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Nationalities
Number of students |
2835 |
Most common nationality |
Emirati |
Languages
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Classroom
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equipped with multi-media projectors. |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All students (Grades 2-12) enrolling in the school are required to sit for three paper-based entrance exams in English, Arabic and Mathematics. For non-native speakers of Arabic, a special exam for non-Arabic speakers is given in addition to English and Mathematics exams.
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School day
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
The two cafeterias, which seat over 1000 students, serve hot food, snacks, and salads every day for students and staff. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
Sports facilities at the school |
Spacious playgrounds
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About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1988, Dubai National School has established an excellent and well deserved reputation in the United Arab Emirates for providing high quality education for students from Kindergarten to the High School. |