The Scholars School opens in August 2026.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Native English speaking teachers |
The school recruits high-calibre, UK-educated, and experienced teachers who are native English speakers. While many are recruited from the UK and Ireland, the focus is on proficiency and qualification. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, extra English language support is provided for EAL (English as an Additional Language) students. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
The school offers Arabic and French, with plans to expand options as the school develops. |
| Max. number of students per class |
The maximum number is 30 students per class, but the average is 26. |
| Average number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, the school employs teaching assistants to facilitate the learning needs of children. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The school uses interactive whiteboards, laptops, and AI-powered adaptive learning platforms (such as Toddle) to support personalised learning and support. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, the school has the capacity to utilise these technologies, but they're not the main methodology of teaching. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students complete IGCSE, GCSE, A-Levels, iA-Levels, Level 2 & 3 BTECs, and ASDAN qualifications. |
| Results in these examinations |
Students at the sister school (Dubai Scholars) have outperformed the Dubai private school average and other UK curriculum schools, achieving high benchmarks in assessments like TIMSS and PIRLS. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but this is pre-learning or 'flipped learning'. Students conduct basic research on topics being taught in lessons, prior to the lesson taking place. This allows the teachers to spend more time teaching students at a higher level with direct teacher support. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The pre-learning set for students should last no more than 20 minutes per day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Graduates from the group (SIG) progress to top universities worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, the school has a dedicated Inclusion Team, including a Head of Inclusion, School Psychologist, School Counsellor, and Learning Support Assistants. |
| Learning support offered |
The school uses a Response to Intervention (RTI) model with three tiers of support, ranging from differentiated instruction (Tier 1) to individualised programs (IEPs) and specialist intervention (Tier 3). |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Support is provided through the High-Performance Learning (HPL) framework, offering parallel curricula, enrichment, extension tasks, and opportunities for advanced study. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes. Assessments vary by age: Observation and developmental screening for Early Years and KS1; CAT4 and observation for KS2; and CAT4 plus English/Math assessments for Secondary. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, the school maintains a waiting list based on the date of application. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Admissions are open throughout the year, subject to seat availability and KHDA approval. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, children can be admitted throughout the school year. |
| School start time |
8am for all students. |
| School finish time |
EYFS - 1:30 pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, extra-curricular activities are offered before (07:30am-08:00am) and after school on specific days. |
| School bus service available |
Yes, a school bus service is available. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, there is a cafeteria and a Student Café available. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The school has a cafeteria/student café; specific dietary offerings beyond standard requirements are not detailed, but the facility is available. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, uniforms are required. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
A wide range is offered, including football, swimming, AI and coding, robotics, drama, music, book club, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education (PE) and swimming are part of the curriculum, covering sports like football, basketball, cricket, and tennis. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, the school participates in inter-school competitions and leagues such as DASSA. |
| Facilities at the school |
Facilities include a Library, Science Labs, Makers Space, Tech Lab, Art & Design Lab, Music Room, Sensory Room, Student Café, Sports Halls, and an Innovation Lab. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Facilities include two swimming pools (one covered 25m), multi-purpose halls, a football field, and courts for basketball, tennis, volleyball, and padel. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
It is the first and only founding High Performance Learning (HPL) school offering a British curriculum with a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and local cultural connection, underpinned by values of Achievement, Character, and Service. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school adopts an Adaptive Teaching approach integrated with the High-Performance Learning (HPL) framework, focusing on tiered differentiation, data-informed planning, and fostering student agency and critical thinking. |