Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park


The Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park is an independent international school in Jumeriah Park, Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Opened in 2015, the school is managed by Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the Middle East.
The school is open to students from 5 to 18 years of age.

Curriculum and activities

The school offers the National Curriculum of England for Year 1 to Year 13. From the age of five, all children have daily and literacy and numeracy lessons, the progress are carefully monitored and parents are kept full informed about their child achievements. The secondary school students entered for GCSE and IGCSE examinations in Year 10 and 11 and for A levels in Year 12 and 13. The DBSJP curriculum modeled on the National Curriculum For England, leading to GCSE, IGCSE, AS, and A levels examinations.

Students begin their primary school years in Key Stage 1, following the curriculum of the National Curriculum of England, and then move into Key Stage 2 their secondary school years begin in Key Stage 3, and then move into Key Stage 4, and then move into 6th form. During KS4 students have to take the UK national exam GCSE and IGCSE. If students pass the required grades they can go onto an advanced level of study which is a prerequisite for university.

Inclusion

The school has a dedicated Inclusion Department that ensures the highest provision is in place for students with determinations.

Languages

DBSJP students also have the opportunity to study different languages including Arabic from Year 1, French from Year 3 and Spanish from Year 6. They also offer English as an Additional Language.

Facilities and areas

The school Primary and Secondary students have their own dedicated and separate learning environment and classroom. Their facilities include:
PE HallDesign Technology LaboratoriesMulti Purpose Sports Hall
Activity RoomICT LaboratoriesMulti Purpose Court
Science LaboratoriesLibrariesIndoor 8 Lane Swimming Pool
Art StudioInnovation Centre Supporting STEMFootball Pitches
Drama and Dance StudioFood and Technology LaboratoryTennis Court
Music Recording and Practice RoomSchool Radio StationIndoor and Outdoor Playareas
Learning and Language Support Room550 Seater Performing Arts TheatreTwo School Clinics

Extra-curricular activities

DBSJP ECAs are important for learning environment and their students are encouraged to take part in the broad range of activities offered in their school, from academic interest to sporting clubs and community initiatives. The school also claim that they are the home of FCBESCOLA Dubai, the only official soccer academy of FC Barcelona in the UAE.

Inspections and accreditation

DBSJP have been rated "excellent" by Penta International in February 2018.