Dubai British School

Dubai British School
Dubai British School
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Location
Emirates Hills, Springs 3, Dubai
Information
Type Independent, privately owned
Principal Mark Ford
Enrollment 1,004
Education system British (IPC, GCSE, A Level)
Website

Dubai British School is a British international school, located in the Springs area of Dubai's Emirates Hills. A member of the Taaleem group of schools, DBS enrolls just over 1000 students, aged 3 to 18. The curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum of England, enhanced by the International Primary Curriculum in the primary school, the study of Arabic up to Year 9 and a set of GCSE and GCE A Level courses from Year 9 to Year 13.


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KHDA Inspection Report

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA} is an educational quality assurance authority based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management and rates them as well.

A summary of the inspection ratings for Dubai British School.

School Name 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009 Curriculum
Dubai British School Good Good Acceptable UK

A summary of all the schools in Dubai's ratings can be found at KHDA School Ratings.

Facilities

Dubai British School is a purpose built school with facilities including the following:

  • Pool with spectator seating
  • Sports Hall
  • Two Libraries one for primary and other for secondary students
  • Two ICT Suites
  • Art and Design Studio
  • Design and Technology Workshop
  • Four Science Laboratories
  • Music Rooms
  • Dance and Drama Studio
  • Tennis Court
  • All-weather Football Pitch
  • Gym

Extracurricular activities

The programs on offer are a hybrid of school operated and independent programs. Such activities may include beginner/intermediate diving, football coaching, a Model United Nations.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (The International Award for Young People) is designed to expand the horizons of those who participate in it. The majority of eligible year groups take part, helping students understand the importance of community, teamwork and perseverance. In past years, the expeditions have included desert walks, mountain climbing and a recent trip to Thailand. In 2010 the school certified its first gold award student. A second overseas trip to Mauritius was carried out in November 2010. On this trip the pupils helped deprived children by painting their school and integrating with the youngsters. Trekking was also part of this expedition.

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Coordinates: 25°03′19″N 55°10′12″E / 25.055216°N 55.169902°E / 25.055216; 55.169902


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