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Welcome... The demand and supply gap of school places has been a worrying issue for many parents in the UAE, but it is getting smaller thanks to a number of new institutions, school expansions, and the country’s 2030 mission for growth. In this issue we review the best new schools opening in September and look at what Abu Dhabi is doing to meet the 2030 vision. We also have some essential advice for motivating students to get their homework done (and enjoy doing it), and teach parents and kids alike about the benefits of healthy eating and an active lifestyle. 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, extracurricular activities and contact details. We’ve done our homework, so you don’t have to. Eleanor Joslin

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Aldar Academies: Al Ain International School

19 Nurseries

43 Schools

87 Universities

4 Bigger, Brighter Future

8 The Homework Dilemma

10 New School Review

How Abu Dhabi is realizing the UAE’s 2030 vision for growth in the education sector

How parents and teachers alike can help kids stay motivated to do homework

We review the new schools opening in September that are tipped to be top of the class

14 Happy, Healthy Kids

16 You Are What You Eat

19 Education Listings

Headteacher Andrew Prosser reveals why P.E. is so important for kids’ bodies and brains

Why top hotel chefs are ‘adopting’ primary schools to tackle childhood obesity

Find the right nursery, school and university in the Emirates with this comprehensive guide

A bigger and brighter future How education in Abu Dhabi is already realizing the UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2030 vision

Brendan Law, headmaster at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi What is the education sector like in Abu Dhabi? I am convinced that Abu Dhabi offers great potential in the sphere of education, given the multi-cultural environment in which we find ourselves. Its diversity is a strength, given that the world is increasingly becoming a global marketplace and we 4

are preparing children for life on the world stage. How does the sector need to improve? Demand for places in education remains high, especially for excellent quality schools. Parents have a wide range of choice, of course, but they are discerning and want the best for their children; schools like Cranleigh deliver excellence in all areas of school life and parents place a high value on that. We need more schools capable of delivering more than a

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standardised curriculum, be that British, American or other. How is Cranleigh contributing to such improvements? Over 1,800 potential candidates applied for the 64 academic posts available this year, our first year of operation – a measure of the quality we have on offer. Our staff are highly valued and we ensure that they receive excellent accommodation, including onsite apartments, as well as excellent resources in keeping with their professionalism. All our visitors comment on the quality of the relationships between staff and children and the engagement of the pupils within lessons. This is the fulcrum of our success and we know that Cranleighans will make excellent progress because of it. With an emphasis on the individual, a wealth of opportunities allow all our pupils to explore

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the full range of their talents in creative arts, performing arts, sport, cultural and extracurricular activities. Our extended day programme ensures an inclusivity not seen in most schools within the region, where after-school ECA choices dilute the level of involvement. We believe that all children should play a full part in every area of school life; therefore, we include them by ensuring that the full array of activities is available within their weekly timetable. We even include prep (homework) in our programme so that when children return home at the end of the day families are free to enjoy time together. How is Cranleigh contributing to the UAE’s 2030 vision? Cranleigh is a significant part of the Saadiyat vision, which is – in turn – a significant part of Abu Dhabi 2030. Our motto, From Culture Comes Strength, reflects our synergy with the Cultural District; our proximity to the major art galleries (Louvre Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, NYUAD and the Zayed National Museum) places us at the gateway of intellectual and cultural development in Abu Dhabi. Our academic, cultural and sporting programmes will ensure our status as the flagship school of the region, thereby helping to place Abu Dhabi on the world stage of education. Admissions are now open for Year 3 to 10; cranleigh.ae. 5

Nilay Ozral, CEO at Aldar Academies How much has Aldar invested in education? Aldar is a partner to the Government of Abu Dhabi. The rapid expansion of the population in Abu Dhabi created a need for increased access to good quality education in the Emirate. Aldar Academies has invested over AED450million as part of its commitment to provide world-class education to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, thereby contributing to the UAE’s 2030 vision. We see this as a longterm investment and we will continue to invest in this sector as we expand. How else is Aldar Academies contributing to the UAE’s 2030 vision? At Aldar Academies, we are committed to contributing to Abu Dhabi’s socio-economic growth

while partnering with its 2030 vision. We have planned projects to grow our current schools and build new ones, thereby creating more opportunities for families in Abu Dhabi and provide a worldclass education for their children. In 2016 Al Mamoura School, an 1,800-seat primary and girls-only secondary school, is set to open in Abu Dhabi, as well as an American curriculum 1,800-student primary and segregated secondary school for all age groups on Yas Island. Sites for a primary school on Al Raha Beach have also been indentified. We plan to open schools in both the Al Falah and Al Ghadeer communities by 2018 to 2019. Aldar Academies is also working towards entering the nursery sector. From there students will be able to take advantage of automatic placements into our primary schools. All of this will grow our student capacity to over 14,000 in the next four to five years.

This page: photos of Aldar Academies’ Al Yasmina School

How will the quality of education be maintained? At Aldar Academies, the English National Curriculum and IBDP is specially adapted to the UAE and taught by professionals of an international calibre, ensuring that our students have access to a world-class education where intellectual development is nurtured alongside personal growth. We ensure a Continuous Professional Development programme for teaching staff across all our schools, to enhance their knowledge and skills and remain up-to-date with the latest developments. aldaracademies.com

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Arabic culture and language. This is smart considering the statistic for 2020 predicts that the Emirati population may fall to 3%, as more and more expatriates move here. What makes education in Abu Dhabi stand out? Abu Dhabi has gone down a more cultural route with its museums and galleries, for example, and university education ties strongly into this strategy. They are far-sighted as tertiary education is key. There is a good infrastructure in place yet it all takes time; it is still an immature market, after all.

Fiona McKenzie, Gabbitas Educational Consultants How has the demand-supply gap changed in the UAE? With many new schools opening last September there were thousands of new school places and this has changed the dynamic of the Dubai market. Now, for the first time, supply looks like it is exceeding demand in certain year groups. It is still a challenge to get your child into some of the more March 2015

established schools but now there are good alternative options which will help to make waiting lists a thing of the past. Where does the demand lie? The biggest demand is still for the early years FS, Y1 and 2. What makes a UAE education stand out? The range and quality of the schools in the UAE are unparalleled; there are over 16 different curriculums on offer here. There are also measures in place to protect the local culture, with 20% of the timetable dedicated to

Which are the top institutions? The UAE has high-quality international providers: The Paris-Sorbonne University, New York University and INSEAD business school in Abu Dhabi; universities like Heriot-Watt and Wollongong in Dubai; and the most established university, The American University in Sharjah, now ranks in the top 500 in the QS world rankings. What about schools in the capital? While Abu Dhabi has had a strong focus on the HE market, now it is concentrating on opening more schools because there is a shortage of places. They have great plans to expand their schools to meet this demand. 7

The Homework Dilemma Advice from Nadia Petrossi, senior manager-parental engagement, GEMS Education I cringe when I hear a mum or dad describe how they spent their weekend doing their child’s project, or how they spent hours at the kitchen table struggling over homework – and how it all ended in tears. Are students really having such difficulties working independently or do teachers have unrealistic expectations? The partnership between home and school is critical when it comes to homework, with educators striving to improve the process so that it is a more useful and enjoyable experience for all parties involved. Multiple studies over the last 30 years show that, regardless 8

of starting ability, students who did their homework significantly increased their scores on reading and math tests and report card grades, when compared to similar students who did little or no homework at all. The dilemma is not whether to have homework or not, but rather, how to have welldesigned and high-quality assignments to extend student learning at home. Different learners respond and react to homework differently, in terms of effort and quality. Some students take too much time thinking about and perfecting assignments, while others rush through. Some kids just get

on with it, while others can’t get started, and some can be easily distracted. This classic work-avoidance is usually because the student isn’t connecting the assignment to what was said in class or anything meaningful to them. This is where parents can guide students to make a connection and give them a helping hand to get started. What’s important is that homework is a constructive experience for students. Compared to students who do little or no homework, those who do homework with a positive attitude are more likely to finish tasks successfully, meet deadlines, limit distractions, delay

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gratification, practice good time management, and increase their motivation to learn. So, the big question is how do we motivate students to do homework? The answer is deceptively simple: teachers need to design high-quality homework and parents should help students make a connection so that they see value in home learning. Studies show that high school students who rated their homework as high in quality were more motivated to do their assignments, which increased their achievement. Students were also more motivated when given some choice or flexibility within assignments. At home, parents can give students the choice of which assignment to start with to empower the student and develop their sense of self-direction. According to homework expert Frances L. Van Voorhis, the purposes of homework include practice, preparation,

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participation (student interaction) and personal development of skills and talents. Students are more motivated when class lessons and homework are designed to serve specific purposes that support their progress toward set goals. When students see relevance, whether it is a real world application, personal

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important is that homework is a constructive experience connection or simply to practice their abilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they will be more interested in homework. Homework is an important opportunity for students to bring home and share what they are learning in school, so that parents are aware of their progress and, where possible, are able to offer additional support. How parents speak about homework, school, teachers, and learning in general, is

critical to the attitudes that children form about work and the relevant preparation needed. These perceptions are the foundations for post-secondary student success, which will carry them into young adulthood and successful work life. Attitude is everything. When parents demonstrate attention and dedication to practice and skill development, students too will learn to value these vital attributes. Likewise, teachers designing purposeful homework with clear targets will win students over to this important routine. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re struggling, try these strategies at home to move more swiftly through homework: t Create an appropriate, comfortable and regular place to do homework t Reduce distractions by making the house quiet during homework time t Set a clear (and reasonable) start and end time to homework t Break down the assignment into smaller, more doable chunks t A timer might help students work at a reasonable pace t For reluctant starters, plan sections of the work and relate it to prior knowledge and something meaningful t Be positive, encourage high standards and have clear expectations 9

New schools on the register With many new schools opening this year, BE reviews those tipped to be top of the class

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai is constantly diversifying, and its education sector is following suit. In what is Dubai’s first private boarding school with a multilingual education in French, German, English and Arabic, Swiss International Scientific School (SISS) expertly draws upon the Emirate’s multi-cultural expat population and acknowledges the need to educate children as international citizens. Swiss International Scientific School offers students an ‘international education passport’. They will follow an International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from prekindergarten through to Year 12, in three bilingual options: English-French, EnglishGerman, or English plus foreign languages. “We believe multilingual education fosters academic 10

The SISS campus will be state-of-the-art

excellence, cultural diversity and shared human values,” says head of school Beat Sommer. “By its very nature, being multilingual enables students to be globallyminded citizens in our increasingly international world. Parents, especially in today’s ultra-competitive world, are always seeking to identify avenues to support their children’s future prospects, both personally and professionally. Bilingualism offers a competitive edge when students finally enter the workforce.”

The new school, located by Dubai Creek, instils Switzerland’s inclusive education system (IB was founded in Geneva in 1968) and also mirrors the nation’s multilingualism, which has four national languages, German, French, Italian and Romansh. For the 2015/2016 school year SISS is open from prekindergarten up to Year 6. The school will open its boarding facilities and secondary school later, where studies take on a strong scientific focus. From Year 9 they can switch to Swiss Matura. sisd.ae

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The new Jumeirah Park site will be a colourful learning environment

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (a Taaleem school) Principal Heather Mann answers our questions Why is there demand for another school? Our Dubai British Foundation School is full and there is so much demand for school places here, particularly for younger age groups, Foundation Stage up to Year 2. This is the reason Dubai British School Jumeirah Park has been built, to help bridge the gap between demand and supply. Why is Jumeirah Park a good site? Jumeirah Park itself is a new development within ‘new Dubai’ and it’s where there will be shortages of places in the future. The school will be a good option for families moving into the area and surrounding areas, too, like Dubai Marina and JBR. What years are you admitting for September 2015? We are opening with Years 1 to 6 in September, followed by Years 7 and 8 in 2016; then we will carry on launching new grades up to Year 13. How many places are available? At the moment we haven’t put a cap on the number of places. Ultimately there will be five classes in each year group and in the first year we are anticipating 500 students. However, if we have more we will consider March 2015

opening more classrooms because we are here to meet the demand. What will the school aim to excel at? A whole range of things: parents want high academic standards so we are definitely aiming for that; our sports facilities are just amazing – we have an eight-lane swimming pool and indoor pools so children can swim all year round; no other school has such high-tech equipment for the performing arts; and we are putting on a high number of after-school

activities to give children every opportunity – and these are included within the fee structure. Any final words? We are really embracing Taaleem’s mission statement to inspire young minds. The teachers are using inspirational teaching strategies that fully engage children in the learning process and that’s how we will accelerate their progress and make sure they really fulfil their potential and be prepared for the future, wherever that might be. dubaibritishschooljp.ae 11

Hartland International School This is the first venture into the education sector by Sobha Group, located in the Sobha Hartland area of Dubai, within Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. This much-anticipated school opens in September, teaching the National Curriculum of England via an innovative day-boarding model and international GCSEs, while graduates have the option to study for an IB diploma. The school boasts exceptional facilities for science, performing arts and sport, including an eight-lane swimming pool, a separate training pool for beginners, an indoor football field and rooftop courts for tennis and netball. Enrolment is already taking place at Sobha Sapphire Tower in Buisness Bay, from FS1 through to Year 13. hartlandinternational.com

Kings’ School Al Barsha This brand new school is the third in the Kings’ portfolio, which already has schools well established in Nad Al Sheba and Umm Suqeim. Headteacher Bill Turner says the challenge faced is to take the Kings’ culture that has been so carefully nurtured at the original Kings’ School Dubai site for the past nine years and successfully transfer it to these new premises – achieved through good 12

communication across the sites, teachers prepared to take great initiative, responsibility and leadership, and high levels of parental engagement. Kings’ School Al Barsha is taking on students from FS1 up to Year 10. kingsdubai.com

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys Building upon the success and reputation of The Sheikh

Zayed Private Academy for Girls, established in Abu Dhabi in 2000, a boys’ branch will open for the academic year 2015/2016. This inclusive school is taking on boys and girls from KG1 to Grade 3, and boys only from Grades 4 to 7, teaching a US Curriculum with a strong Arabic, Islamic and UAE National approach. It will eventually expand through to Grade 12 to meet demand in the future. zayedacademy.ae

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Making P.E. fun is the key, says Safa Community School headteacher Andrew Prosser These days, ’modern life’ can mean that children are a lot less active. With so many opportunities to watch TV or play computer games, and with so much convenience and fast food available, they don’t move about as much or eat as well as they should. A majority of children today could grow up with dangerous amounts of fat in their bodies. This can cause life-threatening diseases as well as emotional issues like low self-esteem and body image related issues. Active children are happy children. They like running around and having fun. In fact, children aged five to 16 need to do at least 60 minutes 14

of physical activity that gets their heart beating faster than usual. And they need to do it every day to burn off calories and prevent them storing up excess fat in their bodies. It also keeps their bones healthy and encourages muscle strength and flexibility. Being active is all about having fun. If they don’t enjoy it, they won’t keep it up. Children all deserve to spend some time doing something they enjoy – so, by providing them with a range and variety of activities they can find something they really love. As part of our drive at Safa Community School to have happy, healthy children we try to expose them to as many different activities as possible. During our recent ‘Health Week’ the children had the opportunity take

Kids aged 5 to 16 need to do at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day part in a range of fun and exciting activities that helped to promote a healthy lifestyle. These included rock climbing, trampolining, biathlon (swimming and running), yoga and cross-country, all experienced on the school campus. The fun was extended to our parents through a Boot Camp at the school. Not only did this help our parents meet their weekly exercise targets but it was a great motivation for children to see their parents take part in a physical activity. safacommunityschool.com

You are what you eat Chefs go back to school to tackle childhood obesity Almost 18% of children aged between two and 15 have grown clinically obese in the last decade, and 19% of the UAE population lives with diabetes – a health risk brought on by inactive lifestyles and weight gain. These are worrying facts. Now an innovative healthy eating initiative has launched in Abu Dhabi, raising awareness about childhood obesity with a hands-on approach to food. The UK’s Royal Academy of Culinary Arts has partnered with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to bring its Adopt a School programme to the UAE. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi is the first hotel to take this on, ‘adopting’ Pearl Primary School. “Sourcing food as close to

It’s important that kids understand where their food is coming from nature is the key to eating healthily,” says Justin Galea, executive chef and director of food and beverage at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi, leading the initiative. “Generally, if it comes in a packet or a jar then it has been processed and it is more likely to have nasty additives and preservatives that aren’t good for the body. Not to 16

mention the hidden salt and sugar to make the foods taste better. “It’s important that kids (and parents) understand where their food is coming from and how it’s being prepared in order to make healthy choices that are going to give them the bodies and the brains they need to stay active and focused, now and into the future.” At this initial stage the programme is partnering with primary schools, as learning about the benefits of healthy eating at a young age will

have the greatest impact, explains the chef. Each session is 45 to 60 minutes, held at the school in a normal classroom setup. Parents are encouraged to join in, too, so families can learn about healthy eating together. A trained chef will lead each session with a flipchart and real examples of food, teaching kids about different tastes, healthy foods and their origins. Six sister hotels have also joined the initiative, ‘adopting’ schools across the capital. chefsadoptaschool.org.uk

Photos courtesy of Le Royal MĂŠridien

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Make a healthy bircher muesli breakfast Ingedients: 1 cup rolled oats Half cup fresh apple juice or orange juice Half cup yoghurt (sugar-free and low fat is best) 1 handful of currants or sultanas 1 handful of chopped dried apricots A sprinkling of March 2015

ground nutmeg A sprinkling of ground cinnamon Half Granny Smith apple To serve: Seasonal berries Flaked almonds Â Combine the rolled oats, juice, yoghurt, currants or sultanas,

chopped apricots, nutmeg and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and stir together. Chill overnight in the refrigerator. The next morning grate the Granny Smith apple and stir into the chilled muesli. To serve, transfer to a bowl and garnish with seasonal berries and flaked almonds. 17

Nurseries Select the best to give early learners a head start

Nurseries Abu Dhabi

Al Worood Nursery

Al Rehan Abu Dhabi 02 444 7655 / 02 4448990 alworood.sch.ae

Birds of Hope Nursery Al Salah Abu Dhabi 02 621 3411

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

British Orchard Nursery â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Abu DhabiÂ Al Nayhan Abu Dhabi 02 443 9892 Al Bateen Abu Dhabi 02 622 2903 britishorchardnursery.com

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

Future Nursery Airport Road Abu Dhabi 02 445 3933

Curriculum Arabic/UK/US Age 3 years to 5 years Term dates Yearly Fees From AED14,193

Activities Gym, dancing, sand play, play area, sand drawing, painting. Hours of operation 7.30am-12.30pm.

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 1 month to 4 years Term dates Sep- Dec, Jan- Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Aug (optional holiday program) 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, dressing-up area, puppet theatre, play kitchen and a computer pod. Plus designated music area with instruments and cooking activities. Hours of operation 7am-2pm; late classes until 4pm.

Curriculum the British National Curriculum (EYFS) Age 6 weeks up to 5 years Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr- Jun Fees On request

Facilities Themed classrooms, covered outdoor area with car track, sand and water areas, a climbing frame, construction area and outdoor gardening area, large role play area to support emergent reading, writing and speaking as well as social interaction and physical development, library, IT room, sleeping room, sensorial baby and toddler area as well as feeding room for nursing mothers. As with all our nurseries we have a clinic and a trained nurse on site, CCTV monitoring in all classrooms and provide a well-equipped gym. Hours of operation 6:45am- 6:00pm.

Curriculum UK Age 2 years to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees From AED9,500 to AED11,200

Activities Field trips, special events, picnics, swimming, music time, painting. Hours of operation Regular nursery hours 8am-3pm. 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.

Nurseries Future Stars Nursery

Curriculum UK/Arabic Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees AED1,200 per month

Activities Painting, drawing, water play, sandplay, science trips, garden games. Hours of operation 6.30am-5pm.

Humpty Dumpty Nurseries Street 11 Al Bateen 02 666 3277 Street 16 Khalifa City A 02 556 1068 humptynursery.org

Curriculum UK Age 1 year to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun Fees AED7,500 to AED11,700

Activities Our nurseries are specifically designed and resourced to the highest standards and we have an extensive range of educational equipment to support the seven areas of learning. Our extensive outside playgrounds have designated areas designed for the development of fine and gross motor skills and are equipped with sand and water play pits, slides, tricycles and bikes, bouncy balls and other equipment designed to challenge and give fun. Hours of operation 7.30am-2pm; extended hours are available.

Jigsaw Nursery & Creche

Curriculum UK Age 1 year to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun. Summer school Jul-Aug Fees AED5,565 to AED11,690

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 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 Apr-Mar Fees On request

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.

Falah Street Abu Dhabi 02 642 0177

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

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

Lady Bird Private Nursery and Preschool Al Bateen Abu Dhabi 02 667 3881 / 02 658 1876 lady-bird-nursery.com

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

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

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

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

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

Swans Nursery Al Salam street Abu Dhabi 02 642 2764

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Aga Khan Early Learning Centre

Ismaili Centre Dubai 04 336 7676 agakhanschools.org/ akelc

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Curriculum International Age 20 months to 4 years Term dates Apr-Mar Fees On request

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 Montessori: English, French & Arabic Age 4 months to 4 years Term dates Sep - Dec, Jan Apr, Apr- Jun Fees AED5,850 to AED14,950

Activities Redwood Montessori Nursery is an outstanding, spacious nursery providing state-of-the-art facilities for early years development. Our authentic Montessori curriculum nurtures children for the 21st century by providing extracurricular activities, including a water splash park, mini kitchen, organic plantation, projection room and varied afternoon enrichment sessions of tennis, gymnastics, ballet, dance and music. Hours of operation 7am-5pm.

Curriculum 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 Montessori Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED6,300 AED to AED12,000

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

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-2pm; late classes until 5pm.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 1 year 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 units and sand play area. Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

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

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

Ambassador Kindergarten Bur Dubai Dubai 04 379 9333 ambassadorkg.com

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

Asyas Nursery Palm Jumeirah Dubai 04 435 6627 asyasnursery.com

Blossom Childrens Nursery Umm Al Sheif – 04 348 6275 Umm Suqeim 1 – 04 394 8837 Downtown Dubai – 04 448 7661 Dubai Academic City – 04 421 4458 theblossomnursery.com 24

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

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 2 months to 3 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED17,600

Activities Arabic, Islamic studies, music, physical education, school trips. ‘Special day’ every Thursday, e.g. pet day, yellow day, jello day. Hours of operation 7.30am-1.30pm .

Curriculum Indian ICSE Age 2 years to 5+ years Term dates Yearly (Apr-Mar) Fees AED16,500 to AED18,200

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 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 AED7,880 to AED13,500

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-up times between 1pm-3pm/5pm- 6pm.

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British Orchard Nursery Mankhool – 04 398 3536 Jumeirah – 04 395 3570 Deira – 04 208 9800 Dubai Media City – 04 4385255 Dubai Silicon Oasis – 04 388 6602 JBR – 04 447 5881 britishorchardnursery.com

Building Blocks Child Enrichment Centre Motorcity, Dubai 04 453 4363 Bur Dubai, Dubai 050 6977 259 building-blocks.ae

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

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

Children’s Oasis Nursery Umm Suqeim Al Manara Street Dubai – 04 348 8981 Burj – 04 379 0790 childrensoasisnursery.com

Child’s Play Nursery Al Manara Dubai 04 348 0788 childsplaynurserydubai.com

March 2015

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

Activities Learning through play, art and craft, science, cookery, storysacks, construction, gymjuniorz, circle time, music, Arabic, educational visits, malleable play and heuristic play. Hours of operation 8am-5pm.

Curriculum Early Years Curriculum Age 4 months to 6 years Term dates Sep, Jan, Apr Fees AED10,100 to AED17,300

Activities The faculty houses a complete dance studio and music rooms. Programmes offered include kinderdance, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, Bollywood, piano, cello, violin, drums, drama and mother and toddler group programmes. Packages for classes can be combined with nursery attendance. Hours of operation 7.30am- 6pm.

Curriculum British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age 4 months to 4 years Fees AED15,000 to AED27,000 per year

Activities Music and dance, gym and role play allow children to use their bodies physically, to stretch out, discover space; snack times, games and circle times teach children manners, ‘please’ and ‘thank you’, sharing and turn taking, as well as early understanding of numbers and quantity. Hours of operation 8am-12pm, 8am-2pm, 8am-5pm. Early drop-off between 7:30am and 8:30am.

Curriculum EYFS/UAE Age Nursery to KG2 (2 years to 6 years) Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun Fees AED2,300 per month

Activities A 2,500 -square-foot school building where children can learn in large, well-crafted classrooms, with colourful and engaging surroundings that aid our internationally-acclaimed teaching techniques. Outdoor play area: under giant outdoor shading we have fitted a fully-integrated jungle gym, rubber flooring and a purpose-built swimming pool where children can run around and swim, and ultimately learn through play. Hours of operation Sun-Thu 7am-4:30pm.

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 UK (EYFS) Age 14 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED8,920 per term

Activities Sweeping, gardening, cooking, building, looking after animals, singing, listening to stories, helping prepare the dinner table, cutting fruit, painting, clay modelling, drawing, beeswax modelling, water colours. Hours of operation 8am-12.30pm; late class until 2pm.

Nurseries Chubby Cheek’s Nursery Discovery Gardens – 04 435 6598 DIP – 050 902 8574 Al Nahda – 04 239 9985 Skycourts – 04 392 2636 chubbycheeksnursery. com

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

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

Deira Montessori Nursery Al Qusais Dubai 04 263 3236

Delhi Public School Academy Academic City Dubai 04 363 2500 dpsacademy.ae

Dovecote Green Primary School Dubai Investments Park 1 Green Community Dubai 04 883 7474 dovecotegreen.org

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

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 7.30am - 6pm.

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, story sacks, show and tell, library, simple science, junior chef, educational brain gym, creative movement, sand and water area, shaded playgrounds, indoor playroom, theme days and concerts. Hours of operation 8am-12.30pm. Optional early drop-off at 7:30am and optional extended hours to 2.15pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Curriculum British Curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age 2 months to 4+ years Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes) Fees On request Transport No Waiting List No

Activities Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors. We spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life, as often as possible. Facilities Library, indoor play areas, multifunction room, large outdoor play area, imaginative role-play corners, sensory corner, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool. Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

Curriculum Arabic/UAE Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Monthly Fees On request

Activities Indoor/outdoor play areas, story time, computer games, ball pit, art and craft, Arabic/English learning. Hours of operation 7am-5.30pm.

Curriculum CISCE Age KGI to Grade7 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED21,000 to AED30,000

Activities At DPS Academy, schooling is a seamless blend of academic excellence, sports like basketball, football, cricket, throwball, badminton, table tennis, Judo and swimming, art, craft, music and theater. Hours of operation 8.30am-3pm.

Curriculum UK Age 3 year to 11 years Term dates Sep- Jun Fees AED42,000 to AED48,000

Activities We encourage open and effective communication between our schools and our parents and we seek to engage and work with our parents at every available opportunity. At Dovecote Green Primary School we aim to develop the whole child, providing a clear framework for academic, social and moral development that makes Dovecote pupils ready for global citizenship in the 21st century. Facilities as 30 classrooms, multipurpose sports hall, dance studios, 2 swimming pools. Hours of operation 8am–1.30pm.

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

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

Dubai Early Child Development Centre Academic City Al Ruwayeh Dubai 04 326 0300 cda.gov.ae

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

Emerald City Nursery (Part of the Beautiful Minds Nurseries) Villa 15, Street 21a Jumeirah 2 Dubai 04 349 0848 emeraldcitynursery.com

Emirates British Nursery Mirdif 04 288 9222 Umm Suqeim 04 348 9996 Motorcity 04 567 6555 emiratesbritishnursery.com

March 2015

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

Activities We know that children learn best through play when they are fully engaged with ideas and activities that interest them. Our staff offer planned adult-initiated activities as well as ensuring that the nursery environment is stimulating and engaging, thereby offering extensive learning opportunities that children can also initiate. Hours of operation 8am–1pm; extended hours are available.

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

Activities Special education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, movement therapy, music therapy, art therapy and computer literacy. Hours of operation 8am-1.30pm.

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

Our mission is to help children with a disability or those who are at risk of developmental delay, and to help their families to improve the quality of their lives through comprehensive assessment, compassionate comprehensive community-based services and family-centred programmes, while promoting advocacy, research and professional development. Hours of operation 7am-5pm.

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 P.E., music, annual concert, sports day, picnics, television cartoon shows. Hours of operation 8am-12.30pm.

Curriculum British Curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age 2 months to 4+ years Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-July (with holiday programmes) Fees AED8,500 to AED1,100 Transport No Waiting List No

Activities Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can, we spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life. Facilities Library, indoor play areas, spacious and shaded outdoor play area, children’s vegetable gardens. Extracurricular activities Kung Fu, ballet, music and movement, playball, swimming. Hours of operation 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).

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

Fun and Play Nursery Next to Mashreq Bank JBR Dubai 052 8400 911 funandplaynursery.com

German Kindergarten Nursery Al Quoz Dubai 04 338 6006

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

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

Hopscotch Nursery Al Manara Dubai 04 328 2226 hopscotchnursery.net

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 AED900 to AED4,800

Activities Arts and crafts, storytelling, drama, music and movement, magic. Weekends include celebrating birthday parties with magicians, puppet shows, fancy-dress parties, girls’ spa nights. Hours of operation 8am-7pm.

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

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

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

Activities Well- equpped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, Junior Gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days, parent involvement programmes. Hours of operation 8am-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 AED1,125

Activities Computer, day care, fully-equipped clinic with nurse, full-time senior pediatrician, indoor and outdoor play area, library, summer camp, sandpit, water play, aerobics, Arabic, art and craft, contests, field trips, fun at assembly, fun cooking, music and movement, parent-teacher meetings, party fun, puzzle games, splash fun, story time and yoga. Hours of operation Nursery: 8:30am-12pm. Day Care: 7am7pm.

Curriculum UK Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED5,600 to AED9,000

Activities Indoor/outdoor play areas, map play, arts and crafts, doll playing, Lego and material play, cooking, plastic ball pin. Hours of operation 8.30am- 6pm.

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

Indigo Valley Nursery (Part of the Beautiful Minds Nurseries) Al Twar 2 Dubai 04 263 3544 indigovalleynursery.com

Inspire Children’s Nursery Villa 6 Street 16A Al Safa 2 Umm Suqeim Dubai 04 395 5473 inspireallchildren.com

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 / Al Furjan Branch – 056 101 9888 jebelalinursery.com

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

Kiddy Planet Nursery Umm Suqeim 3 04 328 4465 Al Qouz 04 339 0010 kiddyplanet.ae

Curriculum UK Age 3 months to 5 years Term dates Monthly basis Fees On request; on an hourly basis with a minimum of four hours AED3,400

Activities Indoor and outdoor games, painting, cutting, colouring, gluing, physical development area, music, reading. Hours of operation 7am-7pm.

Activities Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can we spend hours in our veggie garden, connecting with nature and understanding life. Facilities Library, indoor play areas, multifunction room, two large outdoor play areas, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool, tennis court. Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

Curriculum British – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age 2 months to 4+ years Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes) Fees AED8,600 -AED12,600 Transport No Waiting List No

Activities Spacious, naturally-lit classrooms; quiet, separate nursery for young babies. A large, shaded natural garden and play area, nature garden for botanical activities, soft-floored outdoor play area, indoor temperature-controlled swimming pool, splash pool area, music room and yoga studio, community play area with reading, arts, crafts and construction corners, dramatic play area, indoor soft play area, fully-equipped clinic with qualified nurse, a full kitchen with dining area, children’s vegetable gardens. Hours of operation 7.30am- 6pm.

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 the 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 Al Safa: 6 weeks to 4 years. Al Wasl: 1.6 years to 4 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED7,000 to AED13,000

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: 12.30pm-5pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Kids Zone Nursery Dubailand 04 452 6474 / 050 857 1122 Umm Suqeim 04 388 3762 / 056 600 7715 kidszonenursery.com

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

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

March 2015

Curriculum UK Age 10 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Jun for the academic year. Also available: full-year programme Sep-Aug. Fees AED9,700 to AED12,950

Activities Creative art sessions, music, outdoor play areas, bike track, painting, balancing beam. Hours of operation 8am-5.30pm.

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 2pm, Sunday to Thursday.

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 EYFS Age 4 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees Starting from On request

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 US Age 18 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-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 and Montessori Curriculum Age 2 years to 5 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees Starting from AED10,200 to AED17,700

Activities Kindergarten curriculum, mini sports, arts and crafts, language (French, English and Arabic), dance, and music. Hours of operation 8am–5pm.

Nurseries Le Jardin Enchante Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 348 6788

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

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

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

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

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

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 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age Pre-kindergarten Term dates On request Fees AED7,000 to AED10,400

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. Extracurricular activities Music and movement with braingym (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 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age 3 Months to 4 years Term dates Open 48 weeks a year Fees AED39,000 to AED42,000

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

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

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

Curriculum International Age 4 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED6,000 to AED9,900

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 Early Years Foundation Stage Age 2 years to 6 years Term dates Winter term 2015: Jan, Feb, Apr; spring term 2015: Apr, May, Jun; summer camp 2015: Jul, Aug Fees Upon request

Facilities Personal, Social and emotional development (making relationships, self confidence and self awareness, managing feelings and behaviour). Communication and language. Physical development. Literacy (reading, writing), mathematics (numbers, shape, space and measure), understanding the world (people and communities, the world, technology), expressive arts and design (exploring and using media and materials, being imaginative). Hours of operation 8am–6pm.

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

Little Learners Nursery (A GEMS school) Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 348 6260 littlelearners-dubai.com

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

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

Little Wonders Al Manarah Dubai 04 348 7195 littlewonders.ae

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

March 2015

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

Activities Spacious covered play area, sand and water play, cooking, brain gym, music and movement. Hours of operation Sun-Thu 8am-12.30pm. Early and late classes available on request.

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

Activities Highest levels of security with rest areas and outdoor play areas. Personal, social and emotional development. Hours of operation 8am-3pm.

Curriculum UK Age Baby up to 4 years (FS1) Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees On request

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

Activities Singing, dancing, indoor play, library, art, theatre, watching educational movies, brain gym, yoga, playing in the garden, sandpit play, cycling, hopscotch. Hours of operation Sun-Thu 7.30am- 6pm.

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

Activities Wide range of activities linked to the British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Our newly added indoor exploration area has been created for our children’s transition from different areas. They can explore the different treasure baskets, observe through the magnifying glasses and delve into stories in the reading garden. Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

Curriculum International Age 40 days to 4 years Term dates Sep-Jun, plus summer camp Fees AED22,700 to AED37,000 per year.

Activities Riding bicycles, puzzles, games, indoor toys, books, painting. Hours of operation 8am-2pm for academics. Option of 7am6.30pm upon request.

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

Mother Care Nursery Jumeirah Road Dubai 04 349 6955 motherforcare.com

Mulberry Tree Montessori Nursery Jumierah 3 Dubai 04 394 9909

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

New Safa Nursery Al Safa Dubai 04 342 9575

Odyssey Nursery Umm Suqeim 2 Dubai 04 348 8805 odysseynursery.com

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-8pm.

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

Activities Well-equpped, age-specific classrooms, large covered outdoor play areas, junior gym facilities, gardening, aerobics and music classes, water and sand play, role play areas, computer room and library, professional sports coaching, field trips, sports and graduation days, parent involvement programmes. Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

Curriculum International Age 1 year 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-2pm.

Curriculum Theme-based, emergent curriculum Age 6 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun (with holiday camps) Fees AED7,800 to AED10,250

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 5pm are available.

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

Raffles Emirates Hills Nursery Adjacent to Montgomerie Golf Club Emirates Hills 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

March 2015

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

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

Activities Rhyme and songs, mathematical concepts in play, puzzles, sand and water play, gardening, arts and crafts, physical development, dress-up, exploring sensory materials like rice, shaving foam and mud. Hours of operation 8am-4pm.

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

Activities Rhyme and songs, mathematical concepts in play, puzzles, sand and water play, gardening, arts and crafts, physical development, dress up, exploring sensory materials like rice, shaving foam and mud. Hours of operation 8am-2pm.

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

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

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

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

Safa Kindergarten Al Safa Dubai 04 344 3878 safanurseriesdubai.ae

Sandcastle Nursery Jumeirah 1 Dubai 04 344 4283 sandcastlenursery.com

Seashells Nursery Al Barsha Dubai 04 341 3404 seashellsnursery.com

Curriculum Early Years Age 18 months 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 and Montessori Age 2 years to 4 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED36,000 annual fee

Activities Practical life lessons such as tying shoe laces, sensorial lessons, math lessons, language lessons, cultural lessons, 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/role play, scissor-skill practice, jolly phonics, water play, computer room and library, cookery room, Arabic classes. CCTV enabled. Hours of operation 7.30am-8pm.

Curriculum International Age 1 year 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 3 months to 4.5 years Term dates Yearly Fees AED7,300 to AED9,600

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- 6pm.

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

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

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

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Curriculum UK Age 1 year 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 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 years to 4 years Term dates Apr-Mar Fees On request

Activities Nursery/Montessori-trained teachers take the children through various activities such as circle time, role play, storytelling, reading, pre-handwriting skills, sensory experience, puppet show, art and craft, game playing, puzzle solving, block building, clay modelling, painting/colouring, rhyme time, dance and music, educational movie watching, gardening, contests, field trips, cookery sessions, themed assemblies, collaborative activities, special days’ celebration. Hours of operation 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-4pm.

Curriculum UK Age 11 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED6,500 to AED9,000

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

Activities Music, puzzles, children books, gym, water play, hopping, running, cars, bikes, an outdoor play set, crawling through tunnels, playing with soft balls and much more. Hours of operation 7.30am-5pm.

Nurseries The Children’s Garden Barsha (TCGB) (A Taaleem School) Corner Road 43 and 36 B Street, Al Barsha 2 P.O Box 333605 Dubai 04 399 0160 tcgbarsha.ae

The Children’s Garden Green Community (TCGGC) (A Taaleem School) Green Community P.O Box 211336 Dubai 04 885 3484 childrensgarden.ae

The Children’s Garden Jumeira (TCGJ) (A Taaleem School) Villa 297 Jumeirah 2 Jumeirah Beach Road Dubai 04 349 2985 tcgjumeira.ae

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

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

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

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

Facilities Water park, climbing frames, sand pit, swings, shaded play areas, large auditorium, room of knowledge, art studio, music room, majlis, mathazone forest, sensory room. Extracurricular activities A full programme of after-chool activities including French, Arabic, Spanish, art, music, movement, maths, football and yoga. Hours of operation 8.20am-2pm. After-school activities 2.30pm-3.15pm. Early drop-off 7.45am.

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

Activities Swimming pool, art studio, shaded play areas, music and movement room, mathazone forest, sand pit, reading majlis, room of knowledge. Extracurricular activities After-school activities programme in German, jolly phonics, art club, music, movement, maths club, cooking, dance, science. Hours of operation 8.30am-2pm. After-school activities 2.30pm-3.15pm. Early drop-off 7.45am.

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

Activities Water play, sand pit, climbing frame, race track, majlis, music and movement room, shaded play areas, art studio, mathazone forest, room of knowledge. Extracurricular activities Afternoon activities in English, French and Arabic including art, drama and antics, musical instruments and dance, yoga and zumba. Hours of operation 8.30am-2pm. After-school activities 2.30pm-3.15pm. Early drop-off 7.45am.

Curriculum UK Age 4 months to 5 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED35,100 to AED42,440

Activities Arabic classes, physical education class and water play. Hours of operation 7.30am- 6pm.

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.

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

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 7.30am-5.30pm.

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The Wonder Years Nursery

Curriculum British Curriculum EYFS Age 6 months to 2 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Fees AED33,000

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 Nursery Hours: 08:00 – 13:00, Afternoon Club: 13:00 – 15:30

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

Activities Music and movement, field trips, water play, show and tell, French and Arabic language classes. Hours of operation 8am-12.30 pm; day care until 5pm.

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

Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age 2 months to 5 Years Term dates Autumn Sep-Dec; winter Jan-Mar; spring AprJun; summer camp Jul-Aug Fees AED6,500 to AED10,000

Activities Large outdoor area, slide structure, sand and water play, push cars and strollers, hoops, indoor play area equipped with mini bikes and a role-play corner, napping area in a quiet corner of the nursery equipped with comfortable beds and monitored by nannies at all times. Hours of operation 8am- 6pm.

Tiny Town Play Lounge

Curriculum UK Fees On request

Curriculum International Age 6 months to 4 years Term dates On request Fees AED6,150 to AED17,500

Activities Arts and crafts, music, pouring liquids, writing letters, computing sums, story time. Hours of operation 7.30am-5.30pm.

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-12.30pm/1.30pm/3pm/6pm.

Dubai Sports City Dubai 04 368 5600 wonderyearsnursery.com

Tiny Home Montessori Nursery Al Manara Jumeirah Dubai 04 346 5240 moneval.org

Tiny Town Nursery

Jumeirah Lake Towers Dubai 04 423 2578 tinytown.ae

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

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

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

World Nursery Al Qusais Dubai 04 261 3025 worldnurserydubai.com

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

Art and Educational h Centre at S h a rj a Sharjah Ladies Club – Basateen Preschool Centre

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 areas, 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 The areas include outside learning areas in the form of sand play and water play and a splash pool in warm months to keep the children cool as well as qualitatively engaged. Hours of operation 8am-2pm. Day care facility available until 7pm.

Curriculum British Curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Age 2 months to 4+ years Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jul (with holiday programmes) Fees AED600 to AED1,100 Transport No Waiting List No

Activities Our child-centred approach promotes the development of creativity, individuality and self-confidence, whilst delivering the highest standards of care. Most of all we just love to be outdoors and as often as we can we spend hours in our veggie garden connecting with nature and understanding life. Facilities Library, indoor play areas, spacious and shaded outdoor play areas, children’s vegetable gardens, swimming pool. Hours of operation 7am- 6pm.

Curriculum Learn through play Age 1 month to 5 years Term dates Monthly Fees AED5,350 to AED7,690

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 8am-8am.

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

Curriculum Early Years Education Program - a bespoke curriculum focusing on children’s developmental needs, tailor made to suit specific age groups Age 18months to 4 years Term dates April to June, Sept to Dec, Jan to March Fees On request

Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah 06 506 7717 slc.ae

Chubby Cheek’s Nursery - Sharjah Sharjah 06 525 5870 chubbycheeksnursery. com

Happy Kids Nursery Sharjah Plot no 93 University City Road (Opp Our Own English High School) Al Shahba Sharjah 06 538 9300 earlyyearsedugrp.com 40

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Little Wonders Sharjah Al Taawun Sharjah 06 537 6116 littlewonders.ae

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

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Al Ain Juniors Nursery

Falaj Hazza Al Ain 03 766 0092 alainjuniors.com

Edu-Fun Nursery - Al Ain The Garden City Al Ain 03 7612 686 edufun-nursery.com

Golden Bell Nursery Out Al Thouba Street Al Ain 03 751 9980 goldenbellnursery.com

House of Colours Nursery Al Jimi Al Ain 03 761 2204 nurserycolours.com

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Curriculum UK Age 2 months to 4 years Term dates Open all year; five terms and a summer camp Fees AED1,250 to AED19,500

Curriculum UK/EYFS Age 2 years to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar, Fees from AED610

Activities Exploring and using media and materials, mathematics, Reading, Writing, Numbers, Shapes, Space and Measure, Expressive arts design. Hours of operation 7am-5pm.

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 2 year to 7 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED19,000

Activities Communication and language,Physical develptment, personal, social developement, Literacy, Mathematics, understandign the world, arts and design. Hours of operation 7am-5pm.

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

Activities Listening and Attention, Learning to voice ideas, observations, experiences and curiosities, Literacy, Writing, Speaking, Aspects of Mathematics, Activities to do at Home. Hours of operation 7am-5pm.

Curriculum UK/EYFS Age 4 months to 4 years Term dates Sep-Dec, Apr-Jun, Jan-Mar, Fees 4months to 2years AED26,000 (10 Hours), AED21,400 (7 Hours), 2years to 3.8+ years AED23,800 (10 Hours), AED20,200 (7 Hours)

Activities Reading, Writing, Numbers, Shapes, Space and Measure, Expressive arts design. Hours of operation 7am-5pm.

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

Schools Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Grammar School

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

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

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

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

Curriculum Canada Age KG2 to Grade12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED19,236 to AED40,656 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

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

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees AED1,875 to AED3,302 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities Science labs, library, computer labs, large playground. Extracurricular 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 UK/UAE Age FS1 to Year 9 Term dates: Sep-Jan, Jan-Feb, Feb-Jun Fees: AED27,700 to AED50,350 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

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

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, 25-metre swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, outdoor shaded play area, one indoor sports hall, dance studio, canteen, library, art and DT classrooms, 10 science labs and two science preparation rooms, drama performance hall (with 850 seats), drama studio, music recital rooms, food technology classrooms, two prayer rooms, atrium. Extracurricular activities School swim squad, Chinese language and culture, chess, guitar club, football, cricket, subaqua diving.

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

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

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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

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, 25 -metre swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, sports hall, library, drama performance hall (with 350 seats), two prayer rooms, two outdoor shaded play areas. Extracurricular activities 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.

Facilities One football field, 25-metre swimming pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, outdoor shaded play area, indoor sports hall, dance studio, canteen, library, art and DT classrooms, drama performance hall (850 seats), drama studio, music recital rooms, food technology classrooms, two prayer rooms, atrium. Extracurricular activities Yoga pretzels, painting by numbers, dance, baking, sewing/knitting, art and crafts, Disney, reading stories, Quran rules of recitation, Arabic drama, Capoeira, basketball, netball, magical mathematics. 45

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

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

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

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

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

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

Curriculum Indian/UAE Age 3+ Term dates: 15 Aug, 15 Jan Fees: AED5,100 to AED6,975 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes

Facilities Science labs, computer labs, library, basketball court, canteen. Extracurricular activities Various kinds of sporting activities.

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED41,580 to AED57,330 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 a beginners’ pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, outdoor and indoor netball courts, 300 -metre and 100 -metre running tracks, two outdoor shaded play areas, three indoor sports halls, cricket field, dance studio, canteen with full kitchen, secondary and primary library. Extracurricular activities Arabic speaking to non-native, art club, badminton, basketball, board games, chess, coding club, comedy sketch club, construction club, conversation skills for language, cookery, sailing, dance show, debating.

Schools Al Shohub School Behind Khalifa City A Police Station Abu Dhabi 02 555 9995 alshohub.org

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age 3 to 17 Term dates Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED27,000 to AED53,500 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes, from KG-Grade 6

Facilities Science laboratory, computer, library. Extracurricular activities Football, volleyball, swimming.

American Community School of Abu Dhabi

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

Curriculum USA-based, with IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep 1-Jun 20 Fees AED29,078 to AED52,852 Transport? Yes

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

Curriculum Arabic/Australian Age Kindergarten to Grade12 Term dates: On request Fees: AED14,261 to AED33,841 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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

Curriculum UK Age FS2 to Grade9 Term dates: Jan-Mar Fees: AED23,000 to AED27,460 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

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

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Grade12 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, 25 -metre swimming pool. Extracurricular activities A wide variety, including football, hockey, rugby, swimming, badminton, karate, netball, rounders and horse riding.

Abu Dhabi 02 681 5115 acs.sch.ae

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

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

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

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

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British International School Behind Abu Dhabi University Campus Abu Dhabi 02 510 0100 bisabudhabi.com

British School Al Khubairat Airport Road Abu Dhabi 02 446 2280 britishschool.sch.ae

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

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi 02 497 0000 cranleigh.ae

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Curriculum UK Age 3 to 17 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED47,900 to AED63,200 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. Extracurricular 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 Nursery to Year 13 Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul, Aug-Dec Fees: AED35,800 to AED62,300 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Libraries, theatre, auditorium, primary hall, sports pitches, sports halls, swimming pools, music wing, sixth form play and recreation areas. Extracurricular activities Sports, the arts and music. From pop idol to rock band, textiles to tae kwon do, jewellery-making to gymnastics, cooking to climbing. Children also compete in sports fixtures against other schools in football, netball, cricket and swimming. In addition, specialist coaches provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in rugby, cricket, netball, gymnastics, tennis, sailing and football.

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 25 -metre swimming pool, activity rooms for music and drama, large science laboratory, libraries. Every classroom is wired to a computer, printer and a projector. Extracurricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Curriculum British GCSE & A Level Age FS1 to Year 10 Term dates: Jan-Mar, Apr-Jul, Sep-Dec Fees: AED65,000 to AED80,000 Waiting list? Yes for some Year groups at present but we are open for admissions Transport? No

Facilities State-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, 3 libraries, 2 dining rooms, sports hall, 2 swimming pools, 2 grass pitches, tennis courts, gymnasium, 650 -seat auditorium, 3 band rooms, 100 -seat recital room, outdoor playing, music rooms, science building. Extracurricular activities Performing arts, rugby, cricket, football, athletics, netball, basketball, swimming, ballet, dance, gymnastics, tennis, hockey, beach activities and sports, paddle boarding, sailing, horse riding, chess club, art mural, jewellery making, sup, debating and many more. 49

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age Pre-KG to Grade 12 Term dates Sep, Jan Fees AED21,610 to AED49,240 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities Large playing fields, computer and science laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums and swimming pools. Extracurricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities on offer.

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

Facilities Four large playgrounds, two cafeterias, library, music and arts, sports indoors and outdoors, auditorium, medical services, prayer room, ICT and science laboratories. Extracurricular activities Football, basketball, volleyball and handball. Inter-school tournaments.

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. Extracurricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

Curriculum American Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED47,880 to AED66,780 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

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

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

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

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi 02 641 6333 gemsworldacademyabudhabi.com

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

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

International Community School Branch Abu Dhabi P.O Box 55022 02 633 0444 icschool-uae.com/ branch/

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

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

Facilities Multipurpose auditorium, sports fields, music rooms, art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, air-conditioned play area for kindergarten, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms. Extracurricular activities Music [instrumental], art and craft, music (vocal), creative writing, dance (individual and team), sports, drama reading club, debating, elocution and public speaking, educational trips, environmental projects, chess, sports, indoor games.

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 German Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED17,745 to AED40,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes

Facilities Provides Arabic, English, French and German languages. Sports include athletics, basketball, fitness training, football and volleyball. Music for choir and singing. Activities are ballet, dance and yoga. After-school clubs. Extracurricular activities Basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming, volleyball, handball.

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

Curriculum UAE/UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 10 Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun Fees AED11,578 to AED25,325 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Library, computer labs, gymnasium, science labs, music room, art room, canteen, school clinic, et cetera. Extracurricular activities Extracurricular activities are regarded as an integral part of education. A range of activities are on offer and students are encouraged to participate in them. These activities include basketball, football, volleyball, computing, chess club and handcrafts. All clubs are run and supervised by staff members.

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Merryland International School Muroor Road Abu Dhabi 02 551 9626 merrylandinternational.net

Our Own English High School (A GEMS school) Al Dhafrah Abu Dhabi 02 642 5990 gemsoo-abudhabi.com

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

Raha International School (RIS) (A Taaleem School) Khalifa City A Al Raha Gardens Abu Dhabi 02 556 1567 ext 120, 124 & 130 ris.ae

March 2015

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

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

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 6 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED40,400 per year Waiting list? On request Transport? N/A ADEC Rated Band A Rated

Facilities One football field, 25-metre swimming pool, basketball court, outdoor and indoor netball courts, one indoor sports hall, primary library, drama performance hall (with 350 seats), two prayer rooms, two outdoor shaded play areas. Extracurricular activities Boys’ football, girls’ football, swim squad, swim fitness, athletics, dance, netball, badminton, hockey, active story telling, art masterclass, arts and crafts, chess club, cross stitch, nature/gardening club, philosophy for children, creative Arabic, recorder, animation, board games, choir, drama, photography, the young scientist club.

Curriculum IB World School, accredited by CIS and NEASC Age 4 to 18 years Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED36,100 to AED56,900 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes ADEC Rated Recognised by ADEC (Abu Dhabi) as high performing school, A2.

Facilities Landscaped campus with shaded play areas. Spacious, bright classrooms with computers and interactive white boards. Facilities include two libraries, science labs, three music studios and three visual arts studios, ICT labs, two gymnasiums, four tennis courts, 25-metre pool and beginners’ pool, two football pitches. Extracurricular activities Senior school orchestra, dance, crafty stories, jewellery making, choir, robotics, waterpolo, chess, horseriding, sailing, Model United Nations, maths club, computer club, wildlife club, French club, card making, kite surfing, kayaking, golf, Capoeira, student council, mother tongue and language clubs. 53

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

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

Repton School Abu Dhabi Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi 02 507 4800 reptonabudhabi.org

Ryan International School Mussafah Mussafah Abu Dhabi 055 829 0540 ryaninternational.org/ rismussafah

The Cambridge High School (A GEMS school) New Musaffa Abu Dhabi 02 552 1621 gemscis-abudhabi.com

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy (A GEMS school) Abu Dhabi 02 619 5555 szpag.com

Curriculum Arabic/UK/US Age 3 to 17 Term dates On request Fees AED17,200 to AED 38,700 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. Extracurricular activities Football, trips and much more.

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

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

Curriculum National Curriculum for England Age FS1 to Year3 Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun Fees AED55,000 to AED61,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Foundation school: indoor and outdoor play areas, swimming pool, two multipurpose halls, specialist music room. Extracurricular activities A wide range of activities are provided: music lessons, choir, drama, orchestra, sports, dance, eco club.

Curriculum UK Age Grade 1 to Grade 9 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 Activity-based learning, well equiped computer labs, well maintained and updated library, physics, chemistry and biology laboratory, training ground for football, basket and handball, indoor game block for table tennis, chess, judo and skating, active participation in dso, mssa, msdaa, aism. Extracurricular activities Indian Model United Nations, International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts, Iceplex A Ryan Media Initiative, Beyond Breaking News, journalism, NASA trip, social service teen camp, competitive exams: ISO, IMO.

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, books and uniform stores, medical care, school cafeteria, prayer room. Extracurricular activities Field trips, cultural events, environmental and social service projects, campaigns, cooking, journalism, drama, art and crafts, fashion design, computers and pottery.

Curriculum American/UAE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates: Sep-Jun Fees: AED27,600 to AED63,700 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Swimming pool, full-size gymnasium, theatre, library. Extracurricular activities Sports, arts.

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Al Ain English Speaking School

Schools Road Falaj Hazzaa Al Ain 03 767 8636/7 aaess.com

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

Al Ittihad Private School Al Ain Schools Road Falaj Hazzaa Al Ain 03 781 1164 ittihadschools.com/alain

Our Own English High School (A GEMS school) Al Ain 03 767 9747 gemsoo-alain.com

Curriculum Arabic/UK Age KG1 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED19,734 to AED39,468 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

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 Sports centre, grass field, two swimming pools (one 25 metres), a large gymnasium, new basketball court, indoor running track, new drama and art studios, two playground areas for the primary school, multipurpose hall (opened in January 2010), a medium sized library, sixth form common room, three separate buildings for the primary school, four science laboratories, three ICT labs, a basketball court, a small mosque for Muslim students with segregated areas for boys and girls, a fenced playground for KS2, shaded areas in all parts of the school to eat lunch, canteen facilities.

Facilities Two swimming pools, art room, music room, auditorium, library, P.E. hall, playing field, large shaded courtyard, mosque, ICT suite. Extracurricular activities Animal stories in Qur’an, Arabic calligraphy, art and craft, athletics, ball games, basketball camp, book club, Chinese for beginners, construction club, cookery, craftwork through sewing, dodgeball, drama, football, French advanced conversation, guitar club, hockey, jewellery making and crafts, iPad club, Playdough Fantastico, showcase dance performance class, science club, Spanish for beginners, swimming for beginners.

Curriculum Arabic/US Age KG1 to Year 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-Jun Fees AED16,100 to AED27,800 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Extracurricular activities After-school activities, karate, soccer and swimming are offered for students after school on a daily basis. Field trips: to the zoo, fire brigade, Sharjah scientific museum, malls and parks. Occasional celebrations: red day, purple day, traffic day, science fair, drama and play day, and production day. Sport tournaments: football matches, sports day, basketball matches and badminton matches.

Curriculum Indian CBSE and National Curriculum for England Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED3,500 to AED7,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Sports fields, music and art and craft rooms, general science laboratories, computer laboratories, library, outdoor covered play areas, activity rooms. Extracurricular activities Assembly presentations, annual festivals for performing and fine arts, sports, ‘creative’ science, elocution in many languages together with Olympiads in Mathematics. Interschool competition including the school’s ‘Middles’ Soccer Tournament.

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Al Ameen School Dubai

Al Nahda 2 Dubai 04 267 7100 msbdubai.com

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

Al Khaleej National School (A GEMS school) Garhoud Dubai 04 217 3900 gemsakns.com

Al Ittihad Private School – Jumeirah Jumeirah Branch 04 394 5111 Al Mamzar Branch 04 296 6314 ittihadschools.com

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

March 2015

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees AED4,826 to AED5,469 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, medical facility, science laboratories, activity room, ICT suite, auditorium. Extracurricular activities Field trips and martial arts. The school also has an outdoor basketball court and games like badminton, netball, volleyball, football and cricket are included. Twice a week, after school, students of Years 7, 8 and 9 are taken to the nearby Dubai Sports Club, which has professional sports facilities.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED7,597 to AED16,363 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Interactive boards, library, science laboratories, computer lab, music and art, clinic, a prayer room, playground, canteen. Extracurricular activities Confident communication, vedic map, ballet dance class, tennis, basketball, football.

Curriculum US and UAE GSSC/US Diploma Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED12,879 to AED24,645 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, media rooms, library, reading area, computer laboratories, music rooms, on-campus mosques, multipurpose hall, kindergarten play area, football pitch, swimming pool, gymnasium, gardens, weather station. Extracurricular activities Scouts, chess, swimming, karate, electronics, drama, computer club, publications, music (guitar and piano), horse riding and shooting.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees Jumeirah: AED17,757 to AED34,581. Mamzar: AED15,210 to AED34,634 Waiting list? Yes Transport? No KHDA rating Jumeirah: Good; Mamzar: Acceptable

Facilities Two pools, two tennis courts, gym, soccer field, basketball courts. Extracurricular activities Karate club, football club, swimming, gym.

Curriculum American Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees AED12,994 to AED21,063 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. Extracurricular activities Scouts, student council, drama, folklore, piano, broadcast station, computer club, French club, science club, math club, astronomy club, Earth Calling Out (ECO), photography club, cooking club, robotics club. Varsity teams: basketball, volleyball, track and field, table tennis, football.

Curriculum American Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees AED12,994 to AED21,063 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Schools Al-Mizhar American Academy (AAM) Mirdif Area Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 7250 – admissions 04 288 7576 americanacademy.ae A Taaleem School

Al Mizhar American Academy Private School for Girls Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 7250 americanacademy.ae A Taaleem School

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 04 336 8888/04 337 6176 alrashed-alsaleh.com

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

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

Curriculum US/accedited by NEASC and CIS Age 3 to 18 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED36,457 to AED56,831 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good with some areas Outstanding

Facilities Computer labs, fitness room, gymnasium, library, music rooms, two outdoor safe play areas, science labs, swimming pool, two art studios, sports field, KG playroom, dance studio, canteen. Extracurricular activities Student council, yearbook, Model United Nations (MUN), Qur’an club, Arabic club, debate club, Korean and Japanese club, fitness club, environmental club, choir band, board games, knitting and stitching, film, dance, arts and crafts, cooking club. Competitive sports played throughout the school year include volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and field, swimming.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Nov, Nov-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees AED36,457 to AED56,831 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Fitness room, sports field, dance studio, swimming pool, gymnasium, computer labs, science labs, music rooms, kindergarten playroom, art studios, library. Extracurricular activities Educational trips, picnics and outings.

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

Curriculum MOE Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-May Fees AED7,459 to AED16,006 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, science laboratories, healthcare, multipurpose halls, computer lab. Extracurricular activities Sport, music and arts.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates Sep-Nov, Nov-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees AED3,877 to AED7,859 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, indoor hall, activity rooms. Extracurricular activities Educational trips, picnics and outings, Qirat competition.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 8 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED22,827 to AED45,847 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Large complex complete with swimming pool, sports hall and spacious playgrounds. Extracurricular activities Taekwondo, football, swimming, horse riding and skiing.

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

Al Thuraya School Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4964 althuraya.ae

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

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

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

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

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED11,409 to AED23,858 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Computer labs, science labs, multipurpose hall, libraries, clinics, resource centres. Extracurricular activities Clubs and extracurricular 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 KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees AED6,625 to AED13,912 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Unsatisfactory

Facilities Football pitch, basketball court, computer labs, libraries. Extracurricular activities Swimming, skiing, football, running and all kinds of sports activities.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees AED10,886 to AED17,650 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities School clinic, canteen, computer laboratories, library, lockers and much more. Extracurricular activities Sports, yearbook, visual arts, crafts, newsletter, music, and drama.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees AED52,730 to AED72,401 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Two-storey library (with over 50,000 volumes), large rooms for band and performing arts, five art rooms, four science labs, four computer labs, journalism room, regulation baseball diamond, two outdoor basketball courts, grassed playing field, two tennis courts, 25 -metre swimming pool. Extracurricular activities Computers, community service, dance, drama, environmental conservation, excursions, expeditions, literary magazine, newspaper, photography, yearbook, debate, sailing, scuba diving.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 8 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED5,963 to AED10,951 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Library, swimming pool, science laboratories, IT centre, kids’ area. Extracurricular activities Concerts, sports day, trips, competitions.

Curriculu UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED5,382 to AED8,073 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Playgrounds, computer labs, science laboratories, libraries, basketball, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling. Extracurricular activities Basketball, football, volleyball.

Schools Bradenton Preparatory Academy (A GEMS school) Dubai Sports City 04 818 3600 bradentonprepdubai.com

Cambridge International School (A GEMS school) Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4646 gemscis-dubai.com

Central School Dubai Al Nahda Dubai 04 267 4433 centralschool.net

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

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

Deira International School Ras Al Khor Dubai 04 232 5552 disdubai.ae

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED30,522 to AED72,022 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Venues for art, music, drama, laboratory, library, full-sized gym, large classrooms with interactive white boards, computer connectivity, built-in storage. Extracurricular activities After-school general tutorials, Arabic dance club, arts and crafts, engineering by design, exceling in learning, gamers’ club, Model United Nations, technology workshop.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED15,727 to AED21,353 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. Extracurricular activities Outdoor education, visual arts, drama, dance.

Curriculum Indian Age 3+ Term dates On request Fees AED265 to AED460 (monthly) Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Spacious building with playgrounds, well-equipped laboratories, a canteen and other facilities. In addition to Hindi, Bengali and Urdu, the school offers Malayalam or Tamil as an additional language. Extracurricular activities Karate, sports, audio-visual programmes, fine arts and project works.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 9 Term dates On request Fees AED36,626 to AED66,131 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

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. Extracurricular activities Visit the website for a full list of highquality, inspirational after-school activities.

Curriculum IB Age KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED26,422 to AED51,305 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, science laboratories, IT centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds, sport fields. Extracurricular activities Football, basketball, baseball, music, drama, French language.

Curriculum UK/IB Age KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates 1st term: Sep-Dec; 2nd term: Jan - Mar; 3rd term: Apr-Jun Fees AED34,766 to AED70,047 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Within the campus there are libraries, computer laboratories, sports studies and science laboratories, creative art classrooms, design and technology classrooms, peripatetic and instrumental music rooms, drama studio, a business studies centre, indoor gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool and large sports fields. Extracurricular activities Fitness, swimming, golf, basketball, football, cricket, volleyball, tennis, badminton, karate, touch rugby, drumming, dance, band, recorder, photography, chess, philosophy, robotics/computer programming, and much more.

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

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

Dubai American Academy (A GEMS school) Al Barsha Dubai 04 347 9222 gemsaa-dubai.com

Dubai Arab American Private School Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 288 2222Â daaschool.com

Dubai British Foundation (DBF) JJumeirah Islands off 1st Road Dubai 04 399 5170 dubaibritishfs.ae A Taaleem School

Dubai British School (DBS) Emirates Hills Springs Dubai 04 361 9361 - Admissions 04 360 9293 dubaibritishschool.ae A Taaleem School

March 2015

Curriculum Indian (CBSE) Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED8,686 to AED12,159 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Libraries, computer labs, auditorium, music and dance halls, audio-visual labs. Conference room with a smart board, comprehensive sports complex, basketball and volleyball courts, indoor play areas for table tennis, badminton, chess. Extracurricular activities Public speaking, poetry recitation, elocution, debate and drama. Music, dance, art and craft, athletics, cricket, basketball, football, indoor games and swimming.

Curriculum German Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Feb-Jul Fees AED24,584 to AED56,999 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Swimming pool, sports hall, outdoor sports field. Extracurricular activities Football, choir, music, badminton, gymnastics.

Curriculum US IBDP Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED19,338 to AED71,594 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Library media centre, four computer labs, 25 -metre swimming pool, soccer pitch on an artificial surface, large gymnasium, grass play areas, a full theatre/auditorium, cafeteria and amphitheatre. Extracurricular activities Sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing choir, basketball, volleyball, rock climbing, swimming, scuba diving, drama, gymnastics, karate, art club, dance, computer club, board games, book club, ballet, chess club, tennis, Spanish club, math club, floor hockey.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees AED12,222 to AED27,246 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer laboratories, swimming pool. Extracurricular activities Sports, camping, field trips.

Curriculum UK/British Age 3 to 5 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees: AED60,000 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? No KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Large, multipurpose indoor hall, state-of-theart classrooms with direct access to shaded outdoor learning spaces, specialist music room, performance room, multipurpose room (cookery room), specialist language room, built-in library in each room, fully shaded outdoor swimming pool, indoor learning spaces, health centre, outdoor playing area. Extracurricular activities Ballet, tap, cooking, swimming, cosmic yoga, Arabic songs and stories, music and movement, arts and craft, sensory play, stories in motion, Apple Apps.

Curriculum UK/British; accredited by CIS Age 3 to 18 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED41,174 to AED61,761 Waiting list? Waiting pools for all year groups Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good with Outstanding rating in almost 50% of the judgment areas

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, multipurpose hall. Extracurricular activities Art club, boys fitness, camera club, cricket, digital art and animation, diving, filmmaking club, drama and dance, Duke of Edinburgh, Formula One, eco kids, gifted and talented, girls fitness, girls football, golf, hockey, ICT club, learn to draw, literacy and ICT games, maths games, Modern United Nations, netball, paper craft, primary football, primary choir, orchestra, Quran club, diving and much more. 63

Schools Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP) Jumeirah Park Dubai 04 552 0247 dubaibritishschool.ae A Taaleem School

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

Dubai College Al Sufouh Dubai 04 399 9111 dubaicollege.org

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

Dubai English Speaking School Umm Hurair Dubai 04 337 1457 dessdubai.com

Dubai International Academy Emirates Hills 04 368 4111 diadubai.com

Curriculum UK/British Age 5 to 18 years Term dates Term 1: Sep - Dec; term 2: Jan - Apr; term 3: Apr-Jun Fees AED65,000 Year 1 to 6 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating KHDA inspection will take place after 3 years of operating

Facilities Science laboratory, art studio, drama and dance studio, music/recording rooms, ICT, P.E. hall, learning and language support rooms, library, activity room, radio room, food technology laboratory, performing arts theatre, sports hall, multipurpose sports court, swimming pool, football pitches and tennis courts, play areas, dining room with a unique dining experience, shaded outdoor learning space. Extracurricular activities Sports, languages and academic interests along with a variety of clubs and community initiatives. Basketball, choir, sewing and embroidery, table tennis, volleyball.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates Sep, Dec, Mar Fees AED7,753 to AED13,158 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities E-learning methods of teaching, computer lab, gym, playing equipment for kindergarten. Extracurricular activities Quiz competition at every level, field trips, open days, sports day, interschool competitions.

Curriculum UK Age Grade 7 to Grade 13 Term dates On request Fees AED71,839 to AED81,348 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Light, airy and well-equipped classrooms, science block with laboratories, design and technology suites, computer suites, art studios, canteen, music centre, library and auditorium. Extracurricular activities Sporting, hobbies/interests and academic support/reinforcement.

Curriculum UK Age Grade 7 to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED69,364 to AED74,553 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Design and technology/food technology room, textiles and CAD/CAM. Auditorium for the whole school, canteen for 500, state-of-the-art science laboratories, synthetic and full-size grass pitch for football and 15 -a-side rugby, three full-size netball courts, six netball/volleyball/ badminton sports halls. Extracurricular activities See the school’s website for a wide range of sporting, musical, drama, International Award, and other extensive extracurricular activities.

Curriculum UK Age KG2 to Grade 6 Term dates 3 terms Fees From AED39,325 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Music rooms, library and resource centre, gymnasium, hall, science and technology room, ICT suite, art room, swimming pool, tennis courts, football and cricket pitch, netball. Extracurricular activities Gymnastics, football, netball, swimming, music.

Curriculum IB Age KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Feb, Feb-Jun Fees AED34,495 to AED61,120 Waiting list? Depends on the year group Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

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 multipurpose halls for a wide range of sports and other activities, two swimming pools, grassed outdoor playing field, shaded play areas with playground equipment, shaded outdoor basketball and tennis ball courts, cafeteria, music, and movement sprung-floored room for kindergarten. Extracurricular activities Art, music, singing, rock band, reading club, drama, sports, IT, science, belly dancing, chess and languages .

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Dubai International School Al Garhoud 04 282 3513/24 Nad El-Sheba 04 338 5530/04 338 0370 dis.sch.ae

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

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

Dubai National School Al Twar Dubai 04 298 8555 dnschool.net

Dubai National School - Al Barsha Al Barsha Dubai 04 347 4433 dnsalbarsha.com

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

March 2015

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, swimming pool, gym, computer lab and English lab. Extracurricular activities Karate, tennis, volleyball, basketball and football.

Curriculum MOE/US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep, Dec, Jun Fees AED9,955 to AED13,780 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, library, all-purpose hall with telescopic seating can be used for P.E. activities, drama productions and school presentations, large computer labs, canteens for boys and girls, health clinic. Extracurricular activities Cultural and social activities, sports activities, camping, trading activities.

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. Extracurricular activities Drama, music, dance, creative communication, the visual arts, creative festival, sporting activities.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED19,200 to AED31,476 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Sports facilities, computer labs, KG section, science labs, swimming pools, easy learning department, home economics/electronics, cafeteria, lecture hall, libraries, art. Extracurricular activities Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED19,318 to AED31,699 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Info on request Fees AED13,108 to AED23,820 Waiting list? Info on request Transport? Info on request KHDA rating Good

Facilities Pool, astroturf pitch, audio-visual room, cooking room, computer room. Extracurricular activities Music, dance, drama, cooking, life skills and yoga.

Schools Dubai Women’s College High School Al Nahda Dubai 04 267 2929 dwchighschool.net

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

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

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

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

English Language Private School Umm Hurair Dubai 04 337 7503, 04 337 1099 dubai-els.com

Curriculum US Age Grade 9 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan Fees From AED50,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities The school is located on the attractive campus of the HCT Dubai Women’s College which has established itself over the past 20+ years as one of the major education institutions for young UAE women. The school shares facilities with the college, which includes a world-class library, cutting-edge technology, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and swimming pool, and a cafeteria offering healthy choices of food and beverages, all in a landscaped setting.

Curriculum Indian (CBSE) Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Jul, Sep-Mar Fees AED4,035 to AED8,907 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Aerobics, dance, science laboratories, computer laboratories. Extracurricular activities Debate, drama, art and crafts, football, cricket, basketball.

Curriculum Indian (CBSE) Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Jun, Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar Fees AED3,280 to AED4,978 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Auditorium, library, science laboratories, music room, art room, school clinic, book store, canteen, playground. Extracurricular activities Elocution, debating, dramatics, quiz, essay writing, art, swimming, ice skating, music and dance.

Curriculum UK/IB Age KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED30,927 to AED65,537 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. Extracurricular activities Languages clubs, indoor climbing, competitive sports, fitness, arts, cultural, academic and service activities, International Award.

Curriculum UK/IB Age KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED23,647 to AED70,129 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Gymnasiums, computer labs, science laboratories, drama rooms, fully IT-connected classrooms, swimming pool, sports field. Extracurricular activities Most sports, ballet, cooking, art and crafts, health and fitness, math club, computer club, robotics, F1 club, environmental club, student council.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Jul, Sep-Mar Fees AED3,358 to AED9,900 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer laboratories, swimming pool. Extracurricular activities Special assemblies, field trips, interclass and interhouse competitions.

Schools Foremarke School Al Barsha South, Dubai 04 818 8600, 04 818 8666 foremarkedubai.org

GEMS FirstPoint School – The Villa Dubailand Dubai 04 278 9700 gemsfirstpointschooldubai.com

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

GEMS Metropole School – Motor City Motor City Dubai 04 550 7200 gemsmetropoleschool-dubai. com

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 5 Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun Fees AED65,000 to AED85,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? No KHDA rating N/A

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Year 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED38,000 to AED55,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Year 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED33,916 to AED42,753 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Year 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED33,000 to AED44,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Prep school 25 -metre competition swimming pool and foundation school swimming pool, three netball and tennis courts, two multipurpose outdoor courts, three multipurpose sports halls, one studio, two junior cricket fields including one grass wicket, four junior-sized football/rugby pitches, indoor and outdoor cricket nets, sports pavilion, specialist music, teaching rooms, music practice rooms. Extracurricular activities Includes sports, ballet, music, art, languages. Please ask the school for a full list.

Facilities ICT classrooms with discovery space, full primary, middle and senior school libraries, art and design studios, food technology catering suite, engineering workshops, design technology workshops, 500 -seat auditorium, 25 -metre swimming pool, six-court sports hall, specialist drama space and black-box theatre space, music technology suite. Extracurricular activities Basketball, gymnastics, recorder club, keyboard group, board games, Arabic stories, art and crafts club, athletics club, computer club, jewellery club, Arabic cooking, Arabic stories, film club, netball club, Qur’an reciting, Islamic studies and Qur’an reading, multi-sports, story club. 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. Extracurricular activities Sports programme, visual arts, performing arts, music, drama, dance.

Facilities Fully-integrated ICT and libraries, sports provisions including a swimming pool, digital media rooms, science laboratories, music and art rooms. Extracurricular activities Internal ASAs, swimming, basketball, tennis, badminton, double-Dutch, gymnastics, yoga, hockey, English, arts and crafts, book club, Arabic, homework club, murals, ell support, puzzle club, film club, alphabet club, sticker club, Islamic history, French, scrapbooking, ultimate frisbee, music, history, painting, netball, Qur’an club, origami craft, reading, singing, mosaicking, touch rugby, drawing, gifted and talented maths.

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GEMS International School – Al Khail Al Khail Dubai 04 339 6200 gemsinternationalschoolalkhail.com

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

March 2015

Curriculum IB Age Kindergarten to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED46,000 to AED64,000 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. Extracurricular activities This includes English language support, interactive games, arts, crafts and sewing, math club, reading club, roots and shoots (global awareness), animated shorts, chess club, book club, singing club, storytelling, ice skating, drum circle, newspaper club, beginner band, art fun, iPad club, homework club, Latin dance, folk dancing, dance aerobics, mime, Alice in Wonderland stage production and costume design, American sign language, Arabic for parents, Arabic for beginners, Italian, French, Dutch.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 7 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.

Schools GEMS Millennium SchoolÂ Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 535 8176 gemsmillenniumschoolsharjah.com

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

GEMS Our Own English High School Al Warqa 3 Dubai 04 236 1335 gemsoo-dubai.com

GEMS Our Own Indian School Al Quoz Dubai 04 339 1188 gemsoo-alquoz.com

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

GEMS Wellington Academy - Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai 04 515 9000 gemswellingtonacademydso.com

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 8 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED10,400 to AED13,650 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes

Facilities Library, science laboratories, computer science centre, playing field. Extracurricular activities Day boarding programme, afteroon self-enhancement programme, art and craft, karate, music, modern dance, science clubs, elocution, creative writing, debate, dramatics, quizzing forums, cricket, football, tennis courts and a swimming pool.

Curriculum Indian CISCE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Mar- Apr Fees AED29,348 to AED43,513 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

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. Extracurricular activities Physical education, public speaking, visual arts, environment club, performing arts, overnight camps, activity club, mentoring, workshops, Olympiads, educational trips, Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED6,172 to AED13,059 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, science laboratories, ICT laboratories, playing field, canteen, medical centre. Extracurricular activities Interschool English debate, Our Own Interschool Drama Festival.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Year 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED32,259 to AED40,674 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. Extracurricular activities Ballet, karate, music, art, ICT, clay modelling, chess, cookery, Indian dancing, netball, football, athletics, hockey, gymnastics, tennis, golf.

Curriculum UK/IB Age Kindergarten to Year 12 (1st year of operation) Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED31,809 to AED71,827 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Indoor multi-sports hall, outdoor shaded multi-sports hall, outdoor synthetic multi-sports pitch, six-lane 25 -metre swimming pool, 10 -metre learner pool, dance/exercise studio, fitness suite. Extracurricular activities Visual and performing arts, music, drama, art.

Schools

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

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

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

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

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED52,000 to AED85,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Three-level gymnasium with rooftop tennis courts, two 25 -metre swimming pools and toddler pool, full football and rugby pitches, recording and video studio, auditorium and theatre, full cafeteria. Extracurricular activities Impartial and independent careers guidance, entrepreneurship, cross-curricular studies, and personal, social and health education. It also includes arts, music, cookery, multi-sports, yoga, chess club, crafts and design, cross country, book club, development swim, beginners guitar club, ICT/digital learning, Lego construction.

Curriculum UK /IBDP Age Kindergarten to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED36,470 to AED79,343 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Knowledge centre library, three ICT laboratories, dance studio, drama studio, three art studios, health and fitness studio, large multipurpose sports hall, 300 -metre athletics track, three squash courts, tennis, basketball, netball and volleyball courts, 25 -metre indoor swimming pool, climbing wall and a play area for foundation stage children. Extracurricular activities Art and craft, astronomy, athletics, basketball, computers, choir, cricket, dance, drama, drawing, French, football, needlework, netball, rugby and tap dance.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED37,004 to AED46,644 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, music department, ICT department, gymnasium, art room, swimming pool, shaded playing areas, astroturf playing areas, parents’ areas and meeting rooms. Extracurricular activities Physical education and sports, music, arts, after-school programme.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED9,540 to AED15,104 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities School mosque, library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area. Extracurricular activities Music [instrumental], music (vocal), creative writing, art and craft, dance (individual and team), sports, drama reading club, debating, elocution and public speaking, educational trips, environmental projects, chess, sports, indoor games.

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

Greenfield Community School (GCS) Dubai Investments Park Dubai 04 885 6600 Admissions ext 214 gcschool.ae A Taaleem School

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

Hartland International School Mohammed Bin Rashid City Dubai 04 551 9276 hartlandinternational. com

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

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

Curriculum IB Age Nursery to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED56,831 to AED98,649 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities The Discovery World, planetarium, sports facilities, auditorium, symphony centre, peace garden. Extracurricular activities Rock climbing, tennis, gymnastics, model club, newspaper, rugby, dance, martial arts, music technology, ballet, choir, ELL, and environment club.

Curriculum IB Continuum World School, offers all four IB programmes Age 3.8 years to 18 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED37,877 to AED69,754 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good with some areas 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 safeplay areas, fully-equipped science labs, ICT labs, dance and drama studio, interactive white boards. Extracurricular activities Basketball, reciting the Quran, EAL language fun, fun with science and art, golf, choir, recycled art, iPad learning, fashion design, maths extension, construction club, simple drawing, book club and activities, crazy loom bracelets, artful strokes, football, cartoon capers and much more.

Curriculum Indian (CBSE) Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Monthly Fees AED3,170 to AED5,995 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Modern amenities, science laboratories, library, well-equipped clinic, science exhibition. Extracurricular activities Cricket, basketball, sports and fitness programmes.

Curriculum UK Age FS1 to Year 6 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees from AED49,750 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A; open in September 2015

Facilities Laboratories, computer science lab, food technology lab, design technology lab, clinic, auditorium green room, refectory, football pitch, sports centre. Extracurricular activities Science, music, sports, drama and theatre.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED22,818 to AED31,958 Waiting list? Yes Transport? No KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Two swimming pools, football, music centre, IT lab. Extracurricular activities Football, bowling, netball, swimming squad training, distance swimming, horse riding, karate, football squad training, dancing, rounders, yoga and ball skills.

Curriculum IAT Age Grade 9 to Grade 12 Term dates Aug-Jan, FebMay 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. Extracurricular activities All kinds of indoor and outdoor activities.

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

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

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

Jebel Ali Primary School Jebel Ali Village Dubai 04 884 6485 04 884 6366 jebelalischool.org

Jumeira Baccalaureate School (JBS) Jumeira 1 Al Wasl Road Dubai 04 344 6931 ext. 205 & 209 jbschool.ae A Taaleem School

Jumeirah College (A GEMS school) Jumeirah Dubai 04 395 5524 gemsjc.com

March 2015

Curriculum MOE/US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Feb-Jun Fees AED13,158 to AED24,672 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Safe and purpose-built campus with beautiful landscaping, library, fully-equipped multimedia rooms, science laboratories, creative art centre, computer labs, kindergarten inter-skills room, football ground, tennis court, volleyball and basketball courts, swimming pool, cafeteria, large auditorium, prayer room, conference room. Extracurricular activities Football, volleyball, after-school club and all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Aug-Oct, Oct-Mar, Mar-May Fees AED20,958 to AED29,342 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. Extracurricular activities Scouts, French club, music, astronomy, fitness, varsity teams, taekwondo, debate, student council.

Curriculum UK/US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED18,234 to AED34,896 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

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

Curriculum UK Age KG2 to Grade 6 Term dates Aug-Dec, Jan-Apr, Apr-July Fees From AED39,927 Waiting list? For some year groups Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Sports hall, football and rugby pitches, music room, library, swimming pool, ICT suite, assembly hall. Extracurricular activities A variety of sporting and creative after-school activities.

Curriculum IB World School Age 3 to 18 years Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED45,000 to AED70,000 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good with some areas Outstanding

Facilities Two large multi-purpose auditorium/sports hall, KG soft play room, 25 -metre shaded swimming pool, tennis courts, extensive grassed sporting pitches with changing facilties, library, media centre, indoor and outdoor learning spaces, computer/ICT labs, art, music and dance studios, science labs, KG outdoor playgrounds, common play areas, elementary gym, canteen. Extracurricular 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 AED60,579 to AED75,724 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. Extracurricular activities Drama, music, sports, diving, fashion, photography, snowboarding and skiing.

Schools Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) Arabian Ranches branch Dubai 04 361 9019 jess.sch.ae

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

K12 International Academy Block 12, Floor 1 Knowledge Village Dubai 04 440 1212 k12.com/int

Khadija Iranian School Dubai for Girls Karama Dubai 04 396 1072 04 396 1676 kha-irs.com

Kings’ School Umm Suquiem, Dubai 04 348 3939 Al Barsha South, Dubai 04 325 6732 Nad Al Sheba, Dubai 04 327 1841 kingsdubai.com

Lycee Libanais Francophone Prive Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 264 0800 llfp.com

Curriculum UK/IB Age KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED34,440 to AED81,138 Waiting list? Primary: yes; Secondary/6th form: on request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Large campus with shaded playgrounds, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, air-conditioned sports hall, P.E. studio, tennis and netball courts and floodlit sports field, extensive science and art/design facilities, purpose-built music centre, auditorium, amphitheatre, three drama studios and a library. Extracurricular activities A range of activities are offered for all kinds of arts and sports as well as numerous music and performing arts opportunities (changes on a termly basis).

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates Sep-June Fees AED34,440 to AED42,561 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes, for Year 3 and above KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Large campus with shaded playground areas, interactive white boards in every classroom, two temperature-controlled swimming pools, air-conditioned sports hall, multi-purpose P.E. studio, netball courts, large tigerturf sports field, fully-equipped ICT and music departments with practice rooms, well-resourced library. Extracurricular activities A range of activities are offered for all kinds of arts and sports, and numerous music and performing arts opportunities (changes on a termly basis).

Curriculum US Age KG2 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep, Oct Fees AED18,332 to AED25,672 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. Extracurricular activities Field trips, online club, online field trip, online clubs, face-to-face events in UAE.

Curriculum Iranian Age Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED2,300 to AED3,105 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities On request. Extracurricular activities Art club, environment club.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates Term 3 begins Apr 12; term 3 ends Jun 29 Fees AED36,203 to AED82,600 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? No KHDA rating Outstanding

Facilities Art classrooms, outstanding ICT facilities including Mac suites, indoor and outdoor play areas, libraries, multipurpose halls, extensive sports facilities including swimming pools, astro pitches, grass pitches, running track, hard courts, tennis courts and prestigious cricket academy with cricket square, indoor and outdoor nets, practice facilities and cricket pavilion. Extracurricular activities After-school clubs, music, gym training, track events and team games. Music and dance, art and craft, yoga and social club.

Curriculum French Age KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates Sep-Nov, Dec-Mar, Mar-Jun Fees AED21,000 to AED40,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Basketball court and football pitch. Extracurricular activities Sports clubs.

Schools Mirdiff Private School Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 3303 mirdifprivateschool.ae

New Academy School Al Mina Road Bur Dubai Dubai 04 398 8873 newacademyschool.com

New Indian Model School Dubai Al tGarhoud Dubai 04 282 4313 04 282 4250 04282 4441 nimsdxb.com

Nibras International School Green Community Dubai 04 885 3330 nisdubai.ae

Nord Anglia International School Dubai Al Barsha South off Hessa Street, Dubai 04 3614330 nordangliaeducation.com

North American International School Al Mizhar Dubai 04 288 4844 naischool.ae

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED21,365 to AED32,557 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Swimming pool, outdoor courts, gardens, outdoor play area, activity room, drama room, music room, art room, home economics room, science labs, computer lab, library and resources room. Extracurricular activities Swimming, basketball, volleyball, football.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED7,157 to AED19,077 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Unsatisfactory

Facilities Swimming pool, science lab, two computer labs, multimedia room, multipurpose hall. Extracurricular activities Football, basketball, sports.

Curriculum Indian(CBSE) Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED2,620 to AED4,559 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Basketball and volleyball facilities, science laboratories, computer labs, library, clinic, canteen. Extracurricular activities Basketball, plus all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED20,561 to AED40,869 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. Extracurricular activities Sports day, field trips, tree planting for environmental awareness.

Curriculum British Age Nursery to Year10 Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun, Fees AED60,000 to AED86,000 Transport? Yes

Facilities including a state-of-the-art auditorium, large well lit open plan art studios, craft centres, theatre space, and urban classroom areas, excellent language labs and up-to-date equipment, Extracurricular activities Outdoor sports facilities, a wimming pool and three refectories. It has been built as a nurturing environment for students, as well as the next generation of athletes, statesmen, thespians and musicians, Choir, Music, Drama, Public peaking, Languages, Art, Robotics, Community awards A full range of sports.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED26,198 to AED41,917 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. Extracurricular activities Literary club, eco club, band, sports and art club.

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Ontario International Canadian School Algeria Road and 15 Street Uptown Mirdiff Dubai 04 255 9880 04 255 9899 oics.ae

Our Own High School (A GEMS school) Al Warqa’a Dubai 04 280 0077 gemsoo-alwarqa.com

Philadelphia Private School Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 264 6202 ppsdubai.org

Pristine Private School Al Nahda 2 Dubai 04 267 4299 04 267 5822 pristineschool.com

Queen International School Hor Al Anz Dubai 04 265 2600 qisdubai.com

Raffles International School Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 427 1200 rafflesis.com

March 2015

Curriculum US IB Age Pre-K to Grade 6 Term dates Open Sep 1 Fees AED40,000 to AED66,750 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Science labs (chemistry, physics and biology), visual arts classroom, theatre arts classroom, computer lab, library study hall, clinic, food services facilities, double gymnasium swimming pool, designated outdoor play areas.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED7,550 to AED13,025 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Library, mathematics laboratory, science laboratories, computer science centre, playing field, school mosque. Extracurricular activities Visual arts, performing arts, public speaking, Star of the Section Award, physical education, scouting, educational field trips, quiz club, environment club, Olympiads, Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Aug, Dec, Mar Fees AED16,676 to AED28,556 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Library, science laboratories, multi-purpose halls, auditorium, indoor and outdoor sports areas, physical education, computers. Extracurricular activities Football, karate, basketball, clay modelling, memorisation of Koran, computer, creative art, folk dance, and ballet.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED8,690 to AED16,281 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities 100,000 -square-foot campus consisting of kindergarten activity area, multipurpose hall, sports grounds, covered swimming pool, interactive audio-visual support rooms, libraries and science laboratories. Extracurricular activities Ice skating, swimming, karate, football, music, drama and annual concerts.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED13,067 to AED24,506 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Bus service, science laboratories, playground, library, canteen. Extracurricular activities Football.

Curriculum UK/US Age KG1 to Grade10 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED26,807 to AED63,050 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Theatre, art rooms, dance studio, music rooms, science laboratories, computer labs, soccer field, swimming pools, sports hall, basketball courts, badminton courts, tennis courts, prayer rooms. Extracurricular activities Science, music, sports, drama and theatre.

Schools Raffles World Academy Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai 04 427 1300 rwadubai.com

Rajagiri International School Al Warqaa Dubai 04 280 0691 risdubai.org

Rashid School for Boys Nad Al Sheba Dubai 04 336 1187 rsbdubai.sch.ae

Regent International School Emirates Hills Dubai 04 360 8830 risdubai.com

Repton School Dubai Nad Al Sheba 3 Dubai 04 426 9393 reptondubai.org

Sabari Indian School Al Wuheida Area, near Century Mall Dubai 04 250 5806 sisdubai.com

Curriculum UK/US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED26,807 to AED75,059 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Tutorial rooms, theatre, art rooms, dance studio music rooms, science laboratories, computer laboratories soccer field, swimming pools, sports hall, basketball courts badminton courts, tennis courts. Extracurricular activities Science, music, sports, drama and theatre.

Curriculum Indian (CBSE) Age KG1 to Grade 7 Term dates Monthly Fees AED10,004 to AED17,444 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. Extracurricular activities Swimming, literature, music, dance games, gymnastics, aerobics, art, environment day, sports day, concerts, talent week.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 13 Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Library, science laboratories, outdoor sports areas, physical education, computers. Extracurricular activities Games, football.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep, Jan, Apr Fees AED37,247 to AED85,429 Waiting list? Dependent on year group. Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Swimming pool, multipurpose hall, science lab, library, football pitch, art/design and technology/dance studio, music room, ICT room. Extracurricular activities Performing arts and cultural, art/craft and design and media, general hobbies, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, tennis, horseback riding, madscience, super kidi-abacus mathematics, NLP for children, boost of self-confidence and leadership skills.

Curriculum UK/IB Age FS1 to Year 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED47,599 to AED95,199 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Two rugby/football pitches, two outdoor shaded multipurpose areas, two indoor sports halls, indoor cricket nets, five outdoor cricket nets, three outdoor tennis courts, weight training and cardio rooms, indoor 25 -metre swimming pool. Extracurricular activities Art and design, drama, music, computing, dance, yoga, fine arts, design and technology, film and television, debating, cookery classes, martial arts, gym classes, gymnastics.

Curriculum Indian (CBSE) Age KG1 to Grade 7 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED13,685 to AED15,800 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Football pitch and basketball court. Extracurricular activities On request.

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Safa Community School Al Barsha South 3 Dubailand Dubai 04 385 1810 safacommunityschool.com

School of Modern Skills Al Muhaisnah 1 Dubai 04 288 7765 dubaisms.net

School of Research Science Baghdad St Al Qusais Dubai 04 601 1011 srsdubai.ae

Sheffield Private School Al Nadha Dubai 04 267 8444 sheffield-school.com

Sheikh Rashid Al-Maktoum Pakistan School Qusais Dubai 04 298 8303

SNF Children Development Center Karama Dubai 04 334 9818 snfgroup.com

March 2015

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 8 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED47,000 to AED65,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Playgrounds, computer labs, science laboratories, libraries, basketball, clinics, resource centres, guidance counselling. Extracurricular activities Full-size football pitch, 25 -metre swimming pool, training pool, netball courts, sprinting track, indoor sports hall, dance studio, fitness studio, badminton, courts, basketball court, tennis courts.

Curriculum US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED14,566 to AED24,626 Waiting list? No Transport? No KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Includes two swimming pools, a library, two ICT labs, a massive multipurpose hall, an elevator, smart boards, two prayer rooms, two soccer fields, one basket ball court, playground areas, fitness equipment, a clinic, lockers, two open patios and canteens. Extracurricular activities All kind of sports activities.

Curriculum UK Age Pre-KG to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED27,480 to AED59,000 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Cafeteria, SRS clinic and healthcare, transportation, science labs. Extracurricular activities All kind of sports activities.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED19,450 to AED36,677 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Science laboratories, library, medical care, art education, physical education, computer labs and swimming pool. Extracurricular activities Stories club, arts and crafts, netball, Arabic for beginners, handwriting practice, karate, swimming, gymnastics.

Curriculum Pakistani Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Oct Dec-Mar Fees AED2,812 to AED5,624 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Unsatisfactory

Facilities Football pitch, kindergarten play area, library, science laboratories, clinic, canteen. Extracurricular activities Sports weeks, programmes in Global Village.

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. Extracurricular activities Educational trips, music sessions, aerobics, picnics.

Schools Springdales School Dubai Al Quoz off Al Khail Road Dubai 04 338 1311 04 338 2123 springdalesdubai.com

STAR International School, Al Twar Al Twar 2 Dubai 04 263 8999 starschoolaltwar.com

STAR International School, Mirdif Mirdif Dubai 04 288 4644 starschoolmirdif.com

STAR International School, Umm Sheif Umm Al Sheif Dubai 04 348 3314 starschoolummsheif.com

St. Mary’s Catholic High School Oud Metha Road Dubai 04 337 0252 stmarysdubai.com

Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai Dubai Healthcare City – Phase 2, Al Jaddaf Dubai 04 375 06 00 sisd.ae

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 8 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED18,000 to AED25,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Wi-Fi enabled campus, play area, cafeteria, parking bay, 140 large and spacious classrooms with visual equipment, library, science laboratories, art, dance, music studios, theatre, art audio-visual equipment, a large stage with seating capacity of 1,400, An indoor Olympic-size swimming pool, multi-level canteens. GPRS-enabled school buses ensure safety and security.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED17,967 to AED35,553 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab, interactive boards, auditorium, role-play room, jungle gym, school clinic. Extracurricular activities Tennis, martial arts, gymnastics, ballet, football.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED29,761 to AED44,799 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab. Extracurricular activities Tennis, martial arts, cookery, handball, needlework, computers, judo, art, French, tennis, gymnastics, aloa maths, football academy, ballet.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED30,450 to AED70,790 Waiting list? No Transport? No KHDA rating Good

Facilities Our classrooms, situated in modern buildings, are colourful, spacious and bright. Indoor/outdoor play areas, swimming pool, music room, library, ICT lab. Extracurricular activities Tennis, martial arts, gymnastics and ballet.

Curriculum UK Age Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates On request Fees AED5,145 to AED11,053 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Sports grounds. Extracurricular activities Drama, quiz, music, sports, elocution, debates, environment, art/craft, cookery and needlework.

Curriculum International Baccalaureate (IB) Age From 3 years to 11 years (primary school) for the 2015/2016 academic year Term dates On request Fees AED1,725 to AED3,105 Waiting list? No Transport? On request KHDA rating N/A

Facilities 24 KG classrooms with 24 KG activity rooms, 40 primary classrooms, 4 multipurpose activity rooms, 2 libraries, 3 indoor play areas, IT lab, 5 science laboratories, swimming pool, outdoor play area.

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The City School International Nadd Al Hamar Dubai 04 289 9722 tcs-uae.com

The English College Al Safa Dubai 04 394 3465 englishcollege.ac.ae

The International School of Choueifat DIP-1 Dubai 04 884 7884 iscdip-sabis.net

The Kindergarten Starters (A GEMS school) Al Garhoud Dubai 04 282 4090 gemskgs.com

The Millennium School (A GEMS school) Al Ghusais Dubai 04 298 8567 gemsmillenniumschool.com

The Oxford School Dubai Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 254 3666 oxford.iqraeducation.net

March 2015

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED12,564 to AED22,273 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Purpose-built building, IT lab, science laboratory, secure kindergarten section and library, complete arts and crafts equipment, student counselling services, spacious facility for indoor and outdoor sports. Extracurricular activities Inter-house events, quizzes, sports day, two field trips per year.

Curriculum UK Age Grade 7 to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED45,486 to AED54,493 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Gym, swimming pools and playing courts. Extracurricular activities Football, softball, netball, rugby, club choir, chess, drama, yoga, art club, badminton, orchestra, film club, golf, sailing, skiing.

Curriculum SABIS (UK/US) Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED21,900 to AED41,700 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Infant swimming pool, library, play areas, KG indoor playgrounds. Extracurricular activities Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 5 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED6,180 to AED8,247 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. Extracurricular activities Performing arts, creative communication, visual arts, sports, inter-school music festival, interhouse quiz competitions, caretaker service.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED14,412 to AED21,193 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Sporting areas, science laboratories, library, cafeteria, medical centre. Extracurricular activities School events, physical education, music, drama, art, the Afternoon Programme.

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 13 Term dates Sep, Dec, Mar Fees AED10,311 to AED16,348 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Sports facilities and swimming pool, multipurpose hall, ICT lab, library, science laboratories, swimming pool, playground, outside learning area, art room, clinic, canteen, kindergarten club. Extracurricular activities Football, swimming and all kinds of indoor and outdoor sports.

Schools The Westminster School (A GEMS school) Al Ghusais Dubai 04 298 8333 gemsws-ghusais.com

The Winchester School (A GEMS school) Jebel Ali Gardens Dubai 04 882 0444 thewinchesterschool.com

Universal American School Ras Al Khor Dubai 04 232 5222 uasdubai.ae

United International Private School Al Muhaisnah Dubai 04 254 3888 uips.ae

Uptown School (UTS) Corner Algeria/Tripoli street Mirdif Dubai 04 251 5001 uptownschool.ae A Taaleem School

Victory Heights Primary School Victory Heights Dubai Sports City Dubai 04 423 1100 vhprimary.com

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED5,651 to AED10,665 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Covered play area, activity room, library, science laboratories, music, art and craft rooms, ICT. Extracurricular activities Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 13 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED11,789 to AED26,298 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Curriculum US/IB Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Term 2: Jan 4-Jun 18 2015 Fees AED36,033 to AED68,412 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good

Facilities Track field, gym, swimming pool, cafeteria, multipurpose hall, libraries, music rooms, computer rooms. Extracurricular activities Soccer, reading, karate, music and golf.

Curriculum Philippine Age KG1 to Grade 10 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED4,527 to AED8,241 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities School library, medical health services/clinic, computer laboratories, science laboratories, audio visual, room/activity room, multipurpose court, swimming pool guidance counselling services, school procurement office school cafeteria, school lockers. Extracurricular activities Basketball, chess, table tennis, volleyball, scouting and much more.

Curriculum IB World School Age Pre-K to Grade 11 (Grade 12 will be added in 2016) Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED45,000 to AED70,000 Waiting list? Upon request Transport? Yes KHDA rating Good with some areas Outstanding

Curriculum UK Age FS1 – Year 6 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED33,000 to AED45,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Three gyms, learning pool outdoors and 25-metre competition pool indoors, 3 separate KG playgrounds, 1 primary playground, 2 multi sport fields, 6 science labs, 3 Libraries, full campus Wi-Fi, 4 IT suites, white boards in all classrooms, Dance studio, 4 art studios, 4 music studios and 6 music practice rooms, 5 science labs, small indoor amphitheatre, 3 nurse’s clinics, 2 canteens, 2 large meeting rooms. Extracurricular activities Chess, history, film, creative writing and extended science to name a few plus sport ECA ranging from footall to ultimate frisbee. E-sports provides sports training for tennis, football, swimming, cricket, rugby, climbing, and holiday camps. Facilities ICT Room, Art Studio, Indoor Swimming pool, Arabic and Islamic studies department, learning enhancement department, clinic, library, sports field.Extracurricular activities Wide range of sports and physical activities from dance and gymnastics to games including football, netball and basketball. These are just naming a few. Swimming lessons are offered in the indoor swimming pool with controlled temperatures

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American Community School of Sharjah (ACSS)

Maliha Road Sharjah (Opposite Sharjah University Campus) 06 522 7583 acs.sharjah.org

Australian International School Sharjah 06 533 7722 - 06 558 9967 ais.ae

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

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

Our Own English High School – Boys, Sharjah (A GEMS school) Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 535 5227 gemsourownenglishboyssharjah.com

Our Own English High School Sharjah (A GEMS school) Moweliah Area Sharjah 06 538 6486 gemsoo-sharjah.com

March 2015

Curriculum US Age Nursery to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jan, Jan-May Fees AED32,000 to AED53,000 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Gymnasium/fitness centre, 400 -metre athletics track, three swimming pools (one 50 -metre Olympic-sized pool), 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, parents’ centre. Extracurricular activities Sport, swimming, gymnastics.

Curriculum Queensland, Australia IB Age Grade 2 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, JanMar, Apr-Jun Fees AED33,280 to AED62,400 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Outdoor areas, computer lab, science laboratories, music room, conference room, swimming pool, gymnasium, library, medical clinic, transportation. Extracurricular activities Yes, please ask the school for more information.

Curriculum SABIS (UK/US) Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees On request Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Library, three computer labs, three science laboratories, exam hall, gymnastics and ballet rooms, large multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall, gymnasium, two swimming pools, grass football field, outdoor courts, car tracks for young students, playground equipment and indoor airconditioned play areas, large auditorium and large cafeteria. Extracurricular activities Visit the school’s website for a full list of activities.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 9 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED12,000 to AED16,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Indoor four-court sports hall, outdoor football pitch, cricket nets, four-outdoor multi-games courts, multipurpose sports hall, ICT and electronics labs, specialist classrooms for primary and secondary schools. Extracurricular activities Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Grade 1 to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED7,500 to AED11,800 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Library, mathematics laboratory, science laboratories, computer science centre, play field, medicare, bookstore, canteen. Extracurricular activities Visual arts, the performing arts, public speaking, Star of the Section Award, physical education, scouting, educational field trips, quiz club, environment club, Olympiads.

Curriculum Indian CBSE Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED6,410 to AED12,010 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Library, computer science centre, science laboratories, art studio, music studio, playing field, kindergarten play area, medicare, books, uniform store, canteen. Extracurricular activities Physical education, guides, public speaking, visual arts, environment club, performing arts, overnight camps, activity club, mentoring, workshops, Olympiads, educational trips.

Schools Scholars International Academy Sharjah school zone area near University City 06 535 5033 scholarsinternational.com

Sharjah American International Private School AlWarqaa 1 Dubai 04 280 1111 04 280 0666 saisdubai.net

Sharjah British International School Near Sharjah University City Sharjah 06 534 7722 sharjahbritishschool.com

Victoria International School Al Mamzar near Sharjah Expo Sharjah 06 577 1999 viss.ae

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Our Own English High School

(A GEMS school) Fujairah 09 222 7127 gemsoo-fujairah.com

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GEMS Westminster School – Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah 07 203 5999 gemswestminsterschoolrak.com

Curriculum UK Age KG1 to Grade 11 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED22,720 to AED39,500 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Swimming pool, soccer/rugby field, sports hall with a rock climbing arena, fully-equipped computer lab, library, dance studio, organic garden and much more. Extracurricular activities Swimming, netball, soccer, ball skills, cricket, organic gardening, dancing, music, expressive arts programme, to name a few.

Curriculum Arabic/US Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED14,671 to AED36,677 Waiting list? No Transport? Yes KHDA rating Acceptable

Facilities Swimming pool, playing fields, indoor sports arena and multipurpose hall, a separate covered playing area for kindergarten students, two ICT labs with over 60 computers, two libraries with computers, science laboratories and a full-time science technician, a multipurpose sports hall for physical education, changing rooms, medical services, transport, a book store, two cafeterias and two prayer rooms. Extracurricular activities All kinds of sports activities.

Curriculum UAE/UK Age KG1 to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Dec, Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun Fees AED14,500 to AED29,600 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Our British National Curriculum consists of care subjects, general subjects and Ministry of Education subjects, which include languages, physical education, art, music and other general courses. We have healthcare, a swimming pool, a library, fully air-conditioned classes and sports day. Extracurricular activities All kinds of sports activities.

Curriculum Australian Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED25,500 to AED65,700 Waiting list? Yes Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Labs well-equipped with resources and study areas, updated digital technology resources, interactive whiteboards, computer areas, Wi-Fi connectivity in classrooms, an indoor multi-court basketball stadium/ gymnasium, football field/playing area, auditorium, two cafeterias, multiple plazas, shaded green outdoor areas with age-appropriate equipment outdoors, everything is fully air conditioned. Extracurricular activities Football, gymnastics, netball, cricket, modern dance, aerobics, swimming.

Curriculum Indian CBSE & National Curriculum for England Age Kindergarten to Grade 12 Term dates Apr-Mar Fees AED4,450 to AED9,510 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. Extracurricular activities Art and craft, drama, music, singing, painting, debate, cookery, elocution, football, interhouse quiz, debate, cricket, basketball, maths, Olympiad, table tennis, interhouse dramatics, waste to wealth, c.c.a.

Curriculum UK Age Kindergarten to Grade 8 Term dates Sep-Jun Fees AED10,000 to AED16,000 Waiting list? On request Transport? Yes KHDA rating N/A

Facilities Indoor activity hall, outdoor football fields, basketball courts, dedicated science laboratories, ICT lab, special and separate covered outdoor play areas for primary and FS students, specialist classrooms for primary and secondary schools. Extracurricular activities Arts and craft, creative writing, cooking, debating, drama, educational trips, elocution/public speaking, gymnastics, leadership camps, mural painting, music, needlework, physical education, projects, reading, team sports, trekking.

Universities Follow your desired career path by choosing the right institution

Universities Dubai

Al Ghurair University

Dubai Academic City Dubai 04 420 0223 agu.ae

American College of Dubai Garhoud Dubai 04 282 9992 acd.ac.ae

American University Dubai

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 On request

Overview The college is located on a purpose-built campus in the Garhoud area of Dubai, near Dubai International Airport and opposite Dubai Festival City. Facilities include lecture halls, a separate library building with study areas, a major computer centre and related resource rooms, including a small clinic staffed by a resident nurse. Student activity area includes outdoor sports facilities such as a football field as well as basketball and volleyball courts. There is also a games hall alongside the cafeteria as well as a dedicated student activities centre.

Curriculum US Number of students 4,000+

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 3,000+

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 Indian Number of students 2,000+

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.

Curriculum UK Number of students 800+

Overview The British University in Dubai (BUiD), was established in 2004 and is the Middle East region’s first, research based, postgraduate university. BUiD offers a unique opportunity for higher education. As one of the region’s most innovative institutions, BUiD sets the standards for study and research that will significantly contribute to the technological innovation and growth of the Arab world and beyond.

Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 04 399 9000 aud.edu

American University in the Emirates Block 6 and Block 10 Floor 2 Dubai International Academic City 800 AUE (283) 04 449 9000 aue.ae

Birla Institute of Technology and Science Dubai International Academic City 04 420 0700 bits-pilani.ac.in

British University in Dubai Dubai International Academic City Dubai 04 279 1400 buid.ac.ae

Universities Cambridge College International

Curriculum Australian Number of students 250+

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 Canadian Number of students 2,000+

Overview Founded in 2006, the Canadian University of Dubai currently consists of the School of Architecture and Interior Design, the School of Business, the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology and the School of Environment and Health. We offer Bachelor’s degrees and Master’s degrees. Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme is available for those students needing additional English language skills.

Curriculum UK Number of students 310+

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 1,500+

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 International Number of students 800+

Overview Under the presidency of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) is committed to instigating a culture of quality, excellence and research through smart learning in the Arab world, with emphasis in the academic disciplines of business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment. With its unique learning environment (the e-Campus Virtual Learning Environment), the university offers a fresh learning experience with the use of innovative technologies.

Curriculum British Number of students 3,800+

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 3, Ground Floor Knowledge Village 04 375 4141 cambridgecollege international.com.au/ dubai/

Canadian University of Dubai 1st Interchange Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 04 321 9090 cud.ac.ae

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

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University Dubai Academic City Dubai 04 424 11 11 hbmsu.ac.ae

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Dubai International Academic City 04 361 6999 hw.ac.uk/dubai.htm

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Hult International Business School

Curriculum US Number of students 600+

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 US Number of students 450+

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 650+

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 300+

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.

Curriculum Global MBA and DBA for working professionals Number of students 1,200+

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.

Block 10, Floor 7 Dubai International Academic City 04 375 3088 hult.edu

Institute of Management Technology, Dubai 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 04 567 4601 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

Manchester Business School Block 2B, Office F116 Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 446 8664 mbs.ac.uk/dubai

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Universities Manipal University Dubai

Curriculum Indian Number of students 2,500+

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 British Number of students 2,500+

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 US Number of students 150+

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 Australian Number of students 700+

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 Australian Number of students 450+

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 900+

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.

Block 7 Dubai International Academic City 04 369 4540 / 04 391 1988 manipaldubai.com

Middlesex University Dubai Block 16 Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 367 8100 mdx.ac

Michigan State University Dubai Block 10, Ground Floor Suite G23 Dubai Knowledge Village Dubai 04 446 5147 dubai.msu.edu

Murdoch University Dubai Block 10, Floor 4 Dubai International Academic City 04 435 5700 murdochdubai.com

SAE Institute Dubai Building 16, Level 2 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 361 6173 dubai.sae.edu

S P Jain Center of Management Block 5 Dubai International Academic City 04 429 1234 spjain.org

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Université St. Joseph Law School – Dubai

Curriculum French Number of students 280+

Overview The College of Law at the Dubai branch of the Faculty of Law and Political Science in Beirut, working under the supervision of the latter, taking into account the mandatory laws and regulations in force in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai. The certificates issued by the Faculty of Law in Dubai include a bachelor’s degree in law, and certificates of rights (in-depth lessons or Master’s degree or certificate), issued by the Faculty of Law (of parent institution in Beirut).

Curriculum UK Number of students 350+

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 US Number of students 1,600+

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 UK Number of students 2,650+

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 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 MBA Programmes UK Number of students 2,100+

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.

Block 11, Ground Floor Dubai International Academic City 04 438 0630 usj.edu.lb/dubai

University of Bradford Dubai International Academic City 04 439 3694 bradford.ae

University of Dubai Al Maktoum Road Deira Dubai 04 224 2472 ud.ac.ae

University of Leicester Dubai Knowledge Village (executive programmes) 04 390 1685 staffordglobal.org

University of Nottingham Block 6, Floor 1 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 390 1922 stafford.ae

University of Wales (RDI UK) Block 6, Floor 1 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 390 1922

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Universities University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)

Curriculum Australian Number of students 3,600+

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.

Curriculum US Number of students 6,400+

Overview ADU offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees based on an American model of higher education. The majority of classes are taught in English – the university’s official language – although the university is expected to utilise Arabic in the future. There are over 6,000+ students in attendance here, representing more than 35 nationalities.

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.

Curriculum UAE/UK Number of students On request

Overview Al Khawarizmi International College offers a range of associate degree programmes that are fully accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE. All of our international standard programmes are offered in association with Liverpool John Moores University.

Curriculum UAE Number of students 1,400+

Overview Khalifa University of Science specialises in technology and science research and has two campuses in the UAE. Students can enroll for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in five disciplines, with the former being fully-accredited by the UK’s Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Curriculum US Number of students 150+

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.

Blocks 5 and 15 Dubai Knowledge Village 04 367 2400 uowdubai.ac.ae

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Abu Dhabi University

Khalifa City Abu Dhabi 02 501 5555 adu.ac.ae

Al Hosn University Abu Dhabi 02 407 0700 alhosnu.ae

Al Khawarizmi International College Abu Dhabi 02 408 0000 khawarizmi.com

Khalifa University of Science Abu Dhabi Campus 02 401 8000 Sharjah Campus 06 561 1333 ku.ac.ae

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Abu Dhabi 02 698 8122 masdar.ac.ae

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New York Institute of Technology

Curriculum US Number of students 16,000+

Overview NYIT is a private institution with a global presence. It currently has in excess of 16,000 students attending its North American, Chinese and Middle Eastern campuses. Its Abu Dhabi branch has been active for five years and there you can choose from undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, computer science and graphics and interior design. All classes are conducted in English by New York professors, so fluent English is a must.

Curriculum US Number of students 340+

Overview NYU Abu Dhabi is a liberal arts and science campus, operated by a major American research university. English is the language of choice, but students can enquire about a select number of alternative literature and language courses. Sport lovers should also check out the athletics facilities and team sports clubs.

Curriculum French, following the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Masters are taught in English. Number of students 850+

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 UK Number of students 400+

Overview This triple-accredited business school (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) is said to be one of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

Curriculum UK Number of students 9,500+

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, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth noting that Abu Dhabi South campus is for women only and Abu Dhabi North is for men.

Curriculum US Number of students 400+

Overview The American University of Ras Al Khaimah was established in 2009 by His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, 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.

CERT Technology Park Abu Dhabi 02 404 8523 nyit.edu

New York University Abu Dhabi 02 628 4000 nyuad.nyu.edu

Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Al Reem Island Abu Dhabi 02 509 0555 (general) 02 656 9300/9313 (admissions) sorbonne.ae

Strathclyde University Business School Abu Dhabi Campus 02 404 8546 Dubai Campus 04 208 9281 strath.ae

Zayed University Abu Dhabi 02 445 3300 zu.ac.ae

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American University RAK

Al Hudaibah Ras Al Khaimah 07 2210 500 aurak.ae

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Universities University of Pune Al Burairat

Curriculum Indian Number of students 350+

Overview Puneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all of which follow a US curriculum.

Curriculum UAE Number of students 13,500+

Overview Students can undertake studies at diploma, bachelor and masters-level here, and choose from an array of disciplines, including liberal arts and culture, social sciences, Islamic law, dentistry, medicine, and more. Built upon Islamic design, the university is made up of 14 colleges and has theatres, clubs and libraries, and separate residential facilities for male and female students.

Curriculum UAE Number of students 2,500+

Overview This twin-campus institution (there is one in Fujairah and another in Ajman) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Subjects range from BA in Radio/ TV to Doctor of Dental Surgery (undergraduate), to MBA and Master of Law (postgraduate).

City College University Of Ajman Ajman 06 731 5000 cuca.ae

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. CUCA provides a high-quality learning environment that fosters research and personal growth using a wide range of activities for academic and professional development.

Preston University Ajman

Curriculum UK Number of students 3,100+

Overview Preston University, Ajman, was established in 2001 and offers a large range of both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The programmes are designed to be flexible, mixing coursework with supervised study and incorporating traditional and innovative teaching techniques.

Ras Al Khamiah 07 233 8489

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Skyline University College

University City of Sharjah Sharjah 06 544 1155 skylineuniversity.com

University of Sharjah Sharjah 06 558 5000 sharjah.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

College Street Al Naeymiyah Ajman 06 746 9555 preston.ae