There are a large number of primary and secondary
schools from which you can choose. One of the best way to ask around because of
the number of experts in Dubai.
Most schools are private fee paying schools and really the best way to get an
idea of the reputation of a school is to ask friends, colleagues and other
experts who live in Dubai. Many of the schools also have their own websites
where you can learn about the curriculum they follow, after school programs etc.
When it comes to enrolling your child in the UAE there are a few restrictions
you should be aware of. For example you are not allowed to change your child
school during the academic year unless approval is given by the Ministry of
Education and the circumstances are special.
List of
most prestigious international secondary schools in Dubai are as under:
Al Diyafah High School
Founded 25 years ago as kindergarten. Today, Al Diyafah High School is consisted
of kindergarten, primary and secondary school and it has a school transport for
its pupils. The school is located near Women's College of Technology and New
Medical Centre. Tel: +971 4 2671115 Fax:+971 4 2671337 E-mail: principal@diyafahschool.ae Web: www.diyafahschool.ae
Al Kaleej National School
Located in Al Garhoud suburb. Also operates from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
School follows U.S. curriculum. Tel: +971 4 2822707 Fax:+971 4 2824491 E-mail: alkhalej@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
Al Mawakeb School
Private school with two campuses in Al Garhoud and Al Barsha parts of Dubai.
School has trilingual program in Arabic, English, and French. Tel: +971 4 2851415 (Al Garhoud), +971 4 3478288 (Al Barsha) Fax:+971 4 2851988 (Al Garhoud), +971 4 3478077 (Al Barsha) E-mail: info@almawakeb.sch.ae Web: www.almawakeb.sch.ae
Al-Mizhar American Academy for Girls
Al-Mizhar American Academy for Girls: This unique American curriculum school
caters to the distinctive learning needs of girls from KG-12. Research shows
that girls learn differently from boys, and an all-girls’ education is the ideal
option for some girls. The hands-on, inter-disciplinary program helps students
apply knowledge to real life and provides girls with the opportunity to reach
their full potential. At AAG, girls encounter strong female role models and
enjoy a huge array of opportunities to develop leadership skills. AAG is also a
member of the Council of International Schools and offers Advanced Placement
courses in the high school. Tel: +971 4 2887250 Fax:+971 4 2887251 E-mail: dscotto@aag.ae Web:www.aag.ae
American School of Dubai
Located in Jumeirah. School follows US accredited curriculum, gives numerous
travel opportunities to its students (for athletic, academic and/or social
purposes) and offers numerous extra-curricular activities. Tel: +971 4 3440824 ,Fax:+971 4 3441510 E- mail: webmaster@asdubai.org Web: www.asdubai.org
Cambridge High School
This British National curriculum school is located in Garhoud, near Creek Side.
School teaches children from primary to secondary school in a beautiful and very
well equipped school campus, with covered swimming pool, cricket nets and
playing fields, 3 computer laboratories and 2 libraries. School also has its on
transport, which drives throughout Dubai, Sharjah and part of Ajman. Tel: +971 4 2824646 Fax:+971 4 2824109 E-mail: cambridg@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
Dubai American Academy
American curriculum school with North American teachers, member of GEMS network.
School is located in Al Barsha suburb, with a 50 spacious classroom main
building, 25 meter swimming pool, 4 computer labs and a soccer pitch. Tel: +971 4 3479222, Fax: +971 4 3476070 E-mail: dacademy@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
Dubai College
Secondary British curriculum school located in Umm Suqeim area of Dubai, with
grades from 7 to 13. School has 13 laboratories, a library, 5 computer rooms, 3
design and technology suites, 4 art-studious and a music centre. Tel: +971 4 3999111, Fax:+971 4 3999175 E-mail: dubcoll@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
Dubai Modern High School
Located in Jumeirah. The school is member of the Varkey Group and follows the
Indian (CBSE) curriculum. Tel: +971 4 3444244, Fax:+971 4 3492329 E- mail: modernhs@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
Dubai Russian Private School
School operates from primary to high school by Russian program accredited by
Dubai government. Studies are held in Russian language. School has its own
transport buses. Tel: +971 4 2689710, Fax:+971 4 2689708 E- mail: dubai@russianschool.net Web: www.russianschool.net
Emirates International School
School is founded and managed by the Al Habtoor Group and it's situated in
Jumeirah. Emirates International School uses UK and US textbook and has grades
from nursery school to high school. School is accredited by Middle States
Association of Schools (Philadelphia, U.S.A.) and it's also recognized by IGCSE
and International Baccalaureate - Geneva. Tel: +971 4 3489804, Fax:+ 971 4 3482813 E- mail: mail@eischool.com Web: www.eischool.com
Gulf Indian High School
CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India) curriculum school
with grades from kindergarten to 12. Located in Garhoud Area. School has modern
computer laboratory, library and large playground. Tel: +971 4 2824455, Fax:+971 4 2824854 E- mail: gihs@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
Our Own English High School
This school is also member of the Varkey Group, follows the CBSE curriculum and
has grades from kindergarten to senior secondary school. School is located near
Gulf Towers. It is situated in two buildings, has two spacious libraries,
computer science centre, four laboratories and indoor gym. Football, basketball,
volleyball and swimming are trained in Iranian Club's premises. The bus
transport is available for students who live in Dubai and Sharjah Tel: +971 4 3374112, Fax:+971 4 3347650 E- mail: ooehsdi@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
Raha international School
At Raha International School, we will prepare students to become successful,
compassionate, confident citizens of the world – the men and women who will lead
the next generation with intelligence, a profound world view, and thoughtful
ambition. Raha International School is implementing the International
Baccalaureate Organization’s world-renowned Primary Years Programme (PYP) and
Middle Year Programme (MYP). This programme has been exhaustively researched,
tested and proven successful in providing students with an outstanding
foundation from which to launch their adult lives and pursue all of their dreams
and ambitions. Additionally, giving students instant credibility at any
post-secondary education they choose to pursue anywhere in the world. Tel: 02 556 15 67 Fax:02 556 15 68 E-mail: info@ris.ae Web:www.ris.ae
The Millennium School
The only CBSE affiliated Day Boarding school in UAE, with grades from
kindergarten to 12th. School has its own transport which operates throughout
Dubai and Sharjah. Tel: +971 4 2988567, Fax:+971 4 2988606 E- mail: the2ksch@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
The Oxford School
This British National Curriculum school also teaches pupils from KG to 12th
grade. School facilitates include science laboratories, library, ICT centers and
swimming pool. Tel: +971 4 2543666, Fax:+971 4 2543777 E- mail: oxfordsc@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
The Westminster School- Dubai
The Westminster School follows British National Curriculum and teaches children
from nursery to 12th grade. The school is located near Dubai Women's College,
has 120 classrooms, 3 laboratories, 3 computer labs, 3 libraries and activity
room. It also has a fleet of buses which operate throughout Dubai, Sharjah and
Ajman. Tel: +971 4 2988333, Fax:+971 4 2988603 E- mail: westmnst@emirates.net.ae Web: www.emirates.net.ae
Dubai Scholars Private School
British curriculum private school located near Al Mulla Plaza. Children are
taught in a new and very well equipped building, equipped with a multi-purpose
sports pitch, swimming pool, basketball court and auditorium. School teaches
from kindergarten to 11th grade. Tel: +971 4 2988892, Fax:+971 4 2988789 E- mail: admin@dubaischolars.com Web:
www.dubaischolars.com
