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| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
41 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3% local : 97% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment process may include (for younger pupils) testing for school readiness, behavioral development, sociability, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, and mathematical skills. For older students, testing may include verbal and non-verbal reasoning, working memory, processing speed, mathematical ability and interview. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Whilst enrolling at the beginning of Term 1 (September) or Term 2 (January) are recommended, NLCS understands that families often relocate at different times during the year. Subject to availability in a particular Grade, NLCA will endeavour to accommodate admission throughout the school year. |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
KG1: 14:00
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
NLCA offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis courts, basketball court, cricket/rugby field, climbing wall, 8 lane indoor swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
North London Collegiate School Dubai is a branch of the highly successful North London Collegiate School, based in London, UK. The London school is renowned for its academic results, having consistently achieved the best IB Diploma results in the UK for the past 12 years, and remaining within the top 5 schools in the country for GCSE and A-Level results over the past 15 years – frequently first. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Ethos at NLCS Dubai mirrors that of NLCS (UK). NLCS believes that there should be no ceilings to what a student can achieve. NLCS never ‘labels’ a student and nobody is ever written off. NLCS seeks passionate subject teachers, who are able to light the flame of enthusiasm in every student and who believe in pastoral care that values and supports all students – ‘everyone matters’. |
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