One parent described DESC as a ‘progressive’ school, ‘not riding on the past’.
The college offers the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) for those students who are interested in extending their knowledge of a specific subject. In particular, they recommend that DESC should: DESC is however pretty much an outstanding school across the board - from personal responsibility of students to its community, from the quality of leadership to curriculum quality, this is very much a school at the top of its game.
DESC now has 1,375 pupils from 66 different nationalities taught by mainly UK and Irish teachers, all with a minimum of PGCE, BA or B.Ed qualifications. They feel that the school is very committed to creating a community feel throughout while still putting emphasis on learning and teaching. Dubai English Speaking College is the sister institution to Dubai English Speaking School (DESS), the oldest UK-curriculum school in Dubai, established in 1963. If so, click on the link below, and we will forward your request for information to the school or schools of the same type that we are confident have availability.
by shawarma » 25 Aug 2008, 11:20 . The onus is squarely on them – so we wanted to create that environment here and make them feel special - that was our goal," he explains. There are now nine dedicated senior leaders for Sixth form, including a full-time careers coach, an academic enrichment manager, and a team member dedicated to university applications. Just need to have a better idea of the school itself. Are you looking for a place for your child, and want help from our school consultants? There is space available due to the school’s expansion but there are no sibling discounts or scholarships on offer. Sixth form students continue to have access to all the main College areas, such as the new library, swimming pool and gym, but, in addition, now have their own purpose-designed learning spaces for private and collaborative study, own indoor and outdoor communal social spaces, a large dining area and kitchen, a zen garden and yoga studio. The College opened in 2005 to provide a through-school arrangement for secondary education for families at DESS.
Looking for a secondary school, well you've just found the one and only best secondary school there is. Its report notes good student behaviour, self-discipline, consideration for others; outstanding teaching, learning and assessment in most subjects; a supportive caring and learning environment; its partnership with parents (2011 though to 2018) and dynamic leadership (2012 - 2018). There is a student council and pupils can fill in an online survey where everyone gets to have their say. They will in effect be doubling the size of the campus available for sport.
Andy described the style of teaching as based on the traditional UK curriculum but it has been adapted to suit students here in Dubai. DESC Dubai moodle page login at moodle.descdubai.com, and webmail page login at mail.descdubai.com (for staff). This does not mean that its fees will be any cheaper than a for-profit school - they are not. DESC Dubai Sixth Form is Years 12 and 13.
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That's why it's such a huge investment – not just in the infrastructure here, but the staffing infrastructure to support sixth form." We ensure all students receive the right information, advice and guidance at key transitional moments in their educational career. Two years ago, DESC had an adolescent growth spurt. The largest nationality group of students is British, but DESC is a school with a very broad range of nationalities across the school including 21 Emirati students. Particular strengths in GCSE results for include art, drama, French, Spanish and humanities. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
The college, in addition to the traditional A Level route, currently offers BTEC options in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Sport, Applied Science, Hospitality, and ICT. The original half of the Dubai English Speaking pair of schools, founded in 1963 and located in Oud Metha, Dubai. Academically, this is a school that delivers. This is a free service.
SEND provision (rated Very Good) was found to be a particular area of strength. They felt communication from school to them is ‘excellent’ and that staff are ‘really supportive’. "We're trying to take away any excuses for students not having every bit of support to succeed both academically, socially and developmentally. The school has a large campus which will expand soon as they have purchased the school site next door.
He feels that the school is ‘beyond outstanding and you can just smell it’. The ECA choice he described as wide ranging from netball, swimming, football, rugby and a whole range of non-sporting activities. The English College. Closing date 29 September 2010, salary pay scale and benefits package not supplied. They have a nutritionist in school who helps develop a healthy menu for salads, brown rice etc and they embrace different cultures by serving food from India, China and Australia. • EYFS curriculum.
The school was founded in 2005 with only 35 year 7 students who came from the original DESS primary school in Oud Metha, Dubai…
A forum community dedicated to expatriates and enthusiasts. They said there was no bullying and that they were taught about the dangers of cyber-bullying. DESC now has 1,375 pupils from 66 different nationalities taught by mainly UK and Irish teachers, all with a minimum of PGCE, BA or B.Ed qualifications. Head Boy, Girl, Principals, Teachers etc. The day we visited an ex-pupil was available for a chat. The purchase of the school next door will mean that they have extra space for sixth form students with a maximum of 700 pupils. via the button at the bottom of the screen. Take our survey and help other parents. Please help us keep prospective parents up to date with your latest information. Ongoing investment in the school and children at the English College is high. the strong educational leadership, the vibrant culture of innovation and inclusion, and successful commitment to the implementation of the UAE National Agenda; Imaginative teaching and the very effective use of assessment, ensuring that students make rapid progress, acquire high levels of understanding and develop impressive learning skills; Students' attitudes and exemplary behaviour; The innovative curriculum, adapted effectively to meet the needs of almost all groups of students; The school's arrangements for safety, security and care, the promotion of healthy lifestyles and notable sporting prowess. He explained that the school is now able to meet challenges in every area and that the breadth and depth of studies on offer is amazing. This comes at no additional cost to parents. We asked what was special to them about DESC and it was the teachers who they say stood out. In fact he feels that it sits among the top schools in Dubai. I would not hesitate in recommending it as a school and neither would my children more importantly. Feel free to pm me if you want more information. WhichSchoolAdvisor's annual school survey. How would you rate Dubai English Speaking School and College (DESSC)?
They felt facilities in some of the for-profit schools can be amazing but often don’t get used. The uniform is sold on a shop at the school premises and is provided by Trutex. You will also be able to add admissions availability per year group, and advertise current job vacancies. • Specialist SEN curriculum, 2.5km Just click the heart and any time you
The teacher:student ratio is a highly creditable 1:11. The not-for-profit aspect was a major draw.
The school has a large campus which will expand soon as they have purchased the school site next door. The Times Educational Supplement (TES) is advertising a vacancy for a new headteacher at DESC - ". JavaScript is disabled. There is a student council and pupils can fill in an online survey where everyone gets to have their say. The college offers an array of extracurricular activities - an annual skiing trip, sports days, debating, activity days, and the International Award (Duke of Edinburgh) scheme - examples among many. In between times, DESC has grown to admit students from a range of other schools around Dubai. All classes and lessons are taught and supported by highly qualified teaching staff. "When students go to university, this is the sort of environment they will be in, and there won't be teachers policing them. Following the British curriculum, our school offers classes from FS 1 to Year 13. Jaco is studying mechanical engineering in South Africa but is an avid film-maker so was volunteering his services to the school. +971-4-3372141). Dubai English Speaking School and College (DESSC) students originate from over sixty different countries and this global element creates an environment of high ambition and confidence, which facilitates in preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow. : music, instrumental, dance, etc. "There are some of the eye-watering amounts schools are charging from FS1 (AED 80 plus thousand dirhams) upwards are ample proof of this. The Sixth form has a capacity for 500 students. Does your child attend this school? arrow_forward. Set on a busy, but friendly campus DESC is continuing to evolve on its custom site in Academic City.
The Performing Arts Faculty at DESC brings together the subjects of Music, Drama and Dance. There is an additional AED 500 application fee, a AED 500 enrollment fee and a AED 5,000 deposit at the end of each school for the next academic year (offset against Term 1 school fees each year). He felt that over the ten years he has been Head of School it has become ‘a really credible and highly regarded establishment’. DESC Dubai's rather modern looking canteen. 100% of students passed the examinations that they entered. Andy described the school as a blend of the independent sector and the best of the state sector.
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