Dubai British School
Encyclopedia
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.
(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.
A summary of all the schools in Dubai's ratings can be found at KHDA School Ratings.
, football coaching, a Model United Nations
.
. 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.
International school
An International school is loosely defined as a school that promotes international education, in an international environment, either by adopting an international curriculum such as that of the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge International Examinations, or by following a national...
, located in the Springs area of Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
's Emirates Hills
Emirates Hills
Emirates Hills is a gated community located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It has been named after Beverly Hills. Emirates Hills is largely home to the expatriate community of Dubai, as it consists of the first freehold properties to be sold in the city...
. A member of the Taaleem group of schools, DBS enrolls just over 1000 students, aged 3 to 18. The curriculum
Curriculum
See also Syllabus.In formal education, a curriculum is the set of courses, and their content, offered at a school or university. As an idea, curriculum stems from the Latin word for race course, referring to the course of deeds and experiences through which children grow to become mature adults...
is modelled on the National Curriculum of England, enhanced by the International Primary Curriculum in the primary school, the study of Arabic
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
up to Year 9 and a set of GCSE and GCE A Level courses from Year 9 to Year 13.
KHDA Inspection Report
The Knowledge and Human Development AuthorityKnowledge and Human Development Authority
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority is an educational quality assurance authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management....
(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 Dubai British School 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... |
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 divingDiving
Diving is the sport of jumping or falling into water from a platform or springboard, sometimes while performing acrobatics. Diving is an internationally-recognized sport that is part of the Olympic Games. In addition, unstructured and non-competitive diving is a recreational pastime.Diving is one...
, football coaching, a Model United Nations
Model United Nations
Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda....
.
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 ThailandThailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
. In 2010 the school certified its first gold award student. A second overseas trip to Mauritius
Mauritius
Mauritius , officially the Republic of Mauritius is an island nation off the southeast coast of the African continent in the southwest Indian Ocean, about east of Madagascar...
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.