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Average number of students per class |
SVS' target class size is 25 students. |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
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. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Spanish, French |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
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. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Inclusion Programme |
Learning support offered |
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. |
School start time |
KG1 - KG2: 8:00
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School finish time |
KG1 - KG2: 13:00
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Supervised care before/after school |
SVS offers both before and after school care for the convenience of working parents. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
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. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
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. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
South View School is a brand-new, British Curriculum FS1 to Y13 school, located in the heart of the Remraam community in Dubailand.
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Teaching approach of the school |
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. |