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Private Schools in Dubai
Named "British Curriculum school in Dubai," they are paying schools, often quite expensive, especially when it comes to large boarding schools of national or international reputation. They can be boarding schools or day schools. They must be inspected and certified by the Ministry of Education, but have no curriculum constraints. They survive because of their results. They are selective by money and entrance examinations, but often offer scholarships, or in some cases free places.
At the secondary level, they include the famous historical public schools , other more recent schools, As well as some Grammar Schools which, from the 1960s, made a choice to become independent rather than comprehensive. At the level of the terminal classes, they enroll nearly 20% of the school population.
They determine their own curricula, curricula, timetables, selection criteria and teacher remuneration. They are governed, like the public schools, by their Board of Governors .
The " primary schools in Dubai " - which are therefore private - owe their title to their historical origins; Well before the state public school era, these were the only schools open to the public, hence their name.
Most schools in Dubai were responsible for boys' schools; From the nineteenth century, The first schools like elite school began to see the light. Today most British schools in Dubai are mixed.
Examinations:
The secondary course is marked by two important examinations. The GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) passed at the age of 15 or 16, which would be in France at the end of the second year. The end of the secondary cycle is marked by the passage of "A Levels," allowing access to the university. These exams have passed and successfully materialized, from 5 to 12 subjects at the GCSE level, from 2 to 5 at the A Level level. The universities, which are all selective and autonomous, are basically based on the results of the A Levels to select their students. It is generally accepted that the level of these examinations has declined over the years. The last two years of the secondary course in Dubai are more specialized than in France.
Reforms are currently under way. Beginning in 2014, the "continuous monitoring" element will largely disappear from the GCSEs, and diplomas will be awarded on the basis of only final examinations in May / June - a return to the old system. At the same time, pupils will be encouraged to choose the subjects that constitute the "EBacc", representing a common core of traditional school subjects - Math , English, history, etc.
A reform of the A-level system is also foreseen: the current consensus would favor a broadening of the base and a lower specialization. The pupils of the scientific classes would be obliged, Add a literary material (a living language, English or history, for example), and students in the literary classes would be encouraged to take a technical or scientific subject. By the way, many high schools, especially those (more and more) who are preparing for the International Baccalaureate, have already adopted this less specialized approach, while preparing students for specialized A Levels.
The salary grid for qualified teachers ranges from 8958 dirhams per month to 22979 dirhams per month, and up to over 42843 dirhams per month for head teachers.
Foremarke School Dubai
PO Box 391984
Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 818 8600
E-mail: [email protected]