Given below is the grading system in Dubai British School:
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PHASES
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YEARS COVERED
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Foundation Stage
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FS1 and FS2
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Key Stage 1
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Year 1 and Year 2
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Key Stage 2
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Year 3 to Year 6
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Key Stage 3
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Year 7 to Year 9
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Key Stage 4
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Year 10 and Year 11
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Key Stage 5 / Sixth Form
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Year 12 and Year 13
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Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park, offers a comprehensive curriculum that follows the British National Curriculum. This curriculum is structured to cater to different educational phases, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education throughout their school years. The school’s curriculum includes the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for younger students and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for older students. Sixth Form students prepare for A-level examinations. Below given is a detailed overview of the syllabus according to each phase:
Foundation Stage (FS1 and FS2)
Children aged 3 to 5 years are taught the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, which focuses on seven key areas of learning:
Prime Areas of Learning:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
Specific Areas of Learning:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Primary Level (Year 1 to Year 6)
Year 3 and Year 6 students can opt for optional languages such as French and Spanish. Year 6 students also appear for Standard Attainment Tests (SATs). At the primary level, students learn a range of subjects that include:
- English (Language and Literature)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Design and Technology
- Computing
- History
- Geography
- Music, Dance, Drama
- Physical Education (PE)
- Arabic
Secondary Level (Year 7 to Year 11)
The secondary level encompasses Key Stages 3 and 4, with students working towards the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The range of subjects that they have to study includes:
Compulsory Subjects:
- English Language
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Combined Science
- Physical Education (not examined)
- PSHE, Moral Education, Social Studies (not examined)
- Arabic and Islamic Studies (for Muslim students, not examined)
Optional Courses:
- Languages: Arabic, French, Spanish
- Humanities: History, Geography
- Creative Subjects: Fine Art, Drama, Music, Design Technology, Food and Nutrition, Photography, Graphic Communication
- Social Sciences: Computer Science, Business Studies, Psychology, BTEC IT, BTEC Business Studies
- Other: Triple Science, Physical Education
Sixth Form (Year 12 and Year 13)
In the Sixth Form, students prepare for A-level examinations, which are crucial for university applications. The Sixth Form curriculum is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills, enabling them to pursue higher education both locally and internationally. The school provides a Sixth Form Options Booklet to guide students in course selection and academic planning.
