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Number of students |
1662 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
Most common nationality |
British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:100 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
We would assess the requirement for assistance for both written and spoken English, this is usually ascertained in our entrance assessments to ensure all students are able to access the curriculum. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
As part of the National Curriculum of England we offer French and Spanish and the UAE Ministry of Education require Arabic. These languages are all offered at both GCSE and A level qualification grades. |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
24 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English and Maths |
Waiting list |
Please contact admissionsmanager@dessc.sch.ae. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7:35am |
School finish time |
3:00pm |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
With nearly 100 activities taking place each week, Extra Curricular Activities play an important role at DESC. Students participate in and enjoy many opportunities for involvement in areas outside the established curriculum. We continually aim to produce a range of exciting sporting, creative, cultural and aesthetic activities that will help all of our students to develop their talents. There is a clear expectation of our students to participate in at least one ECA per term. All students have gifts and through the extra-curricular programme, we seek to enhance their learning experiences beyond the compulsory curriculum throughout their time at DESC. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
High Performance Gym, Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pool, 4 x Netball Courts, 1 x Full Size Rugby Pitch, 4G Football Court, 1 x Grass Football Pitch, 1 x Training Pitch, Sports Hall, Cricket Nets |