Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Since 2024, Brett Girven BSc MA PGDip. Hails from New Zealand where his upbringing, which involved time spent on the beaches, trekking through forests and exploring mountains, contributed to his love of nature. Graduated with a degree in zoology f

Inclusive. Age-appropriate assessments - CAT4 tests for older children, along with a reference from their previous school, while younger children participate in stay and play sessions.

Closed year groups still accept applications from sibli

Some students leave for secondary, either for academically prestigious institutions, schools with superior sports facilities or for relocation to their home countries.

University destinations include the UK’s Russell Group, the US (eg Bosto

In 2024, 54 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 46 per cent A*-A at A level (75 per cent A*-B).

Early years spill out of the classrooms, with chalk writing on the paving stones, mud kitchens and construction areas. We love the farmers market display with trays of soil and hidden root vegetables to find and name.

Primary and secondary

Students with SEN thrive here. There are children with a range of needs including attention difficulties, Down syndrome, dyslexia and speech development delays. Children avail in-class support but can also be pulled out for individual help. An inc

English language assessed on admission. In class support provided where needed. Children with EAL or ELL needs will be monitored by the inclusion team.

Arts programme is broad with fine art, sculpture etc covered in the curriculum. Facilities are good and are getting even better – a bespoke performing arts and music space is on the way to complement the already notable (and much appreciated) addi

‘It’s always fun, it’s not just about the winning,’ students tell us, but that doesn’t mean that the squads don’t compete well. Not only do they put together successful teams in most sports, they also have inter-school matches (with other Taaleem

Wellbeing and inclusivity are paramount here. School counsellors are available to everyone including staff, and without massive wait lists. No stringent and strict rules, provided children are following school values and not being disruptive. Ther

Sixty-six nationalities represented; however, a large proportion are Brits (forty-two per cent), with six per cent Indian nationals and four per cent Irish. Parents are a down to earth bunch, not looking for flashy events but turning up for school

School is under the Taaleem group umbrella. No complaints about fees - parents say they don’t equate the cost to bricks and mortar as such.

Families buy into the whole community feel here. They love that they can cycle or walk to school and most live in the area. ‘We are small and mighty,’ says principal, ‘we are the David to the other Goliaths.’ And families concur - the individual c