Dubai Scholars Private School Explained

Dubai Scholars Private School
City:Dubai
Country:United Arab Emirates
Schooltype:Independent school
Established:1976
Founder:Madhu Verma
Status:open
Sister School:Scholars International Academy
Authority:KHDA
Principal:Barbara Lubaczewska
Gender:Co-Educational
Enrolment:2100
System:National Curriculum of England
Mascot:Falcon
Language:English

25.2805°N 55.3647°WDubai Scholars Private School, is a private school, located in Al Qusais, Dubai, UAE. The school is managed by the Scholars International Group, and offers the National Curriculum of England to students ranging from FS1 to Year 13.[1]

History

Founded in 1976 by Madhu Verma, Dubai Scholars Private School was a villa-based school, located in the Deira area of Dubai. Eventually, the school relocated to two villas, later expanding to seven.

In 1994, the school relocated to the Al Qusais area of Dubai, where the campus is now located.[2]

Campus

Located in the Al Qusais area, the Dubai Scholars Private School campus is split into zones - Early years, Primary and Secondary. The campus contains several libraries, with the outdoor facilities including a pool, a sports field and several playgrounds.[3]

Curriculum

Dubai Scholars Private School follows the National Curriculum of England, offering courses for students ranging from FS 1 to Year 13.

During the foundation programme and primary school years (FS 1-Year 6), students will study a defined set of subjects in order to prepare them for the secondary school. As per UAE's Ministry of Education requirements, all of the students will also study Arabic, and the Muslim students will also take Islamic studies.[4]

During Years 8 and 9 (Key Stage 3), students will keep studying a general set of subjects, preparing for the IGCSE programme.[5]

During Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4), students will take part in the IGCSE programme, choosing a set of 10 subjects to study, and taking official exams on those subjects at the end of Year 11.[6]

During Years 12 and 13 (Key Stage 5), students will take part in the A levels programme, which consists of both the AS and A2 level qualifications.

KHDA Inspection Report

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an educational quality assurance authority based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management and rates them, based on the performance of both the teachers and the students.[7]

Below is a summary of the inspection ratings for Dubai Scholars Private School.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Schools. sigeducation.com. December 22, 2016.
  2. Web site: Our History - Dubai Scholars. dubaischolars.com. December 22, 2016.
  3. Web site: Our Campus. dubaischolars.com. December 22, 2016.
  4. News: Schools Pressed on Islamic Studies. Lewis. Kathryn. September 14, 2009. December 22, 2016. thenational.ae.
  5. News: Dubai Scholars Private School. Which School Advisor UAE. en-US. 2016-12-22.
  6. Web site: Secondary School Programme. dubaischolars.com. December 22, 2016.
  7. Web site: Home Knowledge and Human Development Authority. JKCS. www.khda.gov.ae. 2016-12-22.
  8. Web site: Dubai Scholars Private School Inspection Report 2015-2016. khda.gov.ae. December 22, 2016.