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| Number of students |
1500 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
48 |
| Most common nationality |
Pakistani |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Urdu |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessments for KG1 are based primarily on observation of the child at play, engaging her/him in conversation to observe communication skills, social development, manners and physical development.
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| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor play areas, swimming pool, fully equipped sports ground. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Pristine Private School (PPS) adheres to the guidelines laid out by the British National Curriculum and nurtures students from Foundation Stage to A-Levels. PPS was established in 1992 and is situated on an approximately 100,000 sqft campus in the Al Nahda 2 area of Dubai.
PPS is a school based on modern conceptual learning, which anticipates the future in all its readiness and shares it with tomorrow's generation. The school's philosophy is based on personalized attention through developmentally appropriate and challenging learning activities in order to encourage positive self-esteem and emotional well being of each child. It offers children an opportunity to learn and develop in a secure, creative and stimulating environment. Focusing on "HANDS ON" teaching methodology in the Foundation stage, students gain the necessary skills and knowledge by initiating and actively participating in the learning process. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
PPS enables pupils to develop 21st century skills and apply these skills meaningfully within a broad and balanced curriculum. The syllabus is arranged to give the most appropriate, exciting and effective education . All PPS staff are at the cutting edge of modern teaching, and regularly attend courses to constantly develop their pedagogical skills and knowledge of their subject area. |