Schools
Better Education Guide August 2012
Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)
Curriculum UK Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-June Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes (Year 3 or above)
Facilities Large campus with shaded playground areas, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperature-controlled pools, air-conditioned sports hall, multi-purpose PE studio, netball courts and large tiger-turf sports field, fully equipped ICT and music departments with practice rooms, well-resourced library. Extra-curricular activities A range of activities are offered for all kinds of arts and sports as well as numerous music and performing arts opportunities. (Change on a termly basis).
Jebel Ali Primary School
Curriculum UK Age 4 to 11 Term dates Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-July Fees AED11,100 per term Waiting list? For some year groups Transport? Yes
Facilities Sports hall, football and rugby pitches, music room, library, pool, ICT suite, assembly hall. Extra-curricular activities A variety of sporting and creative after-school activities.
Jumeirah College
Curriculum UK Age Year 7 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED55,228-AED69,035 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes
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, pool, tennis/netball courts, playing fields. Extra-curricular activities Drama, music, sports, diving, fashion, photography, snowboarding and skiing.
Khadija Iranian School Dubai for Girls
Curriculum Iranian Age Info on request Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes
Facilities On request. Extra-curricular activities Art club, Environment Club.
K12 International Academy (Online School)
Curriculum US Age 5 to 21 Term dates Sep & Oct Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? N/A
Facilities An accredited, online private school. Extensive, individualised support is focused on unlocking each student’s unique potential. Extra-curricular activities Field trips, online club, online field trip, online clubs, face to face events in UAE.
Kings’ School Dubai
Curriculum UK Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? No
Facilities Wireless technology, laptop provision, ICT suite, gym, stadium 25m pool and large auditorium hall with staging and lighting. Extra-curricular activities Wide range of after-school activities offered by both school and local groups.
Jumeirah branch, Dubai 04 394 5515 jess.sch.ae
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai 04 884 6485 jebelalischool.org
Jumeirah, Dubai 04 395 5524 gemsjc.com
Karama, Dubai 04 396 1236 irs-uae.com/khadijah
Block 12, Floor 1, Knowledge Village, Dubai 04 440 1212 k12.com/int
Umm Suquiem 3, Dubai 04 348 3939 kingsdubai.com
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