
Various Options
NumberWorksnWords
Grades/Year: Primary and Secondary
Tel no.: 050-880 7977/7999
Website : www.numberworksnwords.com ; E-mail : mirdiff@numberworks.com
Location : Emirates Hills and Mirdiff, Dubai
NumberWorks’nWords ‘fun with maths, cool with English’ is an after school English and maths tuition programme designed for students struggling to keep up or bursting to race ahead. It may be their maths or their English – or both – that could benefit. Whatever the case, NumberWorks’nWords promises to give student’s education and confidence a boost. Just don’t tell them how much fun they’ll have – they’ll never believe you.
Uptown School
Curriculum : International Baccalaureate
Grades/Year: K1 - GD9 (GD10 in 2008, etc)
Tel no.:04-2886270 ; Fax no. 04-2886271
Website www.uptown.ae ; E-mail mbotha@uptown.ae
Location : Mirdiff, Dubai- P.O. Box 78181 Dubai
Uptown School is implementing the International Baccalaureate’s world-renowned Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Year Programme (MYP), Uptown School places a strong emphasis on holistic education. These programmes allow students to investigate how they learn, their role in the community and their interdependence with the environment; to create well-rounded students with inquiring minds. The teachers are committed to creating a community school where parents and students feel a sense of ownership. Our unique music programme and innovative extra-curricular offerings, plus a strong ‘Exceptional Children’s’ department, further set us apart from the norm.
The Children's Garden
Curriculum: Bilingual Early Years Education
Grades/Year: Pre Nursery - K2
Tel no. : 04-8853484 ; Fax no.:04-8853584
Website : www.childrensgarden.ae ; E-mail : bertl@childrensgarden.ae
Location: Green Community, Dubai-P.O. Box 211336 Dubai
Childhood should be a voyage of discovery – exciting, absorbing and inspiring. And these early years are critical in that they lay the foundations on which an entire life will be built. At The Children’s Garden (TCG), we understand the remarkable potential of this age group and know that a precious window of opportunity opens for children this age. With the right encouragement, the right experiences and the right role models, children can be best prepared for happy and confident futures - that is why we’re offering your little ones the myriad benefits of our totally creative, bilingual programme, implemented by early childhood experts.
Greenfield Community School
Curriculum : International Baccalaureate
Grades/Year: K1 -GD6 (GD7 in 2008, etc)
Tel no.:050-8424232 ; Fax no. 04-349-8807
Website: www.gcschool.ae ; E-mail : SGill@gcschool.ae
Location: DIP, Dubai-P.O. Box 282627 Dubai
Greenfield Community School provides a high quality, challenging, international education, creates an enduring passion for learning and empowers each student to make a positive contribution to their local and global communities. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Organization’s Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). These programmes allow students to develop and use their talents to create a sense of curiosity, tolerance, belonging, meaning and contribution within their communities. Such children will grow into adults who are bright and shining lights in their world.
Raha International School
Curriculum : International Baccalaureate
Grades/Year: K1 - GD9 (GD10 in 2008, etc)
Tel no.: 02-5561567 ; Fax no. 02-5561568
Website : www.ris.ae ; E-mail : info@ris.ae
Location : Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi-P.O. Box:34150 Abu Dhabi
At Raha International School, we will prepare students to become successful, compassionate, confident citizens of the world – the men and women who will lead the next generation with intelligence, a profound world view, and thoughtful ambition. Raha International School is implementing the International Baccalaureate Organization’s world-renowned Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Year Programme (MYP). This programme has been exhaustively researched, tested and proven successful in providing students with an outstanding foundation from which to launch their adult lives and pursue all of their dreams and ambitions. Additionally, giving students instant credibility at any post-secondary education they choose to pursue anywhere in the world.
Dubai British School
Curriculum: British
Grades/Year: F1 - Y13
Tel no. : 04-3619361, Fax no.: 04-3609294
Website: www.dubaibritishschool.ae ,E-mail : reception@dubaibritishschool.ae
Location : Springs 3, Dubai -P.O. Box: 37828 Dubai
Dubai British School is helping satisfy the demand for a traditional British programme for children from Foundation to Year 13. Principal Val Thomas-Peter is dedicated to ensuring that the pupils receive a genuinely rounded education. Music, Art, Drama and sports will be firmly embedded in the curriculum. At the heart of the school’s philosophy lies the belief that children have extraordinary potential. Our job is to help each pupil harness that potential and discover their individual strengths.
Al-Mizhar, American Academy for Girls
Curriculum: American
Grades/Year: K1 - GD12
Tel no. 04 288 72 50 - Fax no. 04 288 7251
Website:www.aag.ae - E-mail:dscotto@aag.ae
Location: Al Mizhar, Dubai - - P.O. Box: 78484 Dubai
Al-Mizhar American Academy for Girls: This unique American curriculum school caters to the distinctive learning needs of girls from KG-12. Research shows that girls learn differently from boys, and an all-girls’ education is the ideal option for some girls. The hands-on, inter-disciplinary program helps students apply knowledge to real life and provide girls with the opportunity to reach their full potential. At AAG, girls encounter strong female role models and enjoy a huge array of opportunities to develop leadership skills. AAG is also a member of the Council of International Schools and offers Advanced Placement courses in the high school.
Wellington International School
Location : Sheikh Zayed Road
The Wellington International School will be a truly ground-breaking learning environment that will provide exceptionally high standards of education to the students. The school, spanning an area of eight acres, will offer a spectrum of facilities and resources that will combine a world class education with distinctive, state-of-the-art infrastructure.
www.wellingtoninternationalschool.com
Dubai International Academy
Location: Emirates Hills
Curriculum: Full curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Programs from Nursery to Grade 12 comprising the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP) and the IB Diploma (DP). It will be the first school in the UAE to offer a full curriculum based on the IBO Programs.
Years offered: Nursery to Grade 12. Grades offered in 2005 - Nursery to Grade 9.
Website : www.diadubai.com
Jumeirah English Speaking School
Location: Arabian Ranches
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England and Wales
Years offered: A three form entry primary school from Foundation through to Year 6, together with a six form entry secondary school, initially for Years 7 and 8. The secondary school will then offer a complete Key Stage 3 phase (Years 7 to 9) in September 2006 and commence Years 10 and 12 courses in September 2007.
Email : jess@jess.sch.ae
Emirates International School - Meadows
Location: On Meadows Drive, between Meadows 4 and Springs 1
Curriculum: International Primary Curriculum (Kg 1 to Grade 6), IGCSE (Grades 7-10), International Baccalaureate Curriculum (Grades 11 & 12).
Years offered: Kg 1 (4 year olds) to Grade 9.
Website: www.eischool.com
Dubai British School
Location: Junction of Meadows and Springs Drive
Curriculum: National Curriculum for England.
Years offered: The academic year starting in 2005 will offer Foundation to Year 10 inclusive and possibly Year 12 (depending on demand). The academic year starting in Autumn 2006 will add Years 11 to 13.
Website : www.dubaibritishschool.ae
Regent School, (Affiliate)
Location: Adjacent to The Greens
Curriculum: National Curriculum of England and Wales
Years Offered: Reception to Year 6 (Phase 1). Year 7 to Year 12 (Phase 2)
Email: info@regentschooldxb.com
Safa School Dubai
Location : Safa Park
Safa School offers a broad, balanced, child-centred curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England. The school, which opened in 2004 has provision for over 380 children in a large complex complete with swimming pool, sports hall and spacious playgrounds, situated in central Jumeirah. The school is a member of British Schools in the Middle East.
Website : www.safaschooldubai.com
Jumeirah Primary School
Jumeirah Primary School provides a very high quality British style education. JPS, as it's affectionately known, is an IAPS (Independent Association of Preparatory Schools) school, a highly successful international school for children aged 3 11.
Website: http://jpsdubai.com/jpsix
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