Better Education Mar'14

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Choosing the right school is a huge decision for any parent. The establishment you pick will shape your child’s learning, development and career path, as well as the friends they make and break along the way.

Better Education is the most comprehensive guide to the city’s nurseries, schools and universities. So, whether you’re new to Dubai, an experienced expat, or looking to change establishments, you’ll find the right one for your child in the listings pages, starting on page 19.

If you need a helping hand, we’ve highlighted some essential questions for finding the best nursery, with safety and curricula at the core.

And if you need some reassurance, a succesful graduate recaps his experience of the education system in UAE, and how it helped him find the perfect career.

How this guide works Whatever level of education you’re looking into, this guide is the perfect place to start. The listings pages are broken down by the emirate, and each establishment is then arranged alphabetically, with handy summaries detailing facilities, fees, extra-curricular activities and contact details. We’ve done our homework, so you don’t have to.

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19 Nurseries

45 Schools

97 Universities

5 Choose a Nursery

8 Lessons in Location

10 Healthy Learning

Find out which nursery has the best curriculum and safety policies by asking these important questions

Whether proximity, affordability or handy amenities are key, look around the city for the best family-friendly options

Fill your child’s school lunchbox with tips from an expert nutritionist, and set them up for a busy day learning

13 Dive Right In

16 Grownup Grad

19 Listings

Take your kids out of the classroom and learn about marine wildlife, clever birds and dancing dolphins

Graphic designer Anmol Pinto praises his education for putting him on the road to the perfect job

Use this comprehensive guide to nurseries, schools and universities to shape your child’s educational future

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Small school is a big decision Asking the right questions wil help select the right nursery Nursery education will teach your child many fundamental lessons in life: how to make new friends, socialise, interact, share, read, write and play.

There are lots of factors to consider when choosing a nursery, and the nearest one isn’t always the right option.

Your child will be in the hands of nursery staff for many hours, so safety is key, as well as the curriculum. At this early stage in life, your child will take their first steps to learning and finding out about the world.

As parents, it’s your responsibility to ask the right questions to determine how well the nursery will look after your son or daughter while they’re away from home.

Find the safest one by asking your selected top venues these essential questions: March 2014

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How many staff members are paediatric First Aid and CPR trained? How often are these certificates renewed?

Do children and staff practice emergency evacuation? How often?

What are the nursery’s policies for children with allergies?

How clean is the nursery? What cleaning materials are used and where are they stored? What risk assessments are undertaken?

What is the ratio of staff to children in the classroom? And in outside play areas?

Are children monitored at all times?

Is there an open-door policy for parents?

Are CCTV cameras installed in each classroom?

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Be curriculum confident A strong programme will provide a solid foundation for your child when they go to big school.

Keep in mind that you, as parents, should be communicated to by the nursery on a regular basis, so you can extend the same learning themes to your child at home. This will help engage your child at nursery and encourage learning in different environments.

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Which curriculum is used?

What are the key concepts children will learn from this programme?

Are teachers confident in applying curriculum to learning? How will this be done?

Are staff members trained in education

and teaching? Are they required to complete additional training hours?

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What is the daily schedule for your child’s class?

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What evidence of learning is shared with parents? How often are children assessed?

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Are extra activities included to extend learning beyond the classroom? (Such as music, languages, ICT, fitness, outdoor play, indoor play, art and cooking.)

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Is there an accredited programme for FS1 and FS2?

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Are there areas for children to learn through play? Enquire about libraries, water play areas, art zones, tech stations, gardens, ponds and vegetable plots. How often are these used?

10. Will there be any field trips? How will these be conducted?

11. How are children prepared to move onto to big school?

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A lesson in location

Affordability is the leading topic for families wanting to move It’s not just kids that have to do their homework. Research is essential when it comes to relocating nearer to good schools, choosing familyfriendly communities and maintaining a sound financial balance.

You may find that the issue with schools is not the place it’s in but getting a place in – with more and more people moving to and settling in Dubai, schools are inundated with applications and many parents do not get their first choice.

For some, proximity may not be as important as community or affordability. Many families may prefer to live outside of the city where children can play in large gardens and cycle along leafy streets.

Arabian Ranches is beautiful for those that can afford it.

Centrally, Jumeirah is a lovely leasehold location for families, with good access to schools.

However, it is expensive and property is snapped up quickly.

The talk of the town is affordability. Tuition fees are not cheap, and there are many additional costs that soon add up. As well as uniform and books there are dance, music and sports lessons to pay for, to provide a

Village Circle and Motor City are also still reasonable.

Mixed-use developments are becoming increasingly popular with families as they have communal swimming pools, children’s play areas, parks, lakes and shops close to hand. These factors make Jumeirah Village Circle an attractive option. Location

Many communities have playgrounds and sports centres for active children full and rounded education.

Although rental values are estimated to rise a further 15% to 20% this year, incomes are not, so it is wise to look at affordable areas in the city or move to the outskirts. Barsha is proving popular in terms of affordability. The area is quite central and is very close to Sheikh Zayed Road and Mall of the Emirates.

The Gardens, Jumeirah

is the winner here, with four schools and four parks nearby.

It’s also strategically placed between Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.

If your child’s school is on the eastern side of the city, Bur Dubai and Deira could be good options. Further out, property prices in Silicon Oasis are reasonable – and easier to commute from than Sharjah.

Average rental prices for family-friendly areas in Dubai Arabian Ranches

Barsha

Jumeirah Village Circle

Motor City

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AED155,000

AED115,000

AED84,350

AED115,000

AED80,000

3 bedrooms

AED200,000

AED130,000

AED152,300

AED155,000

AED130,000

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AED290,000

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A healthy lunch leads to healthy learning The number 1,365 may not mean much to you but it is during these first days of a child’s life, from the mother’s pregnancy to the child’s third birthday, that excellent nutrition is the most important.

“A healthy diet means the child can grow with optimal health, promoting physical, intellectual and emotional growth and a promising future for all children,” says Bernadette King-Turner, director at Beautiful Minds Nurseries.

Eighty-five per cent of your development, especially mentally, takes place during the first five years of life. The growth of a child’s body and mind is optimised by nutritional foods that are grown naturally, such as vegetables, fruits, eggs, seeds, legumes, nuts and fish.

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Healthy breakfasts and lunches (with a no-nut policy for allergies) are provided at all Beautiful Minds Nurseries: Yellow Brick Road Nursery, Emerald City Nursery, Crystal Valley Nursery and Indigo Valley Nursery.

“Our daily children’s breakfast and lunch meals are nutritional, wholesome and life giving,” explains Bernadette. “We believe it is our responsibility to holistically care for all children, which is why we feed life with life and not chemicals or artificial ingredients.

“We offer wise and genuine nutritional advice for our children’s parents and guardians. It is a revelation to many parents when they learn about real and whole foods and how important their children’s food intake is upon their lives.”

Healthy lunchboxes don’t have to be boring. Opt for bright fruits and vegetables, like strawberries, oranges and carrot batons, so healthy snacks look exciting.

If you keep your kids guessing about what’s in their lunchbox, you will keep them entertained and well nourished as they focus on their studies.

Dr Mai Aljaber, general practitioner and head of the Women’s Wellness Initiative at Healthpoint, suggests these simple solutions for the perfect school lunchbox:

WATER In the gruelling summer months, freeze the bottle overnight to create an ice pack that will keep food cool and melt by lunchtime.

FRUITS AND VEGGIES Fresh fruit is always best. Try to avoid dried fruit as they are high in sugar. For picky eaters, conceal vegetables in a sandwich – cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes work well. A hummus dip will give carrots a flavoursome boost.

CARBS Pack whole grains and high-fibre carbohydrates like pita bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, focaccia and rice cakes (a personal favourite of mine).

PROTEIN Protein is key to any nutritious meal, helping us to burn fat 12

and feel fuller for longer.

Hard-boiled eggs, lamb, beef and chicken are nutritious sandwich fillers.

DAIRY Aside from low-fat cheese, reduced-fat yogurt and reduced-fat milk give your child needed nutrients such as calcium to make bones grow.

MILK In our region it’s easy to find camels’ milk, which is packed with immunity-boosters and is lower in fat than cows’ milk.

Almond milk and rice milk are also good alternatives.

Colourful food makes healthy snacks seem more exciting

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Learning is child’s play There’s a whole new world to find at sea, so take your kids out of the classroom and dive right in

Swimming with dolphins is once-in-a-lifetime, seeing seals paint is unreal, and watching birds play basketball is impossible – right? Wrong.

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Learn about the adventures of dolphins, seals and exotic birds at the country’s only dolphinarium in Dubai Creek.

You can get up close to nature

at Dubai Dolphinarium and learn important facts about how these animals live, feed and breed in their natural habitats.

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Powerful connections Swimming with these intelligent creatures has proven health benefits. Such a unique and interactive experience is known to reduce stress levels and have a very positive impact on children with special needs. By being so close, kids and dolphins can really connect on a very powerful level.

The centre has a KHDAapproved education programme, too, which caters to children aged four to 18. They can learn about dolphins, marine life ecology and sustainability.

The dolphinarium works very closely with schools across UAE, teaching over 1,000 students very month.

Friends with fins There are six adorable bottlenose dolphins at the centre: Enya, Ksyusha, Jerry, Tetka, Fekla and Kai. They love children and will happily be their friend – kids able to swim from aged five onwards can swim and play with three of them for a truly unforgettable experience.

The centre’s northern fur seals are also very playful.

In the interactive shows you can watch dolphins and seals dance, sing, juggle, play ball, jump through hoops and even paint.

It’s a real eye-opener, showing kids how intelligent animals can be.

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Dubai is also home to sharks, stingrays, giraffes, camels, lions, flamingos and falcons. Do you know where they live?

Who’s a birdbrain?

Join in the fun at UAE’s only exotic bird-show, for an actionpacked experience with over 20 different birds and parrots.

Have you ever seen a cockatoo paint? Or a macaw hoist a flag and play basketball? Or had a chat with a sociable African grey, who speaks English and Chinese and is currently brushing up on his Arabic?

The saying ‘birdbrain’ is certainly unjustified, as you’ll soon find out when you spend the day with these intelligent birds. After all, can you speak Chinese?

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The grownup grad Anmol Pinto, now 28 and a successful graphic designer, looks back on his schooling in UAE

Which schools did you attend?

I was born in Abu Dhabi so I went to Saint Jospeh’s School from the ages of five and ten and then to Abu Dhabi Indian School until I was 15.

I moved to Dubai in 2000 and went to Our Own English High School until I graduated at 18.

After this I continued studying at Dubai’s American University. I gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Advertising, with a concentration on graphic design.

Did your degree help your career?

Yes, it did. I am now the Visual Design And Digital Marketing Manager at Pacha Ibiza, in Dubai. In this profession there is a technical side that you do need to be taught.

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‘Kids should experience the real world by working in it, with placements and internships’ March 2014

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University also shows you how the whole design and creative industry works and I think I really benefited from this. I wouldn’t have learnt all this any other way.

did a good job. I experienced both American and Indian education, which really has shaped me and how I am today. School is very influential.

Did you know what you wanted to be?

I didn’t know what I wanted to do at school. I was always into music and my parents didn’t prevent me from pursuing my passions. So I looked at what the university had to offer creatively, and design and advertising caught my eye. I have absolutely no regrets. I think my profession is a perfect fit for me.

Did you enjoy school?

I did enjoy it. I went to an all-boys school so perhaps we missed out on some things but at university it was mixed gender and there was all kinds of nationalities there. You learn a lot from interacting with so many different people. Dubai is known for its mix of culture and it shows in the education system too. I like that.

What was your favourite subject?

My favourite subject at school was English Literature. I was always into books and reading and writing.

What extra skills did you develop?

In school I played the drums – and basically anything that would make a lot of noise. I went to music club and entered competitions.

At uni my friends and I started a rock scene and we would throw concerts and invite other schools to join in. There was a huge underground music scene in Dubai five or ten years ago and it was great to be at the centre of it.

Did you have a good education?

I think my schooling was great. However, the education system, just like UAE and many other sectors here, is still up-and-coming and is itself learning along the way as it gets older. But the schools and teachers 18

What advice can you give children today?

Work placements are very important. In the UK and USA there is a culture of working from a young age and gaining experience, and this is a good thing. I do see more kids doing internships and work placements now but it should

Learning the tricks of the trade at univerisity will help you enter your profession be encouraged at school. Kids growing up here should realise that there is only so much you can learn through textbooks, and they should experience the real world by working in it. They will also learn whether or not they like that profession, which is important.

Nurseries Select the best to give early learners a head start

Nurseries Abu Dhabi

Al Worood Nursery

Al Rehan Abu Dhabi 02 444 7655 alworood.sch.ae

Bright Beginnings Nursery Al Mehairba 02 445 5339 Al Mushrif 02 449 2840 Abu Dhabi brightbeginnings.ae

Birds of Hope Nursery Al Salah Abu Dhabi 02 621 3411

First Steps Nursery Karama Street Abu Dhabi 02 446 0960Â firststeps.ae

Future Nursery Air Port Road Abu Dhabi 02 445 3933

Future Stars Nursery Falah Street Abu Dhabi 02 642 0177

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Curriculum Arabic/UK/US Age 3 to 5 years Term dates Yearly Fees From AED11,220

Activities Gym, dancing, sand play, play area, sand drawing, painting.

Hours of operation 7.30am-12.30pm

Curriculum UK Age 1 month to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees On request

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, et cetera. Indoor area includes a library, a pretend area with dressing-up outfits, puppet theatre, play kitchen and a computer pod.

Designated music area with instruments, cooking activities.

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

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.

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

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

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

Hours of operation Regular nursery hours 8am-1pm.

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

Curriculum International Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees On request

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

Hours of operation 7am- 6.30pm.

Curriculum UK/Arabic Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees AED1,400 per month plus registration fee

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

Hours of operation 7.30am-3pm. Extended timings available until 5pm with extra charges.

Nurseries Humpty Dumpty Nursery Al Bateen 02 666 3277 Khalifa City A 02 556 1068 Abu Dhabi humptynursery.org

Jigsaw Nursery & Creche Karamah, Abu Dhabi 02 445 5222 jigsawnurseryad.com

Kotwals Nursery Mohammad Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 559 0068 kotwalsmontessori.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

Swans Nursery Al Salam street Abu Dhabi 02 642 2764

Sunny Meadows Nursery Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 556 0806 sunny-meadows.com

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Curriculum UK Age 1 to 4 Years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED7,200 to AED10,950

Activities Story time, circle time, singing, outside play, flash cards, music and movement, sand/water play, painting, dressing up, counting, free play, scissor skill practice, jolly phonics, kindermusik.

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

Curriculum UK Age 1 to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. Summer school Jul-Aug Fees AED3,975 to AED8,350

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

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

Curriculum Indian Age 4 months to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees On request

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

Hours of operation 7am-3pm.

Curriculum Modern Montessori Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul Fees AED5,200 to AED9,000

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

Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

Curriculum English/Arabic Age 1 month to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees AED1,500 per month plus AED300 registration fee

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

Hours of operation 6.30am-2 pm. Late classes until 5pm.

Curriculum Montessori Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED6,000 to AED10,500

Activities Arts and crafts, music, pouring liquids, writing letters, computing sums, story time Hours of operation 7.30am-2pm. Late classes to 4.30pm.

Nurseries Lady Bird Pvt. Nursery and Preschool Al Bateen Abu Dhabi 02 667 3881 lady-bird-nursery.com

Noah’s Ark Nursery – Main Branch Najda Street Abu Dhabi 02 635 1035 noahsarknurseryad.com

Noah’s Ark Nursery – Musafah Musafah Abu Dhabi 02 559 1743 noahsarknurseryad.com

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Aga Khan Early Learning Centre

Ismaili Centre Dubai 04 336 7676 agakhanschools.org/ akelc

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

Alphabet Street Nursery Umm Suqeim 2 Dubai 04 348 5991 alphabetstreetnursery.com

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

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

Hours of operation 7am-4pm.

Curriculum International Age 20 months to 4 years Term dates April-March Fees AED1,000 registration, AED1020 per month

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.

Hours of operation 7am- 6.30pm.

Curriculum International Age 20 months to 4 years Term dates April-March Fees AED1,000 registration, AED1020 per month

Activities Indoor activities: music, dance, art and craft, e-learning, abacus, kids gym and library, water play, sand play. Outdoor activities: bouncy castle and various types of outdoor play units.

Hours of operation 7am- 6.30pm.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 1 to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED8,000 per term

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

Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 2.3 months to 3 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED18,100

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

Hours of operation 7.30am-1.30pm .

Curriculum UK Age 6 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED8,500

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

Hours of operation 8am-12.30pm. Extendable until 2.30pm and 5.30pm.

What we remember from childhood we remember forever A Dovecote education provides happy memories and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime Dovecote Nurseries are a group of premium quality nursery and child care facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The children follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum from 1 to 4 years.

Our aim is to give every child limitless opportunities to learn through imagination, creativity and play. We create an environment in which children can travel as far as their imagination can take them in a safe caring atmosphere where respect for others is paramount.

The Nursery in Umm Suqeim is now accepting registrations for September.

Please call 04 440 3424 for more information, or visit www.ekidovecote.org info@ekidovecote.org

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Ambassador Kindergarten Bur Dubai Dubai 04 379 9333 ambassadorkg.com

Apple Nursery Satwa Dubai 04 342 0363 / 344 4441 applenursery.org

Art and Educational Centre at Sharjah Ladies Club – Bumble Bee Program Sharjah Ladies Club Al fisht 06 506 7733 slc.ae

Asyas Nursery Jumeirah Palm Dubai 04 435 6627 asyasnursery.com

Blossom Childrens Nursery Umm Al Sheif 04 348 6275 Umm Suqeim 1 04 394 8837 theblossomnursery.com

British Orchard Nursery Mankhool 04 398 3536 Jumeirah 04 395 3570 Dubai britishorchardnursery.com

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Curriculum Indian ICSE Age 3 to 4 years Term dates Yearly (Apr-Mar) Fees AED19,500

Activities Outdoor sand and water play, story time, toys, CCTV monitoring, smart boards.

Hours of operation 8am-12pm

Curriculum UK Age Up to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees AED1,100

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

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

Curriculum Learn through play Age 2 to 5 years Term dates Monthly Fees AED1,240 per month

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

Hours of operation 9am-1pm.

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

Activities Cooking, bouncy castle, bikes, bubble fun, nail painting, general toys.

Hours of operation 8am- 6pm.

Curriculum UK Age 6 months to 4.5 years Term dates Up to 50 weeks – academic term options Fees From AED7,500 (term), to AED49,800 (annual)

Activities Literacy, numeracy, Taking Care Of Our World curriculum, water play, bike track, planting, soft play, exploratorium and sensory zones. The nursery also provides all meals.

Hours of operation 7.30am- 6pm. Flexible pick-ups at 1pm3pm/5pm- 6pm.

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

Activities Sweeping, gardening, cooking, building, looking after animals, singing, listening to stories, helping prepare the meal table, cutting fruit, painting, clay modelling and drawing, bees wax modelling, water colours.

Hours of operation 8am-5pm.

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Building Blocks Child Enrichment Centre Motorcity Dubai 04 453 4363 building-blocks.ae

Crystal Valley Nursery Al Mizhar Arabian Center Dubai 04 284 5519 crystalvalleynursery.com Part of the Beautiful Minds Nurseries

Children’s Oasis Nursery Umm Suqeim Al Manara Street 04 348 8981 Al Thanya Street 04 348 1181 childrensoasisnursery.com

Cocoon Nursery Jumeirah 3 Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 394 9394 cocoonnursery.com

The Children’s Garden Green Community Dubai 04 885 3484 childrensgarden.ae A Taaleem School

The Children’s Garden Jumeirah 2 Jumeirah Beach Road Dubai 04 349 2985 tcgjumeira.ae A Taaleem School

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Curriculum Early Years Curriculum Age 4 months to 4 years Term dates Sep, Jan, Apr Fees AED7,000 to AED13,700

Activities Facility 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 EYFS Age 2 months to 4+ years Term dates To be confirmed Fees Five days, AED9,500, inclusive of breakfast and lunch

Activities English, with basic Arabic, babies from two months to four years and older. Specific activities focused for preschool entry: indoor and outdoor designated play areas, shaded sand pit and racing track, music and movement, ballet, brain gym activities and play ball, drumming, kung Fu and Chinese counting, messy play, heuristic play, sensory and exploratory play, baking and cooking activities, nursery family picnics, mini concerts and community events, field trips.

Hours of operation From 7am- 6pm.

Curriculum UK 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 AED3,580 to AED18,850 per term; AED10,740 to AED56,550 per year

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.

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

7.30am start also available.

Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) from the UK Age 9 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees Various options are available and discussed upon visiting the nursery

Activities Art and craft, singing, storysacks, 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.

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

Curriculum The International Curriculum for Languages & Creative Arts (www.ICLCA.org) Age 2 to 6 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Jun Fees On request

Activities Swimming pool, library, art studio, shaded play areas, music and movement room, mathazone forest, sandpit, majlis.

Hours of operation 8.30am-2pm. Afternoon activities: 2.30pm3.15pm. Early drop-off: 7.45am

Curriculum The International Curriculum for Languages & Creative Arts (ICLCA) Age 2 to 6 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request

Activities Water play, sandpit, climbing frame, race track, majlis, music room, movement room, library, play areas, art studio.

Hours of operation 8.30am-2pm. Afternoon activities: 2.30pm3.15pm

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Child’s Play Nursery

Curriculum UK (EYFS) Age 1 to 5 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED6,570 to AED8,920

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

Hours of operation 8am-12.30pm. Late class until 2pm.

Curriculum British EYFS Age 2 months to 5 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED4,800 to AED7,500

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.

Dreamland Nursery Sharjah 06 566 1133/050 646 9960 dreamlandnursery.com

Curriculum UK/Arabic/French Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Registration is based on 3-months, starting on the day of the child’s admittance Fees On request

Activities Paddling, music, trips, special events, gymnastics and acting and more.

Hours of operation 7am-2pm and 2pm-5pm.

Dubai Autism Center

Curriculum Special needs Age 3 to 8 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED35,000

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

Hours of operation 8am-1.30pm.

Curriculum UK 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 AED6,000 per term

Activities PE, music, annual concert, sports day, picnics, television cartoon shows.

Hours of operation 8am-12.30pm.

Curriculum Arab/UAE Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees AED500 to AED1,200

Activities Indoor/outdoor play area, story time, computer games, the ball pit, arts and crafts, Arabic/English learning.

Hours of operation 7am-5.30pm.

Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 348 0788 childsplaynurserydubai.com

Chubby Cheek’s Nursery Discovery Gardens: 04 435 6598 DIP: 050 902 8574 Al Nahda: 04 239 9985 Dubai chubbycheeksnursery. com

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

Dubai Gem Nursery Jumeirah (before the Iranian hospital) 04 345 3550 dubaigem.org

Deira Montessori Nursery Jebel Ali Gardens Dubai 04 263 3236 deiranursery.110mb.com

Nurseries Dovecote Nurseries Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 440 3424 ekidovecote.org

Curriculum UK Age 1 to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED7,400 to AED15,500

Activities Building blocks, music, art, physical fitness, dance, gardening, cooking.

Hours of operation 8am–1pm, extended hours are available.

Dubai Early Child Development Centre

Curriculum Support Services UAE Age Up to 6 years Fees Free for UAE Nationals

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

Hours of operation 7am-5pm.

Curriculum EYFS Age 2 months to 4+ years Term dates To be confirmed Fees Five Days, AED9,500 inclusive of breakfast and lunch

Activities English, with basic Arabic, babies from 2 months to 4+ years. Specific activities focused for pre-school entry: indoor and outdoor designated play areas, shaded sandpit and racing track, music and movement, ballet, Brain Gym activities and play ball, drumming, kung fu and Chinese counting, messy play, heuristic play, sensory and exploratory play, baking and cooking activities, nursery family picnics, mini concerts and community events, field trips.

Hours of operation From 7am- 6pm.

Curriculum UK Age 3 months to 4 years (Mirdif branch), 18 months to 4 years (Umm Suqeim branch) Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request

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.

Hours of operation 7.30am-5.30pm (Mirdif branch), 7.30am3pm (Umm Suqeim branch).

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

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, fun day.

Hours of operation 8am-12pm.

Curriculum UK Age 1 year to 5 years Term dates Monthly Fees AED4,000 (6 hours a day)

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

Hours of operation 8am-7pm.

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

Emerald City Nursery Jumeirah 2 Dubai 04 349 0848 emeraldcitynursery.com Part of the Beautiful Minds Nurseries

Emirates British Nursery Mirdif 04 288 9222 Umm Suqeim 04 348 9996 emiratesbritishnursery.com

First Steps Nursery Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 348 6301 firststepsdubai.com

Fun and Play Nursery Dubai Marina JBR Dubai 04 437 6433

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German Kindergarten Nursery Al Quoz Dubai 04 420 9790

Hummingbird Nursery Dubai Dubai International Financial Center 04 370 0449 hummingbird.ae

Hopscotch Nursery Al Manara Dubai 04 328 2226 hopscotchnursery.net

Hope Montessori Nursery Al Mankhool Dubai 04 398 2494/055 329 5919 hopemontessorinursery.ae

Inspire Children’s Nursery Umm Suqeim Al Safa 2 Dubai 04 395 5473 inspireallchildren.com

Indigo Valley Nursery Al Twar Dubai 04 263 3544 indigovalleynursery.com Part of the Beautiful Minds Nurseries

March 2014

Curriculum German Age 3 to 6 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED18,000

Activities On request Hours of operation 8am-1pm/3.30pm.

Curriculum UK Age 3 months to 5 years Term dates Monthly basis Fees On request, on an hourly basis with minimum of four hours

Activities Indoor and outdoor games, painting, cutting, colouring, gluing, physical development area, music, reading.

Hours of operation 7am-7pm.

Curriculum UK Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED7,500 to AED9,500

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

Hours of operation 8.30am-2pm.

Curriculum Indian with basic Montessori Age Day care: 4 months to 10 years.

Nursery: 2 years to 4 years Term dates On request Fees On request

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-teachers meeting, party fun, puzzle games, splash fun, story time and yoga.

Hours of operation Nursery: 8:30am-12pm. Day Care: 7am7pm.

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

Activities The Creative Curriculum filled with all kinds of arts and crafts, including English-language learners, children with special needs and children who are gifted. Music and movement, outdoor and indoor play, floor time, story time, and sensory activities.

Hours of operation 7.30am- 6pm.

Curriculum EYFS Age 4 months to 4+ years Term dates To be confirmed Fees Five days, AED9,500 inclusive of breakfast and lunch

Activities English, with basic Arabic, babies from 2 months to 4+ years. Specific activities focused for pre-school entry: indoor and outdoor designated play areas, shaded sandpit and racing track, music and movement, ballet, Brain Gym activities and play ball, drumming, kung fu and Chinese counting, messy play, heuristic play, sensory and exploratory play, baking and cooking activities, nursery family picnics, mini concerts and community events, field trips.

Hours of operation From 7am- 6pm.

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Nurseries Jebel Ali Village Nursery Group Marina: 04 424 3791 / 2 Meadows: 04 422 4222 Arabian Ranches: 04 368 9882 Lakes: 04 454 8404 Umm Suqeim: 04 348 6720 Dubai Healthcare City: 055 911 7227 jebelalinursery.com

Jumeirah International Nursery Al Safa branch 04 394 5567 Al Wasl branch 04 349 9065 jinspire.com: Al Safa jinschools.com: Al Wasl

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

Kids Zone Nursery The Villa community Ponderosa CP2 Dubailand Dubai 04 452 6474, 050 857 1122 kidszonenursery.com

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

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

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Curriculum UK Age 18 months to 4 years.

From birth to 4 years at Dubai Healthcare City and Umm Suqeim Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Aug Fees On request

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

Hours of operation Optional: 8am-12pm, 1pm/2pm-5.30pm, or 8am-5.30pm.

Curriculum UK Age 6 weeks to 4 years at Al Safa. 1.6 to 4 years at Al Wasl.

Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request

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

Hours of operation Regular nursery hours 8am-12.30pm.

After-hours care programme from 12.30pm-5pm.

Curriculum US Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug Fees On request

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, purpose-built 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.

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

Curriculum EYFS Age 4 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees Starting from AED5,500 to AED11,500

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

Hours of operation 7.30am–6pm. Early drop-off available.

Curriculum UK Age 9 months to 3 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees Various options are available and discussed upon visiting the nursery.

Activities Art and craft, singing, stories, show and tell, library, simple science, junior chef, Educational Braingym®,creative movement, theme days and concerts.

Hours of operation Teaching hours 8am-12.30pm. Optional early drop-off at 7.30am, and optional extended hours to 2.15pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Curriculum EYFS & Montessori Curriculum Age 2 to 5 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees Starting from AED2,300 to AED17,700

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

Hours of operation 7am–7pm.

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Kiddy Planet Nursery Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 328 4465 kiddyplanet.ae

Kids Cottage Nursery Umm Suqeim 1 Beach Road, Dubai 04 394 2145 kidscottagenursery.com

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

Little Land Nursery and Montessori Centre Jumeirah Beach Road (junction off Al Manara Street) 04 394 4471 littlelandnursery.com

London and Paris International Nursery Jumeirah Road (opposite Jumeirah Beach Hotel) Dubai 04 348 0077 lpnursery.net

Little Wings International Nursery Al Wasl Road Jumeirah 2 Dubai 04 349 0553

March 2014

Curriculum UK Age 2 years to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED900 to AED9,000

Activities Gymnastics: teaches children balance, flexibility, confidence and determination. Rhythm and movement: develops co-ordination, balance, flexibility, strength, stamina and memory. Sports classes: encouraging healthy fitness habits towards physical exercise, building confidence, flexibility and strong bodies and minds. IT classes: introducing children to computers through games and the Smart Board interactives. Arts and crafts: discovering the creativity of their hands through painting, sculpting and craft activities.

Hours of operation 7.30am-5.30pm.

Curriculum UK Age 10 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Jun for the academic year.

Also available, full-year programme: Sep-Aug. Fees On request

Activities Creative art sessions, music, outdoor play areas, bike track, painting, balancing beam.

Hours of operation 7.30am-5.30pm.

Curriculum UK Age 14 months to 4.5 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees On request

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

Hours of operation 7.30am- 6pm.

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 from AED4,860 to AED11,450 per term.

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

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

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

Activities Bilingual education (French and English), swimming, ballet and piano lessons for 3 to 4 year olds.

Hours of operation 7.30am-5.30pm.

Curriculum UK and Montessori Methods of Learning Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Sep–Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun. Summer school: July-August.

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.

Hours of operation 7.30am- 6pm, Sunday through Thursday.

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Nurseries Little Wonders Al Manarah Dubai 04 348 7195 800 NURSERY littlewonders.ae

Le Jardin Enchante Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 348 6788

Little Woods Nursery Safa 2 Dubai 04 394 6155 littlewoodsnursery.com

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

Little Scholars Academy Al Safa 1 (close to Spinneys) Umm Suqeim Al Wasl Road Dubai 04 395 5532/050-nursery lsa.ae

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

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Curriculum UK Age 2 month to 4 years Term dates Open all year; five terms and a summer camp Fees AED3,500 to AED37,750 per term

Activities Wide range of activities linked to the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

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

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

Hours of operation 8am-1pm.

Curriculum International Age 40 days to 4 years Term dates Sep-June, plus Summer Camp Fees AED22,700 to AED37,000

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

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

Curriculum International Age 4 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED6,500 to AED9,500

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.

Hours of operation 7.30am–6pm. Flexible pick-ups at 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 6pm.

Curriculum UK Age Baby up to 4 years (FS1) Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED5,100 to AED12,700

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. Afterschool activities available.

Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

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

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

Bus Available !!!

Private special needs class

Early class from 7:30am Late class untill 6:30pm

T: +971 4 3949909, E: infomulberrytreemontessori@gmail.com Jumierah (3), Al SaďŹ na Street, M: 050 3947844

www.mulberrytreenurseryuae.com Mulberry Tree Montessori Nursery

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Little GEMS International-Barsha Al Barsha 3 Dubai 04 399 5244 littlegemsinternational. com/barsha

Little GEMS International Al Safa Dubai 04 385 5355 littlegemsinternational. com/safa

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Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age Pre-kindergarten Term dates Open 48 weeks a year Fees AED45,000 to AED52,000

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

Extra-curricular activities Personal, social and emotional development.

Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age Pre-kindergarten 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.

Extra-curricular activities Personal, social and emotional development.

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Little Champions Nursery Street 81a, Villa 22 Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 6420 littlechampionsnursery. com

Mother Care Nursery Al Satwa Dubai 04 349 6955 motherforcare.com

Mulberry Tree Montessori Nursery Jumierah 3 Dubai 04 394 9909

New Dubai Nursery Mankool Road Bur Dubai 04 398 4900Â earlyyearsedugrp.com

New Safa Nursery Al Safa Dubai 04 342 9575 safanurseriesdubai.ae

Odyssey Nursery Umm Suqeim 2 Dubai 04 348 8805 rsn.ae

March 2014

Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age Pre-kindergarten Term dates On request Fees On request

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.

Extra-curricular activities Music and movement with brain gym (9 months to 4 years), recreational gymnastics (2 to 4 years), rhythmic gymnastics (2 to 4 years), creative drama (3 to 4 years), musical theatre (3 to 4 years), Arabic language (3 months to 4 years), French language (3 months to 4 years).

Curriculum Arabic/UK/US Age 3 months to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees On request

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

Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

Curriculum Montessori/EYFS Age 3 months to 5 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request

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

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

Curriculum Indian Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates April, Sep-Mar Fees AED1,200

Activities Swimming, art, snack time, party fun, classroom fun, computer fun, colours of joy, parade, outdoor trips.

Hours of operation 8am-11.30am.

Curriculum International Age 1 year to 4.5 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED23,400

Activities Field trips, swimming lessons, water play, arts and crafts, drama, Kindermusik and ballet Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

Curriculum Theme-based, Emergent Curriculum Age 6 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun (with holiday camps) Fees On request

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.

Hours of operation Morning session: 8am-12.30pm. Early dropoff and late classes until 3pm are available.

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Nurseries P’tit bout’chou Nursery Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 6031 ptitboutchou.com

Raffles Arabian Ranches Nursery Arabian Ranches Saheel 1 Dubai 04 427 1476 rafflesis.com

Raffles Emirates Hills Nursery Adjacent Montgomerie Golf Club Dubai 04 427 1461 rafflesis.com

Raffles Lakes Garden Nursery Lakes Hattan The Lakes Dubai 04 427 1472 rafflesis.com

Raffles Lakes Nursery The Lakes (next to the Lakes Club) Dubai 04 427 1471 rafflesis.com

Raffles Town Centre Nursery Springs 14 Dubai 04 427 1458 rafflesis.com

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Curriculum French Canadian Age 6 month to 4 years Term dates Sept-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED8,250 to AED9,750

Activities Painting, day trips, social skills, cooking, kids’ gym, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor playing area.

Hours of operation 7.30am-2pm. Extra fun time until 5pm if required.

Curriculum UK Age 2 years to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED36,000 annual fee

Activities Arts and crafts, face painting, music, colouring, problem solving in math, indoor/outdoor play.

Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

Curriculum International Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED36,000

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, mud.

Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

Curriculum UK Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees On request

Activities Arts and crafts, face painting, music, colouring, problem solving in math, indoor/outdoor play.

Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

Curriculum UK Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Yearly 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, mud.

Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

Curriculum Early Years Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees On request

Activities Arts and crafts, face painting, music, colouring, problem solving in math, indoor/outdoor play.

Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

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Raffles Umm Suquiem Nursery Raffles International School Umm Suqeim 04 427 1228 rafflesis.com

Royal Beach Nursery Jumeirah 3 Dubai 04 394 8181 rbnursery.net

Raffles Dubai Marina Nursery Dubai Marina Dubai 04 427 1473 rafflesis.com

Raffles Springs Nursery Springs 7 Dubai 04 427 1466 rafflesis.com

Raffles Dubai Marina Nursery Dubai Marina Dubai 04 427 1473 rafflesis.com

Sandcastle Nursery Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 4283 sandcastlenursery.com

March 2014

Curriculum International and Montessori Age 2 years to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED36,00

Activities Practical life lessons such as tying of shoe laces, sensorial lessons, math lessons, language lessons, cultural lessons, also include music and movement, arts and crafts, P.E. and Arabic.

Hours of operation 8am-2pm

Curriculum UK Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED8,500 to AED12,000

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

Hours of operation 7.30am-8pm.

Curriculum UK Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED36,000

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, mud.

Hours of operation 8am-4pm

Curriculum Internationa, EYFS and Montessori Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Per 3 months Fees First term: AED12,000, 2nd and thirrd Terms: AED9,000

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, mud.

Hours of operation 8am-2pm

Curriculum UK Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED36,000

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, mud etc.

Hours of operation 8am-4pm

Curriculum UK Age 3 months to 4.5 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED19,200 to AED25,400

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.

Hours of operation 7.30am-12.30/3/6 pm.

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Nurseries Small World Nurseries Jumeirah 2 Dubai 04 349 0770 / 348 0788 smallworldnurserydubai.com

Spectrum Nursery Abu Hail Dubai 04 265 9464 spectrumnursery.com

Step By Step Nursery Arabian Ranches Dubai 04 447 3445 stepbystepnursery.ae

Super Kids Nursery Mirdif Dubai 04 288 1949 superkidsnursery.com

Safa Kindergarten Al Safa Dubai 04 344 3878 safanurseriesdubai.ae

Seashells Nursery Al Barsha Dubai 04 341 3404 seashellsnursery.com

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Curriculum UK Age 1 year to 4.5 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees On request

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

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

Curriculum Indian Age 1.5 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 7.30am-5.30pm.

Curriculum UK/International Age 10 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees On request

Activities 1. Personal, social, and emotional development. 2.

Communication, language, and literacy. 3. Problem solving, reasoning, and numeracy. 4. Creative development with arts and crafts. 5. Physical development, outdoor play area.

Hours of operation 8am-5pm.

Curriculum UK Age 11 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED6,000 to AED8,500

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

Hours of operation 8am-1pm, 8am-3pm, 8am-5pm.

Curriculum International Age 1 to 4.5 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees On request

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

Hours of operation 8am-12.30pm/3pm

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

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.

Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

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Small Steps Nursery Mirdif Dubai 04 288 3347

Tender Love and Care Nursery Boutique Office Dubai Media City 04 367 1636 tenderloveandcare.com

The Kensington Nursery Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 394 4473 Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai 04 342 3399 thekensingtonnursery. com

The Palms Nursery Jumeirah 3 Dubai 04 394 7017 palmsnurserydubai.com

The Wonder Years Nursery Dubai Sports City 04 368 5600 wonderyearsnursery.com

The Little Discoverers Nursery Safa 1 Dubai 04 394 6066 055 574 7347 littlediscoverers.com

March 2014

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

Activities Soft play, painting, music, dance.

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

Curriculum International Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED8,000 to AED10,000

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

Hours of operation 7.30am-5pm.

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

Activities Arabic classes, physical education class and water play.

Hours of operation 7.30am- 6pm.

Curriculum UK Age 16 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED2,500 to AED9,300

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.

Hours of operation 8am-1.30pm.

Curriculum British Curriculum EYFS Age 1 to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees Starting from AED6,000 for three days per week, to AED10,000 for five days per week

Activities New purpose-built nursery with a spacious covered outdoor play area, bicycle track and sandpit. A wellequipped 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 Sun-Thu, 8am-1pm.

Curriculum British Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum 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 7am- 6pm, with flexible days and timings.

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The Children’s Garden Al Barsha 2 Dubai 04 399 0160 tcgbarsha.ae A Taaleem School

Tiny Home Montessori Nursery Al Manara Jumeirah Dubai 04 346 5240 tiny-home.com

Willow Children’s Nursery Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 346 5078/050 472 5890 willownurserydubai.com

Wisdom International Nursery & Daycare Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 6371 wisdominternationalnursery. com

World Nursery Al Qusais Dubai 04 261 3025

Yellow Brick Road Nursery Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 8290 yellowbrickroad.ws Part of the Beautiful Minds Nurseries

March 2014

Curriculum The International Curriculum for Languages & Creative Arts (ICLCA) Age 2 to 6 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Jun Fees On request

Activities Purpose-built state-of-the-art facilities, including: water park, climbing frames, sandpit, swings, shaded play areas, large auditorium, Room of Knowledge, art studio, music studio, majlis, Mathazone Forest.

Hours of operation 8.30am-2pm. After-school activities: 2.30pm-3.15pm, Early drop-off from 7.45am.

Curriculum Montessori Age 1 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.

Curriculum Birth-Three Matters and the EYFS Age 45 days to 4.5 years Term dates Per three months Fees On request

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

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

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

Activities Indoor and outdoor play area, physical activities, music, outdoor trips.

Hours of operation 7am- 6.30pm.

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

Activities Oral activities, craftwork and writing skills.

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

Curriculum EYFS Age 2 months to 4+ years Term dates To be confirmed Fees Five days, AED9,500 inclusive of breakfast and lunch

Activities English, with basic Arabic, babies from two months to four years, and above. Specific activities focused for pre-school entry: indoor and outdoor designated play areas, shaded sandpit and racing track, music and movement, ballet, brain gym activities and play ball, drumming, kung fu and Chinese counting, messy play, heuristic play, sensory and exploratory play, baking and cooking activities, nursery family picnics, mini concerts and community events, field trips.

Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

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ALDAR ACADEMIES

ABU DHABI & AL AIN

ONE OF THE LARGEST PROVIDERS OF PRIVATE WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN ABU DHABI. NOW ALSO IN AL AIN. BAND A RATED BY THE ABU DHABI EDUCATION COUNCIL.

When it comes to selecting the best school for your loved ones, you will naturally look out for a trustworthy educator with a proven track record. Aldar Academies is one of the largest providers of private, world-class education in Abu Dhabi and should be a natural choice for more than one reason.

programme for students seeking a broad education with a global view.

From a single, 247-student facility in 2007, Aldar Academies has fast grown into a highly sought after institution serving 4,300 students in five schools in Abu Dhabi and one in Al Ain. This phenomenal expansion reflects the great confidence of parents, students and Abu Dhabi’s education authorities in the Aldar Academies’ model.

Our schools are constantly winning the praise of the Abu Dhabi Education Council as providers of top grade, Band A rated education. Persistently high year-on-year performance from Year 1 through to GSCE and A level suggests that our students will maintain their excellent record all through to university and beyond.

Our British curriculum, specially adapted to the UAE and taught by professionals of international calibre, ensures that our students have access to world-class education, while enjoying a stimulating multi-cultural setting where intellectual development is nurtured alongside personal growth.

Join thousands of parents who placed their trust in Aldar Academies as an able provider of superb education.

From September 2014 our leading Abu Dhabi secondary school, Al Bateen, will offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) - the perfect

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Our students enjoy the extra advantage of a diverse and creative, teaching and learning programme in Arabic language and Islamic studies, as appropriate.

Schools Let your little ones flourish with first-class facilities and curricula

Schools Abu Dhabi

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

Al Muna Primary School  Hamdan Abu Dhabi 02 501 4777 almunaprimary.sch.ae

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Curriculum UK 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 Band A Rated

Facilities One football field, 25m swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball court, outdoor and indoor netball, outdoor shaded play area, one 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.

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 6 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED41,580 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? N/A ADEC Rated Band A Rated

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

Extra-curricular activities U9 touch rugby, U12 touch rugby, home reading club, computer animation, swim squad, homework club, cricket, cursive writing, audio book recording, observational, drawing, conversation club, Arabic, fonts, drawing cartoon characters, Quran club, art club, puppet club, drumming, swim club, badminton, netball, desert school club, golf, home reading club, horse riding, healthy eating, ballet.

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

Al Worood Academy Off New Airport Road Abu Dhabi 02 444 7655/8990 alworood.sch.ae

Al Rayyan National Private School Rowdha area Abu Dhabi 02 446 4575 alrayyanschool.com

Al Fajr English International School Al Muroor 26th Street Abu Dhabi 02 449 4522 alfajrintschool.com

March 2014

Curriculum UK/IB Diploma Age Year 7 to Year 11 Term dates: Sep-Dec, JanApr, Apr-Jun Fees: AED53,361 to AED60,165 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? N/A ADEC Rated Band A Rated

Facilities One football field, 25m swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball court, outdoor and indoor netball, 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 (850 seats), drama studio, music recital rooms, food technology classrooms, two prayer rooms, atrium.

Extra-curricular activities School swim squad, Chinese language and culture, chess, guitar club, football, cricket, subaqua diving, and more...

Curriculum Arabic/UK/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-Feb, Feb-Jun Fees AED12,342 to AED27,346 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

Facilities Modern science labs, a library with more than 55,000 books, a clinic with nurse and qualified doctor.

Closed-circuit television in the kindergarten, plus a biology lab, TV room, two computer rooms, gymnasium with stage for productions, a modern cafeteria and a stationery store.

Extra-curricular activities Science fair, charity fair, KG graduation and function (dances, poetry and songs), holy Qur’an recitation competition, private schools’ essay competition, sports day.

Curriculum Indian/UAE Age 3+ Term dates: 15 Aug, 15 Jan Fees: On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities Various kinds of sporting activities.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Yearly Fees: On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities Computer lab, library, science lab, tourist club.

Extra-curricular activities Physical education, arts and crafts, cooking, playing, music, scouts.

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Schools Abu Dhabi Indian School Muroor Road Abu Dhabi 02 448 8025 adisuae.com

Al Murooj Scientific Private School Khalifa Bin Shakhboot Street Abu Dhabi 02 666 9229 almuroojprivateschool. com

Al Dhafra Private School ME09 Mohamed Bin Zayed City Abu Dhabi 02 610 8400/02 610 8401 dhafraschools.com

Al Shohub Private School Karama Street Abu Dhabi 02 446 4800 alshohub.org

American Community School Abu Dhabi 02 681 5115 acs.sch.ae

Australian School of Abu Dhabi Khalifa City B Abu Dhabi 02 586 6980 aia.vic.edu.au/abu_dhabi

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Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees AED2,175 to AED3,610 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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

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

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 3 to 14 Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities Physical education, arts and crafts, cooking, playing, music, scouts.

Curriculum Arabic/UK/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec-Apr Fees AED22,000 to AED38,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities Science laboratories, library, computer labs, playground.

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of sports activities.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 3 to 17 Term dates Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED16,450 to AED42,050 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes from KG-Grade 6

Facilities Science laboratory, computer, library.

Extra-curricular activities Football, volleyball, swimming.

Curriculum US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED39,960 to AED73,130 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities Band, choir, dance, fine arts, sports, arts, athletics, swimming.

Curriculum Arabic/Australian Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED17,000 to AED40,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities Fully air-conditioned international-standard 27m 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 avilable, separate playgrounds for each division, a well-equipped modern kindergarten section with adventure areas and swings.

Extra-curricular activities Physical education, arts and crafts, cooking, playing, music.

Schools British International School

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities Science laboratories, dance studios, indoor gymnasium, main hall, swimming pool, outdoor and indoor play areas, classroom ‘smart’ boards, music rooms, library, technology suites, grass football and rugby pitches.

Extra-curricular activities Drama club, music lessons, rugby, football, netball, table tennis, wakeboarding, swimming, arts and crafts, chess, basketball, journalism, computers, maths, pottery, Arabic club, history club and book club.

Curriculum UK Age 3-18 (K-12) by 2015, 3-15 (Foundation Stage 1 to Year 10) at present (2012-13) Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul. Fees: AED47,530 to AED72,680 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

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, 25m swimming pool.

Extra-curricular activities A wide variety, including football, hockey, rugby, swimming, badminton, karate, netball, rounders and horse riding.

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

Curriculum UK Age 3-10 years Term dates: January-March Fees: AED23,000 to AED26,500 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities State-of-the-art classrooms, ICT Extra-curricular activities Physical education, arts, music, school trips, school clubs, after-school club.

Choueifat Abu Dhabi

Curriculum Choueifat, SABIS Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED19,635 to AED34,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Curriculum Canadian Age 3 to 13 Term dates On request Fees AED35,075 to AED46,494 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Curriculum UAE Age Kindergarten to Grade 11 Term dates On request Fees AED26,200 to AED46,200 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Computers with wireless, library, science laboratories Extra-curricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

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

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

Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 556 2555 iscadkc-sabis.net

Canadian International School Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 556 4206 cisabudhabi.com

Creative Scientific Private School Abu Dhabi 02 556 0310 horizonprivateschool.com

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Emirates Private School Al Muroor Road Abu Dhabi 02 444 8863 emiratesprivate.sch.ae

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

Elite Private School Al Mushrif Abu Dhabi 02 447 5800 elitepvtschool.com

First Steps School 24th Karama Street Abu Dhabi 02 445 4920 firststeps.ae

French School New Airport Road Abu Dhabi 02 444 8075 llm.ae

Glenelg School Saks al Nakhl Abu Dhabi 02 599 2001 gsad.sch.ae

March 2014

Curriculum UAE/UK/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED15,000 to AED21,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities Football, basketball, volleyball and handball. Inter-school tournaments.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age Pre-KG to Grade 12 Term dates Sep, Jan Fees AED21,610 to AED53,770 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities on offer.

Curriculum Arabic/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED15,000 to AED21,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum UK Age KG1-KG2 Term dates: Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes: Abu Dhabi only

Facilities Field trips, special events, picnics, swimming, music time, painting.

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Curriculum French Age On request Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED90,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

Facilities Playground, auditorium, recreation, swimming pool, gymnasium.

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Curriculum UAE/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED19,000 to AED36,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities Basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, volleyball, handball.

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Schools GEMS Winchester School- Abu Dhabi  Abu Dhabi 02 403 5499 gemswinchesterschoolabudhabi.com

GEMS American Academy Najda (between 9 and 11 Street) Abu Dhabi 02 557 4880 gemsaa-abudhabi.com

German International School Al Bateen Abu Dhabi 02 666 8668 gisad.ae

Merryland International School Muroor Road Abu Dhabi 02 447 4406 merrylandinternational.net

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Curriculum UK Age Kindergarden to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED14,000 to AED22,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Multi-purpose 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.

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum American Age Kindergarten to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED31,500 to AED66,780 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

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

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

Curriculum German Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED15,400 to AED40,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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

Extra-curricular activities Basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, volleyball, handball.

Curriculum Indian Age FS2 to Grade 10 Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? No

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.

Extra-curricular activities Basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, volleyball, handball.

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Schools

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi 02 641 6333 gemseducation.com

GEMS Cambridge International School  Baniyas Abu Dhabi 02 510 4343 gcis-abudhabi.com

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Curriculum IB Age Kindergarten to Grade 5 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED38,000 to AED55,650 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

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.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED19,000 to AED32,300 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Learner pool, 25m 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, music choral and ensemble rooms, design and technology and media suites.

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Pearl Primary School Al Dhafrah Abu Dhabi 02 641 8887 pearlprimary.sch.ae

Raha International School Khalifa City A Abu Dhabi 02 556 1567 Admissions 02 557 8209 ris.ae A Taaleem School

Repton Abu Dhabi School Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi 056 170 0130 reptonabudhabi.org

Rawafed Private School Al Khaleeg Abu Dhabi 02 666 2663 (girls’ school) 02 666 9108 (boys’ school) rawafedschool.com

March 2014

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 6 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED39,600 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? N/A ADEC Rated Band A Rated

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

Extra-curricular activities Boys’ football, girls’ football, swim squad, swim fitness, athletics, dance, netball, badminton, hockey, active story telling, art master class, 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 IB World School Age 4 to 18 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED35,000 to AED55,200 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Recognized by ADEC (Abu Dhabi) as a highperforming school.

Facilities Landscaped campus with shaded play areas.

Spacious, Bridgit classrooms with computers and interactive white boards. Facilities include two libraries, science laboratories, three music studios, three visual arts studios, ICT labs, two gymnasiums, four tennis courts, 25m pool and beginners pool, two football pitches and a dining hall.

Extra-curricular activities Senior school orchestra, dance, crafty stories, jewellery making, choir, robotics, waterpolo, chess, horse-riding, maths club, computer club, wildlife club, French club, card making, kite surfing

Curriculum UK Age FS1-Year 1 in 2013, Year 2 onwards from 2015 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED55,000 for FS1 and FS2, AED61,000 for Year 1 Waiting list? On request Transport? On request

Facilities Swimming pool, play areas, library, multi-purpose hall.

Extra-curricular activities There will be a wide range on offer.

Curriculum Arabic/UK/US Age 3 to 17 Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Three school libraries, three computer labs, designated art studios, five science laboratories, two athletic fields, two clinics, specially-equipped kindergarten play area, two cafeterias, books and supplies store.

Extra-curricular activities Football, trips and more.

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Schools

Our Own English High School   Al Salaam Street Abu Dhabi 02 642 5990 gemsoo-abudhabi.com

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy Abu Dhabi 02 619 5555 www.szpag.com

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

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

Extra-curricular activities Music, elocution, recitation, debates, essay writing, dramatics, sports, creative writing, music, club activities, art and craft, painting.

Curriculum American/UAE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED26,500 to AED61,300 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities swimming pool, full sized gymnasium, theatre, library.

Extra-curricular activities sports, arts

Schools

The Cambridge High School New Musaffa Abu Dhabi 02 552 1621 gemscis-abudhabi.com

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED13,438 to AED28,380 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Kindergarten play ground, swimming pool, science labs, audio visual rooms, computer labs, music studios, tennis and volleyball court, auditorium, library, art studios, book and uniform store, medical care, school cafeteria, prayer room.

Extra-curricular activities Field trips, cultural events, environmental and social service projects, campaigns, cooking, journalism, drama, art and crafts, fashion design, computers and pottery.

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 8 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED39,600 to AED48,510 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? N/A ADEC Rated Band A Rated

Facilities Two swimming pools, art room, music room, auditorium, library, PE hall, playing field, large shaded courtyard, mosque, ICT suite.

Extra-curricular activities Animal stories in Qur’an, Arabic calligraphy, art and craft, athletics, ball games, basketball camp, book club, Chinese for beginners, construction club, cookery, craft work through sewing, dodgeball, drama, football, French advanced conversation, guitar club, hockey, jewellery making/crafts, iPad club, Playdough Fantastico, showcase dance performance class, science club, Spanish for beginners, swimming for beginners.

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Al Ain International School Al Salam Street Sarooj Al Ain 03 715 1000 alaininternational.sch.ae

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A progressive educational philosophy that focuses on whole child development.

Schools

Our Own English High School Al Ain 03 767 9747 gemsoo-alain.com

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

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Curriculum Indian CBSE and National Curriculum for England Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED3,324 to AED6,624 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Sports fields, music and art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms.

Extra-curricular activities Assembly presentations, annual festivals for performing and fine arts, sports, ‘creative’ science, elocution in many languages together with Olympiads in Mathematics. Inter-school competition - our own ‘Middles’ Soccer Tournament.

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED 41,580 to AED 57,330 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes, operated by 3rd party ADEC Rated Band A Rated

Facilities Two football fields, two swimming pools and beginners pool, outdoor and indoor basketball court, outdoor and indoor netball court, 300m and 100m running tracks, two outdoor shaded play areas, three indoor sports halls, cricket field, dance studio, canteen with full kitchen, secondary and primary library.

Extra-curricular 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.

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Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha

Al Barsha Dubai 04 347 8288 almawakeb.sch.ae

Al Mawakeb School Garhoud Garhoud Dubai 04 285 1415 almawakeb.sch.ae

Al Shorouq Private School Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 0765 ashorouq.ae

Al Salam Private School Al Nahda / Al Ghusais Dubai 04 267 9594 alsalamschool.sch.ae

Al Thuraya School Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4964 althuraya.ae

Al Safa School Al Safa 1 Dubai 04 388 4300 safaschooldubai.com

March 2014

Curriculum Arabic/French/ American Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees AED16,975 to AED38,255 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.

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum Arabic/French/ American Age 4 to 17 Term dates Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees AED16,975 to AED38,255 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.

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum Arabic/UAE Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-May Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Football pitch and basketball court.

Extra-curricular activities On request.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 2 to 15 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, libraries, clinics, resource centres.

Extra-curricular activities Clubs and extra curricular activities (ballet, gymnastics, kidzart, soccer kids, boxing, table tennis, board games, cooking, et cetera) are held after school at an additional charge. Information regarding the above is sent to parents at the beginning of each term.

Curriculum Arabic/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Football pitch and basketball court, computer labs, libraries.

Extra-curricular activities Swimming, skiing, football, running and all kind of sports activities.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED21,456 to AED31,839 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Large complex complete with swimming pool, sports hall and spacious playgrounds.

Extra-curricular activities Taekwondo, football, swimming, horse riding and skiing,

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Schools Al Noor Centre for Children with Special Needs Al Barsha 1 Dubai 04 340 4844 alnoorspneeds.ae

Al Rashid Al Saleh School Oud Metha Road Dubai 04 337 6126 rashedalsaleh.ae

Al Ameen School Al Nahda 2 Al Ghusais Dubai 04 267 7100 msbdubai.com

Al Sadiq Islamic English School Al Qusais Dubai 04 263 4083 alsadiqschool.com

Al Ittihad Private School – Jumeirah Jumeirah/Mamza Dubai 04 394 5111 ittihadschools.com

Al Diyafah High School Al Nadha 2 Dubai 04 267 1115 diyafah.com

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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, psychological services, computer training and vocational training.

Extra-curricular activities Physical education including swimming, gym training, track events and team games. Music and dance, art and craft, yoga and social club.

Curriculum UAE Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-May Fees AED5,760 to AED12,360 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Library, science laboratories, health care, multipurpose halls, computer lab.

Extra-curricular activities Sport, music and arts.

Curriculum Islamic/UK Age 3 to 16 Term dates On request Fees AED4,703 to AED5,330 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, medical facility, science laboratories, activity room, ICT suite, auditorium.

Extra-curricular 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 Arabic/UK Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Nov, Nov-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, indoor hall, activity rooms.

Extra-curricular activities Educational trips, picnics and outings, Qirat competition.

Curriculum US Age 3 to 16 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED18,000 to AED36,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? No KHDA rating Good

Facilities Two pools, two tennis courts, gym, soccer field, basketball courts.

Extra-curricular activities Karate club, football club, swimming, gym.

Curriculum IGCSE, Indian, UK Age 3+ Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED9,495 to 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.

Extra-curricular activities Confident communication, vedic map, ballet dance class, tennis, basketball, football.

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Schools Al Mizhar American Academy Mirdif Area Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 7250 Admissions 04 288 7576 americanacademy.ae A Taaleem School

Al Sadiq Islamic English School Al Qusais Dubai 04 263 4083 alsadiqschool.com

Al Khaleej National School Garhoud Dubai 04 282 2707 gemsakns.com

American Community School of Sharjah (ACSS) Maliha Road Sharjah (Opposite Sharjah University Campus) 06 522 7583 acssharjah.org

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Curriculum US Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED35,530 to AED55,385 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good with some areas outstanding

Facilities Canteen, computer labs, dance studio, fitness room, gymnasium, library, music rooms, two outdoor safe play areas, science laboratories, swimming pool, two art studios, sports field, well-resourced classrooms.

Extra-curricular activities A variety of activities are offered during the school day, and sports are offered after school. Such activities include, but are not limited to: Model United Nations (MUN), rugby, band, robotics, writer’s workshop, German club, advanced gymnastics, Spanish club, Qur’an club, and Arabic club. Competitive sports played throughout the school year include basketball, soccer, track and field, and swimming.

Curriculum Arabic, UK Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Nov, Nov-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science lab, indoor hall, activity rooms.

Extra-curricular activities Educational trips, picnics and outings, Qirat competition.

Curriculum UAE GSSC and US Diploma Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED12,659 to AED24,224 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, media rooms, library, reading area, computer laboratories, music rooms, on-campus mosques, multi-purpose hall, kindergarten play area, football pitch, pool, gymnasium, gardens, weather station.

Extra-curricular activities Scouts, chess, swimming, karate, electronics, drama, computer club, publications, music (guitar and piano), horse riding and shooting.

Curriculum US Age Nursery to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED32,000 to AED53,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

Facilities Gymnasium/fitness centre, 400m athletics track, three pools (one 50m Olympic-sized pool), 750 -seat 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, parent centre.

Extra-curricular activities Sport, swimming, gymnastics.

Schools American International School Al Qusais First Dubai 04 298 8666 aisch.net

American School of Dubai Al Barsha Dubai 04 395 0005 asdubai.org

Australian International School Sharjah 06 533 7722 ais.ae

Arab Unity School Rashidiya Dubai 04 288 6226/27 arabunityschool.com

Apple International School Al Qusais Dubai 04 263 8989 apple.sch.ae

Bradenton Preparatory Academy Dubai Sports City 04 818 3600 bradentonprepdubai.com

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Curriculum US Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees AED13,000 to AED21,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Play courts and gym, computer labs.

Extra-curricular activities Karate, volleyball and arts.

Curriculum US Age 4 to 17 Term dates Aug-Jun Fees AED29,900 (KG)AED71,000 (for all grades 1-12) 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 laboratories, four computer labs, journalism room, regulation baseball diamond, two outdoor basketball courts, grassed playing field, two tennis courts, 25m swimming pool.

Extra-curricular activities Computers, community service, dance, drama, environmental conservation, excursions, expeditions, literary magazine, newspaper, photography, yearbook, debate, sailing, scuba diving.

Curriculum Queensland, Australia, IB Age Grade 2 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun Fees AED32,000 to AED60,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities Outdoor Areas, computer lab, science laboratories, music room, conference room, swimming pool, gymnasium, library, medical clinic, transportation.

Extra-curricular activities Yes. Please ask the school for more information.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 3.5 to 16.5 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED2,645 to AED7,935 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Playgrounds, computer labs, science laboratories, libraries, basketball, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling.

Extra-curricular activities Basketball, football, volleyball.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED5,860 to AED10,760 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Library, swimming pool, science laboratories, IT centre, kids area.

Extra-curricular activities Concerts, sports day, trips, competitions.

Curriculum US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED30,000 to AED70,790 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Art, music and drama venues, science laboratory, library, full-sized gym, large classrooms with interactive white boards, computer connectivity.

Extra-curricular activities Afterschool general tutorials, Arabic dance club, arts and crafts, engineering by design, exceling in learning, gamers club, Model United Nations, technology workshop.

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Cambridge International School Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4646 gemscis-dubai.com

Central School Dubai Al Nahda Dubai 04 267 4433 nimsuae.com

Choueifat Sharjah University Road Al Shahba Sharjah 06 558 2211 iscshj-sabis.net

Choueifat Dubai Al Sofouh Dubai 04 399 9444 iscdxb-sabis.net

March 2014

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED15,327 to AED20,810 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.

Extra-curricular activities Outdoor education, visual arts, drama, dance.

Curriculum Indian Age 3+ Term dates On request Fees On request 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.

Extra-curricular activities Karate, sports, audio-visual programmes, fine arts and project works.

Curriculum Choueifat Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED18,000 to AED33,600 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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.

Extra-curricular activities Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

Curriculum Choueifat/UK/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED18,000 to AED35,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Library, three computer labs, three science labs, exam hall, gymnastics and ballet rooms, a large multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall, a gymnasium, two swimming pools, a grass football field, outdoor courts, car tracks for young students, playground equipment and indoor air-conditioned play areas, large auditorium and large cafeteria.

Extra-curricular activities Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

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Schools Collegiate American School Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 427 1400 casdubai.com

Dubai British Foundation Jumeirah Island (off 1st Road) Dubai dubaibritishfs.ae A Taaleem School

Deira International School Dubai Festival City 04 232 5552 disdubai.ae

Dubai American Academy Al Barsha Dubai 04 347 9222 gemsaa-dubai.com

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Curriculum US Age Pre-kindergarten to Grade 5 Term dates On request Fees AED36,000 to AED65,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Curriculum UK Age 3 Sept to Jun; DBF will open in September 2014.

Term dates Sep-Jun Fees (discounted rates applicable for the opening year 2014/15): FS1 AED55,000; FS2 AED55,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? No

Facilities Classrooms equipped with the latest instructional audio-visual facilities, computer laboratories, library, art rooms, dance studios, music rooms, swimming pools, sports hall, basketball courts, badminton courts, prayer rooms.

Extra-curricular activities Visit our website for a full list of our high-quality, inspirational after-school activities.

Facilities Large, multi-purpose indoor hall, state-of-the-art classrooms with direct acess to shaded outdoor learning spaces, specialist music room, specialist language room, built-in library in each room, outdoor and fully shaded swimming pool, indoor learning spaces, health centre, outdoor playing area.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 17 Term dates Aug, Nov, Jan Fees AED34,765 to AED70,050 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities The first phase includes vocal and instrumental music rooms, art rooms, libraries, computer and science laboratories, design technology workshops, business studies centre, an indoor gymnasium, swimming pool and large sports field. The second phase involves further classrooms, media centre and multipurpose hall.

Extra-curricular activities Craft and painting, competitive sport, music and drama, physical education, swimming, painting.

Curriculum IB/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED18,688 to AED69,186 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Library media centre, four computer labs, 25m swimming pool, soccer pitch on an artificial surface, large gymnasium, grass play areas, a full theatre/auditorium, cafeteria and amphitheatre.

Extra-curricular activities Sailing/windsurfing, choir, basketball, volleyball, rock climbing, swimming, scuba diving, drama, gymnastics, karate, art club, dance, computer club, board games, book club, ballet, chess club, tennis, waterskiing, Spanish club, math club, floor hockey.

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Dubai Autism Center Diyafa Road, Dubai 04 398 6862 dubaiautismcenter.ae

Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills 04 368 4111 diadubai.com

Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai (German International School Dubai) Al Quoz Dubai 04 338 6006 germanschool.ae

Dubai Center for Special Needs Al Safa Dubai 04 344 0966 dcsneeds.ae

Dubai International School Al Garhoud 04 282 3513 Nad El-Sheba 04 338 5530 dis.sch.ae

Dubai British School Emirates Hills Dubai 04 361 9361 (ext 258) dubaibritishschool.ae A Taaleem School

March 2014

Curriculum Special Needs Age 3 to 7 Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? On request KHDA rating N/A

Curriculum IB Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Feb, Feb-Jun Fees AED33,618 to AED59,565 Waiting list? Depends on the year group Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities On request.

Extra-curricular activities On request.

Facilities 95 classrooms, networked library, specialist rooms for music, music technology, art, dance, drama and language learning, exam hall, fully equipped science laboratories, computer labs and robotic lab, four climate-controlled multi-purpose 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.

Extra-curricular activities Art, music, singing, rock band, reading club, drama, variety of sports, IT, science, belly dance, chess and languages .

Curriculum German Age 3+ Term dates Sep 6 -Jan 31, Feb 1-Jul 1 Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Swimming, sports hall, outdoor sports field.

Extra-curricular activities Football, choir, music, badminton, gymnastics.

Curriculum Special needs Age 3 to 27 Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? On request KHDA rating N/A

Facilities On request.

Extra-curricular activities On request.

Curriculum Arabic/US Age 3.5 to 17 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, pool, gym, computer lab and English lab.

Extra-curricular activities Karate, tennis, volleyball, basketball and football.

Curriculum UK / British Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED38,843 to AED58,265 Waiting list? Yes. The following years have been closed for 2013-2014: FS2, Y1, Y3, Y5, Y6 and Y10 Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Swimming pool, large sports hall, two libraries, two ICT suites, art and design studio, design and technology workshop, science laboratories, music rooms, tennis court, astroturf, gym, large foundation play area, multi-purpose hall.

Extra-curricular activities Badminton, cricket, digital art and animation, diving, documentary film-making club, fashion design, film club, fitness, football, golf, hockey, literacy and ICT games, orchestra, Quran club, science article review, basketball, choir, sewing and embroidery, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, adopt a turtle campaign.

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Schools Dubai Modern Education School Mizhar Dubai 04 288 5115 dmeschools.com

Dubai Scholars Private School Al Qusais Dubai 04 298 8892 dubaischolars.com

Dubai American Scientific School Al Quoz Dubai 04 339 2444 dubaidass.com

Delhi Private School Dubai The Gardens Dubai 04 882 1848 dpsdubai.com

Dubai English Speaking College Dubai Academic City 04 360 4866 descdubai.com

Dubai Carmel School Al Nadha Dubai 04 267 5424 dubaicarmelschool.com

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Curriculum US/UAE Age 3 to 16 Term dates Sep, Dec, Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, library, all-purpose hall with telescopic seating can be used for PE activities, drama productions and school presentations, large computer labs, canteens for boys and girls, health clinic.

Extra-curricular activities Cultural and social activities, sports activities, camping, trading activities.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 16 Term dates Info on request Fees Info on request Waiting list? Info on request Transport? Info on request KHDA rating Good

Facilities Pool, astro turf pitch, audio-visual room, cooking room, computer room.

Extra-curricular activities Music, dance, drama, cooking, life skills and yoga.

Curriculum US Age 4 to 18 Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Unsatisfactory

Facilities Classrooms (air conditioned), fully equipped library/ media resource centre, multimedia room, modern science laboratories, music centre, art and craft centre, computer labs, kindergarten media room/library, swimming pool, playground, basketball/volleyball court, grass football pitch, gymnasium, parent meeting room, student garden, medical facilities, prayer rooms, student council.

Extra-curricular activities Field trips, sports club, recreation and social trips, music and dance.

Curriculum Indian Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees On request 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.

Extra-curricular activities Public speaking, poetry recitation, elocution, debate and drama. Music, dance, art and craft, athletics, cricket, basketball, football, indoor games and swimming.

Curriculum UK Age 11 to 18 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED66,061-AED71,003 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities D&T/food technology room, textiles and CAD/CAM. Auditorium for whole school, canteen for 500, state-of-the-art science laboratories, synthetic and full-size grass pitch for football and 15 -a-side rugby, three full-size netball courts, six netball/volleyball/badminton sports halls.

Extra-curricular activities See the school’s website for a wide range of sporting, musical, drama, International Award, and other extensive extra-curricular activities.

Curriculum UK Age 3+ Term dates Sep, Dec, Mar Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities E-learning methods of teaching, computer lab, gym, playing equipment for kindergarten.

Extra-curricular activities Quiz competition at every level, field trips, open days, sports day, inter-school competitions.

Schools Dubai Modern High School Al Safa Dubai 04 326 3339 gemsmhs.com

Dubai College Al Sufouh Dubai 04 399 9111 dubaicollege.org

Dar Al Marefa Private School Mirdif Dubai 04 288 5782 daralmarefa.ae

Dubai Arab American School Muhaisanah Dubai 04 288 2222 daaschool.com

Dubai National School Al Twar Dubai 04 298 8555 Al Barsha Dubai 04 347 4555 dns.sch.ae

Dubai English Speaking School Oud Metha Dubai 04 337 1457 dessdubai.com

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Curriculum Indian CISCE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Mar-Apr Fees AED26,756 to AED39,670 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.

Extra-curricular activities Drama, music, dance, creative communication, the visual arts, creative festival, sporting activities.

Curriculum UK Age 7+ Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. Fees AED22,591 per term Waiting list? Selective entry 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.

Extra-curricular activities Sporting, hobbies/interests and academic support/reinforcement.

Curriculum IB Age 3+ Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Library, science laboratories, IT centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds, sport fields.

Extra-curricular activities Football, basketball, baseball, music, drama, French language.

Curriculum US Age 3+ Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer laboratories, swimming pool.

Extra-curricular activities Sports, camping, field trips.

Curriculum US Age 3+ Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories and projects, library, art education, physical education, computer labs, swimming pool.

Extra-curricular activities Swimming, football, basketball, aerobics.

Curriculum UK Age 4 to 11 Term dates 3 terms Fees AED34,952 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, pool, tennis courts, football/cricket pitch, netball.

Extra-curricular activities Gymnastics, football, netball, swimming, music.

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Schools Dubai Infants School Oud Metha Dubai (Opposite Iranian Club) 04 337 1463

Dubai Carmel School Al Qusais Dubai 04 267 5424 dubaicarmelschool.com

Emirates English Speaking School Al Safa Jumeirah Dubai 04 394 7355 eess.sch.ae

Emirates International School, Meadows Meadows Drive Dubai 04 362 9009 eischools.ae/Meadows

Emirates International School, Jumeirah Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 348 9804 eischools.ae/Jumeirah

Elite English School Al Waheda Dubai 04 268 8244 eliteenglishschool.com

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Curriculum UK Age 3+ Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Wide play area.

Extra-curricular activities Football.

Curriculum UK Age 3+ Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED19,925 to AED26,185 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Football pitch, sports club.

Extra-curricular activities Gym classes, football, basketball, art exhibitions. Projects surrounding environmental issues and concerns.

Curriculum Indian Age 3 to 18 Term dates Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Auditorium, library, science laboratories, music room, art room, school clinic, book store, canteen, playground.

Extra-curricular activities Elocution, debating, dramatics, quiz, essay-writing, art, swimming, ice-skating, music and dance.

Curriculum UK Age 4 to 17 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Gymnasiums, computer labs, science laboratories, drama rooms, fully IT-connected classrooms, swimming pool, sports field.

Extra-curricular activities Most sports, ballet, cooking, art and crafts, health and fitness, math club, computer club, robotics, F1 club, environmental club, student council.

Curriculum UK/IB Age 4 to 17 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request 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.

Extra-curricular activities Languages clubs, indoor climbing, competitive sports, fitness, arts, cultural, academic and service activities, international award.

Curriculum CBSC Age 3 to 17 Term dates Apr-Jul, Sep-Mar Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Aerobics, dance, science laboratories, computer laboratories.

Extra-curricular activities Debate, drama, art and crafts, football, cricket, basketball.

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GEMS Winchester School Oud Metha Dubai 04 337 4112 gemswinchesterschooldubai.com

GEMS Royal Dubai School Mirdif Dubai 04 288 6499 royaldubaischool.com

March 2014

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED9,377 to AED14,846 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities School mosque, library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, play field, kindergarten play area.

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Year 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED31,438 to AED39,639 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.

Extra-curricular activities Ballet, karate, music, art, ICT, clay modelling, chess, cookery, Indian dancing, netball, football, athletics, hockey, gymnastics, tennis, golf.

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GEMS Jumeirah Primary School Jumeirah Dubai 04 394 3500 jumeirahprimaryschool.com

GEMS World Academy Al Barsha Dubai 04 373 6373 gemsworldacademydubai.com

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Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED32,775 to AED41,315 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

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.

Extra-curricular activities Sports programme, visual arts, performing arts, music, drama, dance.

Curriculum IB Age Nursery to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED55,386 to AED96,140 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities The Discovery World, planetarium, sports facilities, auditorium, symphony centre, peace garden.

Extra-curricular activities Rock climbing, tennis, gymnastics, model club, newspaper, rugby, dance, martial arts, music technology, ballet, choir, ELL, and environment club.

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GEMS New Millennium School Al Khail Dubai 04-339 6533 gemsnms-alkhail.com

GEMS Millennium School Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 535 8176 gemsmillenniumschoolsharjah.com

March 2014

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 8 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.

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, play field.

Extra-curricular activities Day boarding programme, afteroon self-enhancement programme, art & craft, karate, music, modern dance, science clubs, elocution, creative writing, debate, dramatics, quizzing forums & cricket, football, tennis courts and a swimming pool

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GEMS Wellington Primary School Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 04 343 3266 szpag.com

GEMS Wellington Academy - Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai 04 342 4040 gemswellingtonacademydso.com

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Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED36,063 to AED45,458 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, parent areas and meeting rooms.

Extra-curricular activities Physical education and sports, music, arts, after-school programme.

Curriculum UK & IB Age Kindergarten to Year 12 (1st year of operation) Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED31,000 to AED70,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Indoor multi-sports hall, outdoor shaded multisports hall, outdoor synthetic multi-sports pitch, six-lane 25m swimming pool, 10m learner pool, dance/exercise studio, fitness suite.

Extra-curricular activities Visual and performing arts, music, drama, art.

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GEMS Westminster School - Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah 07 203 5999 gemswestminsterschoolrak.com

GEMS Wellington International School Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 04 348 4999 wellingtoninternationalschool. com

March 2014

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 7 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.

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum UK / IB Age Foundation Stage to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED35,244 to AED76,675 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 multi-purpose sports hall, 300m athletics track, three squash courts, tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball courts, 25m indoor swimming pool, climbing wall and a play area for Foundation Stage children.

Extra-curricular activities Art and craft, astronomy, athletics, basketball, computers, choir, cricket, dance, drama, drawing, French, football, needlework, netball, rugby and tap dance.

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Schools GEMS International School - Al Khail Al Khail Dubai 04 339 6200 gis-alkhail.com

GEMS Modern Academy Al Safa Dubai 04 326 3339 gemsmhs.com

GEMS Westminster School - Sharjah Sharjah 06 542 6323 gemswestminsterschoolsharjah.com

GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail Al Khail Dubai 04 339 6233 gemswellingtonacademyalkhail.com

GEMS Metropole School - Motor City Motor City Dubai 600 567 771 +971 4395 8494 (outside UAE) gemsmetropoleschool-dubai. com

Greenfield Community School Dubai Investments Park Dubai 04 885 6600 04 885 6638 (admissions) gcschool.ae A Taaleem School

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Curriculum IB Age Kindergarten to Grade 5 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED46,000 to AED60,000 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.

Extra-curricular activities A choice of after-school activities.

Curriculum Indian CISCE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Mar- Apr Fees AED28,361 to AED42,050 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Activity room and outdoor play area, art and craft room, library, science laboratories, ICT, pool, auditorium.

Extra-curricular activities Drama, music, dance, creative communication, the visual arts, creative festival, sporting activities.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED12,000 to AED18,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Indoor four-court sports hall, outdoor football pitch, cricket nets, four-outdoor multi-games courts, multi-purpose sports hall, ICT and electronics labs, specialist classrooms for primary and secondary schools.

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED52,000 to AED65,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Three-level gymnasium with roof top tennis courts, two 25m swimming pools and toddler pool, full football and rugby pitches, recording and video studio, auditorium and theatre, full cafeteria.

Extra-curricular activities Impartial and independent careers guidance, entrepreneurship, cross-curricular studies, and personal, social and health education.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 8 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED33,000 to AED44,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Fully integrated ICT, libraries, sports provisions including a swimming pool, digital media rooms, science laboratories, music and art rooms.

Curriculum IB Continuum World School Age 3.8 to 18 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED36,915 to AED67,980 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable with some areas Good and Outstanding

Facilities State-of-the-art auditorium, six-lane competitive swimming pool, learning pool, sports fields, gymnasium, three tennis courts, libraries, art studios, music rooms, shaded safe-play areas, fully equipped science laboratories, ICT labs, dance and drama studio, interactive white boards.

Extra-curricular activities Backgammon, iPad learning, crafts and arts, how to express oneself, music and dance, board games, greek culture and dance, science club, destination imagination, gymnastics and aerobics, creative writing, fun and fitness, cooking, rugby, yoga, running club, football, choir, ball games, fun with books, Arabic magazines and songs, stories of the prophets, English language, recycling and art.

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Gulf Indian High School Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4455 gihsdubai.com

Horizon School Dubai Next to Safa Park Dubai 04 342 2891 horizonschooldubai.com

International School of Arts and Sciences Dubai Al Warqa’a 1 Dubai 04 280 0459/0185 isas.sch.ae

Institute of Applied Technology Al Qusais Dubai 04 212 2888 iat.ac.ae

International School of Choueifat Knowledge Village Dubai 04 399 9444 iscuae-sabis.net

International Academic School Dubai Al Warqaa 1 Dubai 04 280 0993 ias-dubai.ae

March 2014

Curriculum CBSE Age 3+ Term dates Monthly Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Modern amenities, science laboratories, library, well-equipped clinic, science exhibition.

Extra-curricular activities Cricket, basketball, sports and fitness programmes.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? No KHDA rating Good

Facilities Two swimming pools, football, music centre, IT lab.

Extra-curricular activities Football, bowling, netball, swim squad training, distance swimming, horse riding, karate, football squad training, dancing, rounders, yoga and ball skills.

Curriculum International/US Age 3 to 17 Term dates Aug-Oct, Oct-Mar, Mar-May Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Two computer labs, two science laboratories plus biology laboratory and chemistry laboratory, two preengineering laboratories, primary library, main library, indoor primary playground, taekwondo dojo, health clinic.

Extra-curricular activities Scouts, French club, music, astronomy, fitness, varsity teams, taekwondo, debate, student council.

Curriculum US Age Under 16, UAE nationals only Term dates Aug-Jan, Feb-May Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities World-class classrooms and laboratories with cutting-edge 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.

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Curriculum UK/US Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED17,400 to AED34,500 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 airconditioned play areas. Plus a large auditorium and a large cafeteria.

Extra-curricular activities Taekwondo, ballet and gymnastics.

Curriculum Arabic/US Age 3+ Term dates Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees AED14,920 to AED28,005 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.

Extra-curricular activities Football, volleyball, after-school club and all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports.

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Schools Jebel Ali Primary School Jebel Ali Village Dubai 04 884 6485 jebelalischool.org

Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Jumeirah branch Dubai 04 394 5515 jess.sch.ae

Jumeira Baccalaureate School Jumeira 1 Al Wasl Road Dubai 04 344 6931 04 349 0533 (admissions) jbschool.ae A Taaleem School

Jumeirah College Jumeirah Dubai 04 395 5524 gemsjc.com

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Curriculum UK Age 4 to 11 Term dates Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-July Fees AED12,099 per term Waiting list? For some year groups Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

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.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-June Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes (Year 3 or above) KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Large campus with shaded playground areas, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, air-conditioned sports hall, multi-purpose PE studio, netball courts, large tigerturf 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, and numerous music and performing arts opportunities. (Changes on a termly basis).

Curriculum IB World School Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED 50,000 to 75,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good with some areas Outstanding

Facilities Large auditorium, swimming pool, tennis courts, sports track, library, media centre, indoor and outdoor learning spaces, computer/ICT labs, art, music and dance studios, science labs, kindergarten outdoor and indoor play areas, common play areas, elementary gym, canteen.

Extra-curricular activities Football, indoor cricket, table tennis, netball, swimming, volleyball, photography, singing, robotics, ECO club, violin, Glee choir, basketball, arts and crafts, science club, maths Olympiad, chess, guitar.

Curriculum UK Age Year 7 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED58,542 to AED73,177 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

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.

Extra-curricular activities Drama, music, sports, diving, fashion, photography, snowboarding and skiing.

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Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Arabian Ranches branch Dubai 04 361 9019 jess.sch.ae

K12 International Academy (Online School) Block 12, Floor 1 Knowledge Village Dubai 04 440 1212 k12.com/int

Khadija Iranian School Dubai for Girls Karama Dubai 04 396 1236

Kings’ School Dubai Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 348 3939 kingsdubai.com

Lycee Libanais Francophone Prive Al Qusais Dubai 04 264 0800 llfp.com

Lycee Georges Pompidou Ecole Primaire Dubai Oud Metha Dubai 04 337 4161 lgp.ae

March 2014

Curriculum UK (IB in 6th Form) Age 3 to 18 (F1 to Year 13) Term dates Sep-June Fees On request Waiting list? Primary: yes.

Secondary/6th Form: on request Transport? Yes (Year 3+) KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Large campus with shaded playgrounds, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, air-conditioned sports hall, PE 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.

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. (Changes on a termly basis).

Curriculum US Age 5 to 21 Term dates Sep, Oct Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? N/A KHDA rating 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.

Curriculum Iranian Age Info on request Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities On request.

Extra-curricular activities Art club, environment club.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? No KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Wireless technology, laptop provision, ICT suite, gym, 25m swimming 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.

Curriculum French Age 3 to 12 Term dates Sep-Nov, Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees AED19,480 to AED30,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Basketball court and football pitch.

Extra-curricular activities Sports clubs.

Curriculum French Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Gym and basketball court.

Extra-curricular activities Music and painting.

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Schools Mirdiff Private School Mizher Dubai 04 288 3303 mirdifprivateschool.ae

New Academy School Al Mina Road Bur Dubai Dubai 04 398 8873

New Indian Model School Dubai Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4313/04 282 4250 nimsuae.com

Nibras International School Dubai Investment Park 04 885 3330 nisdubai.ae

North American International Mirdif Dubai 04 288 4844 naischool.ae

Oxford School Dubai Al Qusais Dubai 04 254 3666 oxford.sch.ae

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Curriculum US Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees Info on request 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.

Extra-curricular activities Swimming, basketball, volleyball, football.

Curriculum US Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Unsatisfactory

Facilities Swimming pool, science lab, two computer labs, multimedia room, multipurpose hall.

Extra-curricular activities Football, basketball, sports.

Curriculum Indian CBSC Age 3 to 17 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Basketball and volleyball facilities, science laboratories, computer labs, library, clinic, canteen.

Extra-curricular activities Basketball, plus all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

Curriculum US Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request 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.

Extra-curricular activities Sports day, field trips, tree planting for environmental awareness.

Curriculum US Age 3.5 to 17 Term dates On request Fees AED17,950 to AED31,050 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.

Extra-curricular activities Literary club, eco club, band, sports and art club.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep, Dec, Mar Fees On request 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.

Extra-curricular activities Football, swimming and all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports.

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Our Own English High School – Boys, Sharjah Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 535 5227 gemsourownenglishboyssharjah.com

Our Own Indian School Al Quoz Dubai 04 339 1188 gemsoo-alquoz.com

March 2014

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED7,000 to AED11,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Library, mathematics laboratory, science laboratories, computer science centre, play field, medicare, bookstore, canteen.

Extra-curricular activities Visual arts, the performing arts, public speaking, Star of the Section Award, physical education, scouting, educational field trips, quiz club, environment club, Olympiads.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED4,753 to AED9,689 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, science laboratories, ICT laboratories, playing field, canteen, medical centre.

Extra-curricular activities Interschool english debate, Our Own Interschool Drama Festival.

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Our Own High School Al Warqa’a Dubai 04 280 0077 gemsoo-alwarqa.com

Our Own English High School Al Warqa 3 Dubai 04 236 1335 gemsoo-dubai.com

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Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED6,015 to AED12,694 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, mathematics laboratory, science laboratories, computer science centre, playing field, school mosque.

Extra-curricular 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.

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.

Extra-curricular activities Physical education, public speaking, visual arts, environment club, performing arts, overnight camps, activity club, mentoring, workshops, Olympiads, educational trips, Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

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Our Own English High School – Girls, Sharjah Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 538 6486 gemsoo-sharjah.com

Philadelphia Private School Al Qusais Dubai 04 264 6202 ppsdubai.org

Pristine Private School Al Nahda 2 Dubai 04 267 4299 / 5822 pristineschool.com

Queen International School Hor Al Anz Dubai 04 265 2600 qisdubai.com

March 2014

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED6,010 to AED11,210 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area, medicare, books, uniform store, canteen.

Extra-curricular activities Physical education, guides, public speaking, visual arts, environment club, performing arts, overnight camps, activity club, mentoring, workshops, Olympiads, educational trips.

Curriculum US Age 3 to 17 Term dates Aug, Dec, Mar Fees AED16,391 to AED28,068 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Library, science laboratories, multi-purpose halls, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports areas, physical education, computers.

Extra-curricular activities Football, karate, basketball, clay modelling, memorisation of Koran, computer, creative art, folk dance, and ballet.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED8649 to AED15,867 per term Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities 100,000 -square-foot campus consisting of kindergarten activity area, multi-purpose hall, sports grounds, covered swimming pool, interactive audio-visual support rooms, libraries and science laboratories.

Extra-curricular activities Ice skating, swimming, karate, football, music, drama and annual concerts.

Curriculum UK Age 3+ Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED12,470 to AED23,385 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Bus service, science laboratories, playground, library, canteen.

Extra-curricular activities Football.

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Schools Rashid School for Boys Nad Al Sheba Dubai 04 336 1187 rsbdubai.sch.ae

Rajagiri International School Al Warqaa Dubai 04 280 0691 risdubai.org

Raffles International School Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 427 1200 rafflesis.com

Repton School Dubai Nad Al Sheba 3 Dubai 04 426 9393 reptondubai.org

Salman Farsi School Al Ghusais Dubai 04 298 8121 irs-uae.com/salman/ home.asp

Scholars International Academy Sharjah school zone area near University City 06 535 5033 scholarsinternational.com

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Curriculum UK/UAE Age 3.6+ Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Library, science laboratories, outdoor sports areas, physical education, computers.

Extra-curricular activities Games, football.

Curriculum US Age 3 to 17 Term dates Monthly Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

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.

Extra-curricular activities Swimming, literature, music, dance games, gymnastics, aerobics, art, environment day, sports day, concerts, talent week.

Curriculum UK/US Age 4 to 14 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED26,125 to AED61,446 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Theatre, art rooms, dance studio, music rooms, science laboratories, computer labs, soccer field, pools, sports hall, basketball courts, badminton courts, tennis courts, prayer rooms.

Extra-curricular activities Science, music, sports, drama and theatre.

Curriculum UK/IB Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED47,599 to AED95,199 per annum Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Two rugby/football pitches, two outdoor shaded multi-purpose areas, two indoor sports halls, indoor cricket nets, five outdoor cricket nets, three outdoor tennis courts, weight training and cardio rooms, indoor 25m swimming pool.

Extra-curricular 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.

Curriculum Iranian Age Info on request Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Info on request Extra-curricular activities Art club, environment club, Quran and Islamic studies club.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 13 Term dates Sep-June Fees AED18,810 to AED32,500 Waiting list? No Admissions open for the year 2011/12 Transport? Yes

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.

Extra-curricular activities Swimming, netball, soccer, ball skills, cricket, organic gardening, dancing, music, expressive arts programme, to name a few.

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School of Modern Skills Al Muhaisnah 1 Dubai 04 288 7765 dubaisms.net

School of Research Science Baghdad St Al Quosais Dubai 04 298 8772

Sheffield Private School Al Nadha Dubai 04 267 8444 sheffield-school.com

Sheikh Rashid Al-Maktoum Pakistan School Qusais Dubai 04 298 8303

Sharjah American International School Near Sharjah Traffic Department Sharjah 06 538 0000 saisuae.com

Sharjah British School Near Sharjah University City Sharjah 06 534 7722 sharjahbritishschool.com

March 2014

Curriculum Arabic/US Age 3 to 16 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED14,317 to AED24,205 Waiting list? No Transport? No KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Includes two swimming pools, a library, two ICT labs, a massive multi-purpose 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.

Extra-curricular activities All kind of sports activities.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age FS1 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED22,990 to AED43,155 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Cafeteria, SRS clinic and health care, transportation, science labs.

Extra-curricular activities All kind of sports activities.

Curriculum UK Age 3+ Term dates On request Fees On request Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer labs and swimming pool.

Extra-curricular activities Stories club, arts and crafts, netball, Arabic for beginners, handwriting practice, karate, swimming, gymnastics.

Curriculum Pakistani Age 3 to 17 Term dates Apr-Oct Dec-Mar Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Football pitch, kindergarten play area, library, science laboratories, clinic, canteen.

Extra-curricular activities Sports weeks, programmes in Global Village.

Curriculum Arabic/US Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED13,000 to AED33,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

Facilities Swimming pool, playing fields, indoor sports arena and multi-purpose hall, a separate covered playing area for kindergarten students, two ICT labs with over 60 computers, two libraries with computers, science laboratories and a full time science technician, a multi-purpose sports hall for physical education, changing rooms, medical services, transport, a book store, two cafeterias, and two prayer rooms.

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of sports activities.

Curriculum UAE/UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED14,500 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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 health care, a swimming pool, a library, fully air-conditioned classes and sports day.

Extra-curricular activities All kinds of sports activities.

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Schools STAR International School, Al Twar Al Twar 2 Dubai 04 263 8999 starschoolaltwar.com

STAR International School, Umm Sheif Umm Sheif Dubai 04 348 3314 semsintl.com

Star International School, Mirdif Mirdif Dubai 04 288 4644 starschoolmirdif.com

St. Mary’s Catholic School Oud Metha Road Dubai 04 337 0252 stmarysdubai.com

SNF Children Development Center Karama Dubai 04 334 9818 snfgroup.com

The English College Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 394 3465 englishcollege.ac.ae

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Curriculum UK Age 3 to 14 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED17,510 to AED34,640 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab, interactive boards, auditorium, role playroom, jungle gym, school clinic.

Extra-curricular activities Tennis, martial arts, gymnastics, ballet, football.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request 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.

Extra-curricular activities Tennis, martial arts, gymnastics and ballet.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 11 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED29,940 to AED45,250 per annum.

Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab.

Extra-curricular activities Tennis, martial arts, cookery, handball, needlework, computers, judo, art, French, tennis, gymnastics, aloa maths, football academy, ballet.

Curriculum UK Age 5.5 to 18 Term dates On request Fees AED6,500 to AED15,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Sports grounds.

Extra-curricular activities Drama, quiz, music, sports, elocution, debates, environment, art/craft, cookery and needlework.

Curriculum Special needs Age 12+ Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On Request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Vocational and occupational training along with alternative therapy, computers.

Extra-curricular activities Educational trips, music sessions, aerobics, picnics.

Curriculum UK Age 3 to 16 Term dates On request Fees AED 7,880 to AED17,703 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Gym, swimming pools and playing courts.

Extra-curricular activities Football, softball, netball, rugby, club choir, chess, drama, yoga, art club, badminton, orchestra, film club, golf, sailing, skiing.

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The Winchester School Jebel Ali Jebel Ali Gardens Dubai 04 882 0444 thewinchesterschool.com

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED10,816 to AED24,127 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Multi-purpose 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.

Extra-curricular 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.

The Westminster School

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED5,557 to AED10,484 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Covered play area, activity room, library, science laboratories, music, art and craft rooms, ICT. Extra-curricular 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.

Al Ghusais Dubai 04 298 8333 gemsws-ghusais.com

March 2014

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The Kindergarten Starters Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4090 gemskgs.com

The Millennium School Al Ghusais Dubai 04 298 8567 gemsmillenniumschool.com

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Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 5 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED6,075 to AED8,106 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.

Extra-curricular activities Performing arts, creative communication, visual arts, sports, inter-school music festival, inter-house quiz competitions, caretaker service.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED14,045 to AED20,654 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Sporting areas, science laboratories, library, cafeteria, medical centre.

Extra-curricular activities School events, physical education, music, drama, art, the Afternoon Programme.

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The City International School Nadd Al Hamar Dubai 04 289 5781/2 tcs-uae.com

Uptown School Mirdif Dubai 04 251 5001 04 285 4975 (admissions) uptownschool.ae A Taaleem School

Universal American School Al Rashidiya Dubai 04 232 5222 uasdubai.ae

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Curriculum UK Age 3 to 16 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Curriculum IB World School Age Pre-K to Grade 10 (higher grades from 2015 onwards) Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED49,950 to 59,950 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good with some areas Outstanding

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.

Extra-curricular activities Inter-house events, quizzes, sports day, two field trips per year.

Facilities Two libraries, full WiFi, art and music studios, canteen, sports fields, teaching swimming pool and competition pool, four ITC labs and six science laboratories.

Extra-curricular activities Uptown runs a full schedule of teacher-led ECAs including well-regarded Adventure Club and the Global Inquirers which investigates social responsibility issues in Dubai. Middle-years students are eligible for the forensic science ECA, and Desert Dance has a large program in the school. E-Sports provides sports training for tennis, football, swimming, cricket, rugby, climbing and holiday camps.

Curriculum US Age 3 to 17 Term dates Aug, Jan, Feb Fees AED28,650 to AED64,740 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities The UAS campus includes an indoor gymnasium, Olympic-sized track and soccer field, vocal and instrumental music rooms, art rooms, computer and science labs, libraries, swimming pool.

Extra-curricular activities Soccer, reading, karate, music and golf.

Curriculum Indian CBSE / National Curriculum for England Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr - Mar Fees AED3,853 to AED8,236 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.

Extra-curricular activities Art and craft, drama, music, singing, painting, debate, cookery, elocution, football, interhouse quiz, debate, cricket, basketball, maths, Olympiad, table tennis, inter-house dramatics, waste to wealth, c.c.a.

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Universities Dubai

American University in the Emirates

Curriculum US Number of students On request

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.

Curriculum UAE Number of students On request

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.

Curriculum US Number of students 2,784

Overview A ‘genuine American university experience’ is the aim of this private university. Founded in 1995, it educates both UAE nationals and international students in English. The campus itself is located next to Dubai Media City and, as well as an array of bachelor and master degrees, students can take advantage of 33 student clubs, annual events and a student centre, complete with a barber shop, beauty salon, travel agency, bank, bookstore and more.

Curriculum US Number of students 500

Overview ACD is located in Garhoud, near Dubai’s Festival City, and has been in operation for 19 years. It currently offers prospective students a two-year university transfer programme to institutions in the US, Canada and India; a four-year bachelor of business administration; and a five-level academic English programme which provides remedial English classes to prepare students for TOEFL exams.

Curriculum Indian Number of students 1,730

Overview BITS Pilani, Dubai (BPD), was established in the city in September 2000, in response to the growing need for quality engineering education among the residents of the Middle East. Students seeking admission are not only from the UAE and other Middle East countries, but also from India and other parts of the world.

Block 6 and Block 10, Floor 2 Dubai International Academic City 04 449 9000 aue.ae

Al Ghurair University Dubai Academic City Dubai 04 420 0223 agu.ae

American University Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 04 399 9000 aud.edu

American College of Dubai Garhoud Dubai 04 282 9992 acd.ac.ae

BITS Pilani Dubai Dubai International Academic City 04 420 0700 universe.bits-pilani.ac.in

Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education Dubai Dubai Healthcare City Dubai 04 424 8613 budubai.ae

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Curriculum US Number of students 50

Overview This postdoctoral training institution is based in Dubai Healthcare City and is a go-to name for budding dentists. It offers a three-year combined Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAGS) and Masters of Science degree (MSD) in a number of specialist areas, such as pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Students here will have full electronic access to the Boston University’s Medical and Dental Library too.

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Universities Canada International College

Curriculum Canadian Number of students On request

Overview Canada International College is the offspring of Canadian Universal School Inc., and aims to develop and implement a series of adult-orientated vocational training programmes. Current offerings include: TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS Preparation, ESL Preparation and Technical Graphic Design.

Curriculum Australian Number of students 242

Overview At Cambridge College, courses are designed to provide training for career success in a professional learning environment that is both challenging and motivating, with the goal of employment and/or further study. The Diploma and Advanced Diploma provide an alternative pathway to university entrance.

Curriculum UK Number of students 65

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.

Curriculum UK Accredited Diploma Courses Number of students 180+

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.

Curriculum French Number of students 97

Overview ESMOD International Fashion University Group is located in part of an internationally-acclaimed French fashion institution, offering a wide range of creative, technical and marketing programmes for students wishing to become part of the region’s growing fashion industry.

Curriculum British Number of students 596

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.

Block 12, Floor 2 Dubai International Academic City 04 438 9595 info@cicdubai.ae

Cambridge College International Block 3, Ground Floor Knowledge Village 04 375 4141 cambridgecollege international.com.au/ dubai/

Cass Business School Dubai Dubai 04 401 9316 cass.city.ac.uk

EMDI Institute of Media and Communication Block 13 Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 433 2833 emdiworld.com

French Fashion University ESMOD Dubai Block 4 Dubai International Academic City 04 429 1228 esmod-dubai.com

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Dubai International Academic City 04 361 6999 hw.ac.uk/dubai.htm

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Universities Hult International Business School Block 10, Floor 7 Dubai International Academic City 04 375 3088 hult.edu

Imam Malik College Block 4, First Floor Dubai International Academic City 04 334 4990 malikcol.ae

Institute of Management Technology, Dubai

Curriculum US Number of students On request

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.

Curriculum UAE Number of students On request

Overview Under the patronage of HH Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoom, Imam Malik College for Sharia and Law was established in Dubai to be a pioneer amongst colleges in the field of teaching Sharia and Law, to try and meet the enormous need of UAE lawyers and judges that specialise in Sharia in the Emirates.

Curriculum US Number of students 104

Overview IMT offers an accredited MBA programme as well as executive education to companies operating in the UAE. One of the main advantages of the two-year MBA programme at IMT is its strong industry interface achieved through the Internship Programme, the Company Project and the continuous interaction with the industry.

Curriculum Iran Number of students On request

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.

Curriculum Indian Number of students On request

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.

Curriculum UK Number of students On request

Overview The LBD offers a Dubai-London Executive MBA, which gives students the chance to study and network in two important business centres. The course takes place over a period of 20 months, with core courses taught at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and six to eight electives at the school’s London campus.

Block 4 Dubai International Academic City 04 360 4844 / 422 7244 imtdubai.ac.ae

Islamic Azad University (IAU) Block 4, Ground and First Floor Dubai International Academic City 04 366 4696 iau.ae

JSS Education Foundation Block 2A, Office F52 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 361 2917 jssfoundation.com

London Business School Dubai DIFC Gate Village Dubai 04 401 9301 london.edu

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Manchester Business School Block 2B, Office F116 Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 446 8664 mbs.ac.uk/dubai

Middlesex University Dubai Block 16 Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 367 8100 mdx.ac

Murdoch University Dubai Block 10, Floor 4 Dubai International Academic City 04 435 5700 murdochdubai.com

Manipal University Dubai

Curriculum Global MBA and DBA for working professionals Number of students 1,000

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.

Curriculum British Number of students Over 1,300

Overview Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally-renowned Middlesex University in London. The campus, which opened in January 2005, offers 25 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’.

Curriculum Australian Number of students On request

Overview Murdoch University is committed to its vision of being a prominent and influential research-intensive university renowned for its teaching quality and research excellence, promoting intellectual independence and social and scientific critique within a supportive and sustainable environment for students and staff. It is engaged with and beneficial to local, national and international communities.

Curriculum Indian Number of students 1,551

Overview The Dubai campus offers comprehensive and wellintegrated common facilities including academic and extracurricular forums, an auditorium and beautifully-landscaped surroundings. The institute also offers excellent facilities like library services, information technology services, sports facilities and various student clubs to develop a well-rounded personality.

Curriculum US Number of students On request

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 job-relevant skills are a core part of all degree programmes offered at MSU Dubai.

Curriculum UK Number of students On request

Overview Stafford is a regional resource centre that represents some of the UK’s best universities in the region. Through Stafford, students undertake distance-learning programmes and, in some cases, local workshops. The universities include the University of Leicester – recently ranked number two in a list of the world’s best universities – the University of Wales, the world-renowned University of Nottingham, and Nottingham Trent University – Nottingham Business School.

Block 7 Dubai International Academic City 04 369 4540, 04 391 1988 manipaldubai.com

Michigan State University Dubai Block 10, Ground Floor, Suite G23 Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 446 5147 dubai.msu.edu

Stafford Associates Block 6, Floor 1 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 390 1685 stafford.ae

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Universities SAE Institute Dubai Building 16, Level 2 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 361 6173 dubai.sae.edu

S P Jain Center of Management

Curriculum Australian Number of students 142

Overview SAE Institute is the largest worldwide private college for audio production, film production, interactive animation and applied multimedia. SAE provides practical training courses as well as academic degree programmes. SAE Dubai is an authorised Apple training centre.

Curriculum Australian Number of students 573

Overview S P Jain Center of Management (S P Jain) has the academic support of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S P Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai, which is ranked among the top ten business schools in Asia and India.

Curriculum British Number of students 328

Overview Working in partnership with leading UK universities, BUiD offers cutting-edge education and research in key disciplines. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognised British standards and provisions as reflected in its partnerships with the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, the University of Birmingham, Cardiff University and the Cass Business School of City University, London.

Curriculum UK Number of students On request

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.

Curriculum French Number of students On request

Overview University specialising in legal studies.

Curriculum Australian Number of students 2,344

Overview The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Established in 1993 by the University of Wollongong in Australia, currently ranked among the leading universities in the world, UOWD represented a very early Australian initiative in the Gulf region. From a small beginning opposite Al Mulla Plaza, through to its presence on Jumeirah Road and its current location at Dubai Knowledge Village, UOWD is an integral part of Dubai.

Block 5 Dubai International Academic City 04 429 1234 spjain.org

The British University in Dubai Block 11, Floor 1 and 2 Dubai International Academic City 04 391 3626 buid.ac.ae

University of Bradford Dubai International Academic City 04 439 3694 bradford.ae

Université St. Joseph Law School – Dubai Block 11, Ground Floor Dubai International Academic City 04 438 0630 usj.edu.lb/dubai

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) Blocks 5 and 15 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 367 2400 uowdubai.ac.ae

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University of Leicester Dubai Knowledge Village (executive programmes) 04 390 1685 stafford.ae

University of Wales (RDI UK) Block 6, Floor 1 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 390 1922

University of Nottingham Block 6, Floor 1 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 390 1922 stafford.ae

University of Dubai Al Maktoum Road Deira Dubai 04 224 2472 ud.ac.ae

University of Waterloo Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 403 8452 uae.uwaterloo.ca

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Abu Dhabi University

Khalifa City Abu Dhabi 02 501 5555 adu.ac.ae

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Curriculum UK Number of students 2,500+

Overview AMBA-accredited Executive MBA with quarterly workshops. Leicester is ranked among the top 20 universities in the UK and top 20 business schools in the UK.

Curriculum MBA Programmes UK Number of students 1,500+

Overview This degree is validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please visit www.wales. ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk.

Curriculum Postgraduate certificate in Education (International) UK Number of students Minimum 30 per cohort

Overview The PGCE International is a masters-level programme of professional enrichment, suitable for teachers outside the UK, but which cannot lead to the award of QTS. The course encourages critical reflection on classroom practice through the medium of distance learning.

Curriculum US Number of students 1,000

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).

Curriculum Canadian Number of students On request

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.

Curriculum US Number of students 4,000

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 4,000 students in attendance here, representing more than 35 nationalities.

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Universities Al Hosn University

Curriculum UK Number of students On request

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 Abu Dhabi 02 408 0000 khawarizmi.com

Curriculum UAE/UK Number of students 700

Overview Al Khawarizmi International College offers a range of associate degree programmes that are fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, UAE. All of our international standard programmes are offered in association with Liverpool John Moores University.

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology

Curriculum US Number of students 88

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.

Curriculum US Number of students 15,000

Overview NYIT is a private institution with a global presence.

It currently has in excess of 15,000 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.

Curriculum US Number of students 150

Overview NYU Abu Dhabi is a liberal arts and science campus, operated by a major American research university.

It’s currently located in downtown Abu Dhabi but is set to move to the Marina District of Saadiyat Island, in the autumn of 2014. 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.

Curriculum UK Number of students 200+

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.

Abu Dhabi 02 407 0700 alhosnu.ae

Abu Dhabi 02 698 8122 masdar.ac.ae

New York Institute of Technology CERT Technology Park Abu Dhabi 02 404 8523 nyit.edu

New York University Abu Dhabi 02 628 4000 nyuad.nyu.edu

Strathclyde University Business School Abu Dhabi Campus 02 404 8546 Dubai Campus 04 208 9281 strath.ae

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Zayed University Abu Dhabi 02 445 3300 zu.ac.ae

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi 02 509 0555 (general) 02 656 9300/9313 (admissions) sorbonne.ae

Khalifa University of Science Abu Dhabi Campus 02 401 8000 Sharjah Campus 06 561 1333 ku.ac.ae

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Curriculum UK Number of students 3,000

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 purely for men.

Curriculum French, following the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Masters are taught in English.

Number of students 650

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 globallyrecognised 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.

Curriculum UAE Number of students On request

Overview Khalifa University of Science specialises in technology and science research and has two campuses in the UAE. Its Abu Dhabi base is currently under development, whereas its Sharjah campus has an 18-year history. 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.

Curriculum US Number of students 130

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, with a view to providing 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.

Curriculum Indian Number of students 250

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.

Curriculum US 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.

Al Hudaibah Ras Al Khaimah 07 2210 500 aurak.ae

University of Pune Al Burairat Ras Al Khamiah 07 233 8489

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Universities University of Sharjah

Curriculum UAE Number of students 8,000

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.

Curriculum Edexcel Btec HND Diplomas Number of students 600

Overview Sharjah Institute of Technology opened in September 2003 under the instruction of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qassimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Institute offers UK based vocational qualifications. SIT’s programmes of study are specifically designed to provide the students with the knowledge and practical skills required to satisfy the needs of the UAE job market. Certified by Edexcel (BTEC) of London the qualifications are recognised worldwide.

Curriculum UAE Number of students 1,800

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).

Curriculum UAE / US 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.

Sharjah 06 558 5000 sharjah.ac.ae

Sharjah Institute of Technology Maliha Road Sharjah 06 558 9999 sit.ac.ae

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Ajman University of Science and Technology Ajman Campus

346 Ajman 06 748 2222 Fujairah Campus 2202 Fujairah 09 222 2644 ajman.ac.ae City College University Of Ajman Ajman 06 731 5000 cuca.ae

CUCA provides a high-quality learning environment that fosters research and personal growth using a wide range of activities for academic and professional development.

Fujairah College Fujairah Trade Center Fujairah 09 224 4499 fc.ac.ae

Preston University Ajman College Street Al Naeymiyah Ajman 06 746 9555 preston.ae

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Curriculum UAE Number of students On request

Overview Established in 2006 and located in the heart of the city of Fujairah, the college offers two-year diplomas and four-year bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Information Technology. Students have specialisms including management, human resources, banking and finance, marketing, internet and e-commerce and networking and security. The courses are available for local and expatriate students, and all of our programmes are accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Curriculum UK Number of students 2,000

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.

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