Dubai International School was founded in 1985. The school is located in the heart of Dubai with one branch situated in Al Garhoud area and another in Al Qoz area. The chosen locations of the branches make it suitable to serve the most populated areas in Dubai and the northern Emirates.
The school follows the American Curriculum (California CCSS and NGSS) in English, Math, Sciences, Social Sciences, Commercial Sciences, Physical Education, Art, and Music. Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies follow the Ministry of Education curriculum. The school’s programs are designed to meet the vision and mission of the school, and they are continuously modified accordingly. Highly qualified and experienced heads of departments together with the school’s curriculum coordinator monitor the implementation of each program in each department.
Dubai International School was founded in 1985. The school is located in the heart of Dubai with one branch situated in Al Garhoud area and another in Al Qoz area. The chosen locations of the branches make it suitable to serve the most populated areas in Dubai and the northern Emirates.
School Stages:
The school has the following four main phases:
The school follows the American Curriculum (California CCSS and NGSS) in English, Math, Sciences, Social Sciences, Commercial Sciences, Physical Education, Art, and Music. Arabic, Islamic Education and Social Studies follow the Ministry of Education curriculum. The school’s programs are designed to meet the vision and mission of the school, and they are continuously modified accordingly. Highly qualified and experienced heads of departments together with the school’s curriculum coordinator monitor the implementation of each program in each department. The following subjects are offered in the stages mentioned earlier.
Grades 1 - 5:
Arabic Language, Islamic Education, English Language, Mathematics, Sciences, National Education, and Civics for non Muslims Students at this level will choose either to take French or Computer Science.
Grades 6 - 8:
Arabic Language, Islamic Education, English Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Arabic Social Studies, and Civics for non-Muslims Students at this level will choose either to take French or Computer Science.
Grades 9 – 12:
In addition, students are prepared for and are ready to take the international benchmark tests SAT 1 and TOEFL (or IELTS) by the end of grade 11. In grade 12 they will have the chance to sit for the SAT 2 examinations. DIS is an exam center for the SAT.
D.I.S. is a bilingual school, where English is the medium of instruction in all classes for all subjects except for those following the curriculum of the Ministry of Education; Arabic Language, Islamic Education, and Social Studies are taught in Arabic. An emphasis is also placed on the teaching of the French Language which starts at the Kindergarten.
Extra-curricular and Class-related Activities:
In addition to the academic offerings, the school puts a lot of emphasis on Extra-curricular and lesson-related activities. The school offers Arts and Music to all students starting from the KG levels up to grade 6. Grade 10 students take Visual Art as an Elective Course. Physical Education and swimming classes are offered to all grade levels.
The school is keen to prepare the students for the 21st century learning; all DIS staff provide students with the needed opportunity to gain the needed knowledge and master the required skills. All DIS students participate in co-curricular, extra-curricular, and cross-curricular activities. The school also plans for out-of- school activities throughout the year. Students are encouraged to take part in all events, national and international, as well as community and outer-community services.
The school allows for a wider range of activities and learning experiences through the varied and many clubs, which take place after the regular school hours and on Saturdays like Art Club, Music Club, Computer Club, Islamic Club, French Club, Robotics Club, Football Club, Basketball Club, Swimming Club, Karate Club, and Debate Club.
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My daughters school is Dubai International School, this school is one of the best schools in Dubai. they interact with the children and the parents and teachers involved in their learning. An Awesome school
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