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| Number of students |
602 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
0,1% local : 99,9% international |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Native English speaking teachers |
All classes and lessons are taught and supported by UK trained and qualified teaching staff. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French, Spanish |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The type and nature of homework set by teachers will vary widely and it will not necessarily always involve written work. The tasks set should give your child a range of opportunities to enrich learning independently. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Placement assessment and/or interview |
| External examinations or assessments available |
GCE AS, A Level and GCSE Certificates |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The English College has a limited number of places for students with specific learning difficulties. These places fill very quickly and a student will only be admitted if it is ascertained that the College can provide the supportive environment in which he or she can succeed. |
| School start time |
7:55 am |
| School finish time |
Sunday - Wednesday: 3:00 pm
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, softball, netball, art, chess, golf, reading, film, environmental club, drama, horse riding, debate club, scuba diving, trampolining, basketball, careers clinic, rounders, badminton, orchestra, skiing/snowboarding, circuit training, aerobics, spelling, choir, cricket, ceramics, Arabic culture, running, study club, photography, volleyball, rugby, games, revision club, student newsletter, darts, dragon boating, dance, Dr. Who Club |
| Sports activities included |
Football, rugby, netball, rounders, cricket, swimming, basketball, volleyball, softball, athletics, fitness |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, indoor sports hall, shaded play areas, sports fields |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The aim of The English College, Dubai is to offer the best elements of the British education system supplemented by modern international educational practice, based upon EC students achieving high academic standards, making sound judgements and having clearly defined moral values. EC hopes to provide a firm foundation for its students to succeed in an ever-changing multicultural world and develop into successful learners, confident individuals and good citizens.
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