United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Co-scholastic activities develop multiple intelligences by integrating life skills, values, health, community service, literary programmes, environmental awareness and aesthetics into the curriculum. The co-scholastic calendar is theme-based, with subjects integrated through innovative activities and assemblies/Annual Days that give 100% participation. Sports are structured with coaching in football, cricket, badminton, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, athletics, gymnastics and swimming. Clubs include Performing Arts (Dance and Drama), Music (Western and Indian), Aesthetics, Public Speaking, Chess, Photography and Videography, Street Play, Gymnastics, Quiz, Environmental Awareness, Math, Science and Innovation, Model UN simulations and Business and Entrepreneurship.
Clubs offer opportunities in Performing Arts (Dance and Drama) and Music (Western and Indian), along with Aesthetics and Public Speaking. Additional clubs cover Chess, Photography and Videography, Street Play, Gymnastics, Quiz, Environmental Awareness, Maths, Science and Innovation, Model UN simulations, and Entrepreneurship. Evening Activities provide after-school options including Art and Calligraphy, Fine Arts (Painting), Music (Vocal and Instrumental), Dance (Classical and Folk), and Robotics. The Multidisciplinary Annual Days give students the chance to showcase talents in alignment with academic and co-scholastic pursuits.
Global Citizenship fosters knowledge of diverse cultures and Emirati values, with programmes like GALOP supporting Global, Academic, Local and Philanthropic Engagement. Arabic Language Ambassadors and UAE Islamic Ambassadors promote awareness of Emirati culture. The school uses field trips to EXPO sites, museums, mosques and cultural heritage centers and supports participation in literary festivals and international trips, including NASA missions and UN Headquarters visits. Model United Nations simulations develop diplomacy and leadership, while the Old Students' Network supports alumni in guiding current students.
An after-school programme and a House System promote camaraderie, teamwork and healthy competition. Clubs and activities cover sports and arts, including cricket, basketball, football, badminton, table tennis, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, art and calligraphy, fine arts, music, dance and robotics. The school also offers additional clubs such as Public Speaking, Chess, Photography and Videography, Street Play, Environmental Awareness, and STEM-oriented activities. Model UN simulations and other co-curricular activities provide opportunities for social and hobby-based engagement.
Philanthropic Engagement and environmental campaigns are central to Global Citizenship, including WE project, waste segregation drives, adopt-a-plant campaigns, beach cleanups, Eco Days, Ghaf Tree Planting and e-waste collection. Students undertake international trips and service-based programs, such as NASA Mission Robotics and UN humanitarian missions, to connect with real-world issues. Inclusion focuses on providing access to the curriculum and all school activities for every student, while Pastoral Care emphasises value-based education and community service as core pillars. Parental engagement supports community and service through collaborative partnerships and community initiatives.
Model United Nations simulations develop speaking, writing and leadership skills. The House System and Student Council foster esprit de corps, fair play and leadership. The Old Students' Network connects alumni with current students for mentoring and guidance. The GALOP programme and RAHHAL initiative offer personalised pathways and opportunities to lead in local and global contexts.
Pastoral Care provides emotional and spiritual support, counselling, crisis intervention and college and career guidance. Wellbeing is structured around the PERMAH pillars, with Wellbeing Ambassadors, SOTA, Happiness for Students and Teachers programs and regular wellbeing surveys. Parental engagement supports student wellbeing through four pillars of citizenship, happiness, academic partnership and advisory functions. Safety, health and welfare are prioritised through safety checks, fire drills, medical facilities and robust transport procedures.
Delhi Private School Dubai is a private, co-educational school located in The Gardens, Jebel Ali, Dubai, near Ibn Battuta Mall. Established in 2003, it is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and delivers a CBSE-aligned curriculum that also integrates EYFS in the early years and UAE requirements. The Kindergarten blends CBSE with EYFS and introduces basic Arabic, UAE culture and the Universal Values of Islam to ease transition to Grade I. Primary to Senior School follow CBSE with subject options and language choices, including Hindi and French in Grade IV and Grade XI–XII streams in Science, Commerce and Humanities. The 6.83-acre campus offers smart classrooms, extensive laboratories, libraries, Arabic resources, and specialized spaces, plus a KG STEAM Bus, an Organic Farm, and a Zen Zone. Co-curriculars include performing arts, public speaking, chess, Model UN, and Global Citizenship programs such as GALOP, with pastoral care and inclusion support.