Kings' Scholarships brochure

THE BEST BY EVERY CHILD

KINGS’ SCHOLARSHIPS

LET THEIR PASSION FUEL THEIR EDUCATION

Kings’ Education is proud to offer Scholarships to exceptional students. We want to attract and nurture the most gifted and talented children through our Scholarship programme.

Following the successful launch of the first Kings’ Scholarship programme in 2016, the coveted Scholarships programme is back for academic year 2017/2018. This is open to GSCE and A Level students demonstrating excellence in academia, sport or the expressive arts. Those who are accepted will benefit from exemplary support and guidance designed to nurture their special talents, and excel in their education at Kings’. Scholars will also receive financial support.

Kings’ is proud to offer Scholarships to exceptional pupils who can become ambassadors for our school values and role models to all our children.

It is also part of Kings’ commitment to the UAE National Agenda.

WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ON OFFER? The Scholarship programme for Academic Year 2017/18 is aimed at Secondary students, both GCSE and A Level, covering academia, sports and the expressive arts.

The programme will operate at Kings’ School Al Barsha.

Prospective GCSE scholars (applying in Year 5 onwards available for Years 6-10, aged 10-16 years) must have a high CAT score and/or demonstrate excellence in a particular subject. Supporting evidence, such as positive reports from their subject leader or coach, awards won or teams participated in should be shared alongside their application.

GCSE SCHOLARSHIP Years 6-10 (aged 10-16)

Maximum of 6 years

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? The GCSE scholarship is on offer for a maximum period of six years when joining in Year 6, entry in later years is also available and scholarship status is subject to maintaining the minimum criteria. Renewal would be considered at A Level for the best students.

A Kings’ Scholarship offers up to 50% discount on standard school fees for the duration of the study period i.e. until completion of GCSEs or A Levels. This will be subject to an annual review to ensure all criteria are still being met.

Prospective A Level scholars (applying in Year 11 for Year 12 and 13, aged 16-18 years) must be predicted to obtain five A* or A grade GCSEs and/or demonstrate academic excellence in two or more subjects they are aiming to pursue at A Level. Again, supporting evidence must be shared with the application. The A Level scholarship is available for the duration of the two-year A Level period.

At Kings’ we provide an incredible platform for our students to reach their potential, encouraging students to drive their learning, helping them become confident and independent learners. We ensure that the school caters for the needs of the full ability range both within and beyond the curriculum and that ‘being gifted’ is translated into high achievement and learning attributes that will ensure personal success and/or benefits to the wider community.

A LEVEL SCHOLARSHIP

In addition to this, scholars specifically will receive additional support such as tutoring and mentoring programmes.

Years 12-13 (aged 16-18)

Duration of 2 years

High CAT score

Five A* or A grade GCSEs

Positive reports & awards

Positive reports & awards

At Kings’ we provide an incredible platform for our students to reach their potential, encouraging students to drive their learning, helping them become confident and independent learners.

“As an academic Kings’ scholar I have a dual responsibility to be an ambassador of the school brand and to shape the way students learn - all whilst maintaining my own grades and studying for my GCSEs. I appreciate the opportunity of being selected as the first female scholar of the UAE and recognised as a leading thinker who is passionate about learning.”

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS WHAT ACADEMIC AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS SCHOLARS BENEFIT FROM: Enrichment within the curriculum Enrichment beyond the curriculum Extension Extension refers to studying material not usually in the standard curriculum. Usually this is at a more challenging level than the typical resources at this age and stage.

Acceleration Acceleration occurs when students move through the traditional curriculum at a faster rate than their peers, e.g advancing a year group, subject-based acceleration, within and beyond the classroom, early exam presentation beyond age & stage.

Compaction Curriculum compacting is a technique for differentiating instruction that allows teachers to make adjustments to curriculum for students who have already mastered the material to be learned, replacing content students know with new content, enrichment options, or other activities.

Academic Aleena Khan is a Kings’ Scholar who is recognised for her strengths in academia. As well as inside school, Aleena upholds the Kings’ brand externally: competing in the World Scholars Cup (winning 14 awards out of the top Dubai students), writing articles in the Arts section of The National (official newspaper of the UAE) as well as regular blogging and completing her Islamic Education GCSE 2 years ahead of time.

Aleena Khan, Year 10 Academic Scholar.

SPORTS SCHOLARS WHAT SPORTS SCHOLARS BENEFIT FROM: Practical Sessions Once a week students will come together for a training session and work with a specialist member of staff covering Rugby, Cricket, Swimming and Football. (Other sports will also be considered) Masterclasses Once a month all scholars come together to take part in a Sporting Masterclass. This covers various topics including nutrition and lifestyle choices as well as specific technical skills development related to their chosen sport.

Sport Christoffer Weiss is a Danish International swimmer competing all over the world.

The 2016/17 DASSA U14 champion in 100m Freestyle and 100m Butterfly. He continues to excel in his swimming and academic studies. Training 4 hours a day before and after school is testament to Christoffer’s dedication to his sport. He is recognised amongst coaches in the UAE and in his homeland as being an exceptional talent.

Music Leyth Elmani is a music scholar at Kings’. As well as a strong academic performance, he continues to excel in the Expressive Arts having achieved a distinction in his grade 8 ABRSM exam on the violin. Leyth has been recognised for his performance skills winning first prize at the GCC Virtuoso Music Competition 2017, amongst other accolades.

“I spend quite a lot of time on swimming but I also do gymnastics and football. When I grow up I want to be an Olympian for swimming and compete and do the impossible like Michael Phelps. School helps us with communicating, leadership and encouraging people to be strong and to keep carrying on. Sport is fun because of the exercise and I’ve met a lot of my friends through sport.”

Nina Ciolli Year 7 Sports Scholar

APPLICATION PROCESS VISIT kings-edu.com/ albarsha/how-to-apply

The application process is as follows: 1. EXISTING STUDENTS: • Selected students (based on criteria) will receive an email from the academic team inviting their participation and explaining the process.

• On receiving an invite, the student will need to complete and return the scholarship application form.

• Invitation to interview.

ONLINE APPLICATION & DOWNLOAD FORM

• Offers made from 23rd April 2017 onwards.

2. NEW STUDENTS: • Online application to be made via kings-edu.com/albarsha/how-to-apply.

Please ensure the Scholarships check box is ticked.

• Download and complete the Scholarship application form on website, and Sixth Form supplementary form if applying for Year 12. This is located underneath the main application form.

COMPLETE & SUBMIT DOCUMENTS

SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL ATTEND AN INTERIEW

• Complete normal admissions process (online application, supporting documents, registration fee) and return Scholarship Application Form to Kings’ School Al Barsha Registrar by Sunday 19th March 2017. The standard CAT test will take place as per all admissions for Years 7-10. For Year 12 applications, the Sixth Form supplementary form including predicted grades alongside school reports and interview.

• Shortlisted applicants are invited to scholarship interview.

They will receive further guidance as to what this entails.

• Offers made from 23rd April 2017 onwards • Closing date for applications Sunday 19th March 2017

WHAT NEXT? For more information please visit our website: kings-edu.com/albarsha/scholarships Any additional questions contact the Registrar at secondaryregistrar@kingsalbarsha.com Tel: +971 4 356 6800 To apply for a Scholarship now, complete the online application kings-edu.com/albarsha/how-to-apply ensuring you complete the supplementary forms (Scholarship and Sixth Form where applicable)

Kings’ School Al Barsha Dubai UAE PO BOX 38199

Follow us

Tel: +971 4 356 6900 E-mail: info@kingsalbarsha.com www.kings-edu.com/albarsha

/KingsSchoolAlBarsha