Dubai College

DESC

DBS

KINGS

SAFA

STAR INTERNATIONAL

Nord Anglia

English College

DIA

ASD

Gems schools

NB – all fees quoted are as listed on the individual schools’ websites for 2014 and are subject to change.

Annual Fees:

Dhs. 23, 947 per term payable in advance.

(71,841 annually)

Sixth Form Supplement:

Dhs. 3,170 per term.

Admission Policy Admission to the school is by entrance assessment for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10. The entrance assessment for Year 7 is usually held in January – see DC website for further info. Application form, Year 5 report and 500Dhs fee will need to be submitted.

http://www.dubaicollege.org/

Curriculum: • English National Curriculum

from Years 7 to 11 • GCSEs • A Levels

DC are a highly academic school and operate a selective entry policy whereby all prospective students for Year 7 (and selected students for Year 8-10 if places are available) are asked to sit an assessment in English and Mathematics. Only students who have shown good levels of ability in English and Mathematics will be admitted to the school. DC ask for previous reports from primary or other schools to help inform their selection process and will look favourably upon students who, in addition to being academically able, excel in the Creative Arts and Sports. DC do not have a sibling policy. For further information and clarification please see the DC website http://www.dubaicollege.org/media/policies/Admissions%20policy%20revised%20Sept%2013.pdf

Annual Fee 2013/14 AED 66,061 Initial application fee AED 500 Place accepted deposit AED 5000 (non-refundable)

Currriculum: • English National Curriculum

from Years 7 to 11 • GCSEs • A Levels

Admission Procedure:

• Applications

from Oct – Jan 2014

• All offers sent out mid Jan

• NO priority given to early applicants

• Verbal and non

verbal tests • Math Test • Writing

Assessment • Year 4/5

reports • Sport/ Music/

drama etc…

Priority list for applicants:

• Current DESS Year 6 • Siblings • Assessment scores (Element of priority given to JAPS students)

Annual Fee 2013/14 AED 52,723 Initial application fee AED 500 Place accepted deposit AED 7000 (non refundable)

Curriculum: • English National Curriculum

from Years 7 to 11 • GCSEs • A Levels

Admission Procedure: • Application available

throughout the year – see website

• Assessment day after open day (Dec?)

• Verbal and non verbal

tests • Math Test • Writing Assessment • Year 4/5 reports • Meeting with HOY7 • Value added – no

particular priority given to sport/ music - more to previous reports

Priority list for applicants:

• Current DBS Year 6 • Individual basis • Debentures accepted by 31st March

subject to assessments. Projected available places:

• Minimal (leavers of current DBS Yr6)

http://www.dubaibritishschool.ae/

The new school will be located on Umm Suqeim Road in Al Barsha – opening Sept 2014.

Currriculum: • English National Curriculum

from Years 7 to 11 • GCSEs • A Levels

• Concept based curriculum

Admission Procedure: • Application availabile

throughout the year – see website

• CAT Tests • Previous reports • Whole child

Annual Fee 2013/14 AED 76,700 Initial application fee AED 500 Place accepted deposit AED 25% of annual fee (refund dependent on individual cases and at discretion of SMT)

Priority list for applicants:

• Current Kings Year 6 • No debentures accepted Projected available places:

• 2 classes Sept 2014/ expand as school grows the following year Nad Al Sheba site:

The Secondary school is planned to open on site in 2016

http://www.kingsdubai.com/content/view/486/145/

www.safabritishacademy.com

Currriculum: • English National Curriculum

from Years 7 to 11 • GCSEs • A Levels

• Possible IB in the future

Admission Procedure: • Application availabile

throughout the year – see website

• regular assessments in small groups (if you pass, you are in!)

• Whole child first • SATs questions • Previous reports • Verbal and non-verbal

reasoning

Annual Fee 2015/16: AED 57,000 Initial application/assessment fee: AED 500 Deposit (once assessment passed): AED 3,500 (non Refundable)

Priority list for applicants:

• Current Safa pupils Projected available places:

• 2 classes Sept 2014 for Yr 7/8 expand as school grows (capacity 2000)

http://safabritishacademycom.uk2sitebuilder.com/

Currriculum: • English National Curriculum

from Years 7 to 11 • GCSEs/ IGCSE

• A Levels

Admission Procedure: •Assessments in January (In line with DC and DESC) • Currently assessments

in small groups (4 children) but may change

• Child as a whole • Reading, writing and

maths assessment (1 hour in total)

• Previous school reports

•Annual Fee 2014/15: AED 51,300 •Initial application/assessment fee: N/A •Deposit (once assessment passed): AED 9000

non Refundable but deductible against fees once place has been offered (May change to 30 % of annual tuition fee)

Priority list for applicants:

• Current Star pupils

Projected available places:

•¼ of places allocated to outside

children (33 – capacity for more)

Currently: Yr 7 - 2 classes Yr 8 – 2 classes Yr 9 - 2 classes (max 22 per class)

2014-15 (projected) : Yr 7 – 3 classes Yr 8 – 2 classes Yr 9 – 2 classes Yr 10 – 1 class Capacity of 5 classes/ Yr group

http://www.starschoolummsheif.com/

Annual Fees:

Dhs. 75,000 annually split over 3 terms.

Admission Policy

• Online or onsite Assessments

• Meeting with the Principal and admissions teams

• Previous reports

• Whole child

• 500Dhs application fee

http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/dubai

Curriculum: • English National Curriculum - until end of Y8

• GCSEs/ IGCSEs • Growing to other internationally recognised

examinations after Y8 • KS4 - IB Diploma

Annual Fees:

Dhs 45,486 annually for years 7, 8 and 9

Non refundable

deposit of 4,000 Dhs

Admission Policy • Admissions throughout

the year

• Initial applications and offers during Term 1. Phase 2 Dec/ Jan and Phase 3 – wait list and places when arise

• Placement assessment/ interview if necessary

• Previous educational records taken into consideration.

• Limited places for children with learning difficulties

• Siblings’applications will be given priority where possible if sufficient time is given.

http://www.englishcollege.ac.ae/

Curriculum: • National Curriculum for

England • GCSEs • A Levels

Annual Fees:

Dhs 48,749 annually for years 7, 8 and 9

Admission Policy • Admissions

throughout the year

• Any nationality and any previous curriculum

• Assessments onsite by appointment.

• Previous reports taken into consideration.

http://www.diadubai.com/aboutus/

Curriculum: • IB MYP: 11-16years

• IB Diploma: 16-18 years

Emirates Hills, Dubai

Annual Fees: Dhs 84,520 annually Grade 1-12

AED 7,000 non-refundable deposit is required

Admission Policy • ASD admits students of any

nationality who have the ability to successfully participate in the program. ASD cannot admit students who have special learning needs or behavioral problems.

• Comprehension, Writing and Maths tested

Priority Policy

1. Students from families of companies holding a corporate seat(s)

2. Students holding a North American (American/Canadian) passport and have a sibling presently attending ASD

3. Students holding a North American (American/Canadian) passport

4. Students from families of any nationality who have a sibling presently attending ASD

http://asdubai.org//

Curriculum: • American

• Middle/ High School programme

NATIONAL CURRICULUM FOR ENGLAND

• Gems Wellington Academy – Al Khail FS1 – Y8 National Curriculum for England • Gems Wellington International Y7 – Y13 National Curriculum for England • Jumeirah College (JC) FS1 – Y13 National Curriculum for England • Gems Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis FS – Year 10 National Curriculum for England & IB

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

• Gems International School – Al Khail KG1 – Y12 International Baccalaureate • Gems World Academy (GWA) KG1 – Y12 International Baccalaureate

AMERICAN CURRICULUM • Dubai American Academy (DAA) KG1 – Y12 American & IB curriculum • Bradenton Preparatory Academy – Sports City KG1 – Grade 12 American Curriculum

Curriculum: • English National Curriculum from Years 7 to 11

• GCSEs • 6th Form - A Levels

Annual Fees: Dhs 58,542 annually Year

7,8 and 9

Annual Fees: Dhs 68,943 annually

Years 7 - 11

http://www.dubaibritishschool.ae/

Annual Fees: Dhs 52,723 annually

Years 7 - 11

http://www.jess.sch.ae/ arabianranchessec/Home.aspx

http://www.gemsjc.com/

DESC 30%

DC 21%

EC 9%

JC 9%

Overseas 7%

KINGS 5%

JESS 4%

STAR 2%

SAFA 1%

Repton 1%

Nord Anglia 1%

Sharjah English School 1%

Wellington International 1% Raffles World

Academy 1%

GEMS Wellington SO 1%

DAA 1%

DBS 1%

Collegiate American 1%

Home Schooling

1%

Secondary Placements 2013-4

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reasoning

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