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. |