United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Credence High School delivers the CBSE curriculum for Pre-KG to Grade 12, aligned to CBSE standards and adapted for the UAE context. The curriculum emphasizes 21st-century learning, literacy and life skills and aims to cultivate cognitive, affective and psychomotor development. It fosters values and cultural learning while building international understanding in an interconnected world. The program also emphasizes technology use and livelihood skills and supports student development in public speaking and personal growth.
Co-curricular activities include Creative Arts such as painting, crafts, dance and music. These arts activities form part of the co-curricular offerings and support creative expression beyond classroom learning. There are over 20 day boarding or after-school activities for students to pursue arts and other interests.
Credence High School emphasizes cultural learning and international understanding as part of the Credence IDEALS. The school hosts a diverse student body with students from over 30 nationalities. The Emirati club for Grade 1 to 3 offers opportunities to deepen students' understanding of Emirati culture.
Credence High School provides more than 20 after-school activities. Class assemblies, radio assemblies, house events, inter-school events and tournaments are regularly conducted. The co-curricular program includes Health and Physical Education including Work Education and SEWA; Creative Arts; Social activities; General Studies; Traditional games; Indigenous sports; and Martial Arts.
Credence IDEALS include six core themes—International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service. This framework is grounded in the Round Square philosophy and supports a service-oriented ethos within the school.
Leadership is a Credence IDEALS focus. Students have opportunities to develop leadership through school initiatives, including the Student Council. Public speaking and life skills are emphasized as part of the learning experience.
The school sits on a 7-acre campus in Dubai. Health and Physical Education including Work Education and SEWA are part of the co-curricular offerings, with a broad range of sports and activities such as swimming, dancing, karate, chess, zumba, volleyball, basketball, cricket, football, table tennis and badminton. The program emphasizes physical fitness and overall well-being as part of daily learning.