Frequently Asked Questions

We offer classes from FS1 to Year 13.

We are rated Outstanding and Excellent in many areas. For DSIB, we are rated Good with Very Good features.

School timings vary by year group. Please let us know your child’s year group for accurate information.

FS1 / FS2:
Drop-off: 7:45–8:10 am
Pickup: 1:30 pm (Monday to Thursday), 11:30 am (Friday)

Primary:
Drop-off: 7:30–7:50 am
Pickup: 2:40 pm (Monday to Thursday), 11:30 am (Friday)

Secondary and Sixth Form:
Drop-off: 7:30–7:50 am
Pickup: 3:30 pm (Monday to Thursday), 11:30 am (Friday)

Yes, we offer a wide range of teacher-led clubs including yoga, swimming, netball, basketball, choir, orchestra, arts and crafts, football, STEAM and Arabic/Islamic. Pupils may also register for after-school activities with our external provider, ACE Sports Academy and Dash Home Learning Institute for music lessons.

For more information or to register, please contact the providers directly:
ACE Academy – [055-452-2066]
Dash Home Learning Institute – [Phone: 0585165160 email: contact@dash-hli.com]

We currently have over 80 nationalities represented in our school community.

Unfortunately, we do not provide transport after after-school activities.

All of our core subject teachers are UK nationals, except for Arabic, Islamic and specialist subject teachers.

Our ratio is approximately 26:1 from Primary to Secondary, and 20:1 in the Foundation Stage.

Yes, we offer Arabic as both a first and second language, in line with KHDA requirements.

We offer French as an additional language.

Yes. You can either send lunch with your child or pre-order meals from our on-site cafeteria.

We offer a broad curriculum including IGCSE, GCSE and BTEC pathways:

GCSE: Business Studies, English Language, English Literature, Computer Science, Economics, Fine Art, Food and Nutrition, Geography, Graphic Communication, History, ICT, Double Award Science, Triple Award Science

GCSE: Design and Technology, French, Psychology, Mathematics

BTEC: Business, Performing Arts, International Sports Studies

In Years 10 and 11, students can choose from a variety of IGCSE and BTEC courses. In Years 12 and 13, we offer AS and A Level subjects. We currently use Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel as our exam boards.

We are located in Mirdif, Dubai, next to Abaya Mall on 24B Street.

Our Principal is Mr Neal Oates. He is supported by Ms Jabeen Hayat, Vice Principal and Head of Primary, and Mr Allan Forbes, Head of Secondary.

All members of our leadership team have extensive experience in senior educational roles.

Yes, we are part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global group of over 80 schools. ISP schools in the Middle East include:

Reach British School, Abu Dhabi

Aspen Heights British School, Abu Dhabi

The Aquila School, Dubai

English College, Dubai

Star International School, Al Twar, Dubai

Nibras International School, Dubai

The Hamilton International School, Doha

Park House English School, Doha

As part of ISP, all our pupils benefit from international learning experiences that:

Develop language and communication skills

Encourage cultural exchange

Build lasting friendships with students around the world

Provide opportunities to collaborate and connect digitally with peers in other countries