DearP
IwouldliketopersonallywelcomeyouandyourfamilytoJumeiraBaccalaureate School,aTaaleemschool.Theschoolisuniqueinmanyways;weofferoutstanding learning,sportingandperformingartsfacilitiesonapproximatelyeightacresofprime landinJumeira1,includinganaturalgrassfootballfield,swimmingpool,gymnasiums, designatedmusic/dramaandvisualartsrooms,libraryandsharedplayareasfor youngerstudents.Trulyexcellenteducationisaboutdevelopingapassionforlife-long learningandacapabilityforindependentthinking.IBlearnersstrivetobecome inquirers,knowledgeable,thinkers,communicators,principled,open-minded,caring, risk-takers,balancedandreflectiveandourconfidentandarticulatestudentsare encouragedtodiscoverintereststhatextendbeyondtheclassroom.With90+different nationalitiesoncampus,internationalismisattheheartofourschoolandwe celebratethisthroughtheuseofhomelanguages,celebrationsandlearningthat acknowledgesgender,linguisticandculturalperspectives.TheIBcurriculum furthermoreenablesstudentstodevelopmoralvalues,anddisplaykindness,courage, respectandintegritytowardseachotherandtheworldaroundthem.AtJBSyouwill receiveawarmwelcomeandpersonalapproachfromyourinitialinquirythroughto dailycontactwithteachersandotherteammembers.Inthepursuitofthehighest academicstandardsthroughourIBprogrammes,wewillprovideacaringand supportiveatmosphere,whichwillallowchildrentothriveacademically,socially,and emotionallywitheachindividualtalentbeingnurturedandcelebrated.Iamlooking forwardtowelcomingyoutoJumeiraBaccalaureateSchool.
RichardDrewPrincipal
JumeiraBaccalaureateSchool(JBS),aTaaleemschool,isaninternationalcommunity foundedintheUnitedArabEmiratesthatopeneditsdoorsin2010toservethediverse needsofitsstudents.JBSoffersallfourInternationalBaccalaureate(IB)programmesfor studentsfromPre-KGtoGrade12:thePrimaryYearsProgramme(PYP),MiddleYears Programme(MYP),DiplomaProgramme(DP)andtheIBCareer-relatedProgramme (IBCP).
OurVisionis
tobeaschoolofgoodcharacter,excellenceandoutstandingperformance.
Ourmissionis:
Wellbeing:promotingself-awareness,self-control,empathy,socialskillsandpersonal responsibility.
Innovation:promotingcriticalthinking;communication;collaboration;andcreative problem-solvingskill.
Highexpectations:promotinglearnerresilience;thecapacitytoreflectandacton feedback;prideinwork;andabelieftoexceed.
Inclusion:promotingadiverselearningcommunity;knowingandmotivatingeach learnerthroughdifferentiation.
Internationalmindedness:promotingarespectfulattitudetoselfandothers.
OurCorevaluesare:
Responsibility:Iamaccountableformyactionsandstandupforwhatisright
Respect:Itreatmyself,others,andtheenvironmentwell.
Resourcefulness:Ifindinnovativesolutionsforpositiveoutcomes
Resilience:Idonotgiveupinchallengingsituationsandhelpotherstodowell
BehaviourPolicyandexpectationslinkedhere
Taaleem was formed to address the growing demand for quality education in the United Arab Emirates and wider GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). Our Vision is to be the most respected provider of early childhood, primary and secondary education in the Gulf. Our Mission is to inspire our students and staff to explore, identify and develop their passions and talents. Our Objectives are to be a caring organisation that communicates effectively and delivers excellent service to enable our students and staff to compete on the global stage. At Taaleem, inspiration is what drives successful learning. Everybody remembers an inspiring teacher because of the material difference he or she made to us as individuals, stretching our potential and encouraging us to make the most of our talents and strengths. Empowerment is the upshot of inspirational teaching and it sees students increasingly aiming higher and achieving more. Together, inspiration and empowerment are the architects of our future successes. Having charted the link between inspiration, empowerment and success, creating a learning environment that inspires children is the driving force behind Taaleem. Taaleem students have been accepted into some of the world’s mostprestigiouscollegesanduniversitiesincluding:UniversityofCambridge,Johns HopkinsUniversity,UniversityofWashington,SantaMonicaCollege,UniversityofSan Francisco, George Washington University, University of Berkeley in California, The University of Texas at Austin, Drexel University, University of Liverpool, University of Sussex and Queen’s University, Belfast. Our portfolio presently encompasses: Jumeira Baccalaureate School, Uptown International School, Greenfield International School, Raha International School (RHGC)(RHKC)in Abu Dhabi, Dubai British School Group(DBSEH)(DBF)(DBS Islands)(DBSJP)(DBSJ)(DBSMira)Jebel Ali School,LLFPM,AmericanAcademyforGirlsandDubaiSchools. HarrowInternational campusinDubaiandAbuDhabi.www.taaleem.ae
DocumentsrequiredtocompleteRegistration.
PleasenotethatinordertofullyregisteryourchildatJBS,the followingelectroniccopiesarerequired:
1.Passport,EmiratesIDcopies(student&parents)
2.PassportPhotoofstudent(HeadandShoulders)
3.CopyoftheImmunizationRecord(student)
4MedicalForm
5AnyEducationalPsychologist(EdPsychreport,ifapplicable)
6.EndofTermandEndofYearschool/nurseryreports
7.ParentSelfDeclarationForm
8.TransferCertificate(requiredforallstudents)
9.Ministry of Education Equivalency for students who have completed Grades 9 & 10 for all students joining from Dubai Schools,non-IBCurriculum
10 StudentReferenceForm
11.Undertaking Form - It is mandatory for all students and parentstoprovidetheirEmiratesID(EID)beforejoining.Incase
SAMPLE
2026/27
Arrival
All students should arrive between 7:45-8:00am, Monday to Thursday and 7:357:45am every Friday. All students MUST be in homeroom by 8:00am, Monday to Thursday and 7:50am on Friday. Students who arrive after this time will be marked as late.
PrimarySchoolHours:
PreK and KG1 - 8:00am to 2:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 7:45am to 11:15am every Friday
KG2 to Grade 5 - 8:00am to 2:50pm, Monday to Thursday 7:35am to 11:25am every Friday
SecondarySchoolHours:
Grade 6 – Grade 10: 8:00am to 2:50pm, Monday to Thursday and 7:45am to 11:30am everyFriday
Grade 11 – Grade 12: 8:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7:35am to 11:30am everyFriday
Admissions/ Accounts office is open: Monday - Thursday 08:00am to 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-11:45am.
Students are expected and required to arrive on time for school. The UAE National Anthemwillplayatthestartofthedayandstudentsshouldbeinclassatthistime.Out of respect for our host country, parents and children are reminded to please stand when the UAE National Anthem is playing. We do understand that late arrivals are occasionally unavoidable. If arriving late (not in class by registration), parents are requested to report to Reception to register their child. Students will not be able to accessclasseswithoutfirstvisitingReceptionandcollectingalateslip.
LATEPICKUPItisimportantthatyouarriveontimetocollectyourchildattheendofthe schoolday.Staffarenotavailabletosupervisechildrenaftertheschooldayends.
Keeping your child off school for an extended period of time, including sick leave, this requires approval and a Leave of Absence Form must be filled in and handed to the PrimaryorSecondaryOffice,theHeadofPrimaryortheHeadofSecondarywillmakea decisionifaleaveofabsencecanbegranted.Thisapplicationshouldbemadeatleast twoweeksinadvance.Toreportanabsenceontheday,pleasenotifytheschoolbefore 8:00am by emailing: Primary: reception@jbschool.ae or Secondary: secondaryoffice@jbschool.ae. Medical absences of three or more consecutive school daysrequireaDHAmedicalcertificate.
Doctor/ Dentist Appointments or any other appointments should, where possible, not be arranged during school hours. However, we do understand that this is not always possible and often family emergency situations can occur. In these circumstances,pleaseinformtheteacherpersonally,contactreceptionandthePA to Head of Primary or PA to Head of Secondary. If the appointment is an emergency, please try to telephone the School and then proceed to Primary or Secondary Office for permission and then to Reception to obtain a leave slip. The SecurityTeamwillnotallowachildtoleavethepremiseswithoutasignedslipfrom theschoolreceptionist-email:reception@jbschool.ae
Pleaseinformtheschoolinwritingifyoudonotwishforyourchildtofeatureinany photography that maybe used in school materials or on External / Social Media. If you do not inform us at the start of the year then we will assume that you have no objectiontothephotosbeingused.PhotoFormEnclosed
EveryoneenteringthecampusmustsigninwithoursecurityandwearaJBSlanyard identitybadge.SecurityusuallykeepstheEmiratesIDofeveryvisitorthatentersthe JBS campus. Security Passes are created for the safety and convenience of both students and the family. With this security pass, all family/non-family members (including nannies and drivers) that are mentioned on the form can have badges madetoaccessentrance.
The parent/visitor identity badge MUST be worn at all times whilst on the school campus. Should you not have a visible badge, security or a member of staff will requestfurtherinformationandprovideyouwithatemporarybadge.
This Security pass form needs to be filled & then submitted to reception or the admissions’office,thereplacementcostisAED20.SecurityFormisenclosedhere.
Please note that it is the parent’s responsibility to inform Reception/ Admissions immediatelyifthereareanychangestoyourcontactdetails-phonenumber,email address, home address, emergency contact. It is essential that we have accurate contactdetailsincaseofanemergency.
If a parent will be travelling and the student will remain in Dubai, please inform the school in writing. Clearly indicate who will have guardianship during this time and provideuptodatecontactinformation.
Establishedin2010,thePFAisaparent-ledorganizationdedicatedto enhancingschoollifethrough:
CommunityEvents:OrganizingcelebrationslikeNationalDay,Winter Wonderland,InternationalDay,EidCarnival,andMovieNights.
CulturalWorkshops:SupportingeventssuchasDiwali,ChristmasFayre,and RamadanCarnivaltocelebrateourdiversecommunity.
Fundraising:RaisingfundsforschoolinitiativesandUAE-registered charities.
PFAMarket:Runningamonthlymarketofferingpre-lovedbooksand uniforms,healthybakedgoods,andstudent-ledprojects.
WelcomingNewFamilies:Hostingbreakfastsandsocialgatheringsto integratenewmembersintotheJBScommunity.
ThePFAoperateswithelectedrolesandwelcomesallparentstocontributeas muchoraslittleastheyprefer.TojointhePFApleasecontact: pfa.jbs@gmail.com
ClassParentRepresentatives(fromPreKtoGrade5)
ClassParentRepsserveasliaisonsbetweenteachersandparents,facilitating communicationandorganizingclassevents.Theysupportteachers,connect families,andparticipateintermlymeetingswiththeDeputyHeadofPrimary. Thisroleisagreatwaytoengagewithyourchild'sclassandthebroader schoolcommunity. TherearenoclassParentRepresentativesforSecondarySchool.
We have contracted Arab Falcon Bus Rental LLC, an RTA approved company to offer the school bus service. Parents should deal directly with the bus company for all reservations and bus affairs: Faryal, Transport Manager, Arab Falcon E: crs.jbs@arabfalcondubai.ae M: Ms. Faryal (Mobile No: +971 56 422 0775) W: www.arabfalcondubai.ae Click here for full details on Service Areas, Fees and Timings.TransportFormsareenclosedhere.
Allstudentsmustbringa1.5to2litersrefillable,reusablewaterbottletoschool.We donotallowanyglassbottlesoncampus.
PreKtoGrade1-shouldbringtheirownmorninghealthysnackandpackedlunch intoschool.Theywilleattheirlunchintheirclassrooms.Alternatively,weoffera schoollunchcanteendeliveryserviceforstudentsinthesegrades.Thesubscription isplacedonlinethroughtheSpareAppandisdeliveredtothestudentsclassroom. Grades2–12- mayalsobringapackedlunchandmorningsnackintoschoolifthey wish.Alternatively,weofferaschoollunchcanteenservice.
Pleasenotethatwehaveanonuts,noporkandnofizzydrinkspolicyatschool. Weencouragechildrentoeathealthily. DON’TS
Kindlyavoidsendinginsweets,chocolate,cakes,muffinsorcrisps/chips.
Chewinggumisnotallowedoncampus
Microwavesarenotprovidedtowarmfood
Parentsarenotallowedtobringfoodduringtheschoolday
BirthdayCelebrations-nofoodorgiftbagsareallowed.InPrimaryabookcanbe donatedtothelibraryonbehalfofthecelebratingchild.(Optional)
FOODDELIVERIESARENOTALLOWED.
Forsign-up,pleasedownloadtheSpareApp. MealscanbepurchasedthroughtheLeela’sApp"Spare"withaprepaidaccountor termlyplan.
Nocash,e-pay,debitorcreditcardsareacceptedatLeela’sLunches Grade2toGrade12willattendthecanteenandpayforschoollunchesthrougha Leela’sPre-PaidCard
Ifstudentshavelostorforgottentheircard,theywillgotoPrimaryorSecondary receptiontogetafoodtokenforthatday
PreKtoGrade1studentsthathavesigneduptoLeela’smealsubscriptionwillhave schoolmealsdeliveredtotheirhomeroom
Allergyaccommodationsavailable(e.g.dairy-free,gluten-free).
ClickhereforthefullBYODpolicy
At Jumeira Baccalaureate School, we believe that developing independence is one of the most important foundations for successful learning When children are encouraged to take responsibility forthemselves,theybuildconfidence,resilienceandself-managementskills.
CarryingTheirOwnBelongings
Weencourageallchildrentocarrytheirownschoolbag,lunchbox,waterbottle,andfolderswhere appropriate.Whileitcanbetemptingtohelp,carryingtheirownbelongingshelpschildrendevelop responsibility, organisation, and confidence. As children prepare for Kindergarten, we encourage families to support them in walking into school using their own legs rather than being carried or transported in a stroller. Walking helps children to develop confidence and self-reliance as well as buildphysicalstrengthandstamina.
DevelopingIndependenceinDressingandChanging
As children enter Kindergarten, they are expected to be developing independence in dressing and changing themselves. These skills are essential for daily school routines, particularly swimming lessons,PEactivities,andotheroccasionswherechildrenneedtomanagetheirownbelongingsand clothing.
Childrenshouldbeableto:
Putonandtakeofftheirshoesindependently.
ManagesimplefasteningssuchaszipsandVelcro Changeinandoutoftheirswimmingclotheswithminimaladultsupport.
Organisetheirbelongingsandreturnclothingtotheirbags. Attempttodressthemselvesafterusingthetoilet.
Encouraging children to complete these tasks themselves at home will help ensure they are well preparedfortheexpectationsofschoollife.
ToiletTrainingExpectations
AllKindergartenstudentsfromPreKtoKG2mustbefullytoilettrainedbeforejoiningschoolin August.
Beingfullytoilettrainedincludesbeingableto:
Recognisewhentheyneedtousethetoilet. Usethetoiletindependently.
Manageclothingindependently Wipeandcleanthemselvesappropriately. Flushthetoilet.
Washanddrytheirhandsindependently.
We understand that occasional accidents can happen, particularly during times of excitement, change, or illness. However, children should be able to independently change themselves if an accidentoccurs.Theseexpectationsareimportantforbothchildren'swellbeingandsafeguarding.
Ourprimarymethodsofcommunicationwithparentsincludeemail,Toddle Appandschoolnewslettersforgeneralnewsandupdatesaboutyourchild.
Toddleisusedtoshareclassroomupdates,homework,andlearningresources withfamilies.Italsoservesastheplatformforaccessingschoolreports, providingparentswithacentralhubfortheirchild'slearningandprogress.
Foranyurgentrequestspleaseemail:
PAtotheHeadofPrimary-primaryoffice@jbschool.ae
PAtotheHeadofSecondary-secondaryoffice@jbschool.ae
YoucanalsoconnectwithJBSthroughthefollowingsocialmediahandles:
AllpoliciesandhandbookscanbefoundontheJBS websiteundertheParentSectionlinkedbelowandalso befoundonToddleundertheSchoolPolicyheading Policysectionofthewebsite
Astrategicadvisorybodymadeupofnominatedmembers, thatincludeparent,schoolandTaaleemrepresentatives. Providesinputonschooldevelopmentandsupports alignmentwithJBSandTaaleemvalues. Contact:advisory@jbschool.ae
ECA’sareofferedbyJBSteachingstaff:Monday-Thursday
SomeECAsarealsoprovidedbyexternalprovidersandhavean additionalcharge,paiddirectlytotheprovider. IneachtermnewECAsareoffered
Thesign-upforECAsisviatheSchoolCloudtheloginandpassword detailswillbesharedbythesecondweekoftheterm. Childrencansign-upfortwoECAsperweek,basedonavailability. NoECA’sareofferedforPreK
ASA’sarealsoofferedbymanyofDubai’stopsports,academicand performingartsacademiesoneveningsandweekends.Thesecreatean excellentpathwayforpupilswantingtodeveloptheirpassionand extracurricularskillsfurther.LiketheexternalECA’Sofferingstheseare independentlyrunandthereisafeeforsigningup. MandatoryDocumentsrequiredbyschool: 1.JBSMedicalForm
2.UpdatedImmunization/Vaccinationrecords
Kindlyensuretheyareuploadedontothestudentportalandkindlyupdate yourchild’smedicalrecordsregularly.
Foranymedicalconcerns,youmaycontacttheNurse’sOfficeon+971(0)4 3446931ext.212/213oremailonnurse@jbschool.ae
AllstudentsshouldhavethePEbagclearlymarkedwiththeirname.Bags shouldnotexceed43cmhighx25cmwidex20cmdeepinordertofitinto cubbiesandlockers.Arobustbagisstronglyrecommended.Theyshould notbewheeled,as“wheeliebags”aretriphazardsanddonotfitinthe lockers.Youwillbeinformedofyourchild’sPEandswimmingdaysduring Week1.
InPrimary
Shoes -Blackleather/blackathleticsshoeswithnodecoration,brandname orcolour,whichfullysupport,protectsandenclosesthefoot.
Socks-mustbecharcoalorblackincolour.
InSecondary
Shoes-onlyleathershoesareallowed;notcanvas,cottonetc.
Unacceptableshoes:flipflops,sandals,highheels,spikedshoesandCrocs
Socks-mustbecharcoalorblackincolour.
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