universities worldwide, including University of Cambridge, Johns Hopkins University, King's College London and University of Tokyo.

Rating and accreditation

DBS' performance is rated Outstanding [3] by the KHDA's Dubai School Inspection Bureau [4] (DSIB) and by British School Overseas [5] (BSO). The school is also fully accredited by the Council of International Schools [6] (CIS).

Facilities

STEAM GardenPrimary & Secondary Music RoomsTennis & Netball CourtsFoundation Outdoor Classroom
LibrariesSports HallHealth CentreCounseling Room
Art Studio & Ceramics RoomPeripatetic Rooms for Individual Music LessonExtended Learning RoomsCafeteria
Science LabsMulti-Purpose Astroturf PitchSixth Form Common RoomIndoor and Outdoor Dining Areas
Performing Arts TheatreSwimming PoolSixth Form Study RoomFoundation & Primary Playgrounds

Extra-curricular activities

Beyond the taught curriculum, students are strongly encouraged to participate in the wide range of activities offered. These ECAs are a vital part of the learning experiences and most of the ECA programme is run by staff and is free-of-charge. Outside agencies are used for some specialist activities. The school ECAs provided includes literature society, football, swimming, cricket, rugby, arts and Crafts, yoga, karate, tennis, basketball, choir, drama, games, Duke of Edinburgh and F1.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (The International Award for Young People) is designed to expand the horizons of those who participate in it. The majority of eligible year groups take part, helping students understand the importance of community, teamwork and perseverance. In past years, the expeditions have included desert walks, mountain climbing and trips to Vietnam, Thailand and Mauritius.

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References

  1. "What is A-Level?".
  2. "GCSE Exam Results".
  3. "Rated "Outstanding"" (PDF).
  4. "Dubai School Inspection Bureau".
  5. "British School Overseas".
  6. "What is Council of International Schools".