Schools in the UAE and contact information

[newAussie]

The kids are also coming from the catholic schools system; but this year they have really increased the homework because of past overall school results, so lots of homework will be no shock.....wow that is expensive for catching a daily bus!!

Unfortunatley the relocation company my company is using is unaware of specific placing so we are ringing ourselves and finding out. Sorry, what does DESC stand for and we will give them a call.

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by newAussie

The kids are also coming from the catholic schools system; but this year they have really increased the homework because of past overall school results, so lots of homework will be no shock.....wow that is expensive for catching a daily bus!!

Unfortunatley the relocation company my company is using is unaware of specific placing so we are ringing ourselves and finding out. Sorry, what does DESC stand for and we will give them a call.

DESC is Dubai English Speaking College
Dubai English Speaking College

[bonk]

Originally Posted by Elphaba

A complete UAE schools list

There's an updated version of that list here - UAE schools list .

It now includes a filter so you can choose emirate, type of curriculum, type of school, etc (and there's a rating system on each school page). It's not complete as there are new schools opening up that haven't been included yet, and most government schools aren't included, but it should be reasonably comprehensive for the private school sector. The individual school details are not always up to date - but even school's own websites suffer from this problem.

[bonk]

Originally Posted by flossie

I know DESC would be closer for you and has a good reputation.

Are you thinking of DESS? DESS (primary) is in Bur Dubai but DESC (secondary) is in Academic City - out on the Al Ain Road.

Originally Posted by newAussie

We just spoke to the American School of Dubai and they have places immediatley for us as my company has debentures, otherwise they reckon it would be a 2 year wait!!!

ASD is highly regarded but ending up with a US qualification might not be what you want. It's probably the closest to Bur Dubai (it's in Jumeirah near Mercato shopping center I think) out of ASD, WIS, DESC, but WIS might be easier to get to as it's on SZ Rd. But isn't your residence location more relevant than your office?

There's a couple of Australian schools in Sharjah, and one in Abu Dhabi. Traffic jams probably put them out of contention though.

[meninaJANA]

I'm going to Dubai in december of this year and my son will arrive to Dubai in july of 2009 to study and live with me. Do you know the costs (month) of a child?? I'm considering these basic points: school, transportation to school, food and some fun.

jana.

[annikke]

... as there are new schools opening up that haven't been included yet, and most government schools aren't included, but it should be reasonably comprehensive for the private school sector...

Hi! Thank you for the list!
A couple of days ago I asked about Emirates International School - Jumeirah in this forum, and was told that this school isn't the best in the area. Today it was my son's first day in this school, KG2. When coming to collect him I saw him very upset and even crying, he told me that his teacher was shouting at him. I'm absolutely shoked! I'd never want him to hate school from the very first day! I asked the teacher about the incident, and she said it was just difficult to settle kids down...no comments, I think... Before my son was attending nursery school and his behavior has never been a problem...
So now I'm going to find another school for him, but because we're already in waiting lists in some schools and totally-crazy-school-situatuon-this year, I don't know what to do, where can we find a place now.
Could you please give me advice! Maybe you know some new school where we could apply?
Is KG2 so necessary or it would be ok to start school from Grade1?
Thank you!

[lkgriffith]

Here are some sites with good lists of schools/nurseries:

Welcome to DubaiKidz.Biz

Welcome to DubaiKidz.Biz

Nurseries in Dubai

Schools and Universities in Dubai

[placid]

greeetings everyone,

I am new to this forum. I plan to be in Dubai for six weeks. I understand with the schooling shortage that many parents have switched to home schooling. Would anyone know of families that are home schooling in Dubai specifically for 1st and 2nd grade? Also if anyone could recommend a private tutor for this age group.

Thanks
Placid

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by placid

greeetings everyone,

I am new to this forum. I plan to be in Dubai for six weeks. I understand with the schooling shortage that many parents have switched to home schooling. Would anyone know of families that are home schooling in Dubai specifically for 1st and 2nd grade? Also if anyone could recommend a private tutor for this age group.

Thanks
Placid

Hi and welcome to the forum.
Are you coming with the children only for 6 weeks, or is it a permanent move?

There are some families who do home school while waiting for schools, though most families choose to home school as a way of life ( more permanent than just a few weeks)
if the children are only here for 6 weeks, then Im sure the school they attend now will supply materials for that time.

There are quite a few families who home school in the Emirates, (including myself), but I don't know of anyone with children in that age group.

You may be best to check out the local papers as tutors some time advertise their services there, or alternatively, you could place an ad in the paper (or put a notice on the supermarket boards), requesting a tutor, for which ever subjects your children need assistance with.

[placid]

Hello and Thanks so much for the welcome.
We will staying for a six week trial period to see we like the hospital where I'll be working and Abu Dhabi. If all goes well I will negotiate an annual contract.

We'll be relocating from New York. Here they have many school co-ops where parents take turns helping out at the school and they also have parents who home school their own children but also take in other children for extra income. Do you know of any programs/people like this?

Thanks
Placid

Originally Posted by sgilli3

Hi and welcome to the forum.
Are you coming with the children only for 6 weeks, or is it a permanent move?

There are some families who do home school while waiting for schools, though most families choose to home school as a way of life ( more permanent than just a few weeks)
if the children are only here for 6 weeks, then Im sure the school they attend now will supply materials for that time.

There are quite a few families who home school in the Emirates, (including myself), but I don't know of anyone with children in that age group.

You may be best to check out the local papers as tutors some time advertise their services there, or alternatively, you could place an ad in the paper (or put a notice on the supermarket boards), requesting a tutor, for which ever subjects your children need assistance with.