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Aletterfrom ThePrincipal

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

Mission&Vision

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

About Taaleem

Taaleemwasformedtoaddressthegrowingdemandforqualityeducationinthe UnitedArabEmiratesandwiderGCC(GulfCooperationCouncil).OurVisionistobe themostrespectedproviderofearlychildhood,primaryandsecondaryeducationin theGulf.OurMissionistoinspireourstudentsandstafftoexplore,identifyand developtheirpassionsandtalents.OurObjectivesaretobeacaringorganisation thatcommunicateseffectivelyanddeliversexcellentservicetoenableourstudents andstafftocompeteontheglobalstage.AtTaaleem,inspirationiswhatdrives successfullearning.Everybodyremembersaninspiringteacherbecauseofthe materialdifferenceheorshemadetousasindividuals,stretchingourpotentialand encouragingustomakethemostofourtalentsandstrengths.Empowermentisthe upshotofinspirationalteachinganditseesstudentsincreasinglyaiminghigherand achievingmore.Together,inspirationandempowermentarethearchitectsofour futuresuccesses.Havingchartedthelinkbetweeninspiration,empowermentand success,creatingalearningenvironmentthatinspireschildrenisthedrivingforce behindTaaleem.Taaleemstudentshavebeenacceptedintosomeoftheworld’s mostprestigiouscollegesanduniversitiesincluding:UniversityofCambridge,Johns HopkinsUniversity,UniversityofWashington,SantaMonicaCollege,UniversityofSan Francisco,GeorgeWashingtonUniversity,UniversityofBerkeleyinCalifornia,The UniversityofTexasatAustin,DrexelUniversity,UniversityofLiverpool,Universityof SussexandQueen’sUniversity,Belfast.Ourportfoliopresentlyencompasses: JumeiraBaccalaureateSchool,UptownInternational School,Greenfield InternationalSchool,RahaInternationalSchool(RHGC)(RHKC)inAbuDhabi,Dubai BritishSchoolGroup(DBSEH)(DBF)(DBSIslands)(DBSJP)(DBSJ)(DBSMira)JebelAli School,LLFPM,AmericanAcademyforGirlsandDubaiSchools.UpcomingHarrow InternationalcampusinDubaiandAbuDhabi.www.taaleem.ae

Documentation

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

YoumustobtainaKHDALeavingCertificatefromyourcurrentschoolto registeryourchildatJBSwiththeKHDA

2.TRANSFERRING-FROMSCHOOLSINTHEUAEORANYGCCCOUNTRY

TCisrequiredforallstudentsjoiningGrade1andabove. ThiswillbeanoriginalTC,inthestandardUAEformat(copyenclose

TypedinEnglish

Signedandstampedbythepreviousschool

AttestedbytheEducationauthorityintheEmirateorattestedbyt EducationintheGCCCountry

3. TRANSFERRING FROM MIDDLE EAST (EXCLUDING THE UAE / GCC)

CENTRALAMERICA,ASIA,RUSSIAANDFORMERRUSSIANSTATES,EAS ANDNEWZEALAND

TCisrequiredforallstudentsjoiningGrade1andabove Pleasehavethefollowing

TypedinEnglishontheschool’soriginalletterhead, Showingtheschool’sfullname,address,country,andtelephonenum SchoolPrincipal'sSignatureandSchool'sStamp AttestationbytheMinistryofEducationinthecountryofOrigin. AttestationbyUAEConsulateorEmbassyintheoriginCountryORb ofForeignAffairsinUAE

4.TRANSFERRINGFROMNORTHAMERICA,WESTERNEUROPE,ANDAUSTR

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Signedandstampedbythepreviousschool

YouwillhavetosigntheParent-SchoolContractinrelationtoyour Jumeira Baccalaureate School. This can be done online or in-p AdmissionsOfficeonceit’sready.

SAMPLE

TuitionFees2025/26 7

Fortheacademicyear2025/26

Term1fees-duebefore1stAugust2025.

Term2fees-duebefore1stofDecember2025

Term3fees-duebefore1stofMarch2026.

Thereisasiblingdiscountof10%ontuitionfeesforthethird(youngest)and subsequentchildineachfamily,payingfullfees,for2025/26academic years,attendinganyTaaleemschoolinDubai.

Wealsoencourageparentstosubmitthesecondandthirdtermfeesby post-datedcheques.

DropoffforEarlyYearsand

Primary

PreKtoKG2-studentsmustbeaccompaniedtotheclassroombyanadult.

Grade1-Studentsaredroppedoffandcollectedfromtheirclassroom’s externaldoor.

Grade2–Grade5aredroppedoffatthefrontoftheBBuildingand collectedfromtheirhomeroomclassroom.

Grade6–Grade12aredroppedoffatanyappropriategateandmaketheir waytotheirfirstclass

SchoolTimings

Arrival

Allstudentsshouldarrivebetween7.45-8.10am,MondaytoThursdayand 7.35-7.45ameveryFriday.AllstudentsMUSTbeinhomeroomat8.10am, MondaytoThursday.Studentswhoarriveafter8.10amwillbemarkedaslate.

PrimarySchoolHours:

Pre-KandKG1-8:00amto2:10pm,MondaytoThursdayand 7:45amto11:15pmeveryFriday

KG2toGrade5-8:00amto2.50pm,MondaytoThursday 7:35amto11:25pmeveryFriday

SecondarySchoolHours:

Grade6–Grade10:8:00amto2:50pm,MondaytoThursdayand 7:45amto12.00pmeveryFriday

Grade11–Grade12:8:00amto3:30pm,MondaytoThursdayand 7:35amto11:30pmeveryFriday

Admissions/Accountsofficeisopen:Monday-Thursday08:00to16:00,Friday 8:00-11:45

Punctualitylatearrivals

Studentsareexpectedandrequiredtoarriveontimeforschool.TheUAE NationalAnthemwillplayatthestartofthedayandstudentsshouldbein classatthistime.Outofrespectforourhostcountry,parentsandchildren areremindedtopleasestandwhentheUAENationalAnthemisplaying.We dounderstandthatlatearrivalsareoccasionallyunavoidable.Ifarrivinglate (notinclassbyregistration),parentsarerequestedtoreporttoReceptionto registertheirchild.Studentswillnotbeabletoaccessclasseswithoutfirst visitingReceptionandcollectingalateslip.

LATEPICKUPItisimportantthatyouarriveontimetocollectyourchildatthe endoftheschoolday.Staffarenotavailabletosupervisechildrenafterthe schooldayends

Absence

Keepingyourchildoffschoolforanextendedperiodoftime,includingsick leave,thisrequiresapprovalandaLeaveofAbsenceFormmustbefilledin andhandedtothePrimaryorSecondaryOffice,theHeadofPrimaryorthe HeadofSecondarywillmakeadecisionifaleaveofabsencecanbe granted.Thisapplicationshouldbemadeatleasttwoweeksinadvance. TheLeaveofAbsenceFormcanbedownloadedhereorrequestedfromthe reception.

Emergencyleave/Doctor's Appointments

Doctor/DentistAppointmentsoranyotherappointmentsshould,whenever possible,notbearrangedduringschoolhours.However,wedounderstandthat thisisnotalwayspossibleandoftenfamilyemergencysituationscanoccur.In thesecircumstances,pleaseinformtheteacherpersonally,contactreception andthePAtoHeadofPrimaryorPAtoHeadofSecondary.Iftheappointmentis anemergency,pleasetrytotelephonetheSchoolandthenproceedtoPrimary orSecondaryOfficeforpermissionandthentoReceptiontoobtainaleaveslip.

TheSecurityTeamwillnotallowachildtoleavethepremiseswithoutasigned slipfromtheschoolreceptionist-email:reception@jbschool.ae

PhotoPermissions

Pleaseinformtheschoolinwritingifyoudonotwishforyourchildtofeaturein anyphotographythatmaybeusedinschoolmaterialsoronExternal/Social Media.Ifyoudonotinformusatthestartoftheyearthenwewillassumethat youhavenoobjectiontothephotosbeingused.PhotoFormEnclosed

SecurityPass

EveryoneenteringthecampusmustsigninwithoursecurityandwearaJBSlanyard identitybadge.SecurityusuallykeepstheEmiratesIDofeveryvisitorthatentersthe JBScampus.SecurityPassesarecreatedforthesafetyandconvenienceofboth studentsandthefamily.Withthissecuritypass,allfamily/non-familymembers (includingnanniesanddrivers)thatarementionedontheformcanhavebadges madetoaccessentrance.

Theparent/visitoridentitybadgeMUSTbewornatalltimeswhilstontheschool campus.Shouldyounothaveavisiblebadge,securityoramemberofstaffwill requestfurtherinformationandprovideyouwithatemporarybadge.

ThisSecuritypassformneedstobefilled&thensubmittedtoreceptionorthe admissions’office,thereplacementcostisAED20.SecurityFormisenclosedhere.

Parent/CarersContact

Pleasenotethatitistheparent’sresponsibilitytoinformReception/ Admissionsimmediatelyifthereareanychangestoyourcontactdetailsphonenumber,emailaddress,homeaddress,emergencycontact.Itis essentialthatwehaveaccuratecontactdetailsincaseofanemergency.

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.

Transport

WehavecontractedArabFalconBusRentalLLC,anRTAapprovedcompanyto offertheschoolbusservice.Parentsshoulddealdirectlywiththebuscompany forallreservationsandbusaffairs:Farha,TransportManager,ArabFalconE: farah@arabfalcondubai.aeM:+971(0)50-1107063W:www.arabfalcondubai.ae

ClickhereforfulldetailsonServiceAreas,FeesandTimings.TransportForms areenclosedhere.

FoodandDrink

Allstudentsmustbringa1.5to2litersrefillablewaterbottletoschool.Wedonot allowanyglassbottlesoncampus.

Pre-KtoGrade1-shouldbringtheirownmorninghealthysnackandpacked lunchintoschool.Theywilleattheirlunchintheirclassrooms.Alternatively,we offeraschoollunchcanteendeliveryserviceforstudentsinthesegrades.The subscriptionisplacedonlinethroughtheSpareAppandisdeliveredtothe studentsclassroom.

Grades2–12- mayalsobringapackedlunchandmorningsnackintoschoolif theywish.Alternatively,weofferaschoollunchcanteenservice.

Pleasenotethatwehaveanonuts,noporkandnofizzydrinkspolicyatschool. Weencouragechildrentoeathealthily.

DON’TS

Kindlyavoidsendinginsweets,chocolate,cakes,muffinsorcrisps/chips. Chewinggumisnotallowedoncampus.

Microwavesarenotprovidedtowarmfood.

Parentsarenotallowedtobringfoodduringtheschoolday.

BirthdayCelebrationsnofoodorgiftbagsareallowed.InPrimaryabookcan bedonatedtothelibraryonbehalfofthecelebratingchild.(Optional)

FOODDELIVERIESARENOTALLOWED.

Leela’sLunches

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).

BringYourOwnDevice (BYOD)

JBSPrimaryBYODEXPECTATIONS(Grade2-5)

Grade2:BYODandReadingPlatformforGrade2(2025–2026)

StudentsinGrade2willbeencouraged(butnotrequired)tobringaniPadto school.

Grade3,4&5: BYODPolicy&ReadingPlatformforGrade3(2025–2026)

StudentswillberequiredtobringaniPadtoschoolaspartoftheir learning.

To ensure the safest and most effective digital experience for students, we recommendpurchasinganiPadthroughJTRS,whoofferexclusivediscountedpricing for JBS families and pre-configure devices for school use: https://jbschool.jtrs.ae Key features of JTRS devices: Pre-installed school profile to ensure educational-only access. Browsing is filtered and monitored via the school Wi-Fi. Families who already own an iPad can request to have these same safeguarding features applied by contactingJTRSdirectly.

We are excited to introduce Accelerated Reader for Grades 2–5. This platform provides access to digital books and integrates with our school library, helps track student progress and reading levels more effectively and expands students’ choice whileensuringindividualisedreadingsupport.

JBSSECONDARYBYODEXPECTATIONS(Grade6-11)

Students are expected to bring a device that fulfills the following requirements:

•Laptopwithatraditionalkeyboard

•SupportedbythemostuptodateWindowssoftware.

• Installed on the device Microsoft Office 365 package which includes vitalappssuchasWord,ExcelandPowerpoint.

•Ascreennotsmallerthan13inches.

•Aminimumbatterylifeof6hours,wherebythedeviceisatfullcharge onarrivingatschool.

•Apowercable.

•Alaptopsleevetostoreitinsafely

Ourprimarymethodsofcommunicationwithparentsincludeemail,ToddleAppand schoolnewslettersforgeneralnewsandupdatesaboutyourchild.

Foranyurgentrequestspleaseemail:

PAtotheHeadofPrimary-primaryoffice@jbschool.ae

PAtotheHeadofSecondary-secondaryoffice@jbschool.ae

YoucanalsoconnectwithJBSthroughthefollowingsocialmediahandles:

Extra-CurricularActivities(ECA) AfterSchoolActivities(ASA)

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.

SchoolClinic(Nurse)

MandatoryDocumentsrequiredbyschool: 1.JBSMedicalForm

2.UpdatedImmunization/Vaccinationrecords

Kindlyensuretheyareuploadedontothestudentportalandkindlyupdate yourchild’smedicalrecordsregularly. Foranymedicalconcerns,youmaycontacttheNurse’sOfficeon+971(0)4 3446931ext.212/213oremailonnurse@jbschool.ae

Backpacks

AllstudentsshouldhavethePEbagclearlymarkedwiththeirname.Bags shouldnotexceed43cmhighx25cmwidex20cmdeepinordertofitinto cubbiesandlockers.Arobustbagisstronglyrecommended.Theyshould notbewheeled,as“wheeliebags”aretriphazardsanddonotfitinthe lockers.Youwillbeinformedofyourchild’sPEandswimmingdaysduring Week1.

ShoesandSocks

InPrimary

Shoes -Blackleather/blackathleticsshoeswithnodecoration,brandname orcolour,whichfullysupport,protectsandenclosesthefoot. Socks-mustbecharcoalorblackincolour.

InSecondary

Shoes-onlyleathershoesareallowed;notcanvas,cottonetc.

Unacceptableshoes:flipflops,sandals,highheels,spikedshoesandCrocs Socks-mustbecharcoalorblackincolour.

EquiptmentListForPrimaryand Secondary

EquiptmentlistPrimary

clickhere

EquiptmentlistSecondary clickhere

SchoolUniformGuidance

TheJBSuniformandcanbepurchasedfromMagrudy’sonJumeirahBeach Road. Uniforms are not included in the fee structure. They are available for purchaseatMagrudy’sMallintheJumeirah1,Tel.No.:+971(0)43444-193, Email:shopju@magrudy.comorvisittheironlinestoreatfoundatthebelow link:https://magrudy.com/uniforms/JUMEIRA-Baccalaureate-School/ Shoes can be purchased elsewhere but have to comply with our requirementsforfootwear.

Please note that the PE uniform is also available for purchase at Magrudys. Kindlybeadvisedthatnomake-up(apartfromfoundationorflesh-colored makeup), nail varnish, tattoos or piercings are allowed. Jewelry should be kept at a minimum (one pair of stud earrings, bracelet and watch are acceptable).NojewelleryforPrimarystudentsotherthanstuds.