Yes

English Language support is available for SVS' English Language Learners both within their lessons and as part of a withdrawal programme where required, to ensure that the students can access their learning and make great progress on their learning journey.

Arabic, Spanish, French

26

Average number within all school is 18 (including Secondary school)

Yes

We use full spectrum technologies from individual tablets to laptops for design, innovation, STEAM, coding. We see technology as a tool to expand learning and aware of the importance of balance and screen time is minimized wherever possible.

Yes

Islamic studies is mandatory for Muslim students

All other students

IGCSE

Not yet available

Yes

Homework is spectral depending on the topic and year group. We use homework to expand on classroom and reinforce learning.

Not yet available

Inclusion Programme

The Inclusion Department offers a range of support to students with a broad spectrum of learning styles and needs. SVS' Inclusion Department is positioned in the heart of the school to reflect its inclusive philosophy and approach. All lessons will be differentiated to support the needs of all learners, this includes students who are more able, gifted and/or talented as well as those for whom learning presents some challenges.

At South View School, we welcome pupils with a wide variety of abilities. We strive to provide a secure yet challenging environment, which will stimulate the development of all pupils and enable them to maximise their potential and reach the highest level of personal achievement.

At South View, Most Able, Gifted, and Talented pupils are highly valued. We ensure their unique needs are met through in class challenge and extension, higher-order and critical thinking questioning, extra-curricular activities and internal and external competitions. Under the direction of our Most Able, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, pupil progress is closely monitored and discussed at termly Pupil Progress Meetings. Where necessary, provision may involve individual education planning to ensure all individuals reach their potential.

At South View School we have a dedicated school counselor.

Yes, The format and content of the assessment will depend on the age of the child.

Foundation aged children (FS1&2) will be assessed through play-based learning. The assessment will take place in a child-friendly learning environment. SVS' academic team will observe and interact with your child within a small group of age-related peers. The assessment will focus on seven areas of Learning and Development and will be conducted to showcase your child’s talents and areas of strength. The assessment will take approximately one hour and parents are asked to wait in the waiting area should your child be comfortable with this.

Key Stage 1 aged children (Years 1-2) will be assessed in a child-friendly learning environment. SVS' academic team will observe and interact with your child within a small group of age-related peers. They will complete a reading, writing and maths assessment along with a circle time session with their peers. The assessment will take approximately one to one and a half hours.

Key Stage 2 aged children (Years 3-6) will be assessed in a primary classroom setting with age-related peers. They will complete a reading, writing and maths assessment along with a circle time session with their peers. The assessment will take approximately one and a half to two hours.

Secondary aged students (Years 7 onwards) will be invited in to have an interview with SVS' academic team and will complete a math and writing assessment along with partaking in a collaborative task with their peers. The assessment will take approximately two to two and a half hours.

Not at the moment

There is no deadline as long as there are places available, admissions can be all year round

As long as there are places available, admissions can be all year round

KG1 - KG2: 8:00
KG3 - upwards: 7:45

KG1 - KG2: 13:00
KG3 - - G5: 14:30
G6 - upwards: 15:30

SVS offers both before and after school care for the convenience of working parents.

Yes

Yes, paid extra

Not at the moment

Yes

SVS offers a full range of extra-curricular activities, running throughout the week from Year 1 upwards. A range of sporting, academic, language and creative activities will be available to the South View Students.

Physical Education lessons are 1 per week + swimming is 1 per week. We have school squads for netball, football, rugby, cross country

Yes

Specialist science, art, music, IT classrooms
2 Libraries
Dance studio
Playgrounds, break-out areas, social spaces
3 multi-purpose halls

SVS has first-rate sports facilities, including a full secondary school-sized football field, a competition-sized, temperature-controlled swimming pool as well as a smaller training pool for younger children, 3 Multi-Purpose Halls for a range of athletics, multiple outdoor roof courts and access to 3 dedicated tennis courts for our peripatetic tennis program.

South View School is an international school offering an exceptional, high-quality, British based education within the Dubai South community.

Our aim is for every South View student to achieve their full potential by equipping them with the life skills they will need to succeed in the 21st century.

The happiness, well-being, and success of all our South View family members is key to how we work with families and children of all ages.

What do we offer:

• UK National Curriculum
• Highly qualified and experienced leadership and academic team
• Average experience of SVS teachers is 8 years
• Engaging, inquiry-based, student-led learning
• Ages 3 to 18 years
• 1200+ students | 77 nationalities
• Excellent Sports, Art, STEAM, Performing Arts and Technology facilities
• Specialist French and Spanish lessons
• Extended school day: early breakfast club & after-school care
• Extensive extra-curricular activities programme
• School squads (football, swimming, netball, basketball, cross country and more)
• Located in the heart of the Remraam community, Dubailand

SVS' mission is to provide its students with a high-quality, authentic British education that will truly add value to the learning of all students and enable them to access the global opportunities around them.
The key to the school lies in the opportunities the students have to mould their own education, they are at the centre of our decision-making and with a strong Student Voice programme they are helping us shape our school. SVS is keen to listen to our community and provide an education that supports the needs of its students today and in the future. An SVS student knows they can make a difference.