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Imagine a place where ancient traditions meet futuristic innovation, where golden deserts blend seamlessly with glittering skyscrapers, and where a truly global community comes together to create a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. Living in Dubai for an academic year or semester offers more than just a place to study: it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in a city like no other, combining a world-class education with an experiential lifestyle.
Dubai is home to some of the world's most prestigious universities and international schools, offering high-quality academic programs that cater to a wide range of interests. Dubai allows you to learn in a multicultural environment, gaining insights and perspectives from classmates and professors from around the world.
Structure of the Arab High School
Dubai offers a wide range of high school curricula, including:
• British Curriculum (GCSEs and A-Levels):
- Students complete the GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) at the end of Grade 10.
- Subsequently, in Grade 11 and 12, select 3-4 core subjects to obtain A-Levels, a
globally recognized diploma.
• American curriculum (high school diploma):
- A flexible system based on the accumulation of credits.
- Students take required courses (English, mathematics, science, history) and choose from a wide range
range of electives.
- The diploma is obtained by completing a specific number of credits.
• International Baccalaureate (IB):
- A rigorous international curriculum that requires students to study six subjects (three at level
standard and three at the advanced level), in addition to completing an in-depth essay, a course in Theory of
Knowledge and the CAS program (Creativity, Action, Service).
• Other Curricula:
- The Indian system (CBSE), the French (Baccalauréat), the German (Abitur), and other specific programs for
international communities present in Dubai.
A PERSONALIZED PATH TO GROW IN SAFETY
A PERSONALIZED PATH TO GROW IN SAFETY
The school calendar in Dubai follows a standardized model for public and private schools regulated by the UAE Ministry of Education, with some variations depending on the curriculum (British, American, IB, etc.).
The academic year is divided into three quarters.
It starts at the end of August/beginning of September and ends at the end of June/beginning of July.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
DUAL DIPLOMA
Student life in Dubai's high schools is characterized by strong cultural diversity and in high schools it is enriched by numerous extracurricular activities, such as sports clubs, debates, music, theatre, and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) initiatives.
Facilities are generally of a high standard: modern campuses, advanced science laboratories, well-stocked libraries and spaces dedicated to arts and sports.
UNIVERSITY ORIENTATION
Great attention to inclusiveness, especially for international students. With an extremely cosmopolitan population, schools in Dubai are designed to welcome students from all over the world and offer them a world-class educational environment. Many schools also organize cultural events that allow students to share traditions, promoting an environment of important cultural exchanges.