Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Number of students |
We have a pupil body of 900 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
As a truly international school we have 70 nationalities represented. |
Most common nationality |
British |
Ratio of local students to international students |
The majority of our families are international. |
Max. number of students per class |
20, however, many classes are much smaller than this with an average being 15 per class. |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes we do, they are an important part of our teaching and learning. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, English speakers. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
We have EAL for those pupils who require it. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Spanish. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Information Technology is embedded within our timetabled lessons, Junior school pupils learn robotics and coding from an early age. Alongside the use of Promethean boards in all classrooms. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
It various across the school, and is dependent on the age of the child. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Waiting list |
We are a new school but some year groups do have waiting lists so we encourage all parents to contact us and register early. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Pupils come in for an assessment upon registration, we administer a cognitive assessment test. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Pupils complete a CAT above Year 3 but the most important aspect is an informal meeting with a member of staff to ensure KCD is the correct school for your child. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We are able to take registration throughout the year, however we do have some years which have waiting lists. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, but subject to KHDA guidelines. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
External examinations or assessments available |
The school follows the British Curriculum so pupils are studying to complete GCSEs and A Levels. |
Results in these examinations |
Last years GCSE results were 83% A* - A and 100% A-B, A levels were a 100% pass rate with 76% achieving A*-C. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are non-denominational however do have prayer rooms assigned for any of our pupils to use. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
As part of the Moral Education Programme we ensure all pupils are able to explore their own individual sense of morality. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have a Special Educational Needs and Disability department. |
Learning support offered |
We also work closely with parents, teachers and specialist staff to offer the best support for pupils. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Either through our GREAT ( Gifted Really Able and Talented) programme or differentiation within the classroom. |
Student access to education psychologist |
In consultation with parents, we could recommend this. |
School start time |
Registration for the whole school is at 8am |
School finish time |
The Early Years children finish at 1:30 each day. The Junior School finish at 2:10 but have extra curricular activities for an hour after; Senior School finish at 3:10 with their activities finishing at 4:10. |
Supervised care before/after school |
No this is not part of our timetable. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have a huge amount of sporting, creative, academic and musical activities on offer. |
School provided lunches |
We have a catering company who come to school and can provide hot lunches, pupils can also bring in packed lunches. |
Sports activities included |
Sport is an important part of our curriculum with pupils receiving timetabled PE lessons, alongside specialist coaching for teams. |
Sports facilities at the school |
2G and 4G astro turf, large indoor sports hall and swimming pools. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
A school with many characteristics that will ensure your child enjoys a very special education, and the very best start in life. |
Teaching approach of the school |
A special feature of Kent College Dubai is the individual attention given to each pupil. Small classes of no more than 20 pupils, a carefully-developed tutoring system and individualized learning pathways allow each pupil to be him or herself within the school community. |