Better Education Guide - Autumn'16

Better Education Your essential guide to the UAE’s nurseries, schools and universities

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Welcome It’s time for children to head back to school and we’re sure parents are as eager as their little ones. Whether the kids are going to start somewhere new, or heading back for the academic year, it’s an exciting time for children as they are once again reunited with friends. Take them shopping before it begins (page 11) and don’t forget to plan a nutritious lunchbox menu together (page 17).

If your teen is going on a hiatus before, or even during, university, keep them occupied with a class of their choice - there’s plenty to choose from on page 14. We’ve also covered play centres and after-school activities that keep children constantly learning while having fun (page 15).

This comprehensive guide features nurseries, schools and universities in the UAE, segregated by emirate for convenience.

All listings comprise a summary and detailed information on fees, facilities, extra-curricular activities and contact details, so you can save this handbook for future reference.

Happy school year to all parents and children.

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Skilled children from top schools within the country

7 SpoTLIgHT oN: JUMEIrAH BAccALAUrEATE ScHooL

Discover why this may be the school for your child?

8 SETTINg THE STANDArD The Arcadia preparatory School offers much more than just a great education

Let your teen try out an educational course while on a break

Amusing, educational areas where children can gain knowledge and make friends

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NUTrITIoN IN A BoX Lunchbox ideas and food groups to include in your child’s lunchbox

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NUrSErIES

Shopping finds to get your children excited

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Suitable options for your child, before you make a firm decision

read through our selection, and choose the one that suits your teen the best

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top achievers

Take a look at these high-performing students excelling at schools in the country

NAme: megan Bateman SchOOl: cranleigh Abu Dhabi YeAR gROup: 11 RecOgNiSeD fOR: Academic and co-curricular commitment megan has continuously shown her level of commitment to studies and academic life, and has been awarded an Academic effort Award. Outside the classroom, her kindness, efficiency and concern for peers has made her a respected member of the student council. The skilled student is also a member of the senior dance company, and girls’ under 16 football team, and is currently completing her bronze Duke of edinburgh award.

NAme: Rehman Oomer SchOOl: Kings’ School Dubai YeAR gROup: 8 RecOgNiSeD fOR: getting an A* in mathematics gcSe Rehman can definitely be considered a child genius, having aced the gcSe exams, and securing an A* in grade 7.

The primary School student follows a one-on-one challenging curriculum tailored to his talents, and at the moment he is forming a strong foundation to progress onto an A level course.

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NAme: Joseph Rychwalski SchOOl: cranleigh Abu Dhabi YeAR gROup: 10 iNTeReST: Academics Joseph received The Spirit of cranleigh Award, given annually on Speech Day to those who embody everything the school stands for. he is hard-working and thoughtful individual, willing to have a go at just about any project, encouraging of others, and has budding leadership skills, with a positive spirit at his time in the school.

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NAme: Rhea carvalho SchOOl: greeenfield community School YeAR gROup: grade 12, studying the iB career-related programme with Business and Visual Art as iB Diploma subjects. iNTeReST: cake decorating Rhea has raised money for a charity in india, through cake sales, and even commissions cakes for birthdays, graduation ceremonies, and various celebrations here in the uAe. She continues to develop her skills at the international centre for culinary Arts (a culinary school in Knowledge Village) and gained work experience at Bloomsbury cakes, Dubai mall.

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JUMEiRA BACCAlAUREAtE sChool (JBs), A tAAlEEM sChool Mr. Richard Drew in a talk with Better Education, on the benefit of IB for children within the UAE

What sets your educational institution apart from others in the city?

Jumeira Baccalaureate School (JBS), a Taaleem school, is an established International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in the heart of Dubai, where young people thrive, learn and succeed. Our students come from 85 different countries and this provides a rich learning environment so that students can understand and value the opinions of others in a safe place.

world, we are educating children for jobs that do not exist, and to use technologies that have not yet been invented to solve challenges that we cannot comprehend. The team here comprises dynamic and inspirational professionals who treat students as individuals, to develop methods of teaching that support every one of them.

Apart from academics, what else does the school focus heavily on?

JBS offers a wide range of activities through our extracurricular activities programme Which grade does it go up until?

(ECA): football, tennis, yoga, From the early years all the way rugby, volleyball, basketball, through from Grade 1-12, the swimming, badminton, drama, International Baccalaureate (IB) dance, guitar and choir, public programme provides students speaking, Model United Nations, with a world-class, inquiry-based the Duke of Edinburgh Award learning experience linked to real and the Scholars’ Cup to name a life examples, enabling them to be few. Annual camps for primary prepared for the future. and secondary students take place within the country, and Why should a parent enroll their high school students have the child at your school? opportunity to participate in Each student brings his or her own overseas trips. Students are also interests, abilities and motivation given opportunities to develop to learning. In an ever-changing leadership skills by running 7

the student council, clubs and committees. Our activities serve to empower students to take action on issues both locally and globally.

Does the school offer anything else in particular?

We have a dedicated support department, which includes learning difficulties, gifted and talented programmes, as well as English as an additional language (EAL). Students are taught Arabic and French as of Pre-KG. Our team of counsellors guide students in their everyday student life, as well as future academic path by organising regular visit from university representatives, as well as information and orientation sessions for students and parents.

SELECT FACILITIES  Grassed football field  Swimming pool  Two large gymnasiums  Designated music/drama and visual arts rooms  Library and shared play areas for younger students.

Arcadia Preparatory School

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SETTING THE STANDARD

Graham Beale, Principal of The Arcadia Preparatory School gives us an insight into the school’s educational system and offerings

How does the school set itself apart from others in the city?

The Enrichment Learning Programme that we offer is a truly innovative approach to offering children quality-learning experience as part of the school day. We deliver an extended day, which essentially offers extra curricular activities at no extra cost to parents. The school day also includes homework support thus allowing for quality, family time in the evenings. The Arcadia Preparatory School will also launch the Early Years Explorers (EYE) programme - a bespoke learning pathway for the youngest children in school.

It will see the very best of Early Years Foundation Stage practice being delivered in a multi-sensory way with high expectations and a focus on social development and hands on learning. The new

national curriculum for England includes up to date monitoring systems, which ensures all children are tracked for success.

Our digital strategy has been built on a strong belief that the tools of Information Technology should be available as and when required to enhance learning opportunities.

We see technology providing pupils with opportunities to enhance creativity, promote critical thinking and enrich exploratory learning and social growth. Class sets of iPads will be available for teachers to incorporate within teaching and learning programmes from Foundation Stage through to Year 2 while pupils in Years 3 and 4 will benefit from a bespoke, one to one iPad programme.

Why should a parent enroll their child at your school?

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The Arcadia staff are a team and treat the children and their families as part of it too. Our approach is child and family centered, we listen to parents and their feedback is vital to us. Communication is always consistent and clear to ensure parents are kept up to date with all aspects of their child’s learning journey. In our quest to provide an ideal school environment for our children, we have now commissioned our LEED consultants to prepare the first submission for our status as a LEED certified Green Building.

This stamp of approval will mean our children will be in a school environment that is built with a significant amount of recycled material, with adhesives and paints emitting low variable organic compounds (VOCs) and with a constant measurement of

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our indoor environment quality.

At Arcadia, the health and safety of our children is always of paramount importance to us and our LEED certification will be an added testament to this philosophy.

What sport and activity facilities are on offer?

We deliver a wide range of the expected physical activities such as ballet and football along with a variety of more bespoke activities to suit every sporting need. The school features state-of-the-art sports facilities including an indoor sports hall and a multi-use games area. A high-quality PE curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically demanding activities. It will provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in

a way that supports their health and fitness.

Canteen food plays a vital role in a school’s system. Does the school promote healthy eating habits through the food served?

The school provides a healthy food selection in the school canteen to promote the importance of a balanced diet. We encourage healthy eating for our staff, parents and pupils, which includes many outdoor spaces for children to move and play.

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studies  Outdoor survival skills  Cultural food appreciation  Creative music  Engineering eggheads  Photography  Street art  Drama  Football  Racquet sports  Swimming  Martial Arts  Hockey  Tag rugby  Gymnastics and ballet  Coding and robotics  Web and media  Art projects  Computer animation

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Get your children excited about the new academic year with these colourful goodies

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1. Star Wars hard molded medium backpack, Dhs99 at Babyshop 2. Bando Get it sorted file folder (bingo euro pop), Dhs70 at namshi.com 3. Disney Frozen Lunch Bag, Dhs49 at The Little Things 4. Happy Jackson Snack box setx4, Dhs80 at namshi.com 5. Despicable Me pencil bag, Dhs25 at Babyshop 6. Happy Jackson Here’s the plan A5 notebook, Dhs80 namshi.com 7. Bando Gel yeah pen set, Dhs79 at namshi.com 11

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SHORT COURSES

Is your teenager taking a gap year?

Have him or her expand their horizons and gain a few skills with these courses worth having on a resume

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Short Courses

FOR: THE BUDDING JOURNALIST

Whether your teen wants to get into reporting or merely improve his/her writing skills, this is the course to take. The two-day Report writing for beginners programme, identifies various reporting styles and their purpose, research methods, the importance of language, proofreading and ways to write a wellstructured report.

NEED TO kNOw Date: September 25-26 Price: Dhs3,415 Contact: smart-trainingdxb.com (04 2555915)

FOR: THE ARTSY TYPE

At the Drawing Skills course, youngsters can learn the basics of drawing, perspective and shading techniques using pencil.

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Students can join the course at any point and learn how to create light and dark shading, 3D art, composition and much more.

NEED TO kNOw Date: Ongoing Price: Dhs520 Contact: Maria (050 8752366) or visit ductac.org.

FOR: THE LINGUIST

Learn a language at Eton Institute. Opt for a private or group class and choose between levels such as Starter or advanced (from A1.1 to C1.3). Languages available include French, Spanish, German, Russian, Arabic and Portuguese, amongst many others.

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Price: Dhs1,550 Contact: middleeast. etoninstitute.com (04 4386800)

FOR: THE COOkING ENTHUSIAST

Budding chefs can learn the fundamentals of cuisine with a 10-class programme from SCAFA. The three-four hour classes includes knife skills, stocks, red meat, fish and seafood, baking, pasta, and dessert amongst others.

Students can attend whichever one appeals to them and classes can be taken as a series or on an individual basis.

NEED TO kNOw Date: Ongoing Price: Dhs4,500 for 10 classes or Dhs500 per class Contact: scafa.ae (04 3794044)

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children’s edu–tainment

Educational activities that are fun and creative for little ones

KIDZANIA This indoor play city now offers an annual pass for children.

Little ones can take on any role in society, trying out activities at the culinary school, fashion boutique, a newspaper, hotel, theatre and dental clinic, to name a few zones.

Skilled staff supervise them throughout, making it a great spot for fun, safe activities. Dhs95 for toddlers, and Dhs140 for ages four to 16. Annual passes are available for Dhs650, call 04-4485222.

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Emirates Park Zoo

LITTLE EXPLORERS Children get a chance to explore an extensive selection of funfilled activities at this play centre.

It comprises 97 exhibits at five zones, featuring activities and toys for little ones, all of which showcase scientific and technical disciplines dealing with water, air and light; a building site; an integrated space to develop motor and language skills; and experiments to enhance cognitive memory – with words, images, objects. Drop and play facilities from Dhs120 per child, call 800386.

EMIRATES PARK ZOO There’s much to see at this widespread zoo. Children will love the recently opened theatre arena with educational features showcasing the Elephant Encounter where you can meet and mingle with Madu and Rada – Indian Asian elephants and the largest residents of the zoo.

Feed them and learn more about the species with an interactive session. The event takes place for 30 minutes daily, for Dhs40 per person (free for children below the age of five). Call 02-5010000.

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KIDVILLE Whether you’re looking for a gym, music classes, art, dance, enrichment (includes engineering, science activities, sensory exploration), or a preschool alternative, Kidville is a great option. Visit kidville.com MAD SCIENCE OF THE UAE On the lookout for creative science programs or after-school activities? Keep the kids busy with offerings that range from an indoor storm with thunder and lightning, to magic mud and soda pop. Call 04-3377403.

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NUTRITION IN A BOX

A child’s lunch requires adequate amount of nutrients to provide sustained energy and allow them to focus while studying.

Find out more about a balanced meal and suggestions

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arents need to take a healthy approach when it comes to their child’s eating habits. By involving children in the creation of their lunchbox menu, taking into consideration their preferences and asking for assistance while prepping their boxes are a few ways to go about it. However, it’s up to the parents to ensure items such as crisps and sugar-loaded drinks aren’t part of the menu or sneakily make their way in on days when you don’t plan ahead.

What does a balanced packed lunch contain?  Starchy foods – wholemeal bread, rice, potatoes, and pasta  Protein – meat, fish, eggs, beans, chicken, turkey  Dairy – String cheese or yoghurt (steer clear of yoghurts that are high in sugar and preservatives)  Vegetables and a portion of fruit  Water 17

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LUNCHBOX IDEAS

Five lunchbox suggestions to make eating healthy fun for picky eaters SUNDAY  Cheese and turkey ham bagel  A side of cherry tomatoes  Banana, kiwi or orange slices  Low-fat yoghurt MONDAY  Pita pocket with shredded chicken mixed with Greek yoghurt and a pinch of curry powder or turmeric - for flavour - and raisins or apple slices  Crudités (carrots and peppers) with hummous  Nectarine  Low-fat yoghurt drink TUESDAY  Pasta salad with tuna, roasted

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or boiled baby potatoes, peppers, cherry tomatoes and spring onions  Banana bread  Grapes  Fresh juice with a cooling pack WEDNESDAY  Mexican spiced chicken, pepper and corn wholemeal wrap  Baked sweet potato sticks or green salad with lemon juice and olive oil dressing  Apple  Fresh juice THURSDAY  Quinoa crusted baked chicken nuggets with a toasted English muffin accompanied by reducedfat hard cheese and tomato slices  Mango slices  Chocolate-coated raisins  Laban 18

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Energy-boosting midday treats  Breadsticks and wholemeal crackers with soft cheese to spread and pickles  Sliced fresh fruit  String cheese Baked sweet potato or kale crisps  Baked spiced chickpeas  Homemade chia seed museli bars  Banana muffins or pancakes  Chocolate brownies with pureed beetroot stirred in  Handful of mixed nuts (if school permits)  Beetroot chips  Dried mango slices  Avocado slices and toast  Granola  Baked trail mix

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SIXTH FORM REINVENTED Do A Level teaching methods require an overhaul?

Universities and employers whose concerns relate to how well the A Level years prepare students for their educational and professional careers think so. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi finds the argument to be less about A Levels and more about the best method for sixth form students to learn and develop

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t the root of it lies the enduring challenge of ticking the exam box while helping students think outside of it. A Levels have been accused of being more a test of exam technique than of intellectual capacity.

However, there is no doubt that they remain widely respected as the Sixth Form qualification of choice when it comes to significant subject specialism.

The challenge therein lays in ways to retain the depth and rigour that A Levels deliver while avoiding the passive, rote learning trap which schools can fall into through the teachercentred classroom. The answer lies in the phrase, ‘teachercentred classroom’. If schools continue to use a command and control style teaching model, there will always be pupils who are too shy to participate. With minimal engagement comes minimal achievement, and more importantly, a lack of self-worth and the erosion of confidence and ambition.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi has been considering its approach to sixth form carefully. Its first sixth

formers will begin their two-year A Level courses in 2017. True to its vision of keeping young people’s development at the heart of its pedagogy, Cranleigh will be evolving and deepening the focus it already places on learnercentric teaching, drawing even more on the principles of Socratic dialogue and problem based learning (PBL).

Using the Harkness method as further inspiration, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi’s new Sixth Form Centre will place discussion-based learning at its core, empowering A Level students to own their learning process, enhancing their critical thinking and debating skills.

Ultimately it will ready them for the kind of social and intellectual scenarios that lie ahead. Harkness learning was first adopted in the United States by Phillips Exeter Academy in the early 1930s. Its development was inspired and funded by philanthropist Edward Harkness, whose own schooling had left him so uninspired that he made it his mission to bring about educational reform.

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schools, notably Wellington College who adopted it in 2008.

In much the same way as PBL helps students hone universitystyle research skills, Harkness places the onus on the student to prepare for the lesson and come to class ready to discuss topics in a collaborative, tutorial style that encourages and develops listening skills and interaction with other minds. The process ensures every voice is heard and valued and this aids in overcoming the fear of being wrong. It is the students rather than the teacher who run the show. Teachers become facilitators, coaches and indeed, learning partners. Classes are typically groups of about 12 students and are held at an oval table allowing eye contact with everyone. No-one sits at the back in this scenario.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi’s Sixth Form will be launched on 26th September 2016. Sign-up to the event at: rsvp.cranleigh. ae. For more information or to schedule a meeting to discuss Sixth Form entry, email vbutcher@ cranleigh.ae.

Nurseries Select the best to give early learners a head start

Nurseries: ABu dHABi

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ABu dHABi Al dANA Nurseries

Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi 800 68 77, 02 621 1331 aldananurseries.com

Curriculum: Arabic/US Age: 45 days to 4 years Term dates: Yearly Fees: AED15,500 to AED25,000

Activities: We provide safe, secure and appropriate outdoor discovery / play areas that provide a range of opportunities for the social, physical and emotional development of children with security and safety standards. it comprises of sleeping-and meal-rooms. We provide clinical services in all branches with nurses to take care of children’s health during the nursery day and write reports about each child in his/her health file.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-05.00pm.

Apple Bee Nursery

Al Rowdah area Abu Dhabi 02 443 4747 02 445 3317 piccadillynursery.com

Birds oF Hope Nursery

Al Salah Abu Dhabi 02 621 3411

BrigHT BegiNNiNgs Nursery

Al Mehairba 02 445 5339 Al Mushrif 02 449 2840 Saadiyat Island 02 628 4816 Abu Dhabi brightbeginnings.ae

BriTisH orCHArd Nursery

Al Nayhan 02 443 9892 Al Bateen 02 622 2903 britishorchardnursery.com

Busy Bees Nursery

Madinat Zayed Abu Dhabi 02 621 9492 busybees-nursery.com

Curriculum: The American Creative Curriculum: Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Term dates: Sep - Dec, Jan Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: AED 18,000 to AED36,000

Activities: Arts and crafts activities play a large part in Apple Bee nursery daily routine. we provide children with opportunities to develop their fine motor skills (small hand muscles) using a variety of materials like play dough, chalk, crayons, paint.

Curriculum: Arabic Age: 40 days to 4 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: From AED1,000 to AED1,500 per month

Activities: Play cubes, face painting, sand play, play area, sand drawing, painting.

Curriculum: UK Age: 1 month to 4 years Term dates: Sep- Dec, Jan- Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Aug (optional holiday program) Fees: From AED 18,000

Activities: Two outdoor play areas, water play area, mini cars and bikes, tiny shops and houses, swings, sandpit. The second outdoor area consists of ball play, climbing frames, balance equipment, a trampoline, tunnels, etc. Indoor area includes a library, dressing-up area, puppet theatre, play kitchen and a computer pod. Plus designated music area with instruments and cooking activities.

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-3pm; extra hours available upon request.

Hours of operation: 7am-2pm; late classes until 4pm.

Curriculum: the British National Curriculum: (EYFS) Age: 6 weeks up to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: AED30,000 to AED50,000

Activities: Activities: Learning through play, educational visits, art & craft cookery, swimming, library /ICT, music, Arabic & French, karate, tennis, soccer, field trips and GymJuniorz.

Curriculu:m EYFS Age: 18 months to 4.5 years Term dates: SeptemberNovember, December February, March - June Fees: From AED22,230

Activities: Singing & dancing, arts & crafts, physical activities, water & sand play, mark-making, play dough, constructive playtime, freeplay, stories and so much more...

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

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BuTTerFly MoNTessori Khalidiyah Abu Dhabi 02 665 8611 admont.ae

edu CAre Nursery

Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street Abu Dhabi 02 665 8882 Al Muroor Street Abu Dhabi 02 448 3744 educarenursery.com

FirsT sTeps Nursery

Karama Street Abu Dhabi 02 446 0960 / 02 445 4920 firststeps.ae

FuTure Nursery

Airport Road Abu Dhabi 02 445 3933

FuTure sTArs Nursery

Falah Street Abu Dhabi 02 642 0177

giggles eNglisH Nursery

Airport Road Branch Abu Dhabi 02 641 6255 Mina Road Branch Abu Dhabi 02 673 4226 gigglesenglishnursery.com

Curriculum: Montessori International Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: SeptemberNovember, December February, March - June Fees: From AED4,000 (Per-term)

Activities: Languages and literacy (Arabic, English & French), natural sciences & environment, mathematics, sensorial, geography & history, art and craft, music, movement & drama, Montessori celebrates all occasions. Field trips are part of the Curriculum.

Curriculum: Arabic, English Age: 1 month to 4 years Term dates: September - November, December February, March - May summer Club: June - August Fees: AED 20,100 to AED25,650

Activities: Never a dull moment, our program is designed to cover all the questions of young and inquiring minds.

The Educational Development method we offer, instills mental and social maturity appropriate to the age and stage of development of each child.

Curriculum: UK Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 23,700 to AED28,000

Activities: Field trips, special events, picnics, swimming, music time, painting.

Curriculum: Arabic, English Age: 3 months to 5 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: AED12,000 to AED15,000

Activities: Craft, singing, painting, gym, dancing, puppetry, music, elementary education, storytelling, interactive games.

Curriculum: UK/Arabic Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: AED10,000 to AED15,000

Activities: Painting, drawing, water play, sandplay, science trips, garden games.

Curriculum: Arabic, Indian, UK Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Quarterly Fees: From AED17,000

Activities: Language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, music, home arts, social and physical development, indooroutdoor play area.

Hours of operation: 7.15am-1pm, KidzGym opens at 1.30pm until 5pm Sunday –Thursday AED1,500 per child per term.

Hours of operation: 6.30am-5pm.

Hours of operation: Regular nursery hours 7am-3pm.

Children can attend for three or five days a week with timings to suit.

Hours of operation: 7am-6.30pm.

Hours of operation: 6.30am-5pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

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NURSERIES: ABU DHABI

INtERNAtIoNAl MoNtESSoRI NURSERy Abu Dhabi 02 558 0062 imn.ae

JIgSAw NURSERy & CRECHE

Karamah , Abu Dhabi 02 445 5222 Mohammed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 050 648 9749 jigsawnurseryad.com

HUMpty DUMpty NURSERIES

Street 11, Al Bateen Abu Dhabi 02 666 3277 Street 16, Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 556 1068 humptynursery.org

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Curriculum: Montessori International Age: 18 months to 5 years term dates: Quarterly Fees: From AED11,000 (Per-term)

Activities: Pouring, spooning, whisking, beating, washing, polishing, sweeping and dressing frames, geography, history, art history, botany, zoology, land forms, maps, nomenclature cards and cultural folders.

Curriculum: UK Age: 1 year to 4 years term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. Summer school: Jul-Aug Fees: AED13,915 to AED29,230

Activities: Colouring, creche, large play area, painting, sand play, tiny tots.

Curriculum: UK Age: 1 year to 4 years term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED22,500 to AED33,000

Activities: Our nurseries are specifically designed and resourced to the highest standards and we have an extensive range of educational equipment to support the seven areas of learning.

Our extensive outside playgrounds have designated areas designed for the development of fine and gross motor skills and are equipped with sand and water play pits, slides, tricycles and bikes, bouncy balls and other equipment designed to challenge and providea fun time for the children.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-2pm

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm. Extended hours available from 7am until 4pm by prior arrangement.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-1.00pm; extended hours are available.

KIDS ACADEMy

Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi 02 557 7636 Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi 02 446 6484 Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi 02 441 1991 kids-academy.ae

KIpINA (Al BUtIN NURSERy)

Al Bateen Abu Dhabi 02 667 2445 kipinakids.com

lADy BIRD pRIvAtE NURSERy AND pRESCHool

Al Bateen Abu Dhabi 02 667 3881 / 02 658 1876 lady-bird-nursery.com

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 years term dates: SeptemberDecember, January - March, April - June Summer programme: June August Fees: AED18,000AED51,000

Activities: Physical, creative and dramatic play, quiet time, story time, outdoor play, free play, circle time, music, group and individual activities, and maths.

Curriculum: EYFS (Finland) Age: 4 months to 4 years term dates: Aug - Dec, Jan Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: AED 35,700-AED47,700

Activities: Teachers provide an environment rich with conversations using both first and second language through books, songs, poems, instructions, directions, measurement, arts exploration, numeracy, play, storytelling, etc.

Hours of operation: 7am-4pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-6.30pm.

Activities: Drawing, play area, painting, music, fun play.

Curriculum: EYFS and Reggio Emilia Age: 2 months to 4 years term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

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KoTwAls Nursery

Mohammad Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 559 0068 kotwalsmontessori.com

leArNiNg spACes Nursery

Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 55 66 135 050 648 9631 learningspacesnurseries.com

liTTle AJyAl Nursery

The Al Nahyan Camp Abu Dhabi 02 409 7115 littleajyal.ae

NoAH’s ArK Nursery

Main Branch Najda Stree, Abu Dhabi 02 635 1035 Musafah Branch Musafah Abu Dhabi 02 559 1743 noahsarknurseryad.com

odyssey Nursery

Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 665 5994 odysseynursery.com

piCCAdilly Nursery

Mohammed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 553 7956 piccadillynursery.com

Curriculum: Montessori International Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: AED16,000 to AED22,000

Activities: Drawing, play area, painting, music, fun play, outdoor trips.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Sep - Dec, Jan Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Personal, social and emotional development, physical development, communication and language, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, expressive arts and design.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-5pm.

Curriculum: Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep - Dec, Jan Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Practical life activities, sensorial, mathematic, language, culture and science (botany, zoology and geography) and more.

Curriculum: International Age: 20 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 10,000 to AED15,000

Activities: Indoor activities: music, dance, art and craft, e-learning, abacus, kids’ gym, library, water play, sand play.

Outdoor activities: bouncy castle and various types of outdoor play units.

Curriculum: EYFS (Arabic\ English\French) Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep - Dec, Jan Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: AED17,400 to AED42,600

Activities: Logic and reasoning, mathematics and numeracy, science, social studies, family, community & culture and creative arts, language, communication, literacy, English language learners and many more...

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Aug - Dec, Jan Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: AED22,800 to AED43,200

Activities: A sensory room, role play and imagination area with a theatrical feeling, library as well as books in every room, interactive technology, lunch room, large outside play area, outside class room, music time, in door gym & soft play area.

Hours of operation: 8am-1:30pm

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-2pm. Extra hours available upon request.

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redwood MoNTessori Nursery

Khalifa City A, Street 38 Abu Dhabi 02 556 4611 056 196 8807 Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi 050 156 6278 theredwoodnursery.com

spriNg Fields Nursery

Najda Street Abu Dhabi 02 6220 130 02 6220 140 springfieldspreschools.com

sTeppiNg sToNes Nursery

Al Bateen – 02 681 5583 Al Rowdha – 02 445 2260 Bain-Al-Jasrain 02 558 8318 Khalifa City A 02 556 5991 steppingstones.ae

suNNy MeAdows Nursery

Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi 02 556 0806 Murroor, Abu Dhabi 02 444 2490 Al Rayyana (Opening Soon), Abu Dhabi 02 556 0806 sunny-meadows.com

swANs Nursery

Al Salam street Abu Dhabi 02 642 2764 swans-nursery.com

August 2016

Curriculum: Montessori: English, French & Arabic Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep - Dec, Jan Apr, Apr- Jun Fees: AED17,040 to AED41,700

Activities: Redwood Montessori Nursery is an outstanding, spacious nursery providing state-of-the-art facilities for early years development. Our authentic Montessori Curriculum nurtures children for the 21st century by providing extracurricular activities, including a water splash park, mini kitchen, organic plantation, projection room and varied afternoon enrichment sessions of tennis, gymnastics, ballet, dance and music.

Hours of operation: 7am-5pm.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep - Dec, Jan Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Play ground, swimming pool, sand and water play, junior gym, classrooms, rubber floor, safe entrance, technology and many more...

Curriculum: Modern Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul Fees: AED 38,000 to AED 69,000

Activities: Dance, art, story time, creative media, drama, music and play.

Curriculum: Montessori Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED24,000 to AED41,550

Activities: Arts and crafts, music, pouring liquids, writing letters, computing sums, story time.

Curriculum: English/Arabic Age: 1 month to 4 years Term dates: Quarterly Fees: AED10,000 to AED15,000

Activities: Drawing, library, splash day, play area, outdoor trips, masquerade party, painting.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-2pm; late classes to 5pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-3pm; late classes until 5pm.

duBAi AgA KHAN eArly leArNiNg CeNTre

Ismaili Centre Dubai 04 336 7676

Curriculum: Arabic/UK Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: on request

Activities: Construction, art, music, reading, water play, clay play, mathematics, science and role play. Outside: bicycle trail, climbing units and sand play area.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

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KIDVILLE UNIVERSITY

Kidville’s Nursery Program

Curriculum: Emergent Curriculum Ages: 6 months - 4 years

Session timings: 8:00am - 1:00pm (extended hours: 3pm & 5pm) 2,3 or 5 days a week (Afternoon nursery option available from 1:00pm-5:00pm)

The Kidville University (KVU) program guides toddlers through social skill development within a playful setting as they transition to school. The class offers a curriculum that stimulates their natural curiosity as they explore new ideas. Play centers such as blocks, dramatic play, a book corner, sensory and art, small and big-muscle play encourage young children to touch, try, and think creatively. Activities in this program include: group welcome, circle songs, music, storytelling, large and small group activities, art and sensory play, science and maths exploration, as well as language development. Each class includes 35 minutes of gym time and outdoor activities.

Transitions between activities allow children to become familiar with the structure of the day, and to look forward to the next activity. Focusing on the relationships between physical, social/emotional, language, cognitive and artistic development, the KVU approach teaches children social skills needed for school and life. A small teacher-child ratio ensures individualized attention as children make their first transitions to separation and build trusting relationships with teachers Facilities: Early drop off / late pick-up facility, day care facility, Early childhood development classes, soft play area & outside play area.

Phone: 04 394 6066/ 055 574 7347 • Email: mayor.jumeirah@mykidville.ae Locations: Jumeirah, JBR, Mirdif

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AlpHABeT sTreeT Nursery

Umm Suqeim 2 Dubai 04 348 5991 alphabetstreetnursery.com

Al sAlAM Nursery

Al Nahda 2 Dubai 04 267 9594 alsalamschool.sch.ae

AMBAssAdor KiNdergArTeN

Bur Dubai Dubai 04 379 9333 ambassadorkg.com

Apple Nursery

Satwa Dubai 04 344 4441 applenursery.org

Apple seeds duBAi

Gold and Diamond Park Dubai 04 380 6064 appleseedsdubai.com

August 2016

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED25,650 to AED46,800

Activities: Depends upon theme and climate but includes paddling pool, music lessons, French and Arabic lessons.

Curriculum: Arabic/UK Age: 2 months to 3 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: From AED10,900

Activities: Arabic, Islamic studies, music, physical education, school trips. ‘Special day’ every Thursday, e.g. pet day, yellow day, jello day.

Curriculum: Indian ICSE Age: 2 years to 5+ years Term dates: Apr-Aug, Aug-Jan, Jan-Mar Fees: From AED16,500 to AED19,750

Activities: Role play, sensory play, outdoor play, dramatic play, block play, play dough, water play, experiment, ask questions, talk, read, sing, dance, get messy at times, explore, and listen.

Curriculum: Indian, UK Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: AED11,000 to AED17,000

Activities: Arts and crafts, gym tots, music and singing, junior chef, fun experiments, show and tell, creative play areas, educational field trips, snacks, transport.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 12 months to 6 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED2,680

Activities: Apple seeds offers interactive and ridiculously fun classes - as well as an award winning day camp. Join us for classes like songs for seeds (music), art, cooking, science, construction, gym, movement, ballet/tap, soccer and so much more.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm; extendable until 2.30pm and 5.30pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-1.30pm .

Hours of operation: 8am-12pm.

Hours of operation: Nursery: 8am-12pm. Day care: 7am-7pm.

Hours of operation: From 9am to 4pm.

ArT villAge Nursery

Jumeirah 1/Satwa Dubai 052 496 7551 055 103 6361 artvillagenursery.com Open on August 30th 2015

Curriculum: Swedish Preschool Curriculum Age: 6 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar, Fees: From AED7,500

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Activities: Song & music, dance & movement, theater & drama and art & design, as well as spoken and written language. this also involves building, designing, cooking, gardening and using various materials and technologies.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

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AsyAs Nursery

Palm Jumeirah Dubai 04 435 6627 asyasnursery.com

BABy hOme Nursery

Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai 04 420 7973 055 973 1097 babyhomenursery.com

BABilOu Nurseries

8 Boulevard Walk Dubai 04 553 0647 babilou.ae

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 45 days to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED49,200

Activities: Cooking, bouncy castle, bikes, bubble fun, nail painting, general toys, French classes, Arabic classes, gym, ballet classes, music classes, dance classes, russian classes, yoga for kids, swimming. hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1 years to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED24,000 to AED37,500

Activities: Soft play area for babies, indoor playing area, dining area, sleeping area, library, activities room, junior chef, library & story time, puppet play, music & dance, circle time, snack time, free play, organised activity, arts and crafts.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 10 weeks to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Activities: Observation-based reports are provided to parents and carers regularly, giving an update on the child’s progress and development. Our staff are qualified to evaluate your child’s overall development (physical, emotional/social, cognitive and language) and refer you to a specialist if needed.

hours of operation: 8am-6pm.

hours of operation: From 8.30am to 5pm.

BlOssOm ChildreNs Nursery

Umm Al Sheif - 04 348 6275 Umm Suqeim 1 - 04 394 8837 Downtown - 04 448 7661 Dubai Academic City 04 421 4458 Blossom Mudon 055 NURSERY / 055 687 7879 theblossomnursery.com

BriTish OrChArd Nursery

Mankhool – 04 398 3536 Jumeirah – 04 395 3570 Deira – 04 208 9800 DMC – 04 4385255 DSO – 04 388 6602 JBR – 04 447 5881 Al Twar – 04 261 8788 Call 800preschool or britishorchardnursery.com

BuBBles ANd GiGGles Nursery

The Gardens Jebel Ali Dubai 04 458 1212 bubblesandgiggles.ae

Curriculum: British Early Years Foundation stage framework and Award winning Skygarden curriculum Age: 6 months to 4.5 years Term dates: Up to 50 weeks – academic term options Fees: AED25,830 to AED48,675

Activities: Blossomersion language options: French and Arabic & music lessons, literacy, numeracy, waterplay, softplay gym, exploratorium & sensory zones. Healthy Bites meal program.

Afternoon Skillplay programme & Cache approved teacher training company: www.beeacademy.org

Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr- Jun Fees: AED30,000 to AED51,000

Activities: Learning through play, Educational visits, Art & Craft Cookery, Swimming, Library /ICT, Music, Arabic & French teaching, Karate, Tennis, Soccer, Field trips and GymJuniorz

Curriculum: EYFS, Montessori Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED20,000-37,000

Activities: The class room is designed to provide the many aspects of edification for children of this age with excellent materials and resources for hands on learning. We strive to provide our children with the confidence and capabilities which will enable them to have a good start in school life.

hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm. Flexible pick-up times 1pm; 3pm; 5pm & 6pm.

hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

hours of operation: From 7:30am to 5:00pm.

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BuildiNg BloCKs CHild eNriCHMeNT CeNTre

Motorcity, Dubai 04 453 4363 Al Jafilya, Dubai 04 352 3600 building-blocks.ae

BurJ dAyCAre Nursery

Burj Khalifa Dubai 04 431 8320 burjdaycarenursery.com

August 2016

Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 4 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep, Jan, Apr Fees: From AED21,000 to AED41,100

Activities: The faculty houses a complete dance studio and music rooms. Programmes offered include kinderdance, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Bollywood, piano, cello, violin, drums, drama and mother and toddler group programmes. Packages for classes can be combined with nursery attendance.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED10,000 to AED42,000

Activities: Expressive arts and design involves supporting children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

BrigHT spArKs eArly leArNiNg CeNTre

Al Barsha South Dubai 04 347 7065 055 140 0281 055 279 2322 brightsparks.ae

CAMBridgsHire Nursery

Street 35A Mankhool Dubai 04 351 8173 055 326 3300 cambridgeshirenursery.com

CANAdiAN Kids Nursery

Churchill Tower Business Bay Dubai 04 365 0011 canadiankidsnursery.com

CANAdiAN MoNTessori CeNTer

Villa 40 Al Waheeda Street Al Waheeda Dubai 04 239 9102 canadianmontessoricenter.com

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 2 years to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: 8 spacious classrooms with lots of bright natural light, large indoor and outdoor playing areas, library area and media corner, sensory room to assist your child develop key life skills, Arabic and French language programs, brain gym & movement at the start of every day to stimulate your child’s concentration, cooking, puppet shows, story sacks, music sessions, creative arts and lots more...

Hours of operation: 7:15am-5.30pm.

Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age 4 months to 4 years Fees: AED15,000 to AED27,000 per year

Activities: Music and dance, gym and role play allow children to use their bodies physically, to stretch out, discover space; snack times, games and circle times teach children manners, ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, sharing and turn taking, as well as early understanding of numbers and quantity.

Hours of operation: 8am-12pm, 8am-2pm, 8am-5pm. Early dropoff between 7:30am and 8:30am.

Curriculum: Arabic, Canadian, French, UK/ EYFS, NAEYC Age: 45 days to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED 26,700 to AED40,800

Activities: The children will be exposed to hands-on activities, field trips, music and movement, art and crafts, as well as early literacy and numeracy material.

Curriculum: Arabic, English, French/Montessori Age: Nursery to KG2 (2 years to 6 years) Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED2,300

Activities: A 2,500-square-foot school building where children can learn in large, well-crafted classrooms, with colourful and engaging surroundings that aid our internationally-acclaimed teaching techniques. Outdoor play area: under giant outdoor shading we have fitted a fully-integrated jungle gym, rubber flooring and a purpose-built swimming pool where children can run around and swim, and ultimately learn through play.

Hours of operation: From 7:00am to 6:00pm.

Hours of operation: 6.45am-4pm.

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CAsCAde leArNiNg CeNTre X3 Tower Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai 04 442 1831 050 842 2917 cascadelearning.ae

August 2016

Activities Our morning enrichment programme provides a learning experience in a friendly, fun, educational environment three and a half hours daily. The innovative curriculum employs magikats maths and english skills and thematic learning experiences that strengthen social, intellectual and physical skills in every child through language, sport, dance, music and drama activities. Children will have the experience of learning through play.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Hours of operation: From 9am to 6pm.

CHildreN’s oAsis Nursery

Umm Suqeim Al Manara Street Dubai 04 348 8981 Burj, Dubai 04 379 0790 childrensoasisnursery.com

CHild’s plAy Nursery

Al Manara Dubai 04 348 0788 childsplaynurserydubai.com

CHuBBy CHeeK’s Nursery disCovery gArdeNs

04 435 6598 DIP – 050 902 8574 Al Nahda – 04 239 9985 Dubailand – 04 392 2636 Al Karama - 050 2765614 chubbycheeksnursery.com

CreATive Kids eArly leArNiNg CeNTer

Al Khail Mall Branch Dubai 04 338 5548 050 770 1997 Business Bay Branch 04 551 5330 055 106 7600 creativekidsdubai.com

CrysTAl vAlley Nursery (pArT oF THe BeAuTiFul MiNds Nurseries)

Arabian Center Al Mizhar Dubai 04 284 5519 crystalvalleynursery.com

Curriculum: UK/Spanish Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep 11-Dec 15, Jan 3-Apr 5, Apr 22-Jun 28. summer school: Jul-Aug. Fees: From AED10,000 to AED64,000

Activities: ‘Little Bocelli voices’ classes, ‘mini chef’ classes, ‘junior Picasso’ art and crafts. School trips and party days each term, plus regular music and movement classes.

Curriculum: UK (EYFS) Age: 14 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED20,250 to AED33,360

Activities: Sweeping, gardening, cooking, building, looking after animals, singing, listening to stories, helping prepare the dinner table, cutting fruit, painting, clay modelling, drawing, beeswax modelling, water colours.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years old Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 14,400 to AED22,500

Activities: Literacy activities, numeracy activities, circle time, story time, general knowledge, arts and crafts, circle time, story time, sticky kids program, jolly phonics, monkeynastix, brain gym, baby gym,baby yoga, junior chef, junior scientist, show and tell, role play, puppet show, music and dance, water and sand play, outside play, little farmers, nature explorers, field trips, concerts, snack time, quiet time.

Hours of operation: Hours are optional: Sun-Thu: 8am-12.30pm, 8am-2pm, 8am-5pm or 2pm-5pm. 7.30am start also available.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm; late class until 2pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Curriculum: UK/EYFS Age: 2 years to 6 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Activities: Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World, Expressive Arts and Design.

Curriculum: British curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 2 months to 4+ years Term dates: Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes) Fees: AED25,500 to AED34,785

Activities: Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors. We spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life, as often as possible.

Facilities: Library, indoor play areas, multifunction room, large outdoor play area, imaginative role-play corners, sensory corner, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

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CoCooN Nursery

Jumeirah 3 Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 394 9394Â cocoonnursery.com

de lA sAlle MoNTessori

Opposite Centerpoint Mankhool Karama Dubai 04 398 6218 delasallemontessorinursery.org

deirA MoNTessori Nursery

Al Qusais Dubai 04 263 3236

dewA Nursery ANd CHildCAre

Near Wafi City Umm Hurair Dubai 04 3244444

Curriculum: UK/NC EYFS FS1 Age: 9 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED28,200 to AED34,200

Activities: Art and craft, singing, story sacks, show and tell, library, simple science, junior chef, educational brain gym, creative movement, sand and water area, shaded playgrounds, indoor playroom, theme days and concerts.

Curriculum: US, Philippines/ Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED17,000

Activities: DLSM is housed in a bright one-storey villa, where children have access to a well equipped nursery, roomy classrooms with a good variety of learning materials, a playroom for fun time, a library, a mini music hall for performances, an efficient canteen and clinic and beautiful playgrounds.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm. Optional early drop-off at 7:30am and optional extended hours to 2.15pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Hours of operation: 8am-5.30pm.

Curriculum: Arabic/UAE Montessori Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: From AED17,000

Activities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, story time, computer games, ball pit, art and craft, Arabic/English learning.

Curriculum: Arabic Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED6000 per year

Activities: We are committed to providing a positive work environment to help our staff to achieving the proper balance in their professional and personal lives, improving their performance, and enabling them to work without affecting their family life. This significantly increases employee satisfaction, while providing social care for children in the workplace.

Hours of operation: 7am-5.30pm.

Hours of operation: on request

dewdrops Nursery duBAi

Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai 04 3686399 055 897 0470 dewdropsnursery.com

doveCoTe Nurseries

Off Al Wasl road Jumeirah Dubai 04 440 3424 04 440 3425 dovecotejumeirah.org

Curriculum: UK/EYFS, Montessori Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED 16,000 to AED30,000

Activities: The vision of Dewdrops Nursery is to create a happy, safe, conducive and stimulating environment with the aim of assisting children to thrive and develop their practical, social, motor, emotional, intellectual and latent skills enabling them to achieve their fullest potential.

Curriculum: UK Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED22,200 to AED46,500

Activities: We know that children learn best through play when they are fully engaged with ideas and activities that interest them. Our staff offer planned adult-initiated activities as well as ensuring that the nursery environment is stimulating and engaging, thereby offering extensive learning opportunities that children can also initiate.

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

Hours of operation: 8am–1pm. Extended hours are available.

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duBAi AuTisM CeNTer

Diyafa Road Villa no. 20 Dubai 04 398 6862 dubaiautismcenter.ae

duBAi eArly CHild developMeNT CeNTre

Academic City Al Ruwayeh Dubai 04 326 0300 cda.gov.ae

duBAi geM Nursery

Near Iranian hospital Jumeirah Dubai 04 345 3550 050 653 2586 dubaigem.org

eMerAld CiTy Nursery (pArT oF THe BeAuTiFul MiNds Nurseries)

Villa 15, Street 21a Jumeirah 2 Dubai 04 349 0848 emeraldcitynursery.com

eMirATes BriTisH Nursery

Mirdif, Dubai 04 288 9222 Umm Suqeim, Dubai 04 348 9996 Motorcity, Dubai 04 567 6555 emiratesbritishnursery.com

FirsT sTeps Nursery

Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 348 6302 055 790 2553 firststepsnm.com

August 2016

Curriculum: Special needs Age: 3 years to 8 years Term dates: Yearly Fees: On request

Activities: Special education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, movement therapy, music therapy, art therapy and computer literacy.

Hours of operation: 8am-1.30pm.

About: Our mission is to help children with a disability or those who are at risk of developmental delay, and to help their families to improve the quality of their lives through comprehensive assessment, compassionate comprehensive community-based services and family-centred programmes, while promoting advocacy, research and professional development.

Curriculum: Support Services UAE/ Special Needs Age: Up to 6 years Fees: Free for UAE Nationals

Hours of operation: 7am-5pm.

Curriculum: Indian, UK EYFS Age: Lower nursery: 1.5 years to 2.5 years.

Upper nursery: 2.5 years to 3.5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED18,000

Activities: P.E., music, annual concert, sports day, picnics, television cartoon shows, music lessons, indoor sports.

Curriculum: British curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 2 months to 4+ years Term dates: Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-July (with holiday programmes) Fees: AED 25,500 to AED34,785 Transport? No waiting list? No

About: Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can, we spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life.

Facilities: Library, indoor play areas, spacious and shaded outdoor play area, children’s vegetable gardens. extracurricular activities: Kung Fu, ballet, music and movement, playball and swimming.

Curriculum: UK EYP Age: 3 months to 4 years (Mirdif branch), 18 months to 4 years (Umm Suqeim branch) Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED21,900-AED43,500

Activities: Teddy bear’s picnic, sports day, soft play, music and rhyme time, discovery corner, fun with numbers, spring concert, water play, sensory garden, chit-chat mornings for parents, boogie tots, sporty tots, spring egg hunt, festive parties, fun in the park, water wingers.

Curriculum: UK, EYFS, Montessori Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED13,500 to 30,600

Activities: Special events and field trips, physical development such as visit to the civil defence department, fun day, cleaning day, circus day, community helpers, farm markets. Creative development such as costume day, National Day, teddy bear day, Mother’s Day and fun day.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-5.30pm (Mirdif branch); 8am-3pm (Umm Suqeim branch); 8am-5.30pm (Motor City)

Hours of operation: 8am-12pm.

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FuN ANd plAy Nursery

Next to Mashreq Bank Jumeirah Beach Residence Dubai 04 4323405 052 8400 911 funandplaynursery.com

goldeN gATe Nursery

Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 321 6069 055 379 9487 goldengatenursery.ae

greeN grAss Nursery

Jumeirah - AL Wasel Dubai 04 385 59 59 greengrassnursery.com

HAppy Kids Nursery - duBAi

Villa 1&2, Al Rashed Road Al Baraha Deira, Dubai 04 273 1333 earlyyearsedugrp.com

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 6 months to 6 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: AED 10,000 to AED50,000

Activities: Arts and crafts, storytelling, drama, music and movement, magic. Weekends include celebrating birthday parties with magicians, puppet shows, fancy-dress parties, girls’ spa nights.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar, Fees: On request

Activities: Big sand area, climbing and sliding units, bikes and trikes path, water play area, beanbags, hula-hoops, soft climbing shapes, activity mats, parachutes and balance beams, music and movement, drama, and other extra curricular activities such as ballet and gymnastics.

Hours of operation: 7am-5pm.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Center time for learning aids,thematic art projects, library story time, puppet show and role play, music for little ones program (Jumeirah music center), young champions program (kiddie gym), cooking classes, field trips, in nursery event days, Arabic and French classes.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Curriculum: Indian Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: On request

Activities: Well- equipped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, Junior Gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days, parent involvement programmes.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

HoMe growN CHildreN’s eCo Nursery

Off Al Wasl Road Umm Suqueim 04 330 7008 Al Safa 2 Dubai 04 321 8333 homegrownnursery.ae

Hope MoNTessori Nursery

Al Mankhool Dubai 04 398 2494 055 329 5919 hopemontessorinursery.ae

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED19,230 to AED53,400

Activities: At Home Grown Children’s Eco Nursery, a team of educational, design, environmental and childcare specialists have worked closely together to develop an indoor and outdoor space, inspired by nature, to maximise your child’s sensory, physical, intellectual and personal experiences. Every detail has been considered so parents can enjoy peace of mind whilst your little ones can explore, play, learn and have fun.

Hours of operation: 7:30am-5:00pm

Curriculum: Indian with basic Montessori Age: Day care: 4 months to 10 years. Nursery: 2 years to 4 years Term dates: On request Fees: From AED9,000

Activities: Computer, day care, fully-equipped clinic with nurse, full-time senior pediatrician, indoor and outdoor play area, library, summer camp, sandpit, water play, aerobics, Arabic, art and craft, contests, field trips, fun at assembly, fun cooking, music and movement, parent-teacher meetings, party fun, puzzle games, splash fun, story time and yoga.

Hours of operation: Nursery: 8:30am-12pm. Day Care: 7am-7pm.

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HopsCoTCH Nursery

Al Manara Dubai 04 328 2226 hopscotchnursery.net

HorizoN Kids Nursery

Street 29 Al Safa 2 Dubai 04 380 9077 horizonkidsnursery.com

HuMMiNgBird Nursery duBAi

Dubai International Financial Center Dubai 04 370 0449 hummingbird.ae

iNdigo vAlley Nursery (pArT oF THe BeAuTiFul MiNds Nurseries)

Al Twar 2 Dubai 04 263 3544 indigovalleynursery.com

August 2016

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED15,000 to AED42,000

Activities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, map play, arts and crafts, doll playing, Lego and material play, cooking, plastic ball pin.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED15,000 to AED42,000

Activities: The nursery will feature 12 classrooms, a baby gym & indoor play area, a library, zoned outdoor play areas and a swimming pool, sensory room, art studio, learning resources, outdoor area, our baby unit, ballet class, du gym (gymnastics), tots dance (music & movement), mini kicks (football).

Hours of operation: 8am-6pm.

Hours of operation: From 7.30am to 5pm

Curriculum: UK NCEY Age: 3 months to 5 years Term dates: Monthly basis Fees: AED34,000 to AED54,400

Activities: Indoor and outdoor games, painting, cutting, colouring, gluing, physical development area, music, reading, creative area, paint, tear, shake, smear, draw and explore.

Hours of operation: 7am-7pm.

Curriculum: British curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 2 months to 4+ years Term dates: Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes) Fees: AED 25,500 to AED34,785

Activities: Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can we spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life.

Facilities Library, indoor play areas, multifunction room, two large outdoor play areas, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool, tennis court.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

iNspire CHildreN’s Nursery

Villa 6 Street 16A Al Safa 2 Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 395 5473 inspireallchildren.com

Curriculum: Italy, US, The Creative Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Age: 2 months to 4+ years Term dates: Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes) Fees: AED25,800 to AED37,800

Activities: Spacious, naturally-lit classrooms; quiet, separate nursery for young babies. A large, shaded natural garden and play area, nature garden for botanical activities, soft-floored outdoor play area, indoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, splash pool area, music room and yoga studio, community play area with reading, arts, crafts and construction corners, dramatic play area, indoor soft play area, fully-equipped clinic with qualified nurse, a full kitchen with dining area, children’s vegetable gardens.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

JeBel Ali villAge Nursery group

Marina – 04 424 3791/2 Meadows – 04 422 4222 Arabian Ranches – 04 368 9882, Lakes – 04 454 8404 Al Furjan Branch – 04 551 6335 jebelalinursery.com

Curriculum: UK Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Aug (Summer Camp) Fees: Please check the website

Activities: Purpose-built facilities, nature trails, circle time, phonics, number works, social skills, arts and crafts, drama and action, singing with the music teacher, field trips, cooking, visits by professionals, water play, fun with computers, theme days, concerts and soft play, Sports & PE by professional coaches.

Optional classes: French, Arabic & Spanish Languages, Ballet & Football Hours of operation: Optional: 8am-12pm; 1pm/2pm-5.30pm; or 8am-5.30pm.

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Organic Early Childhood

Nurseries: duBAi

August 2016

JuMeirAH iNTerNATioNAl Nursery

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: Al Safa: 6 weeks to 4 years. Al Wasl: 1.6 years to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: From AED30,000

Activities: Reading, building with blocks, housekeeping and dramatic play, art, science, music and movement.

KANgAroo Kids Nursery

Curriculum: International EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED31,500

Activities: Stimulating classroom settings, fully fitted kitchen shaded outdoor play areas, library and computer room, indoor playtown and soft play area, temperature controlled swimming pool, arabic classes, music lessons, field trips, doll house for dress up and role play, web enabled cctv for parent viewing, baby room, equipped clinic, soccer sessions, yoga and boogie babies.

Al Safa branch – 04 394 5567 Al Wasl branch – 04 349 9065 Southridge Branch – 04 456 4955 jinspire.com

Al Safa 2 Branch, Dubai 04 395 5518 Burj Dubai Residences Branch, Dubai 04 420 5250 kangarookids.ae

Kids ACAdeMy JuMeirAH

Al Shaari Street Jumeirah 3 04 338 0260 jumeirah.kids-academy.me

Kids CoTTAge Nursery

Umm Suqeim 1 Beach Road Dubai 04 394 2145 056 442 7702 kidscottagenursery.com

Kids islANd Nursery

Jumeirah 3 Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 394 2578/79 kidsislandnursery.com

Kids KAre Nursery

Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai 04 441 7673 052 794 4221 kidskarenursery.com

Hours of operation: Regular nursery hours: 8am-12.30pm. Afterhours care programme: 12.30pm-5pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-7.30pm.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Jan-Apr, Apr-Jul, Sep-Dec Fees: AED21,666 to AED54,180

Activities: Rooms are on hand for babies, toddlers, and early learners.The venuw also has an outdoor play & animals, music room, indoor soft play, nurse’s room.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 10 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Jun for the academic year. Also available: full-year programme Sep-Aug. Fees: AED18,000 to AED34,800

Activities: The nursery day consists of a rich variety of preschool activities for the children to engage in. During a typical week, children will take part in baking, heuristic play, music and movement, light box activities, songs and rhymes, stories and role play.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 9 months to 3 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED24,300 to AED34,200

Activities: Art and craft, singing, stories, show and tell, library, simple science, junior chef, educational braingym, creative movement, theme days and concerts.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED20,000

Activities: Music, movement, dancing, role play, theatre, singing, drawing, sculpting, exploration, yoga and painting.

Hours of operation: 7am-4pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-5.30pm.

Hours of operation: Teaching hours: 8am-12.30pm. Optional early drop-off at 7.30am and optional extended hours to 2pm, Sunday to Thursday.

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Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Better Education

Kids KiNgdoM leArNiNg CeNTre

Plot No.983, Floor B-1 Icon-2, Cluster L, Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai 04 552 1585 055 319 8342 kidskingdom.ae

Kids pAlACe Nursery

Al Wasl Road Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 348 4163 050 350 0039 kidspalacenursery.com

Kiddy plANeT Nursery

Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 328 4465 050 168 6845 Al Qouz, Dubai 04 339 0010 kiddyplanet.ae

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 months to 2 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: In house expertise of creative learning and play – music, art & crafts, water play, yoga, aerobics, zumba, kick boxing, candle making and cooking lessons. We also organize special dance & sports classes by inviting practitioners from outside.

Hours of operation: Early drop-off between 7:30am-8:00am, EYFS Curriculum: 8:00am-12:30pm; extended care with structured activities: 12:30pm-6:00pm. Closed Friday.

Curriculum: UK, French Age: 14 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: French and Arabic classes, ballet, music, gymnastics, drama, interactive board.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Gymnastics: teaches children balance, flexibility, confidence and determination. Rhythm and movement: develops coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, stamina and memory.

Sports classes: encourage healthy fitness habits in physical exercise, building confidence, flexibility and strong bodies and minds. IT classes: introduce children to computers through games and smart-board interactives. Arts and crafts: discover creativity through painting, sculpting and craft activities.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-5.30pm.

Kids spoT Nursery

Al Wasl, Jumeirah Dubai 04 344 8541 kidsspotnursery.com

Curriculum: Arabic, UK EYFS Age: 4 months to 6 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED16,200 to AED39,000

Activities: Early childhood educators, Kids Spot Nursery understands the importance of providing children with extracurricular activities. We are pleased to be able to provide many activities on a regular basis, including Arabic, French, music, Masterchef, Karate, gardening, water play and gym classes.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Kids world CreATive leArNiNg CeNTre

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 2 years to 6 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology.

Kids zoNe Nursery

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED15,950 to AED31,800

Activities: Boogie babies, art and craft, singing, storysacks, show and tell, library, creative movement, theme days and painting.

Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai 04 453 4272 055 839 7565 050 359 2666 kwclc.org

Dubailand, Dubai 04 452 6474 050 857 1122 Umm Suqeim, Dubai 04 388 3762 056 600 7715 kidszonenursery.com

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 7am–5pm

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Kidville duBAi

Dubai Marina, Dubai 04 440 1220 Motorcity, Dubai 04 454 2760 Uptown Mirdiff, Dubai 04 236 3648 kidville.com

August 2016

Activities: All locations have spacious and light-filled classrooms, large and well-equipped gymnasiums/soft play areas (indoors) as well as child-friendly toilets. High quality, purposebuilt facilities with special educational materials and play equipment. Outdoor area with slides, see-saws, swings, climbing structures and sand/water play areas with cushioned safety flooring throughout. Fully equipped medical clinic with full-time Dubai Health Authority-registered nurse.

Curriculum: US/International Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug Fees: AED9,425 to AED29,665

Hours of operation: 8am-12pm/3pm/6pm.

Kidz veNTure Nursery

Egypt Court Ibn Battuta Mall Dubai 04 368 4130 kidzventure.ae

Kidzidol Nursery

jumeirah 1 Al-Wasl Road Dubai 04 355 1613 050 559 3380 050 559 1558 kidzidolnursery.com

le JArdiN eNCHANTe

Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 348 6788 050 450 5994 lejardinenchante.net

le peTiT pouCeT Nursery

Al Safa 2 Dubai 04 321 9399 050 657 1744 lepetitpoucet.ae

leArNiNg Tree Nursery

Executive Towers Business Bay Dubai 04 443 4220 learningtree.ae

Curriculum: EYFS and Montessori Curriculum: Age: 2 years to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED22,500 to AED62,700

Activities: Kindergarten Curriculum:, mini sports, arts and crafts, language (French, English and Arabic), dance, and music.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Activities: Ocean room, jungle room, tiny bugs room, indoor play area, nurse room, outdoor sand play area, outdoor grass play area, outdoor cycling area, Huge free car parking area.

Curriculum: French Age: 14 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED21,000 to AED24,000

Activities: Indoor/outdoor play, field trips, arts and crafts.

Curriculum: The French Kindergarten Program - EYFS Age: 6 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED 25,500 to AED46,500

Activities: Mini tennis/mini basket ball, football and other ball games, language for learning, body skills, gross motor skills, dancing, cookery, splash party & water games, craft workshop, treasure hunt, face painting, farm visit, theatre & outdoor games.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Activities: The expressive arts and design room, a central indoor role play area. The learning square is, as the name suggests, the heart of our facility. Awash with natural light, and with clearly designated spaces for large and small group activities, this central piazza becomes an interactive space that allows children to build critical social skills. A dress up zone, reading wall, role play area, childrens’ theatre and ICT area all provide opportunities for interaction and relationship building.

Hours of operation: 8am–5pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-5:00pm

Hours of operation: 8am-1pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-5.30pm.

Hours of operation: From 7.30am to 6pm.

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leArNiNg lAdder Nursery

Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai 056 728 3801 050 257 1912 learningladdernursery.com

liTTle CHAMpioNs Nursery

Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 6420 littlechampionsnursery.com

Curriculum: International Preschool Curriculum Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED25,000 to AED30,000

Activities: Scomparing, one-to-one correspondence counting, interpreting spatial relations, awareness of time starting and stopping, time intervals, anticipating and describing sequences of events, making use of the outdoor play area as it provides children with opportunities for experiences such as recognising environmental print and exploring textures, shape.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: Pre-kindergarten Term dates: On request Fees: AED13,050 to AED27,000

Activities: Water play, sand play, messy play, imaginative play, pretend play, role play, physical play. Children will also be drawing, painting, cutting, sticking, molding, matching, sorting, cooking and sight-reading picture books.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

liTTle geMs iNTerNATioNAl Al sAFA

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 3 Months to 4 years Term dates: Open 48 weeks a year Fees: AED39,000 to AED42,000

Activities: Highest levels of security with rest areas and outdoor play areas.

liTTle geMs iNTerNATioNAlBArsHA

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Open 48 weeks a year Fees: AED52,000 to AED55,000 Transport Yes

Activities: Highest levels of security with rest areas and outdoor play areas.

liTTle HANds

Curriculum: International Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED14,580 to AED46,200

Activities: Indoor activities: painting, art and craft, puzzles, sand and water play, music and movement, kids’ gym, yoga and ballet.

Outdoor activities: swimming, bouncy castle and special events.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 years to 6 years Term dates: Winter term 2015: Jan, Feb, Apr; spring term 2015: Apr, May, Jun; summer camp 2015: Jul, Aug Fees: AED24,750AED50,100

Facilities: Personal, Social and emotional development (making relationships, self confidence and self awareness, managing feelings and behaviour). Communication and language. Physical development. Literacy (reading, writing), mathematics (numbers, shape, space and measure), understanding the world (people and communities, the world, technology), expressive arts and design (exploring and using media and materials, being imaginative).

Dubai 04 385 5355 littlegemsinternational.com/ safa

Al Barsha 3 Dubai 04 399 5244 littlegemsinternational.com/ barsha

Kids Club Knowledge Village Dubai Dubai 04 448 9267 Club Old Town Burj Khalifa, Dubai 04 422 1303 littlehandskidsclub.com

liTTle House Nursery

Jumeirah 3 Al Wasl Road Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 338 4243 04 388 7130 littlehousenursery.ae

extracurricular activities: Personal, social and emotional development.

extracurricular activities: Personal, social and emotional development.

Hours of operation: 8am–6pm. Flexible pick-ups at 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 6pm.

Hours of operation: 8am–6pm.

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liTTle lANd Nursery ANd MoNTessori CeNTre

Curriculum: Learn Through Play/Montessori (nurseryqualified teachers and educated assistants) Age: 14 months to 4.6 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED4,860 to AED11,450 per term.

Activities: Spacious covered play area, sand and water play, cooking, brain gym, music and movement.

liTTle leArNers Nursery (A geMs sCHool)

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Open 48 weeks a year Fees: AED36,000 per year

Activities: Highest levels of security with rest areas and outdoor play areas. Personal, social and emotional development.

liTTle NesT Nursery

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Activities: Learning aids, pre-writing alphabets, numbers, kinder music, concerts, kinder art (coloring and painting), story-time, puppet show, role play, baby yoga, competitions, art exhibitions, dressing up, no-cook cooking, sports (annual sports day) and fieldtrips.

Jumeirah Beach Road ( junction off Al Manara Street) Dubai 04 394 4471 littlelandnursery.com

Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 348 6260 littlelearners-dubai.com

Al Jafliya Mankhool Road Bur Dubai Dubai 04 398 3311 littlenestnursery.com

liTTle pANdAs eArly leArNiNg CeNTer Behind Dubai Zoo Jumeriah 1 Dubai 04 344 6371 littlepandaselc.com

Hours of operation: Sun-Thu 8am-12.30pm. Early and late classes available on request.

Hours of operation: 8am-3pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm

Activities: Home from home environment, qualified child-care practitioners, adult-child ratio in line with KHDA and OFSTEAD regulations, your child’s own personal learning journey that allows you to follow your child’s progress, large outdoor sand-pit children’s very own organic planting and digging garden. Age specific, well equipped large classrooms, with quality wooden resources. Bathrooms to allow early toileting independence, separate sleeping room, nurse and separate medical room.

Curriculum: EYFS Age 3 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED17,658 to AED26,658

Hours of operation: 8am-6:30pm

liTTle sCHolArs ACAdeMy

Al Safa 1 (close to Spinneys) Umm Suqeim Al Wasl Road Dubai 04 395 5532 lsa.ae

liTTle sTAr Nursery

Al Jafiliya Dubai 04 398 2004 littlestarnursery.com

Curriculum: UK Age: Baby up to 4 years (FS1) Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED15,000 to AED40,000

Activities: Arabic language, chess, boogie babies, super skills, spacious indoor soft play area, big shaded garden with soft play area and race track, library, nutritious meals. CCTV cameras, bus transportation, holiday programmes. After-school activities available.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Activities: Large, spacious covered out door play area – for big toys, cars, cycles, see-saw, sand pit – with swings and slides. out door learning area, attractive classrooms – with lots of educational equipment, puzzles, activity hall, aerobics, in-door games and drama, outdoor and indoor stage – for concerts & special activities, fully equipped clinic with a full-time certified nurse & doctor on call, A.C. transport with nannies on-board covering most locations in dubai, library, toy land – for free play.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Hours of operation: From 8:00am to 6:00pm

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liTTle wiNgs iNTerNATioNAl Nursery

Jumeirah 2 Al Wasl Road Dubai 04 349 0553 056 913 4064 littlewings-nursery.com

liTTle woods Nursery

Safa 2 Dubai 04 394 6155 The Galleries Downtown Jebel Ali 04 883 7005 littlewoodsnursery.com

liTTle woNders

Al Manarah Dubai 04 348 7195 littlewonders.ae

Curriculum: UK and Montessori Methods of Learning Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. Summer school: Jul-Aug Fees: On request

Activities: Singing, dancing, indoor play, library, art, theatre, watching educational movies, brain gym, yoga, playing in the garden, sandpit play, cycling, hopscotch.

Curriculum: International Age: 40 days to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Jun, plus summer camp Fees: From AED22,700

Activities: Riding bicycles, puzzles, games, indoor toys, books, painting.

Curriculum: Personal, social and emotional developmentPSED Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Open all year; five terms and a summer camp Fees: AED17,500 to AED37,750

Activities: Wide range of activities linked to the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Our newly added indoor exploration area has been created for our children’s transition from different areas. They can explore the different treasure baskets, observe through the magnifying glasses and delve into stories in the reading garden.

Hours of operation: Sun-Thu 7.30am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm for academics. Option of 7am6.30pm upon request.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

loNdoN ANd pAris iNTerNATioNAl Nursery

Jumeirah Road (opposite Jumeirah Beach Hotel) Dubai 04 348 0077 lpnursery.net

MAgNoliA Nursery duBAi

Abraj Street Burj Khalifa Area Dubai 055 349 2022 magnolianurserydubai.com

MAple BeAr Nursery

Al Manara, Dubai 04 348 7799 Burj Area, Dubai 04 552 1309 052 919 9374 maplebear.ae

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Baby Gym and Baby Yoga, Sports (Football & Basketball), Music and movement classes, Dance Classes, Educational trips, Make & Bake, Gardening, Circle Time, Jolly Phonics.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-8pm.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED21,000 to AED33,000

Activities: MAGNOLIA NURSERY is specifically designed to suit the needs of young children, with large, bright play rooms and outdoor play areas, all complete with modern equipment and a variety of age appropriate toys. Our child-centered approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and selfconfidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care.

Hours of operation: 8am-6pm

Curriculum: EYFS-PISA Age: 1 year to 5+ years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Large sandbox, water play, a number of different tricycles, scooters and tandem bikes, a play house, outdoor toys, and a safe playing area for many different games and activities, A favourite activity is when the bouncy castle and/or swimming pool is put out for play. All of these provide opportunities for fun, exercise and developing strong and healthy bodies.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

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MAsTerMiNds Nursery

Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 056 4430695 masterminds.ae

MilesToNes Nursery

Al Safa 2 Jumeirah, Dubai 04 3373374 milestones-nursery.com

August 2016

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 18 months to 6 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: All Classes AED16,600 per term

Activities: Reading, mathematics, encyclopedic knowledge, languages, music, running, swimming, brachiation, gymnastics, social program.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED22,500 to AED46,500

Activities: We have a variety of outdoor activities from our sandpits and climbing frames, to our swings, picnic area, football pitch and bicycle tracks. We have a multifunctional clubhouse with slides, swings and wall climbing set up. We also will be having soccer training for children as a part of our after-school, songs, drama, crafts, stories, fun food cooking, music, dance, and recreational based on our weekly themed.

Hours of operation: 7am-3pm+

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

MosAiC Nursery

Jumeirah Lake Towers Exactly Opposite Marina Metro Station Dubai 04 425 6670 mosaicnursery.com

MoTHer CAre Nursery

Jumeirah Road Dubai 04 349 6955 motherforcare.com

MulBerry Tree leArNiNg Nursery

Jumierah 3 Dubai 04 394 9909 mulberrytree.ie

New duBAi Nursery

Villa No 164 Al Mankhool Road Al Hudaiba Dubai 04 398 4900Â earlyyearsedugrp.com

Curriculum: The Creative Curriculum Age: 18 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED22,800 to AED42,000

Activities: It is furnished with equipment for physical play, sensory play and imaginative play and designed to give children the maximum space to be able to move freely. There is also an area for soft play with protective matting which will provide a safe environment for music and movement and gymnastic activities.

Hours of operation: 8am-6pm.

Curriculum: Arabic/UK/US Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: AED10,000 to AED25,000

Activities: Swimming, art and craft, ballet, face painting, dancing, tree day and sports courts.

Curriculum: Montessori/EYFS Age: 3 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED20,700 to AED25,500

Activities: Spacious covered play area, sand and water play, painting and other activities.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: On request

Activities: Well-equpped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, junior gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days, parent involvement programmes.

Hours of operation: 8am-6pm.

Hours of operation: Early class from 7:30am; late class until 6:30pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

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New sAFA Nursery

Al Safa Dubai 04 342 9575

odyssey Nursery

Umm Suqeim 2 Dubai 04 348 8805 056 600 7657 odysseynursery.com

orANge Tree CHildreN’s Nursery

Al Jaffiliya, Dubai 04 386 1578 050 719 8153 orangetreedubai.com

Curriculum: International Age: 1 year to 4.5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED23,800 to AED30,700

Activities: Field trips, swimming lessons, water play, arts and crafts, drama, kindermusik and ballet.

Curriculum: Theme-based, emergent curriculum Age: 4 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun (with holiday camps) Fees: AED20,850 to AED36,750

Activities: Spacious, colourful, well-equipped, age-specific classrooms, brightly-coloured indoor playroom, large outdoor play area, bike and car track, sandpit, water-splash area, dining/ snack room with child-sized dining tables, nurse’s room.

Curriculum: International Preschool Curriculum: Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED19,500 to AED28,500

Activities: Spacious and well equipped classrooms, with ageappropriate educational resources and furniture, Indoor play area, complete with fun play centers, Safe and shaded outdoor play area, water play areas, sandpit and bike track.

Reading ‘majlis’ with a wide selection of story books, whiteboard room, Language center for teaching Arabic and French, Science laboratory for fun experiments and ‘messy’ play, Children’s environmental garden.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

Hours of operation: Morning session: 8am-12.30pm. Early dropoff and late classes until 5pm are available.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

rAFFles iNTerNATioNAl sCHool (Nursery)

Burj Daycare: +9714 431 8320 Dubai Marina: +9714 427 1473 Emirates Hills: +9714 427 1461 Hattan Gardens: +9714 427 1472 Lakes: +9714 427 1471 Springs 7: +9714 427 1466 Town Centre: +9714 427 1458 Umm Suqeim 3: +9714 427 1228 www.rafflesis.com

rAiNBow vAlley Nursery

Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai 04 423 2540 rainbowvalleynursery.com

rANCHes Nursery

Arabian Ranches 2 Dubai, UAE 800 1777 04 442 9765

Curriculum: Montessori and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS ) Programmes Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr - June Fees: AED 36,000 waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes

Accredited and Certified by the pre-school learning Alliance (u.K.)

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED20,000 to AED30,000

Activities: Themed classrooms where children are encouraged to learn independently and through hands-on experiences Soft play area and Junior gym, White Board and laptops connected to wireless internet, large structured play area.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 3 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: 45,000 AED

Activities: Themed classrooms where children are encouraged to learn independently and through hands-on experiences Soft play area and Junior gym, White Board and laptops connected to wireless internet, large structured play area.

Facilities: Purpose Built, Outdoor Area, Indoor Activity Room extracurricular activities: Music, Arabic, Art, Soccer, Monkeynastix.

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Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-1pm.

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royAl BeACH Nursery

Jumeirah 3 Dubai 04 394 8181 rbnursery.net

sAFA KiNdergArTeN Nursery Al Safa Dubai 04 344 3878 safanurseries.net

sAFAri Kid Nursery

Downtown Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 04 359 7398 050 454 8879 safarikid.ae

sANdCAsTle Nursery

Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 4283 sandcastlenursery.com

seAsHells Nursery

Al Barsha Dubai 04 341 3404 seashellsnursery.com

sMAll sTeps Nursery

Mirdif Dubai 04 288 3347 smallstepsnursery.ae

August 2016

Curriculum: UK Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED25,050 to AED34,500

Activities: Story time, circle time, singing, music and movement, dress up/role play, scissor-skill practice, jolly phonics, water play, computer room and library, cookery room, Arabic classes.

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Curriculum: International Age: 1 year to 4.5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 23,800 to AED30,700

Activities: Field trips, swimming lessons, water play, arts and crafts, drama, kindermusik and ballet.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 4 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Our architecturally designed nursery features six classrooms, huge indoor and outdoor play area, a technology corner, a training swimming pool , an art studio, where children can explore the artist in them, and a purpose built creative lab, where children explore drama, movement, and imaginative play.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-8pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm/3pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-5pm.

Activities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, arts and crafts, physical activity, design and solve problems, identifying numbers to 10 with counting games, picture books, story time, creative expression.

Curriculum: UK Age: 3 months to 4.5 years Term dates: Yearly Fees: AED21,900 to AED32,400

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Curriculum: UK Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED27,000 to AED39,000

Activities: Singing with music teacher, junior chef, simple science/fun experiments, show and tell, library and story time, concerts, gym time, free play, arts and crafts, outdoor play.

Curriculum: UK Age: 1 year to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED12,500 to AED17,500

Activities: Soft play, painting, music, dance.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-12pm. Extended hours available until 1.30pm upon request.

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sMAll world Nurseries

Jumeirah 2 Dubai 04 349 0770 smallworldnurserydubai.com

sMArT CHildreN’s Nursery

Al Jafliya Dubai 04 398 0074 smartchildrensnursery.net

speCTruM Nursery

Abu Hail Dubai 04 265 9464 spectrumnursery.com

Curriculum: UK Age: 14 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED20,250 to AED33,360

Activities: Computer area with educational software, library and outside playscapes, with shaded areas, swimming.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED 17,000 to AED24,000

Activities: Arts and craft, ballet and movement to music, swimming, computer lessons, story time, outdoor and Indoor activities, yoga and gymnasium, junior chef.

Curriculum: Indian Age: 1.5 years to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: On request

Activities: Nursery/Montessori-trained teachers take the children through various activities such as circle time, role play, storytelling, reading, pre-handwriting skills, sensory experience, puppet show, art and craft, game playing, puzzle solving, block building, clay modelling, painting/colouring, rhyme time, dance and music, educational movie watching, gardening, contests, field trips, cookery sessions, themed assemblies, collaborative activities, special days’ celebration.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30pm. Extended hours available until 3pm, upon request.

Hours of operation: 7am-7.30pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-5.30pm.

sTep By sTep Nursery

Layan Community Al Qudra Road Dubai 04 447 3445 stepbystepnursery.ae

super Kids Nursery

Mirdif Dubai 04 288 1949 superkidsnursery.com

TeNder love & CAre Nursery Boutique Office Dubai Media City 04 367 1636 tenderloveandcare.com

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 8 months to 4 years Term dates: sep-dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 15,750 to AED43,500

Activities: Personal, social and emotional development, communication, language, and literacy, problem solving, reasoning and numeracy creative development with arts and crafts, physical development, outdoor play area.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 11 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED16,500 to AED21,000

Activities: Circle time, flash cards, arts and crafts, story time, Playdough, puzzles and blocks, soft gym and educational videos.

Curriculum: International Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Music, puzzles, children books, gym, water play, hopping, running, cars, bikes, an outdoor play set, crawling through tunnels, playing with soft balls and much more.

Hours of operation: 8am-6pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-5pm.

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ThE ChIlDREN’S GARDEN GREEN CommUNITy (TCGGC)

Green Community, DIP, Dubai 04 885 3484 (ext 200) admissions@childrensgarden.ae childrensgarden.ae

ThE ChIlDREN’S GARDEN JUmEIRA (TCGJ)

Villa 297, Jumeirah 2, Dubai 04 349 2985 (ext 200) admissions@tcgjumeira.ae childrensgarden.ae

August 2016

Curriculum: Multi-lingual Preschool Curriculum Age: 2 to 6 years Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees: AED 29,925 to AED 46,000

Activities: Swimming pool, art studio, shaded play areas, climbing frames, music & movement room, mathzone forest, sandpit, reading majlis, room of knowledge Extracurricular activities: German, French, Arabic, jolly phonics, origami, little ballerinas, maths slub, cooking, dance and science. hours of operation: KG1/KG2: 8:15am – 2:15pm, Pre-KG: 8:15am – 12 OR 2:15pm, Nursery: 8:30am – 12 OR 2:00pm

Curriculum: Multi-lingual Pre-school Curriculum Age: 2 to 6 years Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees: AED 29,000 to AED 46,000

Activities: Water play, sandpit, climbing frame, race track, majlis, music & movement room, shaded play areas, art studio, mathazone forest, room of knowledge, library, sensory room Extracurricular activities: English, French, Arabic and German language, art, maths, songs, science, cooking, sport and zumba hours of operation: KG1/KG2: 8.30am-2.30pm. Pre-KG: 8.30am12pm or 2pm. Nursery: 8.30am-12pm or 2pm.

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Here at Odyssey Nursery, we believe in exposing children to two to three languages from an early age. Children joining Odyssey Nursery do not need to have pre-requisite of any of the languages when they start with us. We are the best nursery in Abu Dhabi and Dubai because we never miss a learning opportunity.

Our Approach to Curriculum We provide a well balanced approach to learning where the children develop intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially; keeping in mind the skills that go beyond reading, writing and math.

Everything we do is designed for learning and guided by the following Washington State early development benchmarks:

Physical Health, Well-being and Motor Development Children's physical health and ability to engage in daily activities

Social and Emotional Development Children's emotional competence and ability to form positive relationships that give meaning to children's experiences in the home, school, and community

Approaches toward Learning Children's disposition, rather than skill, for becoming involved in learning and acquiring knowledge

Cognition and General Knowledge Children's ability to understand and think about the physical and social worlds around them; including objects in the world, logic and mathematics, social conventions such as numbers and colors, and their understanding and appreciation of the arts

Language, Communication and Literacy Children's understanding and use of language, emerging reading and writing skills, and ability to communicate effectively Khalifa City A, Street 20, Sector 42, Plot 41, Abu Dhabi, UAE Tel No. +971 2 665 5994 Mobile No. +971 56 484 5510 info-abudhabi@odysseynursery.com

Umm Suqeim 2, Riga’a,Villa Number 26 Dubai, UAE Tel No. 04 3488805 Mobile No. +971 50 872 2110 info@odysseynursery.com

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The Children’s GArden BArshA (TCGB)

Curriculum: Multi-lingual Preschool Curriculum Age: 2 to 6 years Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees: AED 31,000 to AED 50,000

Facilities: Water park, climbing frames, sandpit, swings, shaded play areas, auditorium, room of knowledge, art studio, music room, language room, movement room, majlis, mathzone, mathazone forest, ballet studio, parent meeting room, prayer room extracurricular activities: A full programme of After School Activities including French, Arabic, Spanish, Art, Music, Movement, Maths, Football, Ballet and Cookery. hours of Operation: KG1/KG2: 8.30am-2.30pm. Pre-KG: 8.30am12pm or 2pm. Nursery: 8.30am-12pm or 2pm.

TOddlers inTernATiOnAl nursery

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED 16,200 to AED26,100

Activities: The children will participate in various outdoor/indoor activities. these include, but are not limited to the following: arts and craft activities; being creative with playdough and sand; music and movement sessions; exploring the indoor play area and our supermarket role play corner and using various outdoor materials and equipment, such as: bikes, slides, swings, balls and the trampoline.

Corner Road 43 and 36 B Street, Al Barsha 2 , Dubai 04 399 0160 (ext 207) admissions@tcgbarsha.ae childrensgarden.ae

Al Mankhool Bur Dubai Dubai 04 398 3111 toddlersintlnursery.com

The KensinGTOn nursery

Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai 04 342 3399 thekensingtonnursery.com

The liTTle disCOverers nursery

Safa 1 Dubai 04 394 6066 055 574 7347 littlediscoverers.com

hours of operation: From 8.30am to 5pm

Curriculum: UK Age: 4 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: From AED35,100

Activities: Arabic classes, physical education class and water play.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 4 months to 4 years Term dates: September 2012 onwards Fees: On request

Activities: Circle time, role play, small world, indoor and outdoor play areas, water play, singing, dancing, story time, painting and a variety of other activities.

hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

hours of operation: 7am-6pm, with flexible days and timings.

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THe pAlMs Nursery

Jumeirah 3 Dubai 04 394 7017 thepalmsnurserydubai.com

Activities: All regular activities including weekly ‘Monkeynastix’ fun and an FS1 programme gently taught by caring British staff to nurture and promote all aspects of preschool development.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 16 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED5,400 to AED10,700

Hours of operation: 7.30am-5.30pm.

THe woNder yeArs Nursery

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 6 months to 2 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: New purpose-built nursery with a spacious covered outdoor play area, bicycle track and sandpit. A well-equipped indoor play area, reading area, small world area and an interactive white board. Varied classroom activities linked to the EYFS curriculum, including arts and crafts, singing and rhymes, water and messy play, special enrichment activities such as ‘mini chefs’ and ‘splashtastic’.

Hours of operation: 08:00 – 13:00, Afternoon Club: 13:00 – 15:30

TiNy HoMe MoNTessori Nursery

Curriculum: Montessori Age: 1 year to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr Apr-Jun Fees: AED8,950 per term, for five days a week.

Activities: Music and movement, field trips, water play, show and tell, French and Arabic language classes.

Hours of operation: 8am-12.30 pm; day care until 5pm.

TiNy TowN Nursery

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: months to 5 Years Term dates: Autumn Sep-Dec; winter Jan-Mar; spring AprJun; summer camp Jul-Aug Fees: AED19,500 to AED30,000

Activities: Large outdoor area, slide structure, sand and water play, push cars and strollers, hoops, indoor play area equipped with mini bikes and a role-play corner, napping area in a quiet corner of the nursery equipped with comfortable beds and monitored by nannies at all times.

Hours of operation: 8am-6pm.

TiNy TowN plAy louNge

Curriculum: UK Age: 2 years to 6 Years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr Apr-Jun Fees: On request

Activities: Rhyme and songs, mathematical concepts in play, puzzles, sand and water play, gardening, arts and crafts, physical development, dress up, exploring sensory materials like rice, shaving foam and mud. Ballet, drama, music, zumba.

Hours of operation: 9am-8pm.

Toddler TowN BriTisH Nursery

Curriculum: International Age: 6 months to 4 years Term dates: On request Fees: Starting from AED 6,400 (per term)

Activities: An exciting library, small world, role play town, soft play room with climbing wall, baby soft play, sensory room, music area, cookery corner, 14m swimming pool, wading pool, 2 playgrounds, huge sand-pit, gardening area, water play area, riding track.

Hours of operation: 7.30am-6pm.

Dubai Sports City Dubai 04 368 5600 wonderyearsnursery.com

Al Manara Jumeirah Dubai 04 346 5240 moneval.org

Dubai Investment Park 2 Dubai 04 883 0175 055 751 3364 tinytownnursery.ae

Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai 044 23 2578 056 779 0427 055 661 9429 tinytown.ae

Al Safa, Al Manara Jumeirah 04 388 2999 JBR, Dubai Marina 04 452 8080 toddlertown.ae

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verNus eArly leArNiNg CeNTre

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 6 weeks to 6 years Term dates: Jan-Apr, Apr-Jul, Sep-Dec Fees: From AED7,000 (Per-term)

Activities: Spacious child centered classrooms, outdoor and indoor playgrounds, music room, sensory room, science lab kids city, swimming pool, football court, basketball court, sand and water area, tracking area, fully equipped clinic, planting area.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

willow CHildreN’s Nursery

Curriculum: Birth-Three Matters and the EYFS Age: 45 days to 4.5 years Term dates: Per three months Fees: AED 28,000 to AED38,000

Activities: Arts, music, physical activities, Arabic, swimming, drumming, and more.

Curriculum: International Age: 6 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. Summer camp: Jul-Aug Fees: On request

Activities: Creative and imaginative thinking, free flow play and jigsaws. Communication, language and literacy, mathematical development, puzzles and verbal reasoning concepts, learning different roles, characters and themes, nursery rhymes and story telling, foundation of Pencil Control, pattern writing and coloring.

Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 360 8929 Umm Suqeim 04 321 4606 vernuselc.ae

Umm Suquiem Branch Dubai 04 321 4433 050 472 5890 Dubai Marina Branch 04 554 5802 willownurserydubai.com

wisdoM iNTerNATioNAl Nursery & dAyCAre

Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 6371 wisdominternationalnursery. com

woodBury CHildreN’s Nursery

Villas No. 28 & 30 Umm Al Sheif Road Jumeirah Dubai 04 321 5736 woodburynursery.com

world Nursery

Al Qusais Dubai 04 261 3025 worldnurserydubai.com

yellow BriCK roAd Nursery (pArT oF THe BeAuTiFul MiNds Nurseries)

Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 8290 yellowbrickroad.ws

Hours of operation: From 7am-12.30pm/1.30pm/3pm/6pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-6.30pm.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: From AED7,500 (per-term)

Activities: Ranging from reading, construction and mark making to role play and messy play. With furniture and educational resources specifically selected for each age group and vibrant displays, our children feel happy, cared for and relaxed while working towards their developmental milestones.

Hours of operation: From 8am to 3pm

Curriculum: Indian EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Aug, Sep-Mar Fees: On request

Activities: The areas include outside learning areas in the form of sand play and water play and a splash pool in warm months to keep the children cool as well as qualitatively engaged.

Curriculum: British Curriculum: – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age: 2 months to 4+ years Term dates: Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes) Fees: AED25,500 to AED34,785 Transport? No waiting list? No

Activities: Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can we spend hours in our veggie garden connecting with nature and understanding life.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm. Day care facility available until 7pm.

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Facilities Library, indoor play areas, spacious and shaded outdoor play areas, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

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ArT ANd eduCATioNAl CeNTre AT sHArJAH lAdies CluB – BAsATeeN presCHool CeNTre

sHArJAH Curriculum: EYFS Age: 1 month to 4 years Term dates: Monthly Fees: on request

Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah 06 506 7717 slc.ae

CHuBBy CHeeK’s Nursery - sHArJAH

Al Taawun Sharjah 06 525 5870 050 675 6229 chubbycheeksnursery.com

dreAMlANd Nursery

Al Yarmouk Sharjah 06 566 1133 050 646 9960 dreamlandnursery.com

eMirATes eNglisH Nursery

Al Fayha area, Ramla Sq., Villa #4, Sharjah 06 566 3339 050 108 5008 emiratesenglishnursery.com

eNglisH rose BriTisH Nursery

Basher Bin Abbas Street Al Fisht Sharjah 06 522 8477 englishrosenursery.com

FuTure iNTerNATioNAl Nursery

Emirates Road, Muwafjah (opposite Sharjah Shooting Club) Sharjah 06 548 7101 future-intl.ae

August 2016

Activities: Language development, mathematical development, good manners, physical development, outdoor play, art and craft, music and movement, sports, gym, audio visual, educational TV, library time, songs, stories.

Hours of operation: 8am-8pm.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED10,500 to AED19,500

Activities: Story time, language, reading, shapes and letter learning, music and dance, rhyme, pattern seeking, running, climbing, jumping, hopping, skipping, riding tricycles, throwing and catching, watering plants, Playdough play, puzzles, arts and crafts.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

Curriculum: UK/Arabic/French Age: 2-4 years Term dates: Registration is based on three months, starting on the day of the child’s admittance Fees: AED15,000 to AED20,000

Activities: Paddling, music, trips, special events, gymnastics, acting, The nursery also organises monthly trips for the children,and offers a variety of events and celebrations throughout the year such as Sports Day, Fancy Dress Parties, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and much more.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 12 months to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: On request

Activities: English, Maths and Arabic classes, Music lessons, Ballet lessons, Story time, Field trips, Art & Craft, Physical Activities.

Curriculum: British EYFS Age: 19 months to 4.5 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: From AED15,000

Activities: Children do small group work so, although they might be based in their one particular class, they do enjoy specific areas, such as the garden, sand water play area, home corners, book areas, sensory and the soft play areas.

Hours of operation: 7am-2pm, 2pm-5pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

Hours of operation: 8am-1pm. (These timings are subject to change throughout the year, due to demand).

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 3 months to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED14,750 to AED22,850

Activities: Our unique programmes are designed to meet specific learning objectives through play, physical activities, experiences in the learning centres, craft-making, storytelling, performing, reading and other activities.

Hours of operation: 8am-6pm.

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HAppy HoMe Nursery

Maysaloon Sharjah 06 563 1772 happyhomenursery.com

HAppy Kids Nursery - sHArJAH

Plot no 93 University City Road (Opp Our Own English High School) Al Shahba Sharjah 06 538 9300 earlyyearsedugrp.com

liTTle ANgel BriTisH Nursery

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Road.

Al Ramla, Sharjah 06 566 0990 055 429 3089 littleangelnursery.com

liTTle woNders sHArJAH

Al Taawun Sharjah 06 537 6116 littlewonders.ae

Curriculum: UK/Arabic Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: On request

Activities: Sand and water play, art and craft, morning assembly, story telling, music and; movement, ball pool, field trips, events and celebrations, parent teacher meeting.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18months to 4 years Term dates: April to June, Sept to Dec, Jan to March Fees: 1,500 per month

Activities: Well-equpped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, junior gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days, parent involvement programmes.

Hours of operation: 8am-1pm (Extended time available upon request.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED 12,000 to AED24,000

Activities: Face painting, cooking class, puppet show, field trips, water play, fancy dress competition, art and craft, songs and music.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 2 mths to 4 yrs Term dates: Open all year; 3 terms and a summer camp Fees: AED17,500 to AED37,750

Activities: Wide range of activities linked to the British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Our newly added indoor exploration area has been created for our children’s transition from different areas. They can explore the different treasure baskets, observe through the magnifying glasses and delve into stories in the reading garden.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-6pm.

New Hope Nursery

Opposite Mother & Child Hospital Sharjah 06 524 1610 050 481 7603 newhopesharjah.com

seveN oAKs BriTisH Nursery

Street 71, Khalidiya, Al Khan, Sharjah 06 554 4561 050 342 9702 sevenoaksnursery.com

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: On request

Activities: Personal, social and emotional development, communication, language and literacy, problem solving, numeracy and reasoning, knowledge and understanding of the world, physical development, creative development. Playground and large motor activities, snack, story time, music, gym class.

Hours of operation: 8am-5pm.

Curriculum: British Foundation Stage Age: 6 months to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sept to Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: On request

Activities: Our nursery can accommodate many children, we limit our intake to ensure that each child has an excellent quality of care in spacious surroundings.

Facilities: Yummy mouth-watering nutritious meals, full-time inhouse nurse, monthly doctor visits, daily bus pick-up, drop service, monthly trips, after school clubs, art and craft and a kid’s gym.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

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sHArJAH KiNderCAre Nursery

Plot no 93 Al Sharqan area Sharjah 06 524 0911 earlyyearsedugrp.com

Curriculum: Early Years Education Program – a bespoke Curriculum: focusing on children’s developmental needs, tailor-made to suit specific age groups Age: 18 months to 4 years Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED16,000 to AED20,000

Activities Well-equipped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, junior gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days and parent involvement programmes.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 2 years to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar, Fees: AED 4,005 to AED5,454

Activities: Exploring and using media and materials, mathematics, reading, writing, numbers, shapes, space and measure, expressive arts design.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 8 month to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED19,000 to AED25,000

Activities: Communication and language, physical development, personal, social developement, literacy, mathematics, understandign the world, arts and design.

Curriculum: EYFS Age: 2 months to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar, Fees: from AED610 per month

Activities: Listening and Attention, learning to voice ideas, observations, experiences and curiosities, literacy, writing, speaking, aspects of mathematics, activities to do at home.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 18 months to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar, Fees: AED9,000 to AED20,000

Activities: Story time, painting, sand play, dress-up, music, art and craft.

Curriculum: UK EYFS Age: 1.5 to 4 years Term dates: Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar, Fees: on request

Activities: 24×7 Advanced CCTV Surveillance with facility for parents to view and monitor their child from anywhere in the world through internet. Indoor gym and soft play equipment/ Early Years water play activities – splash pool and water play tables/role play and small world toys.

Hours of operation: 8am-2pm.

Al AiN

Al AiN JuNiors Nursery

Falaj Hazza Al Ain 03 766 0092 alainjuniors.com

edu-FuN Nursery Al AiN

The Garden City Al Ain 03 7612 686 050 471 0376 edufun-nursery.com

goldeN Bell Nursery

Out Al Thouba Street Al Ain 03 751 9980 050 231 1716 goldenbellnursery.com

House oF Colors Nursery

Al Jimi Al Ain 03 7612204 nurserycolors.com

liTTle peArls Nursery

Al Toweyya, Wadi Bin Shami, Al Ain 03 7673544 www.littlepearlsnursery.com

Hours of operation: 7:30am-2:30pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-5pm.

Hours of operation: 7am-5pm.

Hours of operation: From 4 hours a day to 9.5 hours a day – and from 2 to 5 days a week.

Hours of operation: Regular Session: 7.30am - 2.30pm, Extended Session: 7:30am - 5:00pm, Hourly Session: 2.30pm 5.00pm

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Schools Young brainiacs will flourish with these first-class facilities and curricula

SchoolS: ABU DhABI

August 2016

Abu DhAbi Abu DhAbi GRAmmAR SChool (CAnADA)

Tourist Club Area Abu Dhabi 02 644 4703 agsgrmmr.sch.ae

Curriculum: Canada Age: KG2 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED19,236 to AED40,656 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: A large gymnasium, an undercover play area and a new 25-metre pool. To meet the fine arts component of the curriculum, AGS has an art room, music room, computer room and dance studio. AGS has two science laboratories for junior and senior high school classes. A new library has been built to encourage a love of reading.

Extracurricular activities: Every classroom is wired to a computer and projector for instructional purposes.

Abu DhAbi inDiAn SChool

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: From AED6,450 to AED11,504 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground.

Abu DhAbi inDiAn SChool, bRAnCh 1

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 9 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED8,650 to AED19,450 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band C Rated

Facilities: Library, kindergarten and primary playground, music and dance room, computer science lab, general science lab, sports and recreation room, yoga room, medical room, art and craft activities. upcoming facilities: swimming, pool, multipurpose auditorium, gymnasium, tennis court, canteen, basketball court.

Abu DhAbi inTERnATionAl (PvT) SChool

Curriculum: Arabic/UK/US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 30,800 to AED 46,400 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Chemistry Lab, Computer Lab, Computer Science Lab, Biology Lab, Learning Resource Center, Green Field, Gymnasium, Gymnasium Theatre.

Curriculum: UK/UAE Age: FS1 to Grade 8 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Feb, Feb-Jun Fees: AED26,500 to AED44,500 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Large, modern, well-equipped classrooms with breakout areas and embedded technology, bespoke science laboratory, design and ICT facilities, four design and technology rooms: food technology, resistant materials, graphics and textiles; music rooms and recording studio, 15-metre swimming pool and learners’ pool, shaded outdoor play spaces including dedicated early years area.

Curriculum: UAE/UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED18,000 to AED35,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground.

Attractive classrooms, multi-purpose auditorium, a music, an art and design and a design and technology room, a dance and drama and TV/audio studio, a 25m swimming pool, a library and fully equipped science laboratories.

Muroor Road Abu Dhabi 02 448 8025 adisuae.com

Al Wathba South Abu Dhabi 02 583 1991 adiswathba.com

Al Karamah Street Abu Dhabi 02 443 4433 ais-uae.com

AjyAl inTERnATionAl SChool

Mohammad Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 552 2668 ajyal.sch.ae

Al bASmA bRiTiSh SChool Al Bahia Abu Dhabi 02 562 3454 albasmaschool.ae

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, tennis, table tennis, cricket, volleyball. Regular interhouse and inter-school athletic meets (for the girls and boys) are highlights of the school calendar.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Extracurricular activities: Various kinds of sporting activities.

Extracurricular activities: Art, Basketball, Ball Games,Art, Ball Games, Music, Football, French, well-supervised adventure area, where they can play, run, hide and explore the natural world.

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AlDAR ACADEmiEs, Al BATEEn ACADEmy

Curriculum: English National Curriculum / International Baccalaureate Age: Year 7 to Year 13 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED53,361 to AED62,844 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Outstanding

AlDAR ACADEmiEs, Al mAmouRA ACADEmy

Curriculum: English National Curriculum / International Baccalaureate Age: FS1 to Year 9 (in first year of operation) Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun* Fees: AED48,800 to AED70,400 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Not applicable

Al Manaseer Area Abu Dhabi 02 813 2000 albateen.sch.ae

Mixed primary and girls-only secondary school East Ring Road Abu Dhabi 02 813 2111 Aldaracademies.com

Facilities: One football field, 25-metre swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, outdoor shaded play area, one indoor sports hall, dance studio, canteen, library, art and DT classrooms, 10 science labs and two science preparation rooms, drama performance hall (with 850 seats), drama studio, music recital rooms, food technology classrooms, two prayer rooms, atrium.

Extracurricular activities: Photography, jewellery design, language, calligraphy, book clubs, Qu’ran club, choir, drama, and dance. Sports include football, cricket, baseball, basketball, swimming, rugby, badminton, and sailing.

Facilities: Music, and art facilities, research laboratory, graphic design area, studio. Multi-purpose sports hall, 25m swimming pool, astro-turf playing fields and soft playing areas. Wellequipped library, seminar rooms and video conference suites.

Extracurricular activities: Graphic design, photography, jewellery design, language, calligraphy, book clubs, Qu’ran club, choir, drama, and dance. Sports include football, cricket, baseball, basketball, swimming, rugby, badminton, and sailing. *School opening in August 2016 is subject to final ADEC approval 61

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August 2016

AlDAR ACADEmiES, Al munA ACADEmy

Curriculum: English National Curriculum Age: FS1 to Year 6 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED41,580 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Outstanding

Facilities: Football field, 25m swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, sports hall, library, drama performance hall (with 350 seats), two prayer rooms, two outdoor shaded play areas.

Extracurricular activities: Touch rugby, computer animation, swim squad, homework club, cricket, cursive writing, audio book recording, observational, drawing, conversation club, Arabic, fonts, drawing cartoons, Quran club, art club, puppet club, drumming, swim club, badminton, netball, desert school club, golf, home reading club, horse riding, healthy eating, ballet.

Al DhAFRA PRivATE SChool

Curriculum: Arabic/UK/US Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED22,000 to AED38,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, computer labs, playground.

Curriculum: English National Curriculum Age: FS1 to Year 6 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED43,560 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? N/A ADEC Rated: Outstanding

Facilities: One football field, 25-metre swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, outdoor shaded play area, indoor sports hall, dance studio, canteen, library, art and DT classrooms, drama performance hall (850 seats), drama studio, music recital rooms, food technology classrooms, two prayer rooms, atrium.

Curriculum: Arabic/UK Age: FS1 - Year9 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED 16,200 - 25,600 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: N/A

Facilities: Library, science laboratory, modern computer lab, specially-designed playground.

Hamdan Abu Dhabi 02 501 4777 almunaprimary.sch.ae

Mohamed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 610 8400/02 610 8401 abu-dhabi.dhafraschools.com

Al muShRiF

Al Manaseer Area Abu Dhabi 02 813 2200 almushrif.sch.ae

Al muRooj SCiEnTiFiC PRivATE SChool

Khalifa Bin Shakhboot Street Abu Dhabi 02 666 9229 almuroojprivateschool.com

Extracurricular activities: Elite Sport and its team of highly experienced sports coaches will be offering high quality coaching sessions in sports including Football, Swimming, Basketball, Ballet, Zumba, Karate and Tennis after school each day. Extracurricular activities offer great opportunities for students to experience new sports and gain new skills as well as participating in activities they enjoy.

Extracurricular activities: Yoga pretzels, painting by numbers, dance, baking, sewing/knitting, art and crafts, Disney, reading stories, Quran rules of recitation, Arabic drama, Capoeira, basketball, netball, magical mathematics.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, arts and crafts, cooking, playing, music, scouts.

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SchoolS: ABU DhABI

Al RAyyAn nATionAl PRivATE SChool

August 2016

Curriculum: Indian/UAE/UK Age: Kindergarten to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED5,100 to AED8,225 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: N/A

Facilities: Science labs, computer labs, library, basketball court, canteen.

Curriculum: UK Age: Kindergarten to Grade 6 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED25,400 to AED31,300 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A rated

Facilities: Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground, call for more information.

Al SAnAWbAR SChool

Curriculum: Arabic/UK/US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED11,612 to AED24,667 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A rated

Extracurricular activities: Football, Art , Gymnastics, Quran, Lego and Construction Building, French , Story and Crafts, Basket ball, Chess, Cooking, and more.

AlDAR ACADEmiES, Al yASminA ACADEmy

Curriculum: English National Curriculum Age: FS1 to Year 13 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED41,580 to AED57,330 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Very Good

Facilities: Two football fields, two swimming pools and a beginners’ pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts and netball courts, 300-metre and 100-metre running tracks, two outdoor shaded play areas, three indoor sports halls, cricket field, dance studio, canteen with full kitchen, two libraries.

Rowdha area Abu Dhabi 02 446 4575 alrayyan.tripod.com

Al RAbEEh SChool

Hadbat Al Zafranah Abu Dhabi 02 448 2856 - Administration 02 448 2866 - Nurse alrabeeh.sch.ae

New Manasir Al Ain 03 767 9889 alsanawbarschool.com

Al Raha Gardens Abu Dhabi 02 501 4888 alyasmina.sch.ae

Extracurricular activities: Various kinds of sporting activities.

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Extracurricular activities: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, tennis, table tennis, cricket, volleyball. Regular interhouse and inter-school athletic meets.

Extracurricular activities: Arabic speaking to non-native, art club, badminton, basketball, board games, chess, coding club, comedy sketch club, construction club, conversation skills for language, cookery, sailing, dance show, debating.

Better Education

Al yASAT PRivATE SChool

Al Shamkha Abu Dhabi 02 641 2300 02 584 8899 alyasat-school.com

Al Shohub SChool

Behind Khalifa City A Police Station Abu Dhabi 02 555 9995 alshohub.org

AmERiCAn CommuniTy SChool oF Abu DhAbi

Abu Dhabi 02 681 5115 acs.sch.ae

AmERiCAn inTERnATionAl SChool in Abu DhAbi

Junction of Airport Road & 29th Street Abu Dhabi 02 444 4333 aisa.sch.ae

AuSTRAliAn SChool oF Abu DhAbi

Khalifa City B Abu Dhabi 02 586 6980 aiahome.net/abu_dhabi

bElvEDERE bRiTiSh SChool

Mohamed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 559 5525 belvederebritishschool.com

Curriculum: UAE/US Age: KG1 to Grade 8 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED30,000 to AED36,500 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Graphics, animation and photography studio, video editing studio, three dubbing studios, audio recording studio, a preview theatre & a chroma studio, green room, robotics lab, science labs, dining, cafeteria, art rooms, orchestra/band room and music rooms.

Curriculum: Arabic/UK Age: KG1 - Grade12 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED29,700 to AED58,850 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes, from KG-Grade 6 ADEC Rated: N/A

Facilities: Science laboratory, computer, library.

Curriculum: US Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED44,500 to AED81,400 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Swimming pool, technology facilities, library, cafeteria, gymnasium, huge playground, separate playground for elementary.

Curriculum: USA-based, with IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED30,500 to AED55,500 Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: N/A

Facilities: Two gyms, two swimming pools, grass soccer field, drama room, six science labs, art rooms, computer labs, library, smartboards in every classroom.

Curriculum: Arabic/Australian/ IB Age: Kindergarten to Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul. Fees: AED16,475 to AED38,034 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Fully air-conditioned international-standard 27-metre swimming pool, soccer fields, state-of-the-art gymnasium, three science laboratories for general science, biology, chemistry and physics. Computer laboratory with over 120 computers with internet access available, separate playgrounds for each division, a well-equipped modern kindergarten section with adventure areas and swings.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year13 Term dates: Jan-Mar Fees: AED23,000 to AED30,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: State-of-the-art classrooms, ICT.

Extracurricular activities: 300-seat gymnasium, sports hall with carefully placed game-court markings for basketball, cricket, tennis, volleyball, rugby, handball, netball, badminton, floor hockey and squash. Outdoor football pitch, 25m swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: Football, volleyball, swimming.

Extracurricular activities: Band, choir, dance, fine arts, sports, arts, athletics, swimming.

Extracurricular activities: Many and varied.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, arts and crafts, cooking, playing, music.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, arts, music, school trips, school clubs, after-school club.

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bRighT RiDERS SChool

August 2016

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED8,400 to AED17,400 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Contemporary classrooms equipped for smart learning, activity rooms and libraries for interactive and collaborative learning, Modern Science and ICT Labs. Indoor and outdoor play areas, state-of-the-art athletic’s track, cricket and soccer field, basketball court and a 25m indoor swimming pool, multi-purpose auditorium and gymnasium, health focused cafeteria.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Grade13 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul Fees: AED48,500 to AED74,100 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Libraries, auditorium, information and communication technology suites, art studios, dance studios, recording studio, science laboratories, fitness centre, aerobics room, grass football/rugby/cricket pitch, 25-metre swimming pool.

bRiTiSh inTERnATionAl SChool

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED47,900 to AED63,200 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Libraries, science Labs, iMac and ICT suites, indoor and outdoor play areas, Juilliard music program, dance and drama studio, IB Academy, parent coffee shop and a purpose built sports centre with gymnasium, indoor courts, 25 meter pool and grass sports fields.

Extracurricular activities: An interesting range of activities designed to spark interest and inquiry across a wide breadth of Sports, the Arts and technology and academic subjects. Including Digital Leaders, Tae Kwon Do, Movie Making, Eco-warriers, Coding and much more…

bRiTiSh SChool Al KhubAiRAT

Curriculum: UK Age: Nursery to Year 13 Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul, Aug-Dec Fees: AED41,500 - AED62,300 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Libraries, theatre, auditorium, primary hall, sports pitches, sports halls, swimming pools, music wing, sixth form play and recreation areas.

Curriculum: Canadian Age: KG1 - Grade12 Term dates On request Fees: AED 33,500 to AED 44,375 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Gym complex including 25-metre swimming pool, activity rooms for music and drama, large science laboratory, libraries. Every classroom is wired to a computer, printer and a projector.

Curriculum: British Age: KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul, Sep-Dec Fees: AED7,000 to AED18,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? No ADEC Rated: Band C Rated

Facilities: Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground, call for more information.

Mohammad Bin Zayed City Mussafah Abu Dhabi 02 632 2123 brightriders.ae

bRighTon CollEgE

Bloom Gardens Near Sheikh Khalifa Park Abu Dhabi 02 815 6500 (reception) 02 815 6506 (admissions) brightoncollege.ae

Behind Abu Dhabi University Campus Abu Dhabi 02 510 0100 bisabudhabi.com

Airport Road Abu Dhabi 02 446 2280 britishschool.sch.ae

CAnADiAn inTERnATionAl SChool

Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 556 4206 cisabudhabi.com

CREATivE bRiTiSh SChool

Musaffah Abu Dhabi 02 552 3700 cbsabudhabi.com

Extracurricular activities: Activity days, sports events, leisure sports and games, arts, crafts, games, debating and environment clubs, special events and community celebrations, games, computer club, book club

Extracurricular activities: A wide variety, including football, hockey, rugby, swimming, badminton, karate, netball, rounders and horse riding.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, the arts and music; From pop idol to rock band, textiles to tae kwon do, jewellery-making to gymnastics, cooking to climbing. Sports fixtures against other schools in football, netball, cricket and swimming. Specialist coaches provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in rugby, cricket, netball, gymnastics, tennis, sailing and football.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, tennis, table tennis, cricket, volleyball. Regular interhouse and inter-school athletic meets.

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CRAnlEiGh SChool Abu DhAbi

Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi 02 497 0000 cranleigh.ae

DiyAFAh inTERnATionAl SChool

Mohammed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 558 5665 diyafahinternationalschool.com

EliTE PRivATE SChool Al Mushrif Abu Dhabi 02 447 5800 elitepvtschool.com

EmiRATES nATionAl SChool

Mohamed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 559 0000/800 2008 ens.sch.ae

EmiRATES PRivATE SChool Al Muroor Road Abu Dhabi 02 444 8863 emiratesprivate.sch.ae

GEmS AmERiCAn ACADEmy

Madinat Khalifa A Abu Dhabi 02 557 4880 gemsaa-abudhabi.com

August 2016

Curriculum: British IGCSE & A Level Age: FS1 to Year 10 Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul, Sep-Dec Fees: AED65,000 to AED96,333 Waiting list? For some Year groups Transport? No ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: State-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, 3 libraries, 2 dining rooms, sports hall, 2 swimming pools, 2 grass pitches, tennis courts, gym, 650-seat auditorium, 3 band rooms, recital room, outdoor playing, music rooms, science building.

Curriculum: British Age: KG1 to Year9 Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec Fees: AED24,200 to AED32,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? No ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Interactive IT integrated into all classrooms Specialist facilities for music, art and foreign languages Fully-equipped science labs and computer labs, Shaded play areas, including basketball and tennis courts, An astro turf football pitch, A large multi purpose hall.

Curriculum: Arabic/US Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Term dates: AED15,000 to AED22,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Large library, well-equipped internet-connected computer lab, science laboratories, health services, canteen, cafeteria, outdoor sporting facilities.

Curriculum: Arabic/UK Age: Pre-KG to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep, Jan Fees: AED22,440 to AED55,920 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band C Rated

Facilities: Large playing fields, computer and science laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums and swimming pools.

Curriculum: UAE/UK/US Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED9,590 to AED16,375 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band C Rated

Facilities: Four large playgrounds, two cafeterias, library, music and arts, sports indoors and outdoors, auditorium, medical services, prayer room, ICT and science laboratories.

Curriculum: US Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED47,880 to AED66,780 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Outdoor artificial grass field, 24 classrooms with adjacent computer mini-labs, interactive promethean smart board in each classroom, library, art suite, computer lab and Arabic studies room, cafeteria, gymnasium with built-in seating for 100, covered outdoor play areas.

Extracurricular activities: Art club, computer club, basketball, drawing, dance, tennis, gardening, golf, homework club, floor hockey, knitting and weaving, chess, F1 club, swimming, intermediate Spanish, Arabic calligraphy, advanced Arabic, origami, swimming, yoga, book club.

Extracurricular activities: Performing arts, rugby, cricket, football, athletics, netball, basketball, swimming, ballet, dance, gymnastics, tennis, hockey, beach activities and sports, paddle boarding, sailing, horse riding, chess club, art mural, jewellery making, debating and many more.

Extracurricular activities: Sewing, face painting, music, craft, chess, football, rugby, eco art club, arabic, quran for non arabs, quran for arabs, film club, story writing in English and Arabic.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, volleyball and handball. Inter-school tournaments, art contests, annual parties and science exhibitions. Trips to fun parks and places inside and outside Abu Dhabi.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities on offer.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, volleyball and handball. Inter-school tournaments.

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GEMS CAMbRiDGE inTERnATionAl SChool

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 - Year 13 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED19,000 to AED32,300 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Learner pool, 25-metre swimming pool, cricket nets, indoor sports areas, multipurpose hall, separate Foundation Stage play area, ICT suites and wireless connectivity throughout the campus, state-of-the-art science laboratories, two libraries, art studios, m usic choral and ensemble rooms, design and technology and media suites.

GEMS WinChESTER SChool - Abu DhAbi

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 9 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED14,000 to AED22,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated Band B Rated

Facilities: Multipurpose auditorium, sports fields, music rooms, art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, air-conditioned play area for kindergarten, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms.

GEMS WoRlD ACADEMy

Curriculum: American Age: Kindergarten to Grade 5 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED38,000 to AED55,650 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Outdoor artificial grass field, two playgrounds, shaded games field, Arabic language and Islamic education (for Muslim students) learning spaces, music room, IT lab, library, art room, gymnasium, movement room, climbing wall, health clinic and a cafeteria.

GERMAn inTERnATionAl SChool

Curriculum: German Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 31,600 to AED 40,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Provides Arabic, English, French and German languages. Sports include athletics, basketball, fitness training, football and volleyball. Music for choir and singing. Activities are ballet, dance and yoga. After-school clubs.

Curriculum: UAE/US Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED19,000 to AED36,000 Waiting list? yes Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Music and fine arts facitities, Arabic/Islamic study areas, library.

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: On request Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: N/A

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled classrooms, computer laboratories with wireless connections, science laboratories, audio-video presentation room, multi-purpose auditorium with a capacity of 600 seats, digital library, synthetic track for athletics, tennis court, soccer ground, badminton court, dricket ground, swimming pool, yoga centre.

Abu Dhabi  Baniyas Abu Dhabi 02 510 4343 gcis-abudhabi.com

Al Danah Abu Dhabi 02 403 5499 gemswinchesterschoolabudhabi.com

Abu Dhabi 02 641 6333 gemsworldacademy-abudhabi. com

Al Bateen Abu Dhabi 02 666 8668 gisad.ae

GlEnElG SChool

Sas al Nakhl 02 599 2007 & 2001 - Male 02 599 2008 & 2002 - Female Ruwais, Western Region 02 496 4004 to 4005 Madinat Zayed 02-4964505 to 4506 Ghayathi 02-4964400 gsad.sch.ae

GlobAl inDiAn inTERnATionAl SChool (GiiS)

Baniyas East Abu Dhabi 02 665 6423 052 218 1585 globalindianschool.org

Extracurricular activities: Music [instrumental], art and craft, music (vocal), creative writing, dance (individual and team), sports, drama reading club, debating, elocution and public speaking, educational trips, environmental projects, chess, sports, indoor games.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, volleyball, handball.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, volleyball, handball.

Extracurricular activities: Music studio, drama theatre, Da Vinci Art Studio for visual and digital arts, dance studio, cafeteria, enhanced campus security with CCTV and ccess Control.

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SchoolS: ABU DhABI

August 2016

GooD Will ChilDREn PRivATE SChool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED22,000 to AED24,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Extracurricular activities: A wide range of after school clubs and activities are planned for students at all levels. Dance, music, Aarts - all these are offered to children for them to choose from.

Please call for more information.

hoRizon PRivATE SChool

Curriculum: MOE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED22,000 to AED41,300 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band C Rated

Facilities: Art room, bike playground, chemistry lab, clinic, classes, biology lab, canteen, computer lab, library, multipurpose/conference halls, prayer rooms, meeting rooms.

Curriculum: UAE/UK Age: Kindergarten to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED11,578 to AED16,353 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Library, computer labs, gymnasium, science labs, music room, art room, canteen, school clinic, et cetera.

MAyooR PRivATE SChool

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: KG 1 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED17,500 to AED25,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: International standard volleyball court, mini soccer field, international standard basketball court, 2 swimming pools, international standard handball court, indoor badminton courts, indoor table tennis courts, 2 international standard tennis courts, chess indoor hall, adventurous play area for kg & grade 1 students, huge ac multipurpose hall to facilitate ply shuttle, gatherings etc.

Extracurricular activities: Music & movement, singing, drama free play, theme related field trips, Inter & Intra class, competitions, sports & cultural days, art & craft, sand play, water play, national & international festival celebrations.

MERRylAnD inTERnATionAl SChool

Curriculum: Indian/UK Age: FS2 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED12,000 to AED26,500 Waiting list? No Transport? No ADEC Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Eight large multi-media computer labs, special computer labs custom-designed for kindergarten, multiple science laboratories, large indoor swimming pool, fully airconditioned indoor play area/theatre, kindergarten activity area with high safety standards, multiple outdoor/indoor activity areas, play areas, and beautiful landscaping with greenery and water features.

Muhammad Bin Zayed City, Mussafah Abu Dhabi 02 553 4277 050 445 1178 056 752 5520 goodwil9.ae

Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 556 0811 horizonprivateschool.com

inTERnATionAl CoMMuniTy SChool

Mushrif Abu Dhabi 02 633 0444 icschool-uae.com/mushrif

Al Wathba South Street No 5 Abu Dhabi 02 5100 811 mayoorschoolabudhabi.com

Muroor Road Abu Dhabi 02 551 9626 merrylandinternational.net

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, choir, dance club, digital expression, German club, library rally paper, math club, newspaper club, soccer, swimming, taekwondo.

Extracurricular activities: are regarded as an integral part of education. A range of activities are on offer and students are encouraged to participate in them. These activities include basketball, football, volleyball, computing, chess club and handcrafts. All clubs are run and supervised by staff members.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, volleyball, handball.

ouR oWn EnGliSh hiGh SChool

(A GEMS school) Al Dhafrah Abu Dhabi 02 642 5990 gemsoo-abudhabi.com

Facilities: Library, computer lab, science facilities, medical centre, canteen, school stores.

Curriculum: Indian Age: Kindergarten to Grade 10 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED2,400 to AED3,500 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band B Rated

Extracurricular activities: Music, elocution, recitation, debates, essay writing, dramatics, sports, creative writing, music, club activities, art and craft, painting.

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Better Education

RAhA inTERnATionAl SChool (RiS)

Curriculum: IB World School, accredited by CIS and NEASC Age: 4 to 18 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED36,100 to AED56,900 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Rated Outstanding

by ADEC.

Facilities: Landscaped campus with shaded play areas, libraries, science labs, music and visual arts studios, black box theatre, ICT labs, gymnasiums, tennis courts, swimming pools, football pitches, dining hall and a cafeteria.

REACh bRiTiSh SChool

Curriculum: UK Age: FS2 to year 8 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED22,770 to AED32,890 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band C Rated

Facilities: The school is a purpose built facility with a FS block, two almost identical teaching blocks, a multi -purpose block housing the 25-metre swimming pool, with a large indoor sports hall, changing rooms and a canteen. The administrative block, the shaded play area, and the sports areas are all found between the two teaching blocks. There will be an underground parking for 71 cars and outside parking for a further 114 cars, totaling in 185 cars.

REPTon SChool Abu DhAbi

Curriculum: National Curriculum for England Age: FS1 to Year 4 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED55,000 to AED67,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: N/A

Facilities: Foundation school: indoor and outdoor play areas, swimming pool, two multipurpose halls, specialist music room.

Curriculum: Indian Age: Grade 1 to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED12,000 to 21,000 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? On request ADEC Rated: N/A

Facilities: Activity-based learning, well equiped computer labs, well maintained and updated library, physics, chemistry and biology laboratory, training ground for football, basket and handball, indoor game block for table tennis, chess, judo and skating, active participation in dso, mssa, msdaa, aism.

Khalifa City A Al Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi 02 556 1567 (ext 124 & 130) admissions@ris.ae www.ris.ae

Baniyas East Abu Dhabi 02 582 2030 rb-school.com

Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi 02 507 4800 reptonabudhabi.org

RyAn inTERnATionAl SChool MuSSAFAh

Mussafah Abu Dhabi 02 552 7527 / 055 829 0540 ryaninternational.org/ rismussafah

Extracurricular activities: School orchestra, dance, scrapbooking, junior choir, robotics, waterpolo, chess, horse-riding, model United Nations, maths club, computer club, kite surfing, kayaking, golf, capoeira, language clubs, tennis, football, ballet, gymnastics, basketball, rugby, volleyball, netball, ski club, PADI Dive Course.

Extracurricular activities: A wide range of activities are provided from music lessons to choir, drama, orchestra, sports, dance and eco club.

Extracurricular activities: Indian Model United Nations, International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts, Iceplex A Ryan Media Initiative, Beyond Breaking News, journalism, NASA trip, social service teen camp, competitive exams: ISO, IMO.

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SchoolS: ABU DhABI

AlDAR ACADEmiEs, ThE PEARl ACADEmy

Al Dhafrah Abu Dhabi 02 641 8887 pearlprimary.sch.ae

AlDAR ACADEmiEs, WEsT yAs ACADEmy

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi +971 2813 2117 Aldaracademies.com

August 2016

Curriculum: English National Curriculum Age: FS1 to Year 6 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED40,400 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Very Good

Facilities One football field, 25-metre swimming pool, basketball court, outdoor and indoor netball courts, one indoor sports hall, primary library, drama performance hall (with 350 seats), two prayer rooms, two outdoor shaded play areas.

Extracurricular activities: Boys’ football, girls’ football, swim squad, swim fitness, athletics, dance, netball, badminton, hockey, active story telling, art masterclass, arts and crafts, chess club, cross stitch, nature/gardening club, philosophy for children, creative Arabic, recorder, animation, board games, choir, drama, photography, the young scientist club.

Curriculum: CBSE Indian Age: KG 1 to Gradet 8 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED3,688 to AED15,500 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Band C Rated

Facilities: Indoor Basket ball and Badminton courts, multipurpose artificial sports field.

Extracurricular activities: Arts, Music, Dance and drama, Mentoring for gifted students, Sports, Fair play and sportsmanship.

Curriculum: American (Massachusetts State Curriculum) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: Fees: AED 51,240 to AED 75,020 per year* Subject to final ADEC approval Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated: Not applicable

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Facilities: Music, and art facilities, research laboratory, graphic design, studio. Sports hall, swimming pool, astro-turf playing fields. Library, seminar rooms and video conference suites.

Extracurricular activities: Photography, jewellery design, language, calligraphy, book clubs, Qu’ran club, choir, drama, and dance. Sports include football, cricket, baseball, basketball, swimming, rugby, badminton, and sailing. *School opening in August 2016 is subject to final ADEC approval

SchoolS: ABU DhABI | Al AIN

ThE INTERNATIoNAl School oF choUEIFAT khAlIFA cITy

August 2016

curriculum: Choueifat/SABIS Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul. Fees: AED20,000 to AED35,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Gym complex including 25-metre swimming pool, activity rooms for music and drama, large science laboratory, libraries. Every classroom is wired to a computer, printer and a projector.

ThE ShEIkh ZAyED PRIvATE AcADEmy

curriculum: American/UAE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: Not Applicable Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Swimming pool, full-size gymnasium, theatre, library.

SUmmIT INTERNATIoNAl School

curriculum: North American/ UK Age: Kindergarten to Grade 5 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul. Fees: AED17,000 to AED21,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Outdoor area, gymnasium, medical clinic, library, science lab, ICT lab.

ThE cAmBRIDgE hIgh School (A gEmS School)

curriculum: UK Age: Kindergarten to Year 13 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED13,438 to AED28,380 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Band A Rated

Facilities: Kindergarten play ground, swimming pool, science labs, audio visual rooms, computer labs, music studios, tennis and volleyball court, auditorium, library, art studios, books and uniform stores, medical care, school cafeteria, prayer room.

Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 556 2555 02 556 2511 02 556 2522 isckhalifacity.sabis.net

(A GEMS school) Abu Dhabi 02 619 5555 szpag.com

Street 19 Abu Dhabi 02 622 2504 summitinternationalschool.com

New Musaffa Abu Dhabi 02 552 1621 gemscis-abudhabi.com

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, arts.

Extracurricular activities: Book fair, basketball, football, computing, cooking, music, art and handcrafts, etc.

Extracurricular activities: Field trips, cultural events, environmental and social service projects, campaigns, cooking, journalism, drama, art and crafts, fashion design, computers and pottery.

Al AIN ABDUllAh BIN ZUBAIR PRIvATE School

curriculum British Age: KG1 to Grade 7 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED13,000 to AED21,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated Band C Rated

Extracurricular activities: The variety of extra and Co-Curricular activities adds breadth to the curriculum. Along with this enriched curriculum the Discipline, Character and the Behavior development are taken into serious consideration.

Al AIN AmERIcAN School

curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Year 9 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED14,000 to AED26,600 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated Band C Rated

Facilities Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground, call for more information.

Behind Al Maqam Health Centre Al Ain 03 768 0551 03 768 0553 abzschool.com

Bida Bin Ammar Al Ain 03 767 5030 americanschoolalain.com

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, tennis, table tennis, cricket, volleyball. Regular interhouse and inter-school athletic meets.

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Al AIN ENglISh SPEAkINg School

curriculum Arabic/UK Age: KG1 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED19,734 to AED39,468 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated Band B Rated

Facilities Sports centre, grass field, two swimming pools (one 25 metres), a large gymnasium, new basketball court, indoor running track, new drama and art studios, two playground areas for the primary school, multipurpose hall (opened in January 2010), a medium sized library, sixth form common room, three separate buildings for the primary school, four science laboratories, three ICT labs, a basketball court, a small mosque for Muslim students with segregated areas for boys and girls, a fenced playground for KS2, shaded areas in all parts of the school to eat lunch, canteen facilities.

Al ITTIhAD NATIoNAl PRIvATE School

curriculum: Arabic/US Age: KG1 to Year 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 17,250 to AED 35,362 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Band A Rated

Extracurricular activities: After-school activities, karate, soccer and swimming are offered for students after school on a daily basis. Field trips: to the zoo, fire brigade, Sharjah scientific museum, malls and parks. Occasional celebrations: red day, purple day, traffic da y, science fair, drama and play day, and production day. Sport tournaments: football matches, sports day, basketball matches and badminton matches.

AlDAR AcADEmIES, Al AIN AcADEmy

curriculum: English National Curriculum Age: FS1 to Year 11 Term dates Aug-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED 39,600 to AED 57,330 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Very good

Facilities: Two swimming pools, art room, music room, auditorium, library, P.E. hall, playing field, large shaded courtyard, mosque, ICT suite.

Extracurricular activities: Animal stories in Qur’an, Arabic calligraphy, art and craft, athletics, ball games, basketball camp, book club, Chinese for beginners, construction club, cookery, craftwork through sewing, dodgeball, drama, football, French, guitar club, hockey, jewellery making and crafts, iPad club, Playdough Fantastico, showcase dance performance class, science club, Spanish for beginners, swimming for beginners.

Al SAAD INDIAN School

curriculum: CBSE Age: KG1 to Grade 7 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED8,500 to AED12,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Band C Rated

Extracurricular activities: A wide range of after school clubs and activities are planned for students at all levels. Dance, Music, Arts… all these are offered to children for them to choose from.

We will have regular sessions from visiting performers and scholars from India to give the child a better vision of INDIA, her culture and heritage.

Schools Road Falaj Hazzaa Al Ain 03 767 8636/7 aaess.com

Schools Road Falaj Hazzaa Al Ain 03 781 1164 inpsalain.com

Al Salam Street Sarooj Al Ain 03 715 1000 alaininternational.sch.ae

Al Bateen Sector Al Ghadeer Al Ain 03 785 2232 056 333 4210 056 703 3925 bhavansalain.com

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SchoolS: ABU DhABI/DUBAI

August 2016

BRIghTon collEgE

curriculum: British Age: FS1 to Year 11 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED47,530 to AED72,680 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Band A Rated

Extracurricular activities: In any given week there are up to 100 clubs and societies that meet over the course of the college day, including Arabic poetry, art masterclass, badminton, beginners’ mandarin, canoeing, the charity and community club, chess, computing club, drama, the English society, football, golf, the ipad club, karate, mural club, musical theatre, octopush, science club, surfing, swimming and trampolining.

oUR oWn EnglISh hIgh School (A gEMS School)

curriculum: Indian CBSE and National Curriculum for England Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED3,500 to AED7,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes ADEc Rated: Band B Rated

Facilities: Sports fields, music and art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms.

Al Ain 03 713 3999 brightoncollegealain.ae

Al Ain 03 767 9747 gemsoo-alain.com

Extracurricular activities: Assembly presentations, annual festivals for performing and fine arts, sports, ‘creative’ science, elocution in many languages together with Olympiads in Mathematics. Interschool competition including the school’s ‘Middles’ Soccer Tournament.

DUBAI Al AMEEn School

Al Nahda 2 Dubai 04 267 7100 msbdubai.com

Al DIyAFAh hIgh School

Al Nadha 2 Dubai 04 267 1115 diyafah.com

Al ITTIhAD PRIvATE School – JUMEIRAh

Al Wasl Rd 7 th St Jumeira Dubai 04 394 5111 ipsjumeira.com

Al ITTIhAD PRIvATE School – MAMzAR

Cairo St. Al Mamzar Dubai 04 296 6314 ipsmamzar.com

curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees: AED4,826 to AED5,469 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KhDA rating: Good

Facilities: Library, medical facility, science laboratories, activity room, ICT suite, auditorium.

Extracurricular activities: Field trips and martial arts. The school also has an outdoor basketball court and games like badminton, netball, volleyball, football and cricket are included. Twice a week, after school, students of Years 7, 8 and 9 are taken to the nearby Dubai Sports Club, which has professional sports Facilities:.

curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED9,495-AED20,130 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KhDA rating: Good

Facilities: Interactive boards, library, science laboratories, computer lab, music and art, clinic, a prayer room, playground, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Confident communication, vedic map, ballet dance class, tennis, basketball, football.

curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED18,000 to AED37,095 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KhDA rating: Good

Facilities: Our grounds are huge and the buildings are purpose built. We have well equipped classrooms, indoor and outdoor gyms, playing areas, indoor swimming pools, science and computer labs, libraries, and a large all purpose hall.

curriculum: US Age: Pre-KG to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED14,950 to AED34,040 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KhDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Two mosques, one each in the girls & boys sections and a prayer room in the elementary section, clinics, swimming pools, sports, large on campus playing field, recreational areas, cafeterias, libraries and resource centre, ICT Facilities:, science laboratories, multi-purpose Hall, art and music rooms.

Extracurricular activities: The school’s rich extra-curricular program provides opportunities for students to develop talents and explore new interests. These activities help students to: learn time management, raise self esteem and develop critical thinking skills.

Extracurricular activities: In primary and high school various clubs are offered from as cooking, art and printmaking, roller-skating, woodwork, origami, soccer, basketball, karate, monkeynastics, book club, journalism and photography, ballet and hip hop.

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SCHoolS: DubAi

Al KHAlEEj NATioNAl SCHool (A GEMS SCHool)

Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 2707 info_akn@gemsedu.com gemsakns.com

Al MAWAKEb SCHool

Al Barsha Dubai 04 347 8288 info@almawakeb.sch.ae almawakeb.sch.ae

Al MAWAKEb SCHool GArHouD

Garhoud Dubai 04 285 1415 info@almawakeb.sch.ae almawakeb.sch.ae

Al-MizHAr AMEriCAN ACADEMy (AAM)

Mirdif Area, Mizhar Dubai 04 288 7250 (ext 227) admissions@americanacademy.ae americanacademy.ae

Curriculum: US Age: KG1-12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: 13,255 to AED25,365 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, media rooms, library, reading area, computer laboratories, music rooms, on-campus mosques, multipurpose hall, kindergarten play area, football pitch, swimming pool, gymnasium, gardens, weather station.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees: AED13,373 to AED21,678 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Playgrounds, computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, art rooms, libraries, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees: AED13,563 to AED21,986 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Curriculum: US; accredited by NEASC and CIS Age: 3 to 18 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED39,886 to AED62,176 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good with some areas Outstanding

Extracurricular activities: Scouts, chess, swimming, karate, electronics, drama, computer club, publications, music (guitar and piano), horse riding and shooting.

Extracurricular activities: Scouts, student council, drama, folklore, piano, broadcast station, computer club, French club, science club, math club, astronomy club, Earth Calling Out (ECO), photography club, cooking club, robotics club. Varsity teams: basketball, volleyball, track and field, table tennis, football.

Facilities: Playgrounds, computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, art rooms, libraries, clinics, resource centres and guidance counselling.

Extracurricular activities: Scouts, student council, drama, folklore, piano, broadcast station, computer club, French club, science club, math club, astronomy club, Earth Calling Out (ECO), photography club, cooking club, robotics club. Varsity teams include basketball, volleyball, track and field, table tennis, and football.

Facilities: Computer labs, gymnasium, 2 libraries, music rooms, 2 outdoor safe play areas, science labs, shaded outdoor swimming pool, 2 art studios, pottery room, sports field, KG playroom, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Model UN (MUN), robotics, American sign language, self-defense, Earth friends, math enrichment, space club, yoga, story club, manga drawing, cooking, chess, publishing, speaker’s forum and more. Sports programs include touch rugby, soccer, netball, rounders, swimming, gymnastics, badminton, dance, netball and basketball.

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SCHoolS: DubAi

Al Noor CENTrE For CHilDrEN WiTH SpECiAl NEEDS Al Barsha 1 Dubai 04 340 4844 alnoorspneeds.ae

Al rASHiD Al SAlEH SCHool

August 2016

Curriculum: Special needs Age: 3 to 18+ Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: A fully equipped, custom-built facility for intellectually-challenged children between the ages of 3 and 18+ years old with Facilities: for special education, physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychologicalservices, computer training and vocational training.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education including swimming, gym training, track events and team games. Music and dance, art and craft, yoga and social club.

Curriculum: MOE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-May Fees: AED7,459 to AED16,006 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, healthcare, multipurpose halls and a computer lab.

Al SADiq iSlAMiC ENGliSH SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Sep-Nov, Nov-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees: AED3,990 to AED8,088 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Unsatisfactory

Facilities: Science laboratories, indoor hall, activity rooms.

Al SAFA privATE SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED24,881 to AED49,973 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Large complex complete with swimming pool, sports hall and spacious playgrounds.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED11,909 to AED26,617 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, libraries, clinics, resource centres.

Curriculum: MOE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-May Fees: AED6,519 to AED10,840 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Football pitch and basketball court.

Oud Metha Dubai 04 336 8888 04 337 6176 s.samira.ayoub@alrashedalsaleh.com alrashed-alsaleh.com

Al Qusais Dubai 04 263 4083 principal@alsadiqschool.ae alsadiqschool.com

Al Safa 1 Dubai 04 388 4300 school@safaschooldubai.com safaschooldubai.com

Al SAlAM privATE SCHool

Al Nahda Dubai 04 267 9594 info@alsalamschool.sch.ae alsalamschool.sch.ae

Al SHorouq privATE SCHool

Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 0765 / 04 344 2026 alshorooqschool@hotmail.com ashorouq.ae

Extracurricular activities: Sport, music and arts.

Extracurricular activities: Educational trips, picnics and outings and Qirat competition.

Extracurricular activities: Taekwondo, football, swimming, horse riding and skiing.

Extracurricular activities: Ballet, gymnastics, kidzart, soccer kids, boxing, table tennis, board games, cooking, are held after school at an additional charge. Information regarding the above is sent to parents at the beginning of each term.

Extracurricular activities: Contact school for more information.

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Jumeirah Village Triangle

Delivering the new National Curriculum for England

ADMISSION NOW OPEN FOR AGES 3 AND UP

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS save up to AED 160,000

Abdulla Al Shirawi and Mohan Valrani scholarship fund For students joining the school’s academic year 2016-17 The fund subsidises 30% of the tuition fees This Scholarship applies for every year that your child is enrolled at The Arcadia Preparatory School

FOR ENQUIRIES T: +971 4 551 4264 M: +971 56 503 9796 E: info@arcadia.sch.ae

SchoolS: dubai

Al THurAyA SCHool

August 2016

Curriculum: MOE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees: AED6,625 to AED13,912 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Unsatisfactory

Facilities: Football pitch, basketball court, computer labs, libraries.

Curriculum: Indian(CISCE) Age: Grade 1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED19,058 to AED37,500 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: 30+ classrooms include a dance room, a music studio, french centre, sports room, counsellor’s room, cctv monitoring in every classroom, library, theatre, auditorium, swimming pools, sports pitches, music wing, dance, play and recreation areas.

AMEriCAN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees: AED11,204 to AED18,165 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: School clinic, canteen, computer laboratories, library, lockers and much more.

AMEriCAN SCHool oF CrEATivE SCiENCEAl bArSHA

Curriculum: US/UAE/Arabic Age: KG1 to Grade 5 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED28,000 – AED38,800 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled campus, libraries, computer Labs, large classroom with smartboards, playgrounds, basketball courts, clinics, guidance counselling, cooking classes, gym, swimming pool, multipurpose hall, all weather field, Latest interactive technologies, e-resources, interactive smartboards, digital projectors, digital visualizers and spacious parking lots

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees: AED54,839 to AED75,297 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Two-storey library (with over 50,000 volumes), large rooms for band and performing arts, five art rooms, four science labs, four computer labs, journalism room, regulation baseball diamond, two outdoor basketball courts, grassed playing field, two tennis courts, 25-metre swimming pool.

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 5 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED11,500 to AED16,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: ICT Facilities:, art studio, music studio, outdoor play area, splash pool and swimming pool, the centrally airconditioned and well equipped multi-purpose auditorium has a seating capacity of 600, the prayer room.

Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4964 myschool@althuraya.ae althuraya.ae

AMbASSADor SCHool

Al Mankhool Dubai 04 3983535 ambassadorschool.com

Al Qusais First Dubai 04 298 8666 amintsch2008@gmail.com aisch.net

Al Barsha Dubai 800 Beam (2326) iscs.sch.ae

AMEriCAN SCHool oF DubAi

Al Barsha Dubai 04 395 0005 asdadmin@eim.ae asdubai.org

AMlED SCHool

Behind Al Khail Mall Al Quoz 4 Dubai 04 338 6756 amledschool.com

Extracurricular activities: Swimming, skiing, football, running and all kinds of sports activities.

Extracurricular activities: Soft-tiled play area within the asd campus for their recreation and energy-burning. The area is sunprotected. Adjoining this are two full-sized basketball courts on which students practice during and after school, students use this area for cricket, football, badminton, volleyball and tennis as well.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, yearbook, visual arts, crafts, newsletter, music, and drama.

Extracurricular activities: Fitness club, Board games, Art/Craft, Cooking club, Drama club, Book club, Nasheed club, Sports club: football/ basketball/ swimming, sewing club

Extracurricular activities: Computers, community service, dance, drama, environmental conservation, excursions, expeditions, literary magazine, newspaper, photography, yearbook, debate, sailing, scuba diving.

Extracurricular activities: Our Extracurricular activities: and inter house competitions are designed to contribute towards personal qualities like hard work, self-discipline and confidence and social qualities like responsibility, collaboration and self esteem.

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ApplE iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

August 2016

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 8 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED5,963 to AED10,951 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Spacious campus, library, science laboratory free flow area, ict labs, play area, outside learning area, reading corner, audio – visual facility, counselling & special needs educator, book / uniform store, canteen & medical care.

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED5,382 to AED9,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Playgrounds, computer labs, science laboratories, libraries, basketball, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling.

brADENToN prEpArATory ACADEMy (A GEMS SCHool)

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED30,522 to AED72,022 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Venues for art, music, drama, laboratory, library, full-sized gym, large classrooms with interactive white boards, computer connectivity, built-in storage.

buDS publiC SCHool

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED7,122 to AED12,717 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Library, sports ground, special play area for tiny-tots, medical centre, computer laboratories, children’s workshop, art room, well-equipped laboratories, well designed building with central air-conditioning, counselor’s room, book store, staff rooms, islamic studies room, security and fire alarms, canteen.

CAMbriDGE iNTErNATioNAl SCHool (A GEMS SCHool)

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED16,416 to AED22,288 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Sports and outdoor Facilities:, ICT Facilities:, music and art Facilities:, library, science laboratories, sports hall, astroturf football field.

CApiTAl SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 6 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED27,000 to AED37,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Soccer field, children’s play ground, auditorium, computer laboratories, swimming pool, science laboratories.

Al Qusais Dubai 04 263 8989 appleint@emirates.net.ae apple.sch.ae

ArAb uNiTy SCHool

Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 6226/27 auschool@emirates.net.ae arabunityschool.com

Dubai Sports City 04 449 3600 mgemma@ bradentonprepdubai.com bradentonprepdubai.com

Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 288 8143 admin@budsdxb.ae www.budsdxb.ae

Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4646 david.m_cis@gemsedu.com gemscis-dubai.com

Baghdad Street Al Qusais Dubai 04 238 1888 04 298 8776 052 645 5110 info@capitalschooluae.com capitalschooluae.com

Extracurricular activities: Concerts, sports day, trips, competitions, insight into our libraries, recreational areas, laboratories, sports, medical, transport and entertainment Facilities:.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, football, volleyball, the literacy club, maths club, science club, digitech IT club, arabic club, symphony (music club), s.p.a.r.e - environment club.

Extracurricular activities: After-school general tutorials, Arabic dance club, arts and crafts, engineering by design, exceling in learning, gamers’ club, Model United Nations, technology workshop.

Extracurricular activities: Mono acting, fancy dress, singing dancing, drawing, elocution, essay - writing, literary club, environment club, maths club, science club, health & cultural club, sports club, photography club.

Extracurricular activities: Outdoor education, visual arts, drama, dance.

Extracurricular activities: All students will be encouraged to take part in the broad range of opportunities provided to encourage independence, collaborative learning and team work, increased confidence, and a sense of community and community action.

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CENTrAl SCHool DubAi Al Nahda Dubai 04 267 4433 centralschool.net

ClArioN SCHool

Corner of Al Asayel and 13d Streets, Al Quoz 1 Dubai 04 457 4321 admissions@clarionschool dubai.com clarionschooldubai.com

CollEGiATE AMEriCAN SCHool

50, Al Maydar street Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai 04 427 1402/03 Admissions Ext : 04 427 1404/05 casdubai.com

DAr Al MArEFA privATE SCHool Mirdif Dubai 04 288 5782 info@daralmarefa.ae daralmarefa.ae

DEirA iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Ras Al Khor Dubai 04 232 5552 registrar@disdubai.ae disdubai.ae

DElHi privATE SCHool DubAi

The Gardens Dubai 04 882 1848 dpsdxb@emirates.net.ae dpsdubai.com

Curriculum: Indian Age: 3+ Term dates: On request Fees: AED265 to AED460 (monthly) Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Spacious building with playgrounds, well-equipped laboratories, a canteen and other Facilities:. In addition to Hindi, Bengali and Urdu, the school offers Malayalam or Tamil as an additional language.

Curriculum: American Progressive Age: Pre-K(3) to Grade 1 & 2 opening: September 2016 Term dates: On request Fees: AED45,000 to AED76,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: This is a progressive American curriculum delivered by teachers all holding Masters of Education degrees, aligned with the US common core standards, in a progressive environment of classroom and afterschool activities.

Curriculum: American Common Core Standard based curriculum Age: KG1-G9 Term dates: Aug-Jan, Jan - Jun Fees: AED38,230 to AED69,028 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Audio-visual facilities LCD projector/visualizer/sound system/smart board, computer laboratories, science laboratories, library, art rooms, music, dance, sports hall, gym, dance, football pitch, swimming pool, soccer field, multipurpose outdoor playground for MS/HS, tennis courts, sports facilities which include basketball, badminton, volleyball and netball, gymnasium, prayer rooms, clinic.

Curriculum: IB Age: KG1 to 11 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED28,536 to AED64,800 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, IT centre, clinics, gymnasium, playgrounds, sport fields.

Curriculum: UK/IB Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: 1st term: Sep-Dec; 2nd term: Jan - Mar; 3rd term: Apr-Jun Fees: AED36,289 to AED73,115 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Libraries, computer laboratories, sports studies and science laboratories, creative art classrooms, design and technology classrooms, peripatetic and instrumental music rooms, drama studio, a business studies centre, indoor gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool and large sports fields.

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED9,066 to AED12,692 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Libraries, computer labs, auditorium, music and dance halls, audio-visual labs. Conference room with a smart board, comprehensive sports complex, basketball and volleyball courts, indoor play areas for table tennis, badminton, chess.

Extracurricular activities: Karate, sports, audio-visual programmes, fine arts and project works.

Extracurricular activities: 7:45 to 3pm with early release for Pre-K and siblings club. Opening September 2016

Extracurricular activities: Sports such as tennis, swimming, basketball, football, arts, music, drama, painting and technology.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, baseball, music, drama, French language.

Extracurricular activities: Fitness, swimming, golf, basketball, football, cricket, volleyball, tennis, badminton, karate, touch rugby, drumming, dance, band, recorder, photography, chess, philosophy, robotics/computer programming, and much more.

Extracurricular activities: Public speaking, poetry recitation, elocution, debate and drama. Music, dance, art and craft, athletics, cricket, basketball, football, indoor games and swimming.

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DElHi publiC SCHool ACADEMy

Curriculum: CISCE Age: KGI to Grade7 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED21,000 to AED30,000

About: At DPS Academy, schooling is a seamless blend of academic excellence, sports like basketball, football, cricket, throwball, badminton, table tennis, Judo and swimming, art, craft, music and theater.

DEuTSCHE iNTErNATioNAlE SCHulE DubAi (GErMAN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool DubAi)

Curriculum: German Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-Jul Fees: AED24,584 to AED56,999 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Swimming pool, sports hall, outdoor sports field.

DubAi AMEriCAN ACADEMy (A GEMS SCHool)

Curriculum: US/IB Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED20,467 to AED75,775 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Library media centre, four computer labs, 25-metre swimming pool, soccer pitch on an artificial surface, large gymnasium, grass play areas, a full theatre/auditorium, cafeteria and amphitheatre.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED12,579 to AED28,042 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer laboratories, swimming pool.

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Sep, Dec, Mar Fees: AED7,979 to AED13,542 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: E-learning methods of teaching, computer lab, gym, playing equipment for kindergarten.

Curriculum: UK Age: Grade 7 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED74,713 to AED84,602 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Light, airy and well-equipped classrooms, science block with laboratories, design and technology suites, computer suites, art studios, canteen, music centre, library and auditorium.

Academic City Dubai 04 363 2500 dpsacademy.ae

Al Quoz Dubai 04 338 6006 germanschool.ae

Al Barsha Dubai 04 347 9222 superintendent_daa@ gemsedu.com gemsaa-dubai.com

DubAi ArAb AMEriCAN privATE SCHool Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 288 2222 daas.nahid@gmail.com daaschool.com

DubAi CArMEl SCHool

Al Nahda Dubai 04 267 5424 info@dubaicarmelschool.com dubaicarmelschool.com

DubAi CollEGE

Al Sufouh Dubai 04 399 9111 dubcoll@emirates.net.ae dubaicollege.org

Extracurricular activities: Football, choir, music, badminton, gymnastics.

Extracurricular activities: Sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing choir, basketball, volleyball, rock climbing, swimming, scuba diving, drama, gymnastics, karate, art club, dance, computer club, board games, book club, ballet, chess club, tennis, Spanish club, math club, floor hockey.

Extracurricular activities: Sports, camping, field trips.

Extracurricular activities: Quiz competition at every level, field trips, open days, sports day, interschool competitions.

Extracurricular activities: Sporting, hobbies/interests and academic support/reinforcement.

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DubAi briTiSH SCHool (DbS)

Emirates Hills/The Springs, Dubai 04 361 9361 (ext 608) admissions@dubaibritishschool.ae dubaibritishschool.ae

DubAi briTiSH FouNDATioN (DbF)

Jumeirah Islands off 1 st Road, Dubai 04 5587308 (ext 802) admissions@dubaibritishfs.ae dubaibritishfs.ae

August 2016

Curriculum: UK/British; accredited by CIS Age: 3 to 18 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 46,096 to AED 69,145 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Very Good with “Outstanding� rating in almost 50% of the judgment areas

Facilities: Swimming Pool, large sports hall,football pitch, tennis court, basketball court, gym, auditorium, primary library, secondary library, two ICT suites, art and design studio, design and technology workshop, 6 science laboratories, music rooms, two sixth form common rooms, large foundation play area, primary playground, seven extended learning rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Art club, SCUBA diving, golf, debate club, swim/run fitness, Duke of Edinburgh, Formula One, Arabic club, drama and dance, music for school productions, band and choir, Model United Nations, pop-up council, book club, eco garden club, scrap booking, numeracy and yoga.

Curriculum: UK/British Age: 3 to 5 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 60,000 for FS 1 and 2 Waiting list? On request Transport? No KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Large, multi-purpose indoor hall; state-of-the-art classrooms with direct access to shaded outdoor learning spaces; specialist music room; specialist language room; built-in library in each room; outdoor, fully shaded swimming pool; indoor learning spaces; health centre; outdoor playing area.

Extracurricular activities: Ballet, tap, football, cooking, swimming, cosmic yoga, Arabic songs and stories, music and movement, arts and craft, sensory play, stories in motion, Apple Apps.

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Dubai briTish sChool JumEirah park (DbsJp)

Jumeirah Park, Dubai 04 552 0247 (ext 603/605) admissions@dubaibritishschooljp.ae dubaibritishschooljp.ae

Dubai English spEaking CollEgE

Dubai Academic City Dubai 04 360 4866 secretary@descdubai.com descdubai.com

Dubai English spEaking sChool

Umm Hurair Dubai 04 337 1457 headteacher@dessdubai.com dessdubai.com

Dubai inTErnaTional aCaDEmy Emirates Hills 04 368 4111 head@diadubai.com diadubai.com

August 2016

Curriculum: UK/British age: 1 – 8 Years; Higher year groups will open from 2017 onwards.

Term dates: Sep - Dec , Jan - Apr, Apr - Jun Fees: AED65,000 to AED75,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes khDa rating: Inspection will take place after 3 years of operating

Facilities: Science laboratory, art studio, drama and dance studio, music/ recording and practice rooms, design technology suite, school radio studio and station, food technology laboratory. 550 seater performing arts theatre, innovation centre for stem learning and CAD, swimming pool with training pool, dining room with a unique dining experience, shaded outdoor learning space.

Extracurricular activities: Our students have access to a broad range of extra-curricular activities including sports, languages and academic interests along with a variety of clubs and community initiatives.

Curriculum: UK age: Grade6-Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED74,219 to AED79,772 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes khDa rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Design and technology/food technology room, textiles and CAD/CAM. Auditorium for the whole school, canteen for 500, state-of-the-art science laboratories, synthetic and fullsize grass pitch for football and 15-a-side rugby, three full-size netball courts, six netball/volleyball/badminton sports halls.

Curriculum: UK age: FS1-Grade5 Term dates: 3 terms Fees: AED 74,219 to AED 79,772 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes khDa rating: Good

Facilities: Music rooms, library and resource centre, gymnasium, hall, science and technology room, ICT suite, art room, swimming pool, tennis courts, football and cricket pitch, netball.

Curriculum: IB age: FS1-Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Feb, Feb-Jun Fees: AED36,006 to AED63,797 Waiting list? Depends on the year group Transport? Yes khDa rating: Good

Facilities: 95 classrooms, networked library, specialist rooms for music,

Extracurricular activities: See the school’s website for a wide range of sporting, musical, drama, International Award, and other extensive Extracurricular activities:.

Extracurricular activities: Gymnastics, football, netball, swimming, music.

music technology, art, dance, drama and language learning; exam hall, fully-equipped science laboratories, computer labs and robotic lab, four climate-controlled multipurpose halls for a wide range of sports and other activities, two swimming pools, grassed outdoor playing field, shaded play areas with playground equipment, shaded outdoor basketball and tennis ball courts, cafeteria, music, and movement sprung-floored room for kindergarten.

Extracurricular activities: Art, music, singing, rock band, reading club, drama, sports, IT, science, belly dancing, chess and languages.

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DubAi iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED12,899 to AED20,251 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

DubAi MoDErN EDuCATioN SCHool

Curriculum: US/MOE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep, Dec, Jun Fees: AED10,246 to AED14,182 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, all-purpose hall with telescopic seating can be used for P.E. activities, drama productions and school presentations, large computer labs, canteens for boys and girls, health clinic.

Curriculum: Indian CISCE Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Mar-Apr Fees: AED10,886 to AED17,650 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Activity room and outdoor play area, art and craft room, library, science laboratories, ICT, swimming pool, auditorium.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED20,164 to AED33,087 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Classrooms are spacious and each equipped with a multimedia projector and speakers so teachers can run all multimedia e-learning courses, sports Facilities:, computer labs, science labs, swimming pools, cafeteria, lecture hall, libraries, art.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED19,761 to AED32,395 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Class rooms, sports Facilities:, computer labs, science labs, swimming pools, easy learning department.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade 11 Term dates: Info on request Fees: AED13,682 to AED24,863 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Pool, astroturf pitch, audio-visual room, cooking room, computer room.

Al Garhoud 04 282 3513/24 Nad El-Sheba 04 338 5530/04 338 0370 dischool@eim.ae dis.sch.ae

Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 5115 dmes@emirates.net.ae dmeschools.com

DubAi MoDErN HiGH SCHool (A GEMS SCHool)

Al Safa Dubai 04 326 3339 info_mhs@gemsedu.com gemsmhs.com

DubAi NATioNAl SCHool - Al bArSHA

Al Barsha Dubai 04 347 4555 dns.barsha@dns.sch.ae dnsalbarsha.com

DubAi NATioNAl SCHool - Al TWAr

Al Twar Dubai 04 298 8555 dns.Twar@dns.sch.ae dnschool.net

DubAi SCHolArS privATE SCHool

Al Qusais Dubai 04 298 8892 admin@dubaischolars.com dubaischolars.com

Facilities: Library, swimming pool, gym, computer lab and English lab.

Extracurricular activities: Karate, tennis, volleyball, basketball and football.

Extracurricular activities: Cultural and social activities, sports activities, camping, trading activities.

Extracurricular activities: Drama, music, dance, creative communication, the visual arts, creative festival, sporting activities.

Extracurricular activities: Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

Extracurricular activities: Art, chess, eid clothing, math genius, religious activities, science fair, scouting visits, old people welfare, sports activities, traffic safety.

Extracurricular activities: Music, dance, drama, cooking, life skills and yoga.

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DubAi WoMEN’S CollEGE HiGH SCHool

Curriculum: US Age: Grade 9 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jan Fees: AED3,280 to AED 4,978 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: The school is located on the attractive campus of the HCT Dubai Women’s College which has established itself over the past 20+ years as one of the major education institutions for young UAE women. The school shares Facilities: with the college, which includes a world-class library, cutting-edge technology, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and swimming pool, and a cafeteria offering healthy choices of food and beverages, all in a landscaped setting.

EliTE ENGliSH SCHool

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Jul, Sep-Mar Fees: AED4,153 to AED9,167 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Aerobics, dance, science laboratories, computer laboratories.

Extracurricular activities: Debate, drama, art and crafts, football, cricket, basketball.

EMirATES ENGliSH SpEAKiNG SCHool

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED3,376 to AED5,123 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Auditorium, library, science laboratories, music room, art room, school clinic, book store, canteen, playground.

Curriculum: UK/IB Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED32,282 to AED68,408 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Swimming pool, sports halls, fields, library and media centres, theatre arts, science, music, language labs, IT labs, mathematics labs, in addition to 150 classrooms all fitted with interactive whiteboard technology.

EMirATES iNTErNATioNAl SCHool, THE MEADoWS

Curriculum: UK/IB Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED24,683 to AED73,201 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Gymnasiums, computer labs, science laboratories, drama rooms, fully IT-connected classrooms, swimming pool, sports field.

ENGliSH lANGuAGE privATE SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Apr-Jul, Sep-Mar Fees: AED3,880 to AED10,189 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer laboratories, swimming pool.

Al Nahda Dubai 04 267 2929 dwchighschool@hct.ac.ae dwchighschool.hct.ac.ae

Al Waheda Dubai 04 268 8244 eliteenglishschool.com

Al Safa Jumeirah Dubai 04 394 7355 eess2000@emirates.net.ae eess.sch.ae

EMirATES iNTErNATioNAl SCHool, juMEirAH

Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 348 9804 mail@eischools.ae eischools.ae/Jumeirah

Meadows Drive Dubai 04 362 9009 carmelp@eischools.ae eischools.ae/Meadows

Umm Hurair Dubai 04 337 7503 04 337 1099 dubaiels@gmail.com dubai-els.com

Extracurricular activities: Elocution, debating, dramatics, quiz, essay writing, art, swimming, ice skating, music and dance.

Extracurricular activities: Languages clubs, indoor climbing, competitive sports, fitness, arts, cultural, academic and service activities, International Award.

Extracurricular activities: Most sports, ballet, cooking, art and crafts, health and fitness, math club, computer club, robotics, F1 club, environmental club, student council.

Extracurricular activities: Special assemblies, field trips, interclass and interhouse competitions.

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euro SCHool DuBAi

Curriculum: Special needs Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: On request Waiting list? On request Transport? On request KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground, call for more information.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 6 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED65,000 to AED85,000 Waiting list? No Transport? No KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Netball and tennis courts, multi-purpose outdoor courts, multi-purpose halls, junior sized football/rugby pitches, indoor and outdoor cricket nets, specialist music teaching rooms, music practice rooms, ICT labs, art rooms, libraries and a dance studio. Two swimming pools, two full size rugby/football pitches and a dining hall are currently under construction.

GemS Al BArSHA NATioNAl SCHool For BoyS

Curriculum: UK Age: Foundation Stage 1 to Year 8 opening: September 2016 Term dates: N/A Fees: Subject to KHDA Approvals Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Design tech areas, ICT, science and discovery, careers and arts. There are also dedicated libraries, prayer rooms, a multipurpose hall, sport pitches and courts, swimming pools and an auditorium

GemS Al BArSHA NATioNAl SCHool For GirlS

Curriculum: UK Age: Foundation Stage 1 to Year 8 opening: September 2016 Term dates: N/A Fees: Subject to KHDA Approvals Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Areas for food technology, ICT, science and discovery, careers and arts. There are also dedicated libraries, prayer rooms, a multipurpose hall, sport pitches and courts, dedicated swimming pools and an auditorium.

GemS FouNDerS SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: Foundation Stage 1 to Year 8 opening: September 2016 Term dates: N/A Fees: AED22,000 to AED29,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Art, music and ICT rooms, a state-of-the-art science lab, indoor play areas, multipurpose hall, and outdoor sport facilities.

Curriculum: CBSE Indian Age: Kindergarten to Grade 8 opening: April 2016 Term dates: N/A Fees: AED14,000 to AED20,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Specialist art, discovery, and digital learning/ ICT areas; dedicated libraries; science, food technology, design and robotics labs; collaborative learning spaces; dedicated achievement centres; sports courts; cricket pitches and a cricket pavilion. extracurricular activities: Music, dance, drama, and cricket.

Palm Jumeirah Dubai 04 398 6862

ForemArKe SCHool

Al Barsha South, Dubai 04 818 8600, 04 818 8666 admissions@foremarkedubai.org foremarkedubai.org

Al Barsha Dubai 600 56 7771 admissions@gemseducation. com

Al Barsha Dubai 600 56 7771 admissions@gemseducation. com

Al Barsha Dubai 600 56 7771 admissions@gemseducation. com

GemS HeriTAGe iNDiAN SCHool

Al Barsha Dubai 600 56 7771 admissions@ gemseducation.com gemsheritageindianschooldubai.com

extracurricular activities: Basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, tennis, table tennis, cricket, volleyball. Regular interhouse and inter-school athletic meets.

extracurricular activities: Includes sports, ballet, music, art, languages. Please ask the school for a full list.

Bringing affordable UK education to ‘New Dubai’

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August 2016

GEMS FirSTpoiNT SCHool – THE villA

Curriculum: UK Age: Kindergarten to Year 9 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED38,000 to AED55,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: ICT classrooms with discovery space, libraries, art and design studios, food technology catering suite, engineering workshops, design technology workshops, 500-seat auditorium, 25-metre swimming pool, six-court sports hall, specialist drama space and black-box theatre space, music technology suite.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, gymnastics, recorder club, keyboard group, board games, Arabic stories, art and crafts club, athletics club, computer club, jewellery club, Arabic cooking, Arabic stories, film club, netball club, Qur’an reciting, Islamic studies and Qur’an reading, multi-sports, story club.

GEMS iNTErNATioNAl SCHool – Al KHAil

Curriculum: IB Age: FS1-G12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED24,584 to AED56,999 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Specialty classrooms for science, technology, visual and performing arts, recreation, sports and fitness facilities.

Extracurricular activities: English language support, interactive games, arts, crafts and sewing, math club, reading club, roots and shoots (global awareness), animated shorts, chess club, book club, singing club, storytelling, ice skating, drum circle, newspaper club, beginner band, art fun, iPad club, homework club, Latin dance, folk dancing, dance aerobics, mime, Alice in Wonderland stage production and costume design, American sign language, Arabic for beginners, Italian, French, Dutch.

Dubailand Dubai 04 278 9700 gemsfirstpointschool-dubai.com

Al Khail Dubai 04 339 6200 gemsinternationalschoolalkhail.com

GEMS juMEirAH priMAry SCHool

Facilities: Library and discovery centre, music studios, ICT labs, art studio, gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, grassed playing field, synthetic turf playing areas, parent areas and meeting rooms.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade5 Jumeirah Term dates: Sep-Jun Dubai Fees: AED35,897 to 04 394 3500 AED45,250 c.mcdermott_jps@gemsedu.com Waiting list? On request jumeirahprimaryschool.com Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Extracurricular activities: Sports programme, visual arts, performing arts, music, drama, dance.

GEMS METropolE SCHool – MoTor CiTy

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 - Grade7 Motor City Term dates: Sep-Jun Dubai Fees: AED33,000 to 04 550 7200 AED44,000 gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Fully-integrated ICT and libraries, sports provisions including a swimming pool, digital media rooms, science laboratories, music and art rooms.

Extracurricular activities: Internal ASAs, swimming, basketball, tennis, badminton, double-Dutch, gymnastics, yoga, hockey, English, arts & crafts, book club, Arabic, homework club, murals, ell support, puzzles, film club, alphabet club, sticker club, Islamic history, French, scrapbooking, ultimate frisbee, music, history, painting, netball, Qur’an club, origami craft, reading, singing, mosaicking, touch rugby, drawing, gifted and talented maths.

GEMS MillENNiuM SCHool

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: Kindergarten to Grade 8 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED10,400 to AED13,650 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, computer science centre, playing field.

Curriculum: Indian CISCE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Mar- Apr Fees: AED19,318 to AED31,699 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Activity room and outdoor play area, art and craft room, library, science laboratories, ICT, swimming pool, auditorium.

Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 535 8176 gemsmillenniumschoolsharjah.com

GEMS MoDErN ACADEMy

Al Safa Dubai 04 326 3339 gemsmhs.com

Extracurricular activities: Day boarding programme, afteroon self-enhancement programme, art and craft, karate, music, modern dance, science clubs, elocution, creative writing, debate, dramatics, quizzing forums, cricket, football, tennis courts and a swimming pool.

Extracurricular activities: Drama, music, dance, creative communication, the visual arts, creative festival, sporting activities.

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August 2016

GEMS NATioNS ACADEMy

Curriculum: Indian CISCE Age: Kindergarten to Grade 8 opening: September 2016 Term dates: Mar- Apr Fees: AED84,000 to AED118,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Classrooms are equipped with Ipads, laptop, large screen touch -screen displays, and WiFi. Design technology, design labs, and music technology labs; 50m Olympic-sized pool, 400m running track, gymnasium, playing fields and shaded playgrounds, theaters, and dedicated studios for music and arts for all grade levels.

GEMS NEW MillENNiuM SCHool

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: KG1-Grade7 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED20,000 to AED27,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Indoor and outdoor kindergarten play areas, multipurpose sports hall/auditorium, art/craft rooms, dance and drama studios, primary and secondary canteens, libraries, ICT/business study centre, science laboratories, music rooms, specialist teaching/language rooms, technology rooms, medical centre, covered play areas, multi-sport games area.

GEMS our oWN ENGliSH HiGH SCHool

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED6,015 to AED12,727 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: School mosque, library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area.

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED6,172 to AED13,059 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, ICT laboratories, playing field, canteen, medical centre.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade5 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED33,672 to AED42,456 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Swimming pool and wading pool, large indoor multipurpose hall, sports hall, music suite, dance studio with sprung floor. Drama studio and arts and crafts studio, computer labs with wireless networks and full digital connectivity, knowledge centre library and multimedia resource room, CD and DVD library, artificial sporting field.

Curriculum: US Age: Grade 6 to Grade 8 Term dates: N/A opening: September 2016 Fees: AED95,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Open and shared learning zones, specialist art and music rooms, recording studios, auditorium, graphic studios, Libraries, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports halls, sports tracks and sports courts.

Al Barsha Dubai 04 326 3339 www.gemsnationsacademydubai.com

Al Khail Dubai 04-339 6533 gemsnms-alkhail.com

Al Warqa 3 Dubai 04 236 1335 gemsoo-dubai.com

GEMS our oWN iNDiAN SCHool

Al Quoz Dubai 04 339 1188 gemsoo-alquoz.com

GEMS royAl DubAi SCHool

Mirdif Dubai 04 288 6499 s.cain_rds@gemsedu.com royaldubaischool.com

GEMS uNiTED ACADEMy

Sports City Dubai 600 56 7771 Admissions@gemseducation. com www.gemsunitedacademysportscity.com

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, public speaking, visual arts, environment club, performing arts, overnight camps, activity club, mentoring, workshops, Olympiads, educational trips, Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Extracurricular activities: Interschool English debate, Our Own Interschool Drama Festival.

Extracurricular activities: Ballet, karate, music, art, ICT, clay modelling, chess, cookery, Indian dancing, netball, football, athletics, hockey, gymnastics, tennis, golf.

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GEMS WorlD ACADEMy

Curriculum: IB Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED59,320 to AED102,970 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: The Discovery World, planetarium, sports Facilities:, auditorium, symphony centre, peace garden.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED33,202 to AED74,973 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Indoor multi-sports hall, outdoor shaded multi-sports hall, outdoor synthetic multi-sports pitch, six-lane 25-metre swimming pool, 10-metre learner pool, dance/exercise studio, fitness suite.

GEMS WElliNGToN ACADEMy - Al KHAil

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 9 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED33,202 to AED74,973 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Three-level gymnasium with rooftop tennis courts, two 25-metre swimming pools and toddler pool, full football and rugby pitches, recording and video studio, auditorium and theatre, full cafeteria.

Extracurricular activities: Impartial and independent careers guidance, entrepreneurship, cross-curricular studies, and personal, social and health education. It also includes arts, music, cookery, multi-sports, yoga, chess club, crafts and design, cross country, book club, development swim, beginners guitar club, ICT/digital learning, Lego construction.

GEMS WElliNGToN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Curriculum: UK /IB Age: FS1-Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED38,067 to AED82,818 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Knowledge centre library, three ICT laboratories, dance studio, drama studio, three art studios, health and fitness studio, large multipurpose sports hall, 300-metre athletics track, three squash courts, tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball courts, 25-metre indoor swimming pool, climbing wall and a play area for foundation stage children.

Al Barsha Dubai 04 373 6373 j.madore_gwa@gemsedu.com gemsworldacademy-dubai.com

GEMS WElliNGToN ACADEMy - DubAi SiliCoN oASiS

Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai 04 515 9000 contactus_wso@gemsedu.com gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com

Al Khail Dubai 04 339 6233Â gemswellingtonacademyalkhail.com

Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 04 348 4999 wellingtoninternationalschool.com

Extracurricular activities: Rock climbing, tennis, gymnastics, model club, newspaper, rugby, dance, martial arts, music technology, ballet, choir, ELL, and environment club.

Extracurricular activities: Visual and performing arts, music, drama, art.

Extracurricular activities: Art and craft, astronomy, athletics, basketball, computers, choir, cricket, dance, drama, drawing, French, football, needlework, netball, rugby and tap dance.

GEMS WElliNGToN priMAry SCHool

Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 04 343 3266 e.jahanbani_wps@gemsedu.com gemswps.com

GEMS WiNCHESTEr SCHool

Oud Metha Dubai 04 337 4112 info_win@gemsedu.com gemswinchesterschool-dubai.com

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade5 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED38,625 to AED48,687 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Library, music department, ICT department, gymnasium, art room, swimming pool, shaded playing areas, astroturf playing areas, parents’ areas and meeting rooms.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-G8 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED9,819 to AED15,545 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: School mosque, library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education and sports, music, arts, after-school programme.

Extracurricular activities: Music and musical instruments, creative writing, art and craft, dance (individual and team), sports, drama reading club, debating, elocution and public speaking, educational trips, environmental projects, chess, sports, indoor games.

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August 2016

GrEEnFIElD CommunITy SCHool (GCS)

Curriculum: IB Continuum World School, offers all four IB programmes Age: 4 (by Dec 31) to 18 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED41,441 to AED76,315 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good with some areas Outstanding

Facilities: 6 lane competitive swimming pool, learning pool, two sports fields, gymnasium, 3 tennis courts, two libraries, art studios, music rooms, shaded safe-play areas, fully equipped science laboratories, design and technology workshops, ICT laboratories, dance and drama studio, interactive white boards.

Extracurricular activities: Fun with water colours, golf play, football, iPads for learning, athletics, puppet show, chess club, touch rugby, German, choir, mandala art, French, recycled art, Quran, dance, online math games, netball,fun phonics, science club, yoga, rugby, volleyball, cooking, orchestra, digital design club, sailing, scuba diving, basketball and water polo.

GulF InDIAn HIGH SCHool

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Monthly Fees: AED3,263 to AED6,170 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Modern amenities, science laboratories, library, wellequipped clinic, science exhibition.

Curriculum: UK/IB Age: KG1- Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED49,750 to AED78,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Laboratories, computer science lab, food technology lab, design technology lab, clinic, auditorium green room, refectory, football pitch, sports centre.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 10 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED24,872 to AED34,834 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Play areas, library, ict suites, art rooms, sports Facilities:, sports field, swimming pool, science lab, auditorium study room, sports hall, splash pool, design & technology.

Dubai Investments Park, Dubai 04 885 6600 (ext 214) admissions@gcschool.ae gcschool.ae

Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4455 gihs@emirates.net.ae gihsdubai.com

HArTlAnD InTErnATIonAl SCHool

Mohammed Bin Rashid City Dubai 04 551 9276 hartlandinternational.com

HorIzon InTErnATIonAl SCHool

Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 342 2891 hsdubai@emirates.net.ae horizonintlschool.com

Extracurricular activities: Cricket, basketball, sports and fitness programmes.

Extracurricular activities: Science, music, sports, drama and theatre.

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Extracurricular activities: The club provides supervised, quality care in a safe and fun, informal play environment. Activities include arts & crafts, playdough modelling, gross motor play, role play, puzzle time, outdoor/indoor play and age-appropriate DVDs.

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August 2016

HorizoN SCHool DubAi

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED22,818 to AED31,958 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Two swimming pools, football, music centre, IT lab.

iNSTiTuTE oF AppliED TECHNoloGy

Curriculum: IAT Age: Grade 9 to Grade 12 Term dates: Aug-Jan, Feb-May Fees: Not applicable Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: World-class classrooms and laboratories with cuttingedge technology. New learning resource centre/library with dedicated reading rooms, technology centre for research and comprehensive selection of books and reference materials for students and staff.

Curriculum: MOE/US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees: AED13,158 to AED24,672 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Safe and purpose-built campus with beautiful landscaping, library, fully-equipped multimedia rooms, science laboratories, creative art centre, computer labs, kindergarten inter-skills room, football ground, tennis court, volleyball and basketball courts, swimming pool, cafeteria, large auditorium, prayer room, conference room.

Next to Al Safa Park Dubai 04 342 2891 hsdubai@emirates.net.ae horizonschooldubai.com

Al Qusais Dubai 04 212 2888 iat.ac.ae

iNTErNATioNAl ACADEMiC SCHool

Al Warqaa 1 Dubai 04 280 0993 info@ias-dubai.ae ias-dubai.ae

iNTErNATioNAl SCHool oF ArTS AND SCiENCES DubAi

Al Warqa’a 1 Dubai 04 280 0459/0185 info@isas.sch.ae isas.sch.ae

iNTErNATioNAl SCHool oF CrEATivE SCiENCE - NAD Al SHEbA

Nad Al Sheba Dubai 800 BEAM (2326) iscs.sch.ae/nadalsheba

jEbEl Ali priMAry SCHool

Jebel Ali Village Dubai 04 884 6485 04 884 6366 jaschool@jebelalischool.org jebelalischool.org

Extracurricular activities: Football, bowling, netball, swimming squad training, distance swimming, horse riding, karate, football squad training, dancing, rounders, yoga and ball skills.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Extracurricular activities: Football, volleyball, after-school club and all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Aug-Oct, Oct-Mar, Mar-May Fees: AED21,570 to AED30,199 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Two computer labs, two science laboratories plus biology laboratory and chemistry laboratory, two pre-engineering laboratories, primary library, main library, indoor primary playground, taekwondo dojo, health clinic.

Curriculum: UK/UAE/Arabic Age: KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 26,800 to AED 35,200 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled campus, libraries, computer Labs, large classroom with smartboards, playgrounds, basketball courts, clinics, guidance counselling, cooking classes, gym, swimming pool, multipurpose hall, all weather field, Latest interactive technologies, e-resources, interactive smartboards, digital projectors, digital visualizers and spacious parking lots.

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1-Grade5 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-July Fees: From AED41,093 Waiting list? For some year groups Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Sports hall, football and rugby pitches, music room, library, swimming pool, ICT suite, assembly hall.

Extracurricular activities: Scouts, French club, music, astronomy, fitness, varsity teams, taekwondo, debate, student council.

Extracurricular activities: Fitness club, Board games, Art/Craft, Cooking club, Drama club, Book club, Nasheed club, Sports club: football/ basketball/ swimming, sewing club.

Extracurricular activities: A variety of sporting and creative after-school activities.

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August 2016

Jebel AlI SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: Year1 to Year 7 Term dates: Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-July opening: Septmeber 2016 Fees: From AED41,093 to AED75,000 Waiting list? N/A Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Science and food technology, art, music, drama and dance studios. Rugby and football pitches, netball and basketball courts, a multi-level indoor sports centre plus a 25m competition swimming pool and teaching pool, 650-seat auditorium and cafeteria. Two extensive libraries plus various outdoor learning and play areas.

JumeIrA bACCAlAureATe SCHool (JbS)

Curriculum: IB World School, offering all four IB programmes Age: 3 to 18 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED56,131 to AED84,197 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good with some areas Outstanding

Facilities: The JBS campus sits on eight acres in Jumeira 1, with outstanding learning, sporting and performing arts facilities, including a real grass Fifa-size football field, swimming pool, two large gymnasiums, computer/ICT labs, designated music/drama and visual arts rooms, dance studio, library and shared play areas for younger students. extracurricular activities: Yoga, choir, cricket, squad, football, drama club, chess, cooking, robotics, basketball, sailing club, rugby and desert dance. A series of ECA are also offered at JBS by external providers such as E-sports, speak fluence, lego education, FC barcelona football training academy, makers builders, Parkour DXB, ETB little engineers, TDCC, hamilton aquatics and mad science.

InTernATIonAl SCHool oF CHoueIFAT

Curriculum: UK/US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED18,234 to AED34,896 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Library, three computer labs, three science laboratories, exam hall, gymnastics and ballet rooms, a large multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall, a gymnasium, two swimming pools, grass football field, outdoor courts, car tracks for young students, playground equipment and indoor air-conditioned play areas, plus a large auditorium and a large cafeteria.

Akoya Development (Near Arabian Ranches 2) Dubai 04 884 6485 04 884 6366Â registrar@jebelalischool.org jebelalischool.org

Jumeira 1, 53B Street Off Al Wasl Road, Dubai 04 344 6931 (ext 205 & 209) admissions@jbschool.ae jbschool.ae

Knowledge Village Dubai 04 399 9444 iscdubai.sabis.net

extracurricular activities: Taekwondo, ballet and gymnastics.

JumeIrAH College (A gemS SCHool)

Jumeirah Dubai 04 395 5524 office_ jcd@gemsedu.com gemsjc.com

Facilities: Interactive whiteboards in every classroom, video conferencing room for distance-learning courses, design and technology suite, communication and resource centre, music suites and en-suite practice rooms, drama studio, art and ceramic studios, science laboratories, multi-purpose sports hall, swimming pool, tennis/netball courts, playing fields.

Curriculum: UK Age: Grade6-Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED64,117 to AED80,146 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

extracurricular activities: Drama, music, sports, diving, fashion, photography, snowboarding and skiing.

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juMEirAH ENGliSH SpEAKiNG SCHool (jESS) ArAbiAN rANCHES brANCH

Curriculum: UK/IB Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED36,506 to AED86,006 Waiting list? Primary: yes; Secondary/6th form: on request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Large campus with shaded playgrounds, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, air-conditioned sports hall, P.E. studio, tennis and netball courts and floodlit sports field, extensive science and art/design facilities, purpose-built music centre, auditorium, amphitheatre, three drama studios and a library.

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates: Sep-June Fees: AED36,506 to AED45,115 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes, for Year 3 and above KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Large campus with shaded playground areas, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperaturecontrolled swimming pools, air-conditioned sports hall, multipurpose P.E. studio, netball courts, large tiger-turf sports field, fully-equipped ICT and music departments with practice rooms, well-resourced library.

Curriculum: Indian(CISCE) Age: KG1-Grade 11 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED14,066 to AED 30,525 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Library, IT laboratories with latest PC and WiFi internet connection, project room, auditorium with a stage and 800 seating capacity, counselling centre, labs for physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and language, audio visual room, lecture halls.

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED10,620 to AED18,788 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Class rooms, laboratories, audio visual room, library, auditorium, counselling centre, cyberyard, math lab, bookstore, canteen, clinic.

KENT CollEGE DubAi

Curriculum: Iranian Age: all years with the exception of Year 11 and Year 13 Term dates: N/A opening: September 2016 Fees: AED54,000 to AED98,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Library, play areas, music and audio rooms, seminar spaces, reading areas, and an all-season swimming pool. An international standard artificial turf for rugby, hockey and cricket will be available to all students, and a modern auditorium with a seating capacity of 458 people.

KHADijA irANiAN SCHool DubAi For GirlS

Curriculum: Iranian Age: Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED18,332to AED25,672 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Having two mosques, prayer room in the elementary section, clinics, swimming pools, sports, a large on campus playing field, recreational areas, cafeterias and many more.

Dubai 04 361 9019 Â jess@jess.sch.ae jess.sch.ae

juMEirAH ENGliSH SpEAKiNG SCHool (jESS) juMEirAH brANCH Dubai 04 394 5515 jess@jess.sch.ae jess.sch.ae

jSS iNTErNATioNAl SCHool Al bArSHA

Dubai 04 325 6886 info@jssisdubai.com jssisdubai.com

jSS privATE SCHool

Near Safa Park Dubai 04 344 6419 admission@jsspsdubai.com jsspsdubai.com

Nad Al Shiba 2, Meydan South, Dubai, UAE 052 401 9948 kentcollege.ae

Karama Dubai 04 396 1072 04 396 1676 dbrkhadeejah@gmail.com kha-irs.com

Extracurricular activities: A range of activities are offered for all kinds of arts and sports as well as numerous music and performing arts opportunities (changes on a termly basis).

Extracurricular activities: A range of activities are offered for all kinds of arts and sports, and numerous music and performing arts opportunities (changes on a termly basis).

Extracurricular activities: School offers opportunities to students to get trained and excel in various sports and games such as athletics, squash, cricket, swimming, basket ball, chess, foot ball, yoga, volley ball, table tennis.

Extracurricular activities: Islamic initiatives, heritage & culture of the uae, global perspective, community involvement, socio cultural activities, sports activities, inter-house activities, tour & field trips, health, environmental initiatives, house system, swimming, cricket, basket ball, tennis, football, athletics, table tennis, badminton, volley ball, yoga, chess, art and culture.

Extracurricular activities: Art club, environment club, science labs, conference rooms, cookery club, art studio.

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KinGs’ sCHooL AL BArsHA

Curriculum: EYFS, UK, UK, NC Age: 3 to 16 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 50,200 to AED 100,000 Waiting list? in some year groups Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Multi-sport astro pitches, netball/basketball and volleyball, rugby and football pitches, cricket academy, gym, swimming pools, design technology for food, textiles, and resistant materials, art room, black box theatre, music recording, Apple TVs, laptops and iPads, libraries, special facilities for students with dyslexia, parent’s café and terrace. extracurricular activities: Sports, music, sciences, arts, football, netball, volleyball, unihoc, chess, eco-club, drama, sewing, public speaking, extras - Arabic/Maths/Spanish/English.

KinGs’ sCHooL DuBAi

Curriculum: UK, UK, NC Age: 3 years to 11 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 38,317-AED 58,314 Waiting list? in some year groups Transport? No KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Gym, 2 sports courts, a large astroturf pitch, running track and a 25 metre swimming pool. PC and Mac suites, class iPads and laptops

Curriculum: EYFS, UK, UK, NC Age: 3 years to 11years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 50,200 to AED 103,200 Waiting list? in some year groups Transport? No KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Multi-sport astro pitch, hard court area for netball and basketball, grass field for football, rugby and hockey, primary gym, swimming pools, wireless campus, apple TVs in classrooms, play areas, café for parents.

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED3,083 to AED3,321 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: The computer lab can easily accomodate 25-30 students, library, science corner, transport, playground, multipurpose auditorium, clinic, smart boards.

LyCee FrAnCAis inTernATionAL

Curriculum: French Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Nov, Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees: AED24,289 to AED51,370 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Football, handball, tennis, multi-games, badminton, rugby, roller, slalom course, games, gymnastics, bellydancing, basketball, martial arts, judo, kick-boxing, table tennis, theater, fine arts, learning different drawing techniques (portrait, watercolor, charcoal, sculpture), needlecraft, art & craft, workroom, chess club, zumba, reggaeton, cumbia, rhythmic gymnastics with ball, rope, club & ribbon, arab theatre, basketball, modern dance, jazz dance,singing and music, animated film, fencing, ciné club, web tv, modern art.

LyCee FrAnCAis inTernATionAL GeorGes PomPiDou

Curriculum: French Age: Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Nov, Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees: AED24,289 to AED51,370 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, art rooms, libraries, clinics, playgrounds, resource centres, guidance counselling.

Umm Suqeim Al Barsha South Dubai, UAE PO BOX 38199 04 356 6900 kingsdubai.com

26th Street, Umm Suqueim 3 Dubai, UAE PO BOX 38199 04 348 3939 kingsdubai.com

KinGs sCHooL nAD AL sHeBA

Nad Al Sheba 3 PO BOX 38199, Dubai 04 327 1841 kingsdubai.com

LiTTLe FLoWers enGLisH sCHooL

Hor Al Anz Dubai 04 266 7620 littlefl@emirates.net.ae littleflowerschool.ae

Dubai Academic City Dubai 04 336 8552 04 396 0608 04 396 0607 secretariat@lfidb.net lfidb.net

Dubai Academic City Dubai 04 326 0026 hr@lgp.ae lfigp.org

extracurricular activities: School clubs held after school, drama classes, childrens’ yoga, karate, basketball, and a wide array of sports

extracurricular activities: Drama, art, karate, yoga, basketball, and other sports

extracurricular activities: All the games, athletics, drill display, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are conducted on the House system. They are regularly marked for discipline, and all activities including- literary, art, cultural and sports.

extracurricular activities: student council, drama, folklore, piano, broadcast station, computer club, French club, science club, math club, astronomy club.

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KiNGS SCHool NAD Al SHEbA

August 2016

Curriculum: EYFS, UK, UK, NC Age: 3 years to 11years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 50,200 to AED 103,200 Waiting list? No Transport? No KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Multi-sport astro pitch, hard court area for netball and basketball, grass field for football, rugby and hockey, primary gym, swimming pools, wireless campus, apple TVs in classrooms, play areas, café for parents.

MirDiFF privATE SCHool

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 9 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED22,301 to AED33,983 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Swimming pool, outdoor courts, gardens, outdoor play area, activity room, drama room, music room, art room, home economics room, science labs, computer lab, library and resources room.

Extracurricular activities: Swimming, basketball, volleyball, football.

NATioNAl CHAriTy SCHool

Curriculum: MOE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees: AED4,277 to AED7,841 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Large rooms for band and performing arts, five art rooms, four science labs, four computer labs, journalism room, regulation baseball diamond, two outdoor basketball courts, grassed playing field.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED7,366 to AED19,634 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Unsatisfactory

Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab, two computer labs, multimedia room, multipurpose hall.

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED2,697 to AED4,692 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Basketball and volleyball facilities, science laboratories, computer labs, library, clinic, canteen.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED21,161 to AED42,062 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, computer lab, multipurpose halls, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports areas, indoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor covered play areas, physical education and play structures, indoor activity centre, computers, audio visual teaching equipment. School-wide monitored internet access for up-to-date research and learning.

Nad Al Sheba 3 PO BOX 38199, Dubai 04 327 1841 kingsdubai.com

Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 3303 mirdif98@emirates.net.ae mirdifprivateschool.ae

Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 1942 ncharity@emirates.net.ae charityschools.com

NEW ACADEMy SCHool

Al Mina Road Bur Dubai Dubai 04 398 8873 admin@nas-dxb.net newacademyschool.com

NEW iNDiAN MoDEl SCHool

Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4313 04 282 4250 04282 4441 corporateoffice@nimsuae.com nimsdxb.com

NibrAS iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Green Community Dubai 04 885 3330 principal@nisdubai.ae nisdubai.ae

Extracurricular activities: Drama, art, karate, yoga, basketball, and other sports

Extracurricular activities: Computers, community service, drama, environmental conservation, excursions, expeditions, literary magazine, newspaper, photography, yearbook, debate, sailing.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, sports.

Extracurricular activities: Basketball, plus all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports facilities.v

Extracurricular activities: Sports day, field trips, tree planting for environmental awareness.

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NorD ANGliA iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade7 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees: AED60,000 to AED80,000 Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: State-of-the-art auditorium, large well lit open plan art studios, craft centres, theatre space, and urban classroom areas, excellent language labs and up-to-date equipment.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED26,963 to AED43,141 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Music and dance studio, science labs, conference rooms, cookery club, art studio, cafeteria, auditorium and sports facilities.

oNTArio iNTErNATioNAl CANADiAN SCHool

Curriculum: US IB Age: KG1-Grade6 Term dates: Open Sep 1 Fees: AED43,000 to AED66,750 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Science labs (chemistry, physics and biology), visual arts classroom, theatre arts classroom, computer lab, library study hall, clinic, food services facilities, double gymnasium swimming pool, designated outdoor play areas.

our oWN HiGH SCHool (A GEMS SCHool)

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED7,881 to AED13,370 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Library, mathematics laboratory, science laboratories, computer science centre, playing field, school mosque.

pAKiSTAN EDuCATioNAl ACADEMy

Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees: AED5,204 to AED7,139 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Multi-purpose grand auditorium is one of the most expensive units of the school buildings. our school auditorium is the centre of multifarious indoor activities for our students, which has a capacity of approximately 600 seats, medical care, school library, computer laboratory, play area for KG, sports and games, art rooms, home economics laboratory, udio-visual room is equipped with televisions, DVD and VHS players, over-head projector, stereo systems as teaching aids and an extensive collection of educational audio and video cassettes for KG students.

pHilADElpHiA privATE SCHool

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Aug, Dec, Mar Fees: AED17,163 to AED29,390 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Library, science laboratories, multi-purpose halls, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports areas, physical education, computers.

Al Barsha South off Hessa Street, Dubai 04 361 4330 nordangliaeducation.com/ our-schools/dubai

NorTH AMEriCAN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 4844 principal@naischool.ae naischool.ae

Algeria Road and 15 Street Uptown Mirdiff Dubai 04 255 9880 04 255 9899 oics.ae

Al Warqa’a Dubai 04 280 0077 oohs@emirates.net.ae gemsoo-alwarqa.com

Oud Metha Rd Dubai 04 337 0126 peadxb@yahoo.com pea.ae

Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 264 6202 info@ppsdubai.org ppsdubai.org

Extracurricular activities: Outdoor sports facilities, a swimming pool and three refectories. It has been built as a nurturing environment for students, as well as the next generation of athletes, statesmen, thespians and musicians. Choir, music, drama, public speaking, languages, art, robotics, community awards and a full range of sports.

Extracurricular activities: Literary club, eco club, band, sports and art club.

Extracurricular activities: Visual arts, performing arts, public speaking, Star of the Section Award, physical education, scouting, educational field trips, quiz club, environment club, Olympiads, Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Extracurricular activities: Football, karate, basketball, clay modelling, memorisation of Koran, computer, creative art, folk dance, and ballet.

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priSTiNE privATE SCHool

August 2016

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED9,071 to AED16,994 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: 100,000-square-foot campus consisting of kindergarten activity area, multipurpose hall, sports grounds, covered swimming pool, interactive audio-visual support rooms, libraries and science laboratories.

quEEN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED13,449 to AED25,222 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Bus service, science laboratories, playground, library, canteen.

rAFFlES iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Curriculum: UK Based Cambridge International Curriculum Age: KG1-Grade8 Term dates: Aug-Jan, Feb - Jun Fees: AED27,981 to AED78,347 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Cafeteria, Large Indoor Gymnasium and Dance Hall, Swimming pools, Designated play areas for our FS2 and Year 1 students, Tennis, basketball and football courts.

Curriculum: IB PYP, IB Diploma and courses, Cambridge Secondary 1 and IGCSE Age: KG1-Grade12 Term dates: Aug-Jan, Feb - Jun Fees: AED27,981 to AED78,347 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: GOOD with outstanding features

Facilities: Dance studio, library, black box theatre, sports hall, music room, gymansium, multipurpose atria for display and performance cafeteria, sports field and track, swimming pool, tennis courts, eco garden, play areas with equipment in primary

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1-Grade 7 Term dates: Monthly Fees: AED10,442 to AED21,850 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Our classrooms are equipped with well-presented displays. ICT is an important element of teaching – there are two computer labs and two audio visual rooms to help students in their quest for knowledge. Library, music rooms, swimming pools, aerobics room, multipurpose school clinic.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 11 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED45,000 to AED55,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Outdoor astro-turf football pitch, Outdoor basketball pitch, Fully-equipped science and computer labs, specialist facilities for music, art and foreign languages, two multi-purpose halls, temperature-controlled swimming pool, networked library, outdoor play and learning areas, spacious cafeteria.

Al Nahda 2 Dubai 04 267 4299 04 267 5822 pristine@emirates.net.ae pristineschool.com

Hor Al Anz Dubai 04 265 2600 queenint@emirates.net.ae qisdubai.com

Al Bagla Street, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai Admissions 04 427 1200/1261/1262 www.rafflesis.com

rAFFlES WorlD ACADEMy

Al Marcup Street Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai 04 427 1351/52 Admissions 04 4271300 www.rwadubai.com

rAjAGiri iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Al Warqaa Dubai 04 280 0691 info@risdubai.org risdubai.org

rANCHES priMAry SCHool

Arabian Ranches 2 Dubai 800 1777 04 442 9765 rpsdubai.com

Extracurricular activities: Ice skating, swimming, karate, football, music, drama and annual concerts.

Extracurricular activities: ICT club, art club, environment club, literacy club, math club, science club, sports club, field trips, sports, talent show, assemblies, bookfair.

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, football, language clubs, athletics, chess, rugby, creative writing.

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, football, basketball, swimming, cricket, athletics, martial arts, chess, several clubs and societies.

Extracurricular activities: Swimming, literature, music, dance games, gymnastics, aerobics, art, environment day, sports day, concerts, talent week.

Extracurricular activities: cookery club, arts and crafts, around the world, team games, drama, football, swimming, ballet, design and technology.

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RegenT InTeRnATIonAl SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade12 Term dates: Sep, Jan, Apr Fees: AED40,599 to AED93,118 Waiting list? Dependent on year group.

Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Swimming pool, multipurpose hall, science lab, library, football pitch, art/design and technology/dance studio, music room, ICT room.

Curriculum: UK/IB Age: FS1-Year 13 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Day Pupil Fees: AED 51,000 to AED 100,759 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Large artificial turf football fields, the newly laid “Astro turf “ enables the school to simultaneously provide a full sized football and a rugby pitch, 5 tennis courts, multiple basketball courts, swimming pools, art indoor sports, 2 sports halls, Gym, multiple ICT labs, specialist music teaching rooms, DT labs, drama room and dance studio, science labs, libraries.

SAbARI InDIAn SCHool

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 7 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED13,685 to AED15,800 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Football pitch and basketball court.

SAFA CoMMunITy SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED47,000 to AED65,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Playgrounds, computer labs, science laboratories, libraries, basketball, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling.

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED14,991 to AED25,345 Waiting list? No Transport? No KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Includes two swimming pools, a library, two ICT labs, a massive multipurpose hall, an elevator, smart boards, two prayer rooms, two soccer fields, one basket ball court, playground areas, fitness equipment, a clinic, lockers, two open patios and canteens.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Year 13 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED32,069 to AED68,853 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Cafeteria, SRS clinic and healthcare, transportation, science labs.

Emirates Hills Dubai 04 360 8830 info@risdubai.com risdubai.com

RePTon SCHool DubAI Nad Al Sheba 3 Dubai 04 426 9393 info@reptondubai.org reptondubai.org

Al Wuheida Area, near Century Mall Dubai 04 250 5806 sisdubai.com

Al Barsha South 3 Dubailand Dubai 04 385 1810 school@safacommunity school.com safacommunityschool.com

SCHool oF MoDeRn SKIllS

Al Muhaisnah 1 Dubai 04 288 7765 skills.school@yahoo.com dubaisms.net

SCHool oF ReSeARCH SCIenCe

Baghdad St Al Qusais Dubai 04 601 1011 srsdubai.ae

extracurricular activities: Performing arts and cultural, art/craft and design and media, general hobbies, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, tennis, horseback riding, madscience, super kidi-abacus mathematics, NLP for children, boost of self-confidence and leadership skills.

extracurricular activities: Art and design, drama, music, computing, dance, yoga, fine arts, design and technology, film and television, debating, cookery classes, martial arts, gym classes, gymnastics etc. Please ask the school for a full list.

extracurricular activities: On request.

extracurricular activities: Full-size football pitch, 25-metre swimming pool, training pool, netball courts, sprinting track, indoor sports hall, dance studio, fitness studio, badminton, courts, basketball court, tennis courts.

extracurricular activities: All kind of sports activities.

extracurricular activities: All kind of sports activities.

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SHArjAH AMEriCAN iNTErNATioNAl privATE SCHool AlWarqaa 1 Dubai 04 280 1111 04 280 0666 saisd@eim.ae saisdubai.net

August 2016

Curriculum: US Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED15,099 to AED37,748 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Swimming pool, playing fields, indoor sports arena and multipurpose hall, a separate covered playing area for kindergarten students, two ICT labs with over 60 computers, two libraries with computers, science laboratories and a fulltime science technician, a multipurpose sports hall for physical education, changing rooms, medical services, transport, a book store, two cafeterias and two prayer rooms.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of sports activities.

SHAiKH rASHiD Al MAKTouM pAKiSTAN SCHool

Curriculum: Pakistani Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Oct Dec-Mar Fees: AED2,812 to AED5,624 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Unsatisfactory

SHEFFiElD privATE SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED19,450 to AED36,677 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer labs and swimming pool.

SNF CHilDrEN DEvElopMENT CENTEr

Curriculum: Special needs Age: Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: On Request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Vocational and occupational training along with alternative therapy, computers.

SpriNGDAlES SCHool

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 8 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED18,000 to AED25,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled campus, play area, cafeteria, parking bay, 140 large and spacious classrooms with visual equipment, library, science laboratories, art, dance, music studios, theatre, art audio-visual equipment, a large stage with seating capacity of 1,400, An indoor Olympic-size swimming pool, multi-level canteens. GPRS-enabled school buses ensure safety and security.

STAr iNTErNATioNAl

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED18,754 to AED37,110 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab, interactive boards, auditorium, role-play room, jungle gym, school clinic.

Qusais Dubai 04 298 8303 srampsdubai.com

Al Nadha Dubai 04 267 8444 sheffield-school.com

Karama Centre Dubai 04 334 9818 04 337 6759 050 557 0987 snfgroup.com

DubAi Al Quoz off Al Khail Road Dubai 04 338 1311 04 338 2123 springdalesdubai.com

School, Al Twar Al Twar 2 Dubai 04 263 8999 principal.altwar@starintl.ae starschoolaltwar.com

Facilities: Football pitch, kindergarten play area, library, science laboratories, clinic, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Sports weeks, programmes in Global Village.

Extracurricular activities: Stories club, arts and crafts, netball, Arabic for beginners, handwriting practice, karate, swimming, gymnastics.

Extracurricular activities: Educational trips, music sessions, aerobics, picnics.

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, martial arts, gymnastics, ballet, football.

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STAr iNTErNATioNAl SCHool, MirDiF

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade5 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED30,630 to AED46,107 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab.

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 9 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED30,450 to AED70,790 Waiting list? No Transport? No KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Our classrooms, situated in modern buildings, are colourful, spacious and bright. Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab.

ST. MAry’S CATHoliC HiGH SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG2-Grade11 Term dates: On request Fees: AED5,557 to AED11,937 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Sports grounds.

ST. MAry CATHoliC HiGH SCHool DubAi Al MuHAiSNAH

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED11,000 to AED14,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: One small swimming pool for EYFS, indoor play area for EYFS, primary classrooms, secondary classrooms, music and art room, libraries, stores, multipurpose room, gymnasium, 25m outdoor swimming pool, outdoor basketball courts, outdoor soccer pitch with artificial turf.

SWiSS iNTErNATioNAl SCiENTiFiC SCHool iN DubAi

Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB) Age: KG1-Grade12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED67,000 to AED95,000 Waiting list? No Transport? On request KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: 24 KG classrooms with 24 KG activity rooms, 40 primary classrooms, 4 multipurpose activity rooms, 2 libraries, 3 indoor play areas, IT lab, 5 science laboratories, swimming pool, outdoor play area, labs and football field.

THE ArCADiA prEpArATory SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1 to Y4 (3 years to 9 years) opening: August 2016 Term dates: N/A Fees: AED60,000 to AED69,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Indoor multi purpose sports hall, integrated ICT systems, music rooms with Apple workstations and integrated instruments. 20 metre learners pool, canteen serving food with a focus on healthy eating, state-of-the-art science laboratories, fully-equipped art rooms, outdoor foundation stage play area, water play area, outdoor MUGA (Multi-use games area) courts, library, art house, language rooms, academics rooms, upper rooftop play area, garden and media room.

Mirdif Dubai 04 288 4644 principal.mirdif@ starintlschools.com starschoolmirdif.com

STAr iNTErNATioNAl SCHool, uMM SHEiF

Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 348 3314 principal.ummsheif@starintl.ae starschoolummsheif.com

Oud Metha Road Dubai 04 337 0252 maryscol@emirates.net.ae stmarysdubai.com

Muhaisnah 4 Dubai 056 440 5425 056 440 5426 stmarysmuhaisnah.com

Dubai Healthcare City – Phase 2, Al Jaddaf Dubai 04 375 0600 sisd.ae

Jumeirah Village Triangle – District 9 Dubai 04 551 4264 info@arcadia.sch.ae arcadia.sch.ae

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, martial arts, cookery, handball, needlework, computers, judo, art, French, tennis, gymnastics, aloa maths, football academy, ballet.

Extracurricular activities: Tennis, martial arts, gymnastics and ballet.

Extracurricular activities: Drama, quiz, music, sports, elocution, debates, environment, art and craft, cookery and needlework.

Extracurricular activities: Football, basketball, volleyball, cricket, cookery, quilling, scrapbooking, music, dance, science club, environment club, chess club and board games, quiz club.

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THe CiTy SCHool inTernATionAl

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to year 11 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED12,931 to AED22,923 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Purpose-built building, IT lab, science laboratory, secure kindergarten section and library, complete arts and crafts equipment, student counselling services, spacious facility for indoor and outdoor sports.

THe engliSH College

Curriculum: UK Age: Grade 6 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED47,478 to AED56,880 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Gym, swimming pools and playing courts.

THe inTernATionAl SCHool oF CHoueiFAT

Curriculum: SABIS (UK/US) Age: KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED5,607 to AED9,641 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Infant swimming pool, library, play areas, KG indoor playgrounds.

THe inDiAn ACADeMy

Curriculum: Indian(ICSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 7 Term dates: Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees: AED4,081 to AED4,274 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Classrooms, free flow area, library, ict lab, kinder club and many more.

Curriculum: Indian(CBSE) Age: Grade 5 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED4,515 to AED8,551 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Outstanding

Facilities: Outdoor areas, computer lab, science laboratories, music room, conference room, swimming pool, gymnasium, library, medical clinic, transportation.

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: KG1 to Grade 5 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED6,360 to AED8,488 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: ICT and multimedia centre, kindergarten play area, activity rooms, science laboratory, clinic, music rooms, library.

Nadd Al Hamar Dubai 04 289 9722 tcsi.uae@gmail.com tcs-uae.com

Al Safa Dubai 04 394 3465 admin@englishcollege.ac.ae englishcollege.ac.ae

DIP-1 Dubai 04 884 7884 iscdxb@sabis.net iscdip-sabis.net

Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 264 6746 04 264 6733 info@indianacademydubai.com indianacademydubai.com

THe inDiAn HigH SCHool

Oud Metha Dubai 04 337 7475 indiansc@emirates.net.ae ihsdxb.com

THe KinDergArTen STArTerS (A geMS SCHool) Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4090 info_kgs@gemsedu.com gemskgs.com

extracurricular activities: Inter-house events, quizzes, sports day, two field trips per year.

extracurricular activities: Football, softball, netball, rugby, club choir, chess, drama, yoga, art club, badminton, orchestra, film club, golf, sailing, skiing.

extracurricular activities: Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

extracurricular activities: We organize various activities inside the classroom for students. They participate in it with other students by forming groups. This develops a healthy attitude towards working in groups, sharing things with other children, working and learning in harmony. They learn by watching other children and emulating their peers, developing communication, learning and social behaviour skills.

extracurricular activities: Yes, please ask the school for more information.

extracurricular activities: Performing arts, creative communication, visual arts, sports, inter-school music festival, interhouse quiz competitions, caretaker service.

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THe MillenniuM SCHool (A geMS SCHool)

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED15,043 to AED22,121 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Sporting areas, science laboratories, library, cafeteria, medical centre. extracurricular activities: School events, physical education, music, drama, art, the Afternoon Programme.

THe oxForD SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade12 Term dates: Sep, Dec, Mar Fees: AED10,612 to AED16,825 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Sports Facilities: and swimming pool, multipurpose hall, ICT lab, library, science laboratories, swimming pool, playground, outside learning area, art room, clinic, canteen, kindergarten club. extracurricular activities: Football, swimming and all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports.

THe PHiliPPine SCHool

Curriculum: Philippine Age: KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED5,771 to AED9,923 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Interactive boards, library, science laboratories, computer lab, music and art, clinic, playground, canteen. extracurricular activities: Confident communication, vedic map, ballet dance class, tennis, basketball, football.

THe WeSTMinSTer SCHool (A geMS SCHool)

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED12,305 to AED27,450 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: Covered play area, activity room, library, science laboratories, music, art and craft rooms, ICT. extracurricular activities: Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

THe WinCHeSTer SCHool (A geMS SCHool)

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: From AED36,033 to AED 68,412 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Multipurpose auditorium, sports fields, music rooms, art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, air-conditioned play area for kindergarten, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms. extracurricular activities: Music [instrumental], art and craft, music (vocal), creative writing, dance (individual and team), sports, drama reading club, debating, elocution and public speaking, educational trips, environmental projects, chess, sports, indoor games.

univerSAl AMeriCAn SCHool

Curriculum: US/IB Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED38,285 to AED72,688 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good

Facilities: Track field, gym, swimming pool, cafeteria, multipurpose hall, libraries, music rooms, computer rooms. extracurricular activities: Soccer, reading, karate, music and golf.

Al Ghusais Dubai 04 298 8567 the2ksch@emirates.net.ae gemsmillenniumschool.com

Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 254 3666Â oxfordsc@emirates.net.ae oxford.iqraeducation.net

Al Twar Dubai 04 284 4465 info@thephilippineschool dubai.com thephilippineschooldubai.com

Al Ghusais Dubai 04 298 8333 westmnst@emirates.net.ae gemsws-ghusais.com

Jebel Ali Gardens Dubai 04 882 0444 charmaine.p_win@gemsedu.com thewinchesterschool.com

Ras Al Khor Dubai 04 232 5222Â registrar@uasdubai.ae uasdubai.ae

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August 2016

uPToWn SCHool (uTS)

Curriculum: IB Continuum World School (PYP, MYP, DP) Age: Pre-K to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED45,000 to AED72,500 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Good with some areas Outstanding

Facilities: Gyms, indoor pool, outdoor learning pool, 3 Libraries, spacious KG playgrounds, 1 primary playground, 2 multi sport fields, 5 science labs, full campus wifi, 5 IT suites, smart boards in all classrooms, dance studio, 3 art studios, 5 music rooms, 1 recording studio and 7 music practice rooms, small indoor amphitheatre, 3 nurse’s clinics, 2 canteens, 2 large meeting rooms, conference room. extracurricular activities: Desert dance and the global inquirers which investigates social responsibility issues. These ECAs range from academic clubs such as chess, history, film, creative writing and science; arts; music; sports and holiday camps. E-Sports provides sports training for tennis, football, swimming, cricket, rugby & climbing.

uniTeD inTernATionAl PrivATe SCHool

Curriculum: Philippine Age: KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED4,659 to AED8,482 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: Acceptable

Facilities: School library, medical health services and clinic, computer laboratories, science laboratories, audio visual room, activity room, multipurpose court, swimming pool, guidance counselling services, school procurement office, school cafeteria, school lockers.

Curriculum: UK Age: FS1-Grade5 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED33,000 to AED45,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: ICT Room, Art Studio, Indoor Swimming pool, Arabic and Islamic studies department, learning enhancement department, clinic, library, sports field.

Corner Algeria/Tripoli Street Mirdif, Dubai 04 251 5001 (ext 201) admissions@uptownschool.ae uptownschool.ae

Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 254 3888 uips.ae

viCTory HeigHTS PriMAry SCHool

Victory Heights Dubai Sports City Dubai 04 423 1100 info@vhprimary.com vhprimary.com

extracurricular activities: Basketball, chess, table tennis, volleyball, scouting and much more.

extracurricular activities: Wide range of sports and physical activities from dance and gymnastics to games including football, netball and basketball. These are just naming a few. Swimming lessons are offered in the indoor swimming pool with controlled temperatures

SHArJAH Al AnSAr inTernATionAl SCHool Maliha - Kalba Road Sharjah 06 545 9441Â alansarschool.net

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Auditorium, library, science laboratory, computer laboratory, art and craft room, activity room, physical education room, sports facilities, clinic, canteen, store room. extracurricular activities: The school has a shaded play ground catering to the sports requirements of the students in the extreme climate also. it is also well equipped with basketball, volleyball and football play areas. outdoor Facilities: for kg include sand pits, ladders, swings, slides, see-saws etc for their recreation and balanced growth.

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AMEriCAN CoMMuNiTy SCHool oF SHArjAH (ACSS)

Curriculum: US Age: Nursery to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees: AED32,000 to AED53,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Gymnasium/fitness centre, 400-metre athletics track, three swimming pools (one 50-metre Olympic-sized pool), 750seat auditorium and one theatre, multiple science laboratories designed in conjunction with the National Science Teachers Association. Two libraries, two full-size soccer fields, student gardens, fully handicapped-accessible classrooms, martial arts centre, parents’ centre.

Extracurricular activities: Sport, swimming, gymnastics.

AMEriCAN SCHool oF CrEATivE SCiENCEAl lAyyAH

Curriculum: US/UAE/Arabic Age: KG1 to Grade 4 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 20,500 – AED 27,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled campus, libraries, computer Labs, large classroom with smartboards, playgrounds, basketball courts, clinics, guidance counselling, cooking classes, gym, multipurpose hall, all weather field, Latest interactive technologies, e-resources, interactive smartboards, digital projectors, digital visualizers and spacious parking lots.

Curriculum: US/UAE/Arabic Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 20,500 to AED 46,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled campus, libraries, computer Labs, large classroom with smartboards, playgrounds, basketball courts, clinics, guidance counselling, cooking classes, gym, swimming pool, multipurpose hall, all weather field, Latest interactive technologies, e-resources, interactive smartboards, digital projectors, digital visualizers and spacious parking lots

Curriculum: Queensland, Australia IB Age: Grade 2 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED33,280 to AED62,400 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Outdoor areas, computer lab, science laboratories, music room, conference room, swimming pool, gymnasium, library, medical clinic, transportation.

Curriculum: SABIS (UK/US) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Library, three computer labs, three science laboratories, exam hall, gymnastics and ballet rooms, large multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall, gymnasium, two swimming pools, grass football field, outdoor courts, car tracks for young students, playground equipment and indoor airconditioned play areas, large auditorium and large cafeteria.

Maliha Road Sharjah (Opposite Sharjah University Campus) 06 522 7583 acs.sharjah.org

Al Layyah Sharjah 800 Beam (2326) ascs.sch.ae

AMEriCAN SCHool oF CrEATivE SCiENCEMAliHA Sharjah +971 6 505 5000 OR 800 BEAM (2326) ascs.sch.ae/maliha

AuSTrAliAN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Maliha - Kalba Road Sharjah 06 533 7722 - 06 558 9967 ais.ae

CHouEiFAT SHArjAH

University Road Al Shahba Sharjah 06 558 2211 iscshj-sabis.net

Extracurricular activities: Fitness club, Board games, Art/Craft, Cooking club, Drama club, Book club, Nasheed club, Sports club: football/ basketball/ swimming, sewing club

Extracurricular activities: Fitness club, Board games, Art/Craft, Cooking club, Drama club, Book club, Nasheed club, Sports club: football/ basketball/ swimming, sewing club

Extracurricular activities: Yes, please ask the school for more information.

Extracurricular activities: Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

GEMS WESTMiNSTEr SCHool – SHArjAH

Sharjah 06 542 6323 gemswestminsterschoolsharjah.com

Curriculum: UK Age: Kindergarten to Grade 9 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED12,000 to AED16,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

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Facilities: Indoor four-court sports hall, outdoor football pitch, cricket nets, four-outdoor multi-games courts, multipurpose sports hall, ICT and electronics labs, specialist classrooms for primary and secondary schools.

Extracurricular activities: Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

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iNTErNATioNAl SCHool oF CrEATivE SCiENCE- MuWAilEH

Curriculum: UK/UAE/Arabic Age: KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 20,000 to AED 37,800 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Wi-Fi enabled campus, libraries, computer Labs, large classroom with smartboards, playgrounds, basketball courts, clinics, guidance counselling, cooking classes, gym, swimming pool, multipurpose hall, all weather field, Latest interactive technologies, e-resources, interactive smartboards, digital projectors, digital visualizers and spacious parking lots.

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED280 to AED500 (per month) Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: The school library is equipped with reference books, fictions, magazines, periodicals and audio visual teaching aids, laboratories, the school provides computer training at all levels. the computer room is equipped with the state-of-the-art technological systems.

our oWN ENGliSH HiGH SCHool SHArjAH (A GEMS SCHool)

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED6,410 to AED12,010 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area, medicare, books, uniform store, canteen.

our oWN ENGliSH HiGH SCHool – boyS, SHArjAH (A GEMS SCHool)

Curriculum: Indian CBSE Age: Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED7,500 to AED11,800 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Library, mathematics laboratory, science laboratories, computer science centre, play field, medicare, bookstore, canteen.

Extracurricular activities: Visual arts, the performing arts, public speaking, Star of the Section Award, physical education, scouting, educational field trips, quiz club, environment club, Olympiads.

SCHolArS iNTErNATioNAl ACADEMy

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED20,800 to AED36,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Swimming pool, soccer/rugby field, sports hall with a rock climbing arena, fully-equipped computer lab, library, dance studio, organic garden and much more.

Curriculum: UAE/UK Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: AED17,150 to AED33,400 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Our British National Curriculum: consists of care subjects, general subjects and Ministry of Education subjects, which include languages, physical education, art, music and other general courses. We have healthcare, a swimming pool, a library, fully air-conditioned classes and sports day.

Extracurricular activities: All kinds of sports activities.

Sharjah 06 534 4444 or 800 BEAM (2326) iscs.sch.ae/muwaileh

NEW iNDiAN MoDEl SCHool - SHArjAH Al Azra Sharjah 06 522 8035 nimsshj.com

Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 538 6486 gemsoo-sharjah.com

Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 535 5227 gemsourownenglishboyssharjah.com

Sharjah school zone area near University City 06 535 5033 scholarsinternational.com

SHArjAH briTiSH iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Near Sharjah University City Sharjah 06 534 7722 sharjahbritishschool.com

Extracurricular activities: Fitness club, Board games, Art/Craft, Cooking club, Drama club, Book club, Nasheed club, Sports club: football/ basketball/ swimming, sewing club.

Extracurricular activities: Sports and games activities are organised from time to time. the school provides indoor games like table tennis, caroms and chess; foot-ball, volley ball, throw ball, cricket, badminton and basket ball among outdoor games.

Extracurricular activities: Physical education, guides, public speaking, visual arts, environment club, performing arts, overnight camps, activity club, mentoring, workshops, Olympiads, educational trips.

Extracurricular activities: Swimming, netball, soccer, ball skills, cricket, organic gardening, dancing, music, expressive arts programme, to name a few.

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SCHoolS: SHArjAH | FujAirAH | rAS Al KHAiMAH

SHArjAH ENGliSH SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees: On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Please call the school for more information.

viCToriA iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Curriculum: Australian Age: Pre-KG to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED26,750 to AED70,200 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Labs well-equipped with resources and study areas, updated digital technology resources, interactive whiteboards, computer areas, Wi-Fi connectivity in classrooms, an indoor multi-court basketball stadium/gymnasium, football field/ playing area, auditorium, two cafeterias, multiple plazas, shaded green outdoor areas with age-appropriate equipment outdoors, everything is fully air conditioned.

Near National Paints Opposite University City Sharjah 06 558 9304 sharjahenglishschool.org

Al Mamzar near Sharjah Expo Sharjah 06 577 1999 viss.ae

Extracurricular activities: Netball, football, rugby, swim team climbing, chess, science club, drama, International Award (Duke of Edinburgh), ‘Going Green’ environmental club, tennis archery, film club (appreciation and making), rounders, gym War Hammer Games and board games, basketball, orchestra, advanced singing group, rock band, multi-media, cricket.

Extracurricular activities: Football, gymnastics, netball, cricket, modern dance, aerobics, swimming.

WESGrEEN iNTErNATioNAl SCHool

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED20,400 to AED45,205 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

our oWN ENGliSH HiGH SCHool (A GEMS SCHool) FujAirAH

Curriculum: Indian CBSE & National Curriculum: for England Age: Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Apr-Mar Fees: AED4,900 to AED10,500 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities: Sports fields, music rooms, art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms.

FujAirAH privATE ACADEMy

Curriculum: UK Age: KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Junr Fees: AED15,000 to AED34,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? No

Facilities: Library, medical facility, science laboratories, activity room, ICT suite, auditorium, play area.

Curriculum: UK/MOE Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Junr Fees: On request Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities: Laboratories, computer science lab, food technology lab, design technology lab, clinic, auditorium green room, refectory, sports area.

Maliha Rd Sharjah 06 534 6333 wesgreen.net

Facilities: Labs & library, computer labs, science labs, the school library, uniform outlet, school canteen, medical care.

Extracurricular activities: Basket ball, cricket and swimming in the evenings which ensures individual attention to the children, we also conduct tournaments, trekking and adventure expeditions to the remotest desert areas and mountains. separate playgrounds and courts for football, cricket, volleyball and tennis have been provided.

FujAirAH

09 222 7127 gemsoo-fujairah.com

Fujairah 09 222 4001 09 222 1140 fpa.sch.ae

ENGliSH SCHool oF KAlbA (ESK)

Kalba Fujairah 09 277 8199 fpa.sch.ae

Extracurricular activities: Art and craft, drama, music, singing, painting, debate, cookery, elocution, football, interhouse quiz, debate, cricket, basketball, maths, Olympiad, table tennis, interhouse dramatics, waste to wealth, c.c.a.

Extracurricular activities: Boardgames chess, handicraft, boardgames, yoga, basketball, taekwondo, singing, arabic story, weaving, science club, puppet show, fitness, table tennis, archaeology, football, knitting, zumba, jewellery making, ecology club, book club, aerobics.

Extracurricular activities: Science, music, sports, drama and theatre, call for more information.

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Facilities: Laboratories, auditorium, canteen & sports area.

pAKiSTAN iSlAMiA SCHool

Curriculum: FBISE SSC, HSSC Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Junr Fees: AED1,250 to AED2,250 per month Waiting list? On request Transport? No

GEMS WESTMiNSTEr SCHool – rAS Al KHAiMAH

Curriculum: UK Age: Kindergarten to Grade 9 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED10,000 to AED16,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Indoor activity hall, outdoor football fields, basketball courts, dedicated science laboratories, ICT lab, special and separate covered outdoor play areas for primary and FS students, specialist classrooms for primary and secondary schools.

Extracurricular activities: Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

THE iNTErNATioNAl SCHool oF CHouEiFAT rAS Al KHAiMAH

Curriculum: International Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: The school’s campus offers world-class educational facilities. These include classroom buildings equipped with one computer lab, two science laboratories, one computerized examination hall (ITL®), a library, an art room, an indoor heated swimming pool and a large multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall. The outside sports facilities include a football pitch and play areas equipped with play units.

rAS Al KHAiMAH ACADEMy

Curriculum: International, UAE, UK, IB, A, AS level, IGCSE, IBPYP, NC Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED12,486 to AED33,852 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: 12 science laboratories, three libraries, a three-storey media centre, two theatres, two gymnasiums, two swimming pools, two grass soccer fields, four tennis courts and outside covered play areas, and three cafeterias.

rAS Al KHAiMAH ENGliSH SpEAKiNG SCHool

Curriculum: International, UAE, UK, IB, GCE A, AS levels, IGCSE, NC Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED11,325 to AED30,705 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Library, laboratories, Tennis Courts, Swimming pools, canteen

SCHolArS iNDiAN

Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Age: KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED 1,250 to AED2,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating: N/A

Facilities: Library, laboratories, medical care, The bookstore, school canteen, computer Lab.

Al Faseel Fujairah 09 222 3130 www.pisf.sch.ae

Extracurricular activities: Activities comprises of Essay Writing Competitions, Elocution and Debates, Quiz Competitions, Dramatics, Morning Assembly Programmes and Annual Sports to name a few.

rAS Al KHAiMAH Ras Al Khaimah 07 203 5999 gemswestminsterschool-rak. com

Ras Al Khaimah 07 235 3446 iscrasalkhaimah.sabis.net

Dafan Al Khor Khouzam Ras Al Khaimah 07 236 2441 rakacademy.org

Khouzam Ras Al Khaimah 07 235 3446 rakess.net

School Ras Al Khaimah 07 222 7600 rakscholars.com

Extracurricular activities: Boxercise, Touch Rugby, Football, History Clubs, GCSE Music, Aikido(Self Defense), Cycling Circuits, Geography revision

Extracurricular activities: Encouraged to participate in a variety of sporting, aesthetic, recreational and cultural activities.

Extracurricular activities: Arts, crafts, music, games etc. are an intricate part of the weekly routine. These help students to develop creatively and evolve into talented individuals.

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Universities Follow your desired career path by choosing the right institution

UNIVERSITIES: ABU DHABI | DUBAI

ABU DHABI

August 2016

ABU DHABI UNIVERSITy

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 5,900+

overview: ADU offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees based on an American model of higher education. The majority of classes are taught in English – the university’s official language – although the university is expected to utilise Arabic in the future. There are over 6,000+ students in attendance here, representing more than 35 nationalities.

Al HoSN UNIVERSITy

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 550+

overview: Prospective students will have their pick of 18 programmes from nine different departments, with popular options including engineering and applied sciences, business, and arts and social sciences. Al Hosn has an English language centre, too, which is open to any students who wish to study it as a second language.

Al KHAwARIzMI INTERNATIoNAl CollEGE

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 1100+ Number of Graduates: 320+

overview: Al Khawarizmi International College offers a range of associate degree programmes that are fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE. All of our international standard programmes are offered in association with Liverpool John Moores University.

KHAlIfA UNIVERSITy of SCIENCE

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 1300+ Number of Graduates: 580+

overview: Khalifa University of Science specialises in technology and science research and has two campuses in the UAE. Students can enroll for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in five disciplines, with the former being fully-accredited by the UK’s Institution of Engineering and Technology.

MASDAR INSTITUTE of SCIENCE AND TECHNoloGy

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 1400+ Number of Graduates: 210+

overview: Based in Abu Dhabi, Masdar dedicates itself to researching alternative energy, environmental technologies and sustainability. The independent, not-for-profit university can offer scholarships to students of all nationalities, which includes tuition fees, laptops, housing, travel expenses and living costs.

See the website for full details.

NEw yoRK INSTITUTE of TECHNoloGy

Home Campus: USA Type: University Number of Students: 1810+ Number of Graduates: 670+

overview NYIT is a private institution with a global presence.

It currently has in excess of 16,000 students attending its North American, Chinese and Middle Eastern campuses. Its Abu Dhabi branch has been active for five years and there you can choose from undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, computer science and graphics and interior design. All classes are conducted in English by New York professors, so fluent English is a must.

Khalifa City Abu Dhabi 02 501 5555 adu.ac.ae

Abu Dhabi 02 407 0700 alhosnu.ae

Abu Dhabi 02 408 0000 khawarizmi.com

Abu Dhabi Campus 02 401 8000 Sharjah Campus 06 561 1333 ku.ac.ae

Abu Dhabi 02 698 8122 masdar.ac.ae

CERT Technology Park Abu Dhabi 02 404 8523 nyit.edu

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NEw yoRK UNIVERSITy

Home Campus USA Type University Number of Students 205+ Number of Graduates 65+

overview: NYU Abu Dhabi is a liberal arts and science campus, operated by a major American research university.

English is the language of choice, but students can enquire about a select number of alternative literature and language courses.

Sport lovers should also check out the athletics facilities and team sports clubs.

PARIS-SoRBoNNE UNIVERSITy ABU DHABI

Home Campus: France Type: University Number of Students: 900+ Number of Graduates: 345+

overview: Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a prestigious, international, higher-education institution that offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in social science and art, law and economics and business management. Located on Al Reem Island, it offers a world-class diploma, Sorbonne education in Abu Dhabi, with globally-recognised degrees granted

by Paris. A French curriculum is in play. Postgraduates are taught in English and undergraduates in French. An intensive language programme is available for those wishing to become fluent French speakers.

STRATHClyDE UNIVERSITy BUSINESS SCHool

Home Campus: Scotland Type: University Number of Students: 850+ Number of Graduates: 380+

overview: This triple-accredited business school (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) is said to be one of Europe’s leading providers of business and management education. It has operated in the UAE for 15 years and offers masters programmes to well-qualified individuals with solid business experience. Expect a UK curriculum and an international student body.

zAyED UNIVERSITy

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 554+ Number of Graduates: 124+

overview: Zayed University has campuses in Abu Dhabi and Knowledge Village, Dubai, where it teaches UAE nationals and international students alike. Bachelor degrees in arts and sciences, business, communication and media, education and IT are all options, as well as Masters degrees, all of which are taught in English. When it comes to which campus to attend, it’s worth noting that Abu Dhabi South campus is for women only and Abu Dhabi North is for men.

Al GHURAIR UNIVERSITy

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 550+ Number of Graduates: 65 Number of faculty: 10

overview: Founded in 1999, AGU is a leading college in engineering, business studies, IT and interior design. All of its bachelor degrees are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. A recent relocation means that AGU is now based in Dubai Academic City, where students will find cutting-edge computer and engineering labs plus well-equipped lecture halls and sports facilities.

AMERICAN CollEGE of DUBAI

Home Campus: USA Type: University Number of Students: 350+ Number of Graduates: 34 Number of faculty: 12

overview: The college is located on a purpose-built campus in the Garhoud area of Dubai, near Dubai International Airport and opposite Dubai Festival City. Facilities include lecture halls, a separate library building with study areas, a major computer centre and related resource rooms, including a small clinic staffed by a resident nurse. Student activity area includes outdoor sports facilities such as a football field as well as basketball and volleyball courts. There is also a games hall alongside the cafeteria as well as a dedicated student activities centre.

Abu Dhabi 02 628 4000 nyuad.nyu.edu

Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi 02 509 0555 (general) 02 656 9300/9313 (admissions) sorbonne.ae

Abu Dhabi Campus 02 404 8546 Dubai Campus 04 208 9281 strath.ae

Abu Dhabi 02 445 3300 zu.ac.ae

DUBAI Dubai Academic City Dubai 04 420 0223 agu.ae

Garhoud Dubai 04 282 9992 acd.ac.ae

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITy IN THE EMIRATES

Home Campus: USA Type: University Number of Students: 200+ Number of Graduates: 22 Number of faculty: 8

overview: AUE is a licensed institution offering accredited programmes. It is a vibrant and dynamic university with the vision to be one of the leading liberal higher-educational institutions, providing an integrated pathway for students to become creative and productive members of the community. AUE follows the American model of education as a foundation for the structure and design of its programmes of study, whilst appreciating and celebrating the diverse culture and values of the UAE.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITy IN DUBAI

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 2555 Number of Graduates: 452 Number of faculty: 8

overview: The university community believes it has a special commitment to support each individual’s goals. To this end, the university places emphasis on the educational, professional and personal growth of each student. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for international education. Programs, policies and activities are evaluated periodically and changed, as necessary, to meet the needs of the student body and the institution.

AMITy UNIVERSITy DUBAI

Home Campus: India Type: University Number of Students: 1021 Number of Graduates: 5 Number of faculty: 45

overview: Amity University is research and innovation driven Foundation University in India, a leading education group having grade “A” Accreditation by the National Accreditation body of government of India. As of today, Amity education group has over 150,000,students studying across 1000 acres of hi-tech campus 250 educational programs.

BIRlA INSTITUTE of TECHNoloGy AND SCIENCE PIlANI (BITS PIlANI)

Home Campus: India Type: University Number of Students: 1,684 Number of Graduates: 342 Number of faculty: 87

overview: From Dubai Campus, BITS Pilani offers B.E.(Hons.), M.E., M.B.A. and Ph.D. programmes in various engineering and allied disciplines and more than 1,700 students are admitted at the campus from over 20 countries world-wide. The vibrant campus has state-of-the art infrastructure and provides an opportunity to acquire best quality education in an international environment from well-experienced, highly qualified and dedicated faculty and research facilities.

BRITISH UNIVERSITy IN DUBAI

Home Campus UAE Type University Number of Students 688 Number of Graduates 79 Number of faculty 26

overview: The British University in Dubai (BUiD), was established in 2004 and is the Middle East region’s first, research based, postgraduate university. BUiD offers a unique opportunity for higher education. As one of the region’s most innovative institutions, BUiD sets the standards for study and research that will significantly contribute to the technological innovation and growth of the Arab world and beyond.

CASS BUSINESS SCHool

Home Campus: UK Type: University Number of Students: 250 Number of Graduates: 65 Number of faculty: 40

overview: With its main university in London, Cass practices a UK curriculum and can offer students in Dubai a two-year business MBA, accredited by the Association of MBAs and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). The course is taught in a monthly block weekend format, from Thursday to Sunday, to allow busy professionals time to work and study.

Students can take advantage of its London connections by taking electives at the UK campus.

Block 6 and Block 10 Floor 2 Dubai International Academic City 800 AUE (283) 04 449 9000 aue.ae

Sheikh Zayed Road, exit 32 Dubai Media City Dubai 04 399 9000 admissions@aud.edu aud.edu

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 455 4900 info@amityuniversity.ae amityuniversity.ae

Dubai International Academic City, Dubai 04 420 0700 admission@dubai.bits-pilani. ac.in bits-pilani.ac.in/dubai

Dubai International Academic City, Dubai 04 279 1400 info@buid.ac.ae buid.ac.ae

Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai 04 401 9316 dubaiemba@city.ac.uk cass.city.ac.uk

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CANADIAN UNIVERSITy of DUBAI

Home Campus: Canada Type: University Number of Students: 1,000+ Number of Graduates: 145 Number of faculty: 24

overview: Founded in 2006, the Canadian University of Dubai currently consists of the School of Architecture and Interior Design, the School of Business, the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology and the School of Environment and Health. We offer Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degrees.

Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme is available for those students needing additional English language skills.

EMIRATES AVIATIoN UNIVERSITy

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 763 Number of Graduates: 22 Number of faculty: 8

overview: Established in 1991 and part of the Emirates Group, the Emirates Aviation University was awarded university status in December 2010 by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. EAU offers an extensive range of aviationrelated courses and programmes. Offering the ideal launch-pad for a career in the management and technical spheres of aviation, EAU has a proven track record of preparing students for future success.

ESMoD fRENCH fASHIoN INSTITUTE

Home Campus: France Type: Vocational institute Number of Students: 77+ Number of Graduates: 14 Number of faculty: 5

overview: Since 2006, ESMOD Dubai is the first and only Fashion Institute established in the Middle East that is fully dedicated to fashion. Branch of ESMOD International Fashion Institutes & University Group with a worldwide reputation and network that continually grows, well-known firms in the fashion sector acknowledge ESMOD’s expertise and therefore offer internships and jobs to our students and graduates.

EMDI INSTITUTE of MEDIA AND CoMMUNICATIoN

Home Campus: India Type: Vocational training Number of Students: 250+ Number of Graduates: 145 Number of faculty: 50+

overview: EMDI Institute of Media and Communication is an institute based out of Dubai Knowledge Village offering professional UK-accredited diploma courses across the media, creative and entertainment Industries. EMDI (a venture of the Greycells Education Group) is based on a new model of education, where industry meets academia in order to foster a breed of enterprising students. With courses for both students and working professionals, EMDI is the region’s only specialised institute focusing on the creative industry through both evening and weekend courses.

HAMDAN BIN MoHAMMED SMART UNIVERSITy

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 800+ Number of Graduates: 245 Number of faculty: 24

overview: Under the presidency of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is committed to instigating a culture of quality, excellence and research through smart learning in the Arab world, with emphasis in the academic disciplines of business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment. With its unique learning environment (the e-Campus Virtual Learning Environment), the university offers a fresh learning experience with the use of innovative technologies.

HERIoT-wATT UNIVERSITy

Home Campus: UK Type: University Number of Students: 4,778 Number of Graduates: 101 Number of faculty: 316

overview: Heriot-Watt University was the first overseas university to set up in Dubai International Academic City, offering top-quality British education to students and executives from around the Gulf and further afield.

The eighth-oldest higher-education institution in the UK (it was founded in Edinburgh over 180 years ago), Heriot-Watt was invited to Dubai in recognition of its global reputation and international reach in the fields of engineering and management.

1st Interchange Sheikh Zayed Road Behind Shangri-La Hotel Dubai 04 321 9090 cud.ac.ae

Deira Dubai 04 605 0100 eau.info@emirates.com eau.ac.ae

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 429 1228 admin-office@esmod-dubai.com esmod-dubai.com

Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 433 2833 emdiworld.ae

Dubai Academic City Dubai 04 424 11 11 hbmsu.ac.ae

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 435 8700/701/702 dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk hw.ac.uk/dubai.htm

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HUlT INTERNATIoNAl BUSINESS SCHool

Home Campus: USA Type: University Number of Students: 460 Number of Graduates: 281 Number of faculty: 30

overview: Hult’s intensive one-year MBA programme begins with a four-week toolbox and four individual modules, addressing different stages in the growth of a business.

The toolbox is specially designed to cover the skills and basic business knowledge that is vital to complete Hult’s accelerated one-year MBA program.

INSTITUTE of MANAGEMENT TECHNoloGy

Home Campus: India Type: University Number of Students: 336 Number of Graduates: 97 Number of faculty: 22

overview: IMT Dubai is the first overseas campus of the renowned Business School, IMT Ghaziabad, one of India’s top 10 business schools. The Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Dubai was founded in 2006, and within a short span of time has emerged as a leading business school in the region offering high quality business programs, with a high quality curriculum, outstanding faculty, world class infrastructure and facilities, students at IMT Dubai develop with a unique and challenging educational experience.

ISlAMIC AzAD UNIVERSITy (IAU)

Home Campus: Iran, Islamic Republic of Type: University Number of Students: 518 Number of Graduates: 50 Number of faculty: 79

overview: IAU is an Iranian non-profit, non-governmental system of higher education founded in 1982 in response to an increasing social demand for specialised manpower and development.

Its campuses across the world, including Dubai International Academic City, amount to the world’s largest university body with over one million students studying its undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

JSS EDUCATIoN foUNDATIoN

Home Campus: India Type: Vocational training Number of Students: 210+ Number of Graduates: 65 Number of faculty: 24

overview: JSSMVP established its presence in the Middle East with its new educational centre, JSS Education Foundation in Dubai Knowledge Village, to introduce online and blended learning programmes, with a focus on providing the community with the educational skills needed to compete in the growing employment sector and meet the needs and challenges from the regional corporations and businesses. This centre caters to those who are employed with regular learning opportunities.

MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHool

Home Campus: UK Type: University Number of Students: 718 Number of Graduates: 176 Number of faculty: 30

overview: Manchester Business School is the UK’s largest campus-based business and management school. The Middle East Regional Executive Centre based in Dubai Knowledge Village offers world-class part-time Global MBA and DBA programmes to working professionals. All successful MBA students are awarded a degree by the University of Manchester and no distinction is made between the different learning formats. MBS launched Executive Education courses for the Middle East in 2011.

MANIPAl UNIVERSITy

Home Campus: India Type: University Number of Students: 1812 Number of Graduates: 367 Number of faculty: 68

overview: Manipal University Dubai (MUD) is a branch campus of Manipal University, India, the largest private university in the country enrolling over 25,000 students across 23 disciplines. Manipal University, India is home to some of the finest institutions of academic excellence including Kasturba Medical College & Manipal Institute of Technology. Manipal University established its presence in Dubai, UAE in the year 2000. At present, Manipal University, Dubai enrols over 1,800 students from 26 nations across the globe and is an Indian multidisciplinary university in the region.

Dubai Internet City Dubai 04 427 5800 Registrar.dubai@hult.edu hult.edu

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 422 7244 admissions@imtdubai.ac.ae imtdubai.ac.ae

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 366 4696 info@iau.ae iau.ae

Block 2A, Office F52 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 361 2917 eciguidance.com

Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 446 8664 mba@mbs-worldwide.ae mbs-uae.ac.ae

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 429 0777 04 429 0705 arif.ahmed@manipaldubai.com manipaldubai.com

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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITy IN DUBAI

Home Campus: USA Type: University Number of Students: 30 Number of Graduates: 12 Number of faculty: 14

overview: MSU Dubai provides Bachelors and Masters degree students with a broad intellectual background that gives them the habits of thought and analysis needed to live and work in a rapidly-changing modern world. Developing career and jobrelevant skills are a core part of all degree programmes offered at MSU Dubai.

MIDDlESEx UNIVERSITy DUBAI

Home Campus: UK Type: University Number of Students: 2,422 Number of Graduates: 798 Number of faculty: 69

overview: Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London. The campus which opened in January 2005, has over 2,800 students from over 90 nationalities and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas. In 2007, Middlesex was ranked second in London for Teaching and Learning (HEFCE) and the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) rated research at Middlesex as ‘Top 10 among new UK universities’.

MURDoCH UNIVERSITy DUBAI

Home Campus: Australia Type: University Number of Students: 799 Number of Graduates: 110 Number of faculty: 33

overview: At Murdoch Dubai you will earn a fully accredited Australian degree with its associated international recognition.

All our programs are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) in Australia and locally authorized by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The same transferable standards apply regardless of whether you are studying in Perth, in Dubai or one of our other international or regional campuses. Our students have the option to transfer credits earned across our network of campuses on a short or long-term basis, for a truly international learning experience.

RoCHESTER INSTITUTE of TECHNoloGy (RIT DUBAI)

Home Campus: USA Type: University Number of Students: 460 Number of Graduates: 7 Number of faculty: 25

overview: RIT Dubai was established in 2008, and provides world class educational university programs in the UAE for students and professionals from across the globe. RIT has a long history of offering degree programs, meeting business and industry needs, and preparing students for successful careers in a global society. RIT Dubai offers the same high quality, competitive, and technology-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that you will receive at the main campus here in the United States. RIT is a true global university and we have relationships with more than 60 nations.

SAE INSTITUTE

Home Campus: Australia Type: University Number of Students: 312 Number of Graduates: 68 Number of faculty: 17

overview: Our course offerings have grown to include animation, web, games and multimedia, and we’re always examining new and exciting opportunities as they arise in the region. In 2011 our Middle East operations were acquired by TwoFour54. Their vision is “to enable the development of world class Arabic media and entertainment content”. With this partnership, SAE Dubai will have strong support in the local area and industry.

S P JAIN SCHool of GloBAl MANAGEMENT

Home: Campus Australia Type: University Number of Students: 1,245 Number of Graduates: 330 Number of faculty: 69

overview: The Dubai campus sets an atmosphere that motivates a student to learn management courses such as GMBA (Global MBA), BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), EMBA (executive mba) and explore, and derive benefits from interactions with the multinational student community of the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).

Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 446 5147/8 dubai@msu.edu dubai.isp.msu.edu

Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 367 8100 admissions@mdx.ac mdx.ac

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 435 5700 admissions@murdochdubai.ac.ae murdochdubai.ac.ae

Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai 04 371 2000 dubai@rit.edu dubai.rit.edu

Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 361 6173 hello@saedubai.com dubai.sae.edu/en-gb

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 429 1234 admissions@spjain.org spjain.org

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SyNERGy UNIVERSITy DUBAI

Home Campus: Russia Type: University Number of Students: 150+ Number of Graduates: 25 Number of faculty: 8

overview: We are proud to be Dubai’s first University located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers! Synergy University Dubai is governed through the Dubai Multi Commodities Center Authority (DMCCA). We therefore occupy a very special place amongst the universities and colleges in Dubai and the UAE, being located in the fastest growing business community - DMCC, which is home to more than 10,000 businesses, thus providing our students a unique opportunity to study in a thriving business hub.

THE NATIoNAl INSTITUTE foR VoCATIoNAl EDUCATIoN (NIVE)

Home Campus: UAE Type: Vocational institute Number of Students: 145 Number of Graduates: 30 Number of faculty: 22

overview: NIVE represents a new and clear vision for Vocational Education in the UAE. This vision places a major emphasis on the importance of vocational education correlated to the UAE’s future skills base, competitiveness and economic development within the context of a global economy. This vision also raises the status of vocational education and provides a meaningful, credible opportunity to all UAE citizens. To this end, NIVE has adopted a coherent vocational educational framework, offering clear progression routes and exit points to the world of work.

UNIVERSITy of BRADfoRD

Home Campus: UK Type: University Number of Students: 160 Number of Graduates:54 Number of faculty: 10

overview: The University of Bradford programme is a consortium programme. This means that a number of key corporations in Dubai sponsor their managers to study for an MBA with the university. Sponsorship typically takes the form of financial, time or work assistance.

UNIVERSITy of DUBAI

Home Campus: UAE Type: University Number of Students: 800+ Number of Graduates: 300+ Number of faculty: 24

overview: University of Dubai was established in 1997 with the support of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Due to its affiliations with Dubai Chamber, the university has close links with the business community and is the only university (accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research) to earn international accreditation from both AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the ABET/CAC (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

UNIVERSITy of ExETER

Home Campus: UK Type: University Number of Students: 68 Number of Graduates: 7 Number of faculty: 8

overview: The EdD TESOL aims to provide experienced senior professionals within the field of language teaching with an opportunity to study at advanced level for a doctoral degree by means of a taught programme plus a thesis. The course involves an in-depth examination of issues related to language learning and teaching and language teacher education. It also provides a solid grounding in research methodology appropriate for undertaking research at doctoral level within these fields.

UNIVERSITy of ST. JoSEPH

Home Campus: Lebanon Type: University Number of Students: 100+ Number of Graduates: 27 Number of faculty: 20

overview: The College of Law at the Dubai branch of the Faculty of Law and Political Science in Beirut, working under the supervision of the latter, taking into account the mandatory laws and regulations in force in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai.

The certificates issued by the Faculty of Law in Dubai include a bachelor’s degree in law, and certificates of rights (in-depth lessons or Master’s degree or certificate), issued by the Faculty of Law (of parent institution in Beirut).

Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai 04 435 5700 synergy.university

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 369 4000 info@nive.gov.ae nive.gov.ae

Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 439 3694 middle-eastoffice@bradford. ac.uk bradford.ac.uk

Al Maktoum Road Deira Dubai 04 224 2472 ud.ac.ae

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 369 3048 meo@exeter.ac.uk exeter.ac.uk

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 438 0630 usj.edu.lb/dubai

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UNIVERSITy of wolloNGoNG IN DUBAI (UowD)

Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 278 1800 info@uowdubai.ac.ae uowdubai.ac.ae

Home Campus: Australia Type: University Number of Students: 3363 Number of Graduates: 767 Number of faculty: 85

overview: UOWD was established in the UAE in 1993 by one of the world’s top ranking universities, the UOWD, Originally known as the Institute for Australian Studies, UOWD is a vibrant, dynamic and diverse institution, retaining a strong Australian heritage.

Over the past 21 years we have established an outstanding record for educating highly employable graduates and gained an international reputation for the quality of our educational practices. With over 4,000 students from over 100 countries being taught by academics from more than 40 countries, UOWD offers the best traditions of western education in a truly multicultural learning environment.

UNIVERSITy of wATERloo

Curriculum: Canadian Number of students: On request

SKylINE UNIVERSITy CollEGE

Curriculum: USA Number of students: On request

overview: Established in 1990, Skyline moved to its current state-of-the-art campus in the University City of Sharjah in 2006. Spread across 40 acres of land, the campus can accommodate an abundance of academic and extracurricular activities alike. Prospective students can check out the range of under and postgraduate programmes as well as its English Language Centre and short course options – all of which follow a US curriculum.

UNIVERSITy of SHARJAH

Curriculum: UAE Number of students: 13,500+

overview: Students can undertake studies at diploma, bachelor and masters-level here, and choose from an array of disciplines, including liberal arts and culture, social sciences, Islamic law, dentistry, medicine, and more. Built upon Islamic design, the university is made up of 14 colleges and has theatres, clubs and libraries, and separate residential facilities for male and female students.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITy RAK

Curriculum: US Number of students: 400+

overview: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah was established in 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, to provide high-quality American-style education. The accredited programmes offered are: BS in Biotechnology, BS in Business Administration, BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering, BS in Computer Engineering and an English Language programme.

UNIVERSITy of PUNE Al BURAIRAT

Curriculum: Indian Number of students: 350+

overview: Pune’s UAE campus is based in Ras Al Khaimah, approximately 80km from Dubai. It offers postgraduate programmes, covering financial engineering, management and science as well as its expanding technology, management and communication sectors. The university attracts an international student base.

Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 403 8452 uae.uwaterloo.ca

overview: The University of Waterloo brings the same high standard of educational standards that it is renowned for in Canada to the UAE, offering students the opportunity to be taught by experienced Waterloo engineering and mathematics professors direct from the Canadian campus. On-the-job training is alternated with traditional in-class learning. The result is an education interwoven with real-world relevance.

SHARJAH University City of Sharjah Sharjah 06 544 1155 skylineuniversity.com

Sharjah 06 558 5000 sharjah.ac.ae

RAS Al KHAIMAH Al Hudaibah Ras Al Khaimah 07 2210 500 aurak.ae

Ras Al Khamiah 07 233 8489

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AJMAN & fUJAIRAH AJMAN UNIVERSITy of SCIENCE AND TECHNoloGy

Curriculum: UAE Number of students: 2,500+

overview: This twin-campus institution (there is one in Fujairah and another in Ajman) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Subjects range from BA in Radio/TV to Doctor of Dental Surgery (undergraduate), to MBA and Master of Law (postgraduate).

CITy CollEGE UNIVERSITy of AJMAN

Curriculum: UAE/USA Number of students: On request

overview: City University College of Ajman (CUCA) is a newly established institution of higher education, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, and under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. CUCA provides a high-quality learning environment that fosters research and personal growth using a wide range of activities for academic and professional development.

PRESToN UNIVERSITy AJMAN

Curriculum: UK Number of students: 3,100+

overview: Preston University Ajman was established in 2001 and offers a large range of both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The programmes are designed to be flexible, mixing coursework with supervised study and incorporating traditional and innovative teaching techniques.

Ajman Campus 346 Ajman 06 748 2222 Fujairah Campus 2202 Fujairah 09 222 2644 ajman.ac.ae

Ajman 06 731 5000 cuca.ae

College Street Al Naeymiyah Ajman 06 746 9555 preston.ae

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