Dwight School Dubai

Al Barsha 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Description

Dwight School Dubai is a comprehensive International Baccalaureate Curriculum school for students aged 3 to 19 and is located in the Al Barsha area of Dubai.

Dwight is committed to promoting the next generation of world leaders and ethical global citizens who thrive worldwide. The school offers a culture of participation and cooperation and aims to personalize education. Dwight's focus is on developing inquisitive, knowledgeable, self-confident and ethical citizens who will build a better world.

The goal of Dwight School is to nurture students' potential to learn, to grow and to improve the world. Dwight School Dubai is an IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Program, IB Middle Years Program, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

The Primary Years Program (PYP) Curriculum adopts a play-based and student-centered approach to teaching and learning that encourages children to explore and connect to the world around them and build a strong sense of self. The school focuses on the child's development as an inquirer both within and beyond the school. The Primary Years Program forms the basis of academic rigor and innovation which will be followed by students throughout their study journey. Teachers encourage students to become self-confident and independent thinkers with the help of Dwight's personalized learning tradition.

The Middle Years Program (MYP) Curriculum has eight core subjects which include Language and Literature, Individuals and Societies, Language Acquisition (Arabic and any one of French, Spanish, German or Mandarin), Sciences, Mathematics, Design, Physical and Health Education, and Arts. As per KHDA regulations, students study Islamic Studies and Arabic.

The IB Diploma Program (DP) provides an educational rigor and innovation framework that encourages students to challenge themselves and use their range of knowledge in the real world. Dwight School Dubai has state-of-the-art facilities including a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool and a learner’s pool, well-resourced library with extensive learning resources and more.

Students will develop and discover their interests and talents through extracurricular programs that reinforce their classroom experience, promote skill development and build self-esteem. Alongside the students share rich experiences and build friendships.

Types of extracurricular activities offered at Dwight School Dubai include languages, sports, community, innovation, and arts. Languages include Quran Reading & Recitation, Arabic Writing, French, Mandarin, Russian, Korean, Hindi, Italian, Dutch, and German. Sporting activities include Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Dodgeball, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, Chess Club, Squash, Fencing, Equestrian Sport, and Yoga. Community activities include Mindfulness, Community Service, Conservation Club, Leadership Club, and Model United Nations. Innovation includes Robotics, Coding, Entrepreneurship Club, Creators Club, Math and Science Club, Choir, Public, Speaking and Debating. Arts include Film and Media, Photography, Art Club, Drama, Orchestra, Dance, Gold and metalsmithing, and Band.

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Fees

Tuition Fees do not include uniform, food services, transport, or extra-curricular activities outside of school hours.Tuition fees are in accordance with the fee structure established by Dwight School Dubai under the guidance of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority’s (KHDA) established School Fees Framework (2012).

Application Fee

A one-time non-refundable/non-transferable application fee of AED 525 inclusive of VAT is payable at the time of application.

Registration Fee

A registration fee of AED 5,000 is payable within 7 days of the date on the offer letter to secure a seat. This fee is not refundable and is adjustable against the first term’s tuition fees. The first term tuition is due prior to the student’s first day of school.

Re-Registration Fee

The school may charge up to 5% of the student’s annual tuition fees as a re-registration deposit to confirm the return of existing students in the new academic year. This deposit will be deducted from the total tuition fee for the academic year in which the admission is being sought. Re-registration for continuing students will not be accepted unless all outstanding fees due have been paid in full.

Sibling Discounts

Sibling discounts are applicable on the tuition fees each academic year as below:

7% for child no. 2 and 3 each

10% for child no. 4

15% for child no. 5

Grade	Fees
Pre-KG	63,622
KG1	71,235
KG2	82,655
Grade1	82,655
Grade2	82,655
Grade3	82,655
Grade4	85,917
Grade5	85,917
Grade6	96,249
Grade7	96,249
Grade8	96,249
Grade9	100,599
Grade10	100,599
Grade11	108,212
Grade12	108,212

To begin the application process, complete the Dwight School Dubai online Application. To complete the application process, an application fee of AED 1000 (non-refundable, non-transferrable and non-deductible) along with the required documents.

An assessment will be scheduled upon Application submission. The purpose of the assessment is to determine the student’s readiness to attend Dwight School Dubai and to determine a possible need for additional English Language support or additional Learning Support required by the student.

If a student is out of the country and unable to attend an assessment in person, a conditional acceptance based on previous reports and previous school recommendations may be provided. However, the student will be required to complete the assessment once they have relocated to the UAE.

Once the assessment has been completed, the student’s file is sent to the Admissions Committee for review and a decision will be communicated to the family within a week.