Dubai Scholars Private School
Dubai Scholars Private School is an international 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 KG1 to Year 13.[1] Founded in 1976 by Madhu Verma, the school is one of the oldest international schools in Dubai. As of December 2019, the school had 1950 students enrolled.
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School type | Independent school |
Motto | Ad Astra Per Aspera |
Established | 1976 |
Founder | Madhu Verma |
Status | open |
Sister school | Scholars International Academy |
Authority | KHDA |
Principal | Frank Scarcelli |
Gender | Co-Educational |
Enrolment | 1800 |
Education system | National Curriculum of England |
Language | English |
Mascot | Falcon |
Website | http://www.dubaischolars.com/ |
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 2 villas, later expanding to 7.
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]
School Name | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | Curriculum |
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Dubai Scholars Private School | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | UK |
References
- "Our Schools". sigeducation.com. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- "Our History - Dubai Scholars". dubaischolars.com. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- "Our Campus". dubaischolars.com. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- Lewis, Kathryn (September 14, 2009). "Schools Pressed on Islamic Studies". Retrieved December 22, 2016 – via thenational.ae.
- "Dubai Scholars Private School". Which School Advisor UAE. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- "Secondary School Programme". dubaischolars.com. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- JKCS. "Home | Knowledge and Human Development Authority". www.khda.gov.ae. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
- "Dubai Scholars Private School Inspection Report 2015-2016". khda.gov.ae. Retrieved December 22, 2016.