DIS IB Overview Booklet

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PARTNERSHIPS

Our ownership by the Al Futtaim Education Foundation allows us unique opportunities for internships, work placements and scholarships.

We have also forged new partnerships with: • School of Humanity • World Class Scholars • Al Futtaim Education Foundation This means that our students have access to incredible extra-curricular prospects, making them some of the most competitive university applicants.

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TESTIMONIALS

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ALUMNI

JANA Growing up, my identity was fazed from moving around due to my parent’s job. I felt the need to change to fit in, but that all changed when I joined Deira International School, my second home. The home that welcomed me and allowed me to flourish. The home that rooted for me when I won my first poetry competition, and when I scored my first goal. The home that listened to me and gave me the space to be creative alongside my peers to redesign our sixth form space. The home that mentored me and helped me attain my goal of a perfect 45 points in IB. Deira International School will always be my second home; the place where I found me.

SCHOLARSHIP ROXANNE IB 2 “Achieving this scholarship is an element of motivation to perform at my highest potential as I see it as a manifestation of encouragement and validation of my personal growth and learning journey at DIS. I vividly remember when I heard I had received the scholarship. I was squealing at the top of my voice and running around the house. I was ecstatic and seeing the sheer happiness on my parents’ faces made me realize how much the commitment and dedication towards my studies was all worth it! I feel so grateful to be a part of a group of like-minded and hard-working individuals who were all given the same wonderful opportunity through Al Futtaim Education Foundation to propel in what they do best.”

FOREVER LEARNING, FOREVER ACHIEVING

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IB2 Term 1 Focus on IAs

Term 2

Term 3

Mock Examinations End of content

IB Examinations

Final EE submission Final TOK submission Building portfolio of experience and projects

Final CAS interviews and submission deadline

Writing of personal statements US college essays Early application deadlines

Normal application deadlines

IB2 Term 1 Focus on IAs

Term 2 Mock Examinations End of content

Work Placement 3 Final RP submission

Service Learning and Language Development portfolio submitted

Writing of personal statements US college essays Early application deadlines

Normal application deadlines

Term 3 IB Examinations

WE LOOK TO THE FUTURE

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INTRODUCTION

OUR IDEA AND ACTIVITIES

DIS has been educating the students of Dubai since 2005.

We offer a highly experienced and dedicated teaching staff who will nurture and challenge your child as they navigate their way through the IB Programme.

VISION AND VALUES DIS shares the Vision of the IB SCHOOL DEIRA INTERNATIONAL Organisation to ensure that the students who pass through our doors leave us as passionate life-long learners and DIS offers students a state-of-the art responsible global citizens. The sixth form facilities – the IB Hub. IB curriculum, with its focus on creating globally-minded The IB Hub at Deira International students who are the leaders School consists of three floors; the of tomorrow, fully marries with Innovation Hub, the Productivity Hub DIS Values. and the Social Hub.. These facilities include study areas, dining, social and In addition, students at DIS leisure facilities, which all combine to have the IB Learner Attributes provide an ambient place to embedded into their learning collaborate, relax and study from FS1. We recognise the independently. value of developing the skills of the individual so that they are fully prepared for life at university and beyond.

HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE

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IB AT DIS

OUR PROGRAMMES AND RECOGNITION

At DIS, we offer a fully inclusive package of IB pathways to ensure all students succeed at our school.

A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OUR STUDENTS

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IBDP – OUR DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Students study six subjects from the different IB groups, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. Students also study a core component which helps prepare them for the rigours of university – Theory of Knowledge (a critical thinking based course), the Extended Essay (an opportunity to conduct research into a topic of their choice) and CAS (where students complete extra-curricular activities aimed at giving back to the community.

IBCP – OUR CAREERS BASED PATHWAY Students study one Btec qualification and choose between two to four IB subjects at either standard or higher level. Students also have the opportunity to go on work placements with our partner organisations and complete a Core component, consisting of a Reflective Project, Service Learning and Language Development.

This pathway is equal to the IBDP and is recognized by universities across the world.

IB COURSES This is for students who want more flexibility. Students study six IB subjects but can choose any combination of standard and higher level. Students are not required to complete the Core component and points will be awarded for their individual subject choices. IB Courses is also recognized by universities world wide.

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WHY IB AT DIS?

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RESULTS

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Significantly outperform schools across the world. DIS 2022 scored an average of 35.5 points compared to the world average of 32.

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DIS has a %100 pass rate, significantly higher than the world average pass rate of %86.

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The first school worldwide to graduate students from IBCP

DIS offers a fully inclusive programme – there is a pathway for every type of student at DIS.

FLEXIBILITY OF PATHWAYS

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SCHEDULE

IBDP

IB1 Term 1

Term 2

Term 3 EOY exams and start of IAs

IB subjects

Introduction and content

Building content

Core

TOK introduction and content

CAS

Introduction to CAS

Introduction to First draft of EE EE and project TOK exhibition approval Building portfolio CAS interviews of experiences and projects Introduction of application process

University Counselling IBDP

IB1 Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

IB subjects Introduction and content and Btec

Building content

EOY exams and start of IAs

Work placements

Work Placement 1

Work Placement 2

Work Placement 2

Introduction to

Introduction to First draft of Reflective project Reflective project and approval Introduction of application process

Core University Counselling

Service Learning and Language Development

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDINGS (MoUs)

We have also forged new MoUs with: • American University of Sharjah (specifically: the Sharakah Schools Programme) • Paris II - Pantheon Assas Universite • Rochester Institute of Technology - Dubai

AND MORE

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EVERY STUDENT REMEMBERS A DIS TEACHER To create an outstanding, multi-cultural learning community which empoweres students to achieve their potential, become life-long learners and redsponsible global citizens.

Address:

P.O. Box 79043, Al Badia, Dubai Festival City Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Contact Us:

Tel: +971 4 232 5552

www.disdubai.ae