Schools in Dubai

[Sandgroper74]

Hi, I know of two ladies who have already been offered, and accepted FS1 places at DBS. The school should be able to tell you what number you are on the waiting list or how long the waiting list is. If you haven't registered, you can decide whether to pay the 500 Dhs registration fee to go on the waitlist.

[Burj]

Hi there,
Does anyone have any personal or hearsay experience of any of the nurseries / playgroups in Ajman or nearby?

[susblnc]

Originally Posted by tdzankl

dbg - We are in the process of moving to Dubai as well. I have 2 daughters, 7th and 4th Grade. I also wanted US/IB curriculum.
It looks like we will have a spot at the Dubai American Academy - I chose this over the American School of Dubai because of the IB diploma option because that was very important to me. If you are not concerned about the IB program, I believe ASD has a great reputation amongst the US curriculum schools, I have a friend with a younger child there that has been very happy.

Because it was really hard to wade through all the information about the schools and had concerns about getting 2 children placed in the same school, we ended up hiring the services of great educational consultant. She is a former teacher herself and has lived in Dubai for a number of years. She really has a good handle on the current issues going on with most of the schools and has personal relationships with the registrars. She has an extensive interview with you and looks over your child's school records to help you narrow down your options and then she does all the work from there - she filled out all the applications, "presented" our family to the schools of our choice...and she seemed to get us spots in waitlisted years. She really works on what is in the best interests for your child - I really was aprehensive about paying for this service...but I researched her and her references, and everyone I have come across has been more than satisfied with her services.

If you get to 5 posts and want to send me a message, I'd be happy to pass along her contact details if you are finding it difficult to get this done on your own.

Good luck! I should be arriving around the same time as you, and I have a 10 year old daughter as well! Maybe we can compare notes!

Hi,

I am also new to the expat community. We will be moving to Dubai at the beginning of August. I have been researching schools and I even called a couple. Apparently we can't do much until we get there. I am concerned about getting my girls into a decent school. I also have a 10 year old girl as well as 7 and 4 year old girls.

I am interested in the educational consultant you wrote about. I feel overwhelmed reading about all the different schools and the exhorbitant costs. Also, we are coming from the States and I am originally from Australia. Does it matter if they study a British curriculum?

Thanks

[vesi]

Hello to everyone here
Does anyone of you have any information about those2 music schools here in Dubai- Brooklyn Melodies and Popular music institute? I am trying to gather as much information as possible.
Thank you in advance.

[ayekami]

I think now you are allowed take part time jobs or promotional if you are on a student visa

[PM101]

Does anyone have any experience with the School of Research Science?

[aavant]

Does anyone know in Dubai which is better, in your opinion, international (IB) school or the American ones? I notice there are a lot of choices and wondering which would be better. I have a son entering as a freshman and another son entering 5th grade.

More specifically, which school would you choose if money were not an issue?

Thanks so much -

[aavant]

I am wondering if anyone has any information as to what type of school is better - the international ones (IB) or the American ones? I have a freshman and 5th grader and am moving there this summer.

Also, any recommendations on a specific school if money is not an issue?

Thanks -

[AUSmate]

Originally Posted by Ossy

That has officially changed, only locals are allowed to go to Rashid and Latifa, oh and I graduated from there

By the way I work at the KHDA so if you need any additional info don't hesitate.

Other than that, the rest here have given some good information to use.

Hi Ossy

can you give any feedback on Emirates International Schools both for Meadows and Jumeirah campuses ?
Our original choice was DBS which has stopped accepting applications for 2011-12.

thanks

[pamela0810]

My son goes to Emirates International School in Meadows and he loves it there. As a parent, I can see that he is growing in confidence and learning a lot. He's just three and moving on to KG2 this September but they are building a good foundation for him with their way of teaching.
I have heard that the older kids are a little difficult to handle and there are a lot of additional expenses for the different activities. But I like the school simply because it is very multicultural, the teachers are great and the school doesn't just charge exhorbitant fees without having an education plan in place to justify those fees.