School type Independent school Principal Craig Lamshed Enrolment 2500 Founded 1983 Average class size 30 | Authority Grades KG1 - Year 13 Phone +971 4 282 4646 Number of students 2,500 Gender Mixed-sex education | |
Education system British National Curriculum Address Near American College Of Dubai, Garhoud - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Similar Al Diyafah High School, The Indian High School, Deira Internatio School, The Westmins School - D, Dubai Internatio School | ||
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Cambridge International School is an international, private school located in Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE. The school is managed by the GEMS Education group. Cambridge International School follows the British National Curriculum, offering the elementary school courses for students from KG1 up to Year 6, the middle school programme leading up to the IGCSE programme for students from Year 7 to Year 11, and the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and A2 level programmes for students in Year 12 and Year 13.
Contents
- Cambridge international school dubai year 10 2015 2016 transition day
- Cambridge international school dubai teachers
- Campus
- Curriculum
- General Activities
- Duke of Edinburgh International Award
- Sports
- KHDA Inspection Report
- References
As of December 2016, the school has 2500 students from 80 nationalities enrolled.
Cambridge international school dubai teachers
Campus
Cambridge International School is split into 2 sections - the primary school section, and the one containing the secondary and senior sections. The campus contains a covered swimming pool, cricket nets and playing fields, as well as indoor sports facilities. A kindergarten playing area is also present. Other school facilities include 2 libraries, art and music studios, and a football pitch.
Curriculum
The school follows the National British Curriculum, offering education from KG1 to Year 13.
KG1 to Year 6 students (Foundation and Key Stages 1 and 2) will take part in the elementary school program, learning a general set of subjects.
Year 7 to Year 9 students (Key Stage 3) will continue studying a general set of subjects, preparing them for the IGCSE course.
Year 10 and 11 students (Key Stage 4) will take part in the IGCSE programme, where subjects have to be chosen, in preparation for the A level and BTEC qualifications.
Year 12 and 13 students (Key Stage 5) will take part in either the A levels (AS and A2) programme, or the BTEC Extended level 3 courses offered.
General Activities
As of December 2016, the general activities offered include visual arts, drama and dance, as well as other activities such as rafting, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing and diving.
Duke of Edinburgh International Award
The International Award (sometimes known as the Duke of Edinburgh award) is an international youth awards programme, founded in the UK. As of December 2016, schools from over 144 countries are participating. The award recognizes adolescents and young adults for completing a series of self-improvement exercises, aimed at bringing together practical experiences and life skills in order to equip those who participate in it. The Cambridge International School allows all students from 14 years of age to take part in the 3 progressive levels of the award (Bronze, Silver and Gold).
Sports
As of December 2016, the sports offered at Cambridge International School include swimming, hockey, basketball, cricket, badminton, football, netball, athletics, rugby and rounders.
KHDA Inspection Report
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an educational quality assurance authority based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management and rates them, based on the performance of both the teachers and the students.
Below is a summary of the inspection ratings for Cambridge International School from 2008-2009 to 2015-2016.
For the 2015-2016 report, Cambridge International School received an overall rating of "Good". The inspectors said that the main strong points of the school were the students' personal responsibility, the links between the parents and the school, as well as the very high standards of safety, security and care.
The main points needing improvement were said to be attainment and progress in Arabic and Islamic education (a major problem in private schools in Dubai), as well as the leadership system in the school and the problem of overcrowding in classes. The full report can be viewed here.