Cambridge International School, Dubai

Cambridge International School, Dubai is an international private school located in Al Twar 1, Dubai, UAE. The school is managed by the GEMS Education group. Cambridge International School follows the British National Curriculum, offering primary school programmes for students from FS1 up to KS2, secondary school programmes that end with the IGCSE courses for students from Year 10 to Year 11, and the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and A2 level courses for students in Year 12 and Year 13.[2] As of November 2021, the school has more than 2700[3] students from more than 65 nationalities enrolled.

Cambridge International School, Dubai
Location
Al Twar 1

Dubai

United Arab Emirates
Information
School typeIndependent school
Founded1983
AuthorityKHDA
PrincipalMr. Lachlan MacKinnon [1]
GradesFS1 - Year 13
GenderCo-Educational
Enrolment2720
Average class size30
Education systemBritish National Curriculum
School fees22,000 - 34,000
Websitehttp://www.gemscis-dubai.com

Campus

Cambridge International School is split into two sections, one housing the primary school and the other the secondary school. The campus contains a covered swimming pool, cricket nets and playing fields, as well as indoor sports facilities. A kindergarten playing area is also present. Other school facilities include a library, art and music studios, and a football pitch.[4][5]

Curriculum

The school follows the National British Curriculum, offering education from FS1 to Year 13.[6]

FS1 to Year 6 students (Foundation and Key Stages 1 and 2) will take part in the primary school programme, learning a general set of subjects.

Year 7 to Year 9 students (Key Stage 3) will continue studying a general set of subjects, preparing them for the IGCSE courses.

Year 10 to 11 students (Key Stage 4) will take part in the IGCSE programme where subjects have to be chosen in preparation for A level and BTEC qualifications.[7]

Year 12 and 13 students (Key Stage 5) will take part in either the A levels (AS and A2) programme or the BTEC Extended level 3 courses offered.[4]

Extracurricular activities

General activities

As of December 2016, the general activities offered include visual arts, drama and dance, as well as other activities such as rafting, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, canoeing and diving.[8]

Debate

The school's Debate Society[9] is coordinated by Luke Oung[10] and a new Debate Chair every year. The school has participated in Debate Dubai, Gulf Debates, Modern World Debates, World Scholars Cup, and Model UNs.

Duke of Edinburgh International Award

The International Award (sometimes known as the Duke of Edinburgh award) is an international youth awards programme founded in the UK. As of December 2016, schools from over 144 countries are participating. The award recognizes adolescents and young adults for completing a series of self-improvement exercises, aimed at bringing together practical experiences and life skills in order to equip those who participate in it. The Cambridge International School allows all students from 14 years of age to take part in the 3 progressive levels of the award: Bronze, Silver, Gold.[11]

Sports

As of December 2016, the sports offered at Cambridge International School include swimming, hockey, basketball, cricket, badminton, football, netball, athletics, rugby, and rounders.[12] Many students pursue their passion for sports by competing in regional, national, and international tournaments.

Student leadership

The Senior Student Leadership Team (SSLT), led by the Head Boy and Head Girl, works with the teachers and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to drive initiatives in the form of action-plans around the school. Some of these initiatives include raising funds for breast cancer patients, organising a Teacher's Appreciation Day (in which students teach all of a specific teacher's lessons for a day), and inducting the first ever student leadership conference in the region: the Cambridge Student Leadership Conference. The SSLT manages further strands: Prefects, Student Council, Interhouse, and CCAS (Cambridge Community Action Service).

KHDA Inspection Report

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an education authority based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It undertakes early learning, school and higher learning institution management and rates them based on the performance of both the teachers and the students.[13]

Below is a summary of the inspection ratings for Cambridge International School.[14]

Academic Year DSIB Rating
2008 - 2009 Acceptable
2009 - 2010 Good
2010 - 2011 Good
2011 - 2012 Good
2012 - 2013 Good
2013 - 2014 Good
2014 - 2015 Good
2015 - 2016 Good
2016 - 2017 Good
2017 - 2018 Good
2018 - 2019 Good
2019 - 2020 Good

References
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  2. "Cambridge International School (CIS)". www.gemseducation.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  3. "Cambridge International School (CIS)". www.gemseducation.com. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  4. "Cambridge International School, Dubai". Which School Advisor UAE. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  5. "Facilities | Cambridge International School - Dubai". www.gemscis-dubai.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  6. FAQs, Dubai. "Cambridge International School Dubai". www.dubaifaqs.com. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  7. "Curriculum | Cambridge International School - Dubai". www.gemscis-dubai.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  8. "Cambridge International School - British School in Dubai | Schools in Dubai". www.dubaiexpat.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  9. "Extra-curricular activities". www.gemscis-dubai.com. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  10. "Position of Responsibility". www.gemscis-dubai.com. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
  11. "The Duke of Edinburgh International Award | Cambridge International School - Dubai". www.gemscis-dubai.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  12. "Extra Curricular | Cambridge International School - Dubai". www.gemscis-dubai.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-21. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  13. JKCS. "Home | Knowledge and Human Development Authority". www.khda.gov.ae. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  14. "Cambridge International School Inspection Report 2019-2020". www.khda.gov.ae.


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