The City International School Dubai

The City School International uses a grading system consistent with the UK National Curriculum and the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) framework. Here's a thorough explanation of their grading system:

Foundation Stage: The school bases the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) on a formative assessment framework. Children are evaluated based on their personal, social, and emotional development, communication, language, and physical development.

Key Stage 1 and 2: Teachers base this stage on formative and summative assessments and employ exams to monitor students' progress in core disciplines (English, Mathematics, Science, and Arabic) and other areas.

Key Stage 3: The school evaluates students using coursework, tests, and examinations. Teachers assign grades for core and elective topics.

Key Stage 4: Students take IGCSE exams in various subjects, and teachers grade them on a scale from A* to U.

Key Stage 5: Students take A-Level and AS-Level exams, and teachers assign grades from A* to E.

Foundation Stages 1 and 2

The Foundation Stages emphasise the early development of basic abilities and concepts. They focus on psychological, social, and emotional development and basic literacy and numeracy abilities. Play-based learning encourages students to explore and comprehend their surroundings, which promotes communication, language development, and physical growth. The curriculum aims to lay a solid basis for future learning by encouraging curiosity, creativity, and cultural understanding.

The key subjects include:

Key Stage 1 and 2

The Key Stage 2 curriculum is more thorough and subject-specific to deepen students' knowledge and understanding. The emphasis is on fundamental courses, but it also incorporates a wider range of topics to ensure a well-rounded education. This level helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for more sophisticated subjects in later years. Key Stage 2 highlights the value of social studies and cultural knowledge.

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3 represents the start of secondary school. It focuses on enhancing students' grasp of core courses and exposing them to other fields of study. This stage prepares them for the IGCSE curriculum by broadening their knowledge across disciplines and developing analytical and evaluative skills. Key Stage 3 also encourages children to pursue their interests through various elective subjects, establishing the framework for their future academic and career paths.

Key Stage 4

Key Stage 4 focuses on preparing pupils for their IGCSE exams with a more specialised and difficult curriculum. Students select elective classes to supplement their core studies, allowing them to focus on areas of interest or potential career routes. The stage attempts to prepare students for further education or vocational training by stressing academic accomplishment and personal growth.

Key Stage 5

Key Stage 5 prepares students for further education and professional careers by requiring advanced study in specific disciplines. Students take A-Levels or AS-Levels in their chosen topics, allowing for in-depth investigation of their interests and professional goals. This stage focuses on gaining the specific knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills required by universities and other higher education institutions.

To apply to The City School International, parents should first register their child online and pay a non-refundable registration fee of AED 500. After the application is approved, the school will book the candidates for an assessment, with the day and time announced by email or SMS. An age-related assessment is necessary for the Foundation Stage (FS), whereas English, science, and maths assessments are mandatory for Year 1 and higher. Senior management will interview candidates for year seven and above. 

Copies of residency permits, passports, Emirates IDs, birth certificates, immunisation records, previous report cards, and transfer letters for inter-Emirates transfers are also required. Siblings of existing students have preference. A non-refundable fee of AED 500 puts a candidate on the waiting list. Ensure that your child fits the age requirements for each year group. More information and applications are accessible on the school's website.

Keep the following documents ready for admission to The City School International:

• Copy of Residence Visa
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Original Emirates ID Cards
• Five Recent Photographs
• Copy of Student’s Birth Certificate
• Copy of Student’s Immunisation Card
• Copy of Original Mark Sheet
• Previous Report Card
• Character Certificate
• Original Transfer Letter

For International Students, here is the list of required documents and certificates:

• Ministry of Education of the country
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of migrating country
• UAE Embassy in the migrating country
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dubai

To meet the eligibility criteria, the students must be of the following age by 31st March and 31 August of the Academic Year for classes beginning in April and September:

*This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

The City School International Fee structure includes a non-refundable one-time registration fee of AED 500, a non-refundable admission fee of AED 1,000, and a one-time payment. The total admission package costs AED 1,500.

Here is a detailed table of the fee structure at The City School International Dubai:

Parents can pay the fee through post-dated cheques in favour of the school on the following dates:

• 1st instalment: Before 23rd August (Current dated cheque, cash, debit card, or bank transfer)
• 2nd instalment:1st October (Post-dated cheque)
• 3rd instalment: 1st December (Post-dated cheque)
• 4th instalment: 1st February (Post-dated cheque)
• 5th instalment: 1st April (Post-dated cheque)

Registered students must pay an AED 1,000 re-registration fee to ensure their seats for the upcoming academic year.

If a student withdraws before the start of the academic year, the school will refund the first-term fee.

The City School International provides a school transportation service managed by Maverick Rental, an independent company. The service complies with high safety standards and all requirements the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) established. The authorities hire experienced specialists with a proven track record to ensure the transportation service's safety and reliability.

The City School International provides complete sports facilities to promote students' physical education and wellness. The campus features wide playgrounds where students can participate in various recreational activities and sports. The school has a well-equipped gymnasium for indoor sports and exercises and a swimming pool where students can learn and practice swimming. Additionally, the school provides basketball courts for recreational and competitive play. They arrange regular inter-house and inter-school sports tournaments to promote teamwork and athletic ability. Specialist teachers manage the sports activities, ensuring a disciplined and enriching atmosphere where children can develop physical skills and compete healthily.

Essential facilities provided by the school include:

• Basketball Courts 
• Swimming Pool
• Playgrounds
• Gymnasium 

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