Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park

The Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park is an independent international school in Jumeriah Park, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Opened in 2015, the school is managed by Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the Middle East.

Dubai British School,
Jumeirah Park
Location
Jumeirah Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Information
Opened2015
PrincipalBrendon Fulton
Age range5 to 18
AccreditationCouncil of British International School
School feesAED 65,000 to 75,000
Websitewww.dubaibritishschooljp.ae

The school is open to students from 5 to 18 years of age.

Curriculum and activities

The school offers the National Curriculum of England for Year 1 to Year 13. From the age of five, all children have daily and literacy and numeracy lessons, the progress are carefully monitored and parents are kept full informed about their child achievements. The secondary school students entered for GCSE and IGCSE examinations[1] in Year 10 and 11 and for A levels in Year 12 and 13. The DBSJP curriculum modeled on the National Curriculum For England, leading to GCSE, IGCSE,[2] AS, and A levels examinations.
Students begin their primary school years in Key Stage 1 ( Year 1 and 2 ), following the curriculum of the National Curriculum of England, and then move into Key Stage 2 ( Year 3 to 6) their secondary school years begin in Key Stage 3 ( Year 7, 8 and 9), and then move into Key Stage 4 ( Year 12  and 13), and then move into 6th form (Year 12 and 13). During KS4 students have to take the UK national exam GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education). If students pass the required grades they can go onto an advanced level of study which is a prerequisite for university.

Inclusion

The school has a dedicated Inclusion Department that ensures the highest provision is in place for students with determinations.

Languages

DBSJP students also have the opportunity to study different languages including Arabic from Year 1, French from Year 3 and Spanish from Year 6. They also offer English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Facilities and areas

The school Primary and Secondary students have their own dedicated and separate learning environment and classroom. Their facilities include:

PE Hall Design Technology Laboratories Multi Purpose Sports Hall
Activity Room ICT Laboratories Multi Purpose Court
Science Laboratories Libraries Indoor 8 Lane Swimming Pool
Art Studio Innovation Centre Supporting STEM Football Pitches
Drama and Dance Studio Food and Technology Laboratory Tennis Court
Music Recording and Practice Room School Radio Station Indoor and Outdoor Playareas
Learning and Language Support Room 550 Seater Performing Arts Theatre Two School Clinics

Extra-curricular activities

DBSJP ECAs are important for learning environment and their students are encouraged to take part in the broad range of activities offered in their school, from academic interest to sporting clubs and community initiatives. The school also claim that they are the home of FCBESCOLA[3] Dubai, the only official soccer academy of FC Barcelona in the UAE.

Inspections and accreditation

DBSJP have been rated "excellent" by Penta International[4] in February 2018.[5]

References

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