Dove Green Private School

Dove Green Private School is located in Green Community, Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The campus sits within a residential Dubai Investments Park area, with easy access to main roads and local amenities in DIP. The school's listed location is Dubai Investments Park 1, Green Community.

The school accepts pupils from FS1 (Nursery) through to Year 11. It follows the National Curriculum for England.

Dove Green Private School is a private, co‑educational British international school. It follows the National Curriculum for England and operates as a day school (no boarding facilities are listed).

The school lists around 70 nationalities represented. The most common nationality is British (UK). Emirati students are reported to be a small minority (e.g., around 9 Emirati students in some datasets), with the remainder comprising international students. Approximate local-to-international ratios can be inferred from publicly available figures, but published figures vary by source.

The school practices inclusive education with an open access to a mainstream curriculum augmented by additional support, differentiation, and personalisation as needed. An assessment process prior to entry helps identify any Additional Educational Needs and plan support accordingly.

There is no formal country affiliation indicated; the school presents itself as a British international school following the National Curriculum for England.

Religious affiliation is not indicated in official materials. The school centers on global citizenship within a British international framework.

School day timings (typical week) are: FS1–FS2 07:40–14:00; KS1–KS2 07:40–14:50; KS3–KS4 07:40–15:00. On Fridays, the day runs 07:40–11:40 for all groups.

Dove Green offers a school bus service with multiple routes. Routes include Springs, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Jumeirah Park, Al Badra, Dubai Marina, Greens, Emaar South, Dubai South and Jumeirah Village Triangle; additional routes such as Al Ghadeer and Damac Hills 2 are listed. Transport fees are charged for ten months and paid in three term installments. For transport from other locations, contact the Admissions Office.

Dove Green Private School follows the National Curriculum for England, delivered by UK-trained staff. The Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2, ages 3–5) uses the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with seven areas of learning organized into Prime and Specific areas. In Primary, Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6), English and Mathematics are central, with Arabic, Islamic and Moral, Social and Cultural Studies integrated as part of the UAE-adapted curriculum. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) provides a fixed 15-subject programme, preparing students for iGCSE/GCSE in Year 10, with core subjects plus a broad range including Arabic, French, Humanities, Art, Music, Design Technology, Computer Science and Physical Education. In Years 10–11, the senior curriculum focuses on iGCSE/GCSE qualifications with options such as Arabic A (and B for non-Arabic passport holders) and Islamic Education for Muslim students, while Moral, Social and Cultural Education is studied from Year 1 to Year 10 and linked to PSHE.

Dove Green Private School places student wellbeing at the heart of its approach to education, with safeguarding underpinning emotional safety for all students. A dedicated safeguarding team leads wellbeing across the school, including the Primary Principal as Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing and the Assistant Principal as Head of Pastoral & Inclusion, supported by other senior leaders. The team is available to respond to concerns and provide guidance to students, families, and staff. The Inclusion framework provides targeted SEL support, including social skills groups and access to pastoral care as part of the broadly inclusive curriculum. A School Counsellor is available to provide individual emotional support as part of the safeguarding and wellbeing provision. In addition, a team of Mental Health First Aiders, accredited by Mind Matters, supports early recognition and response to mental health concerns.

Dove Green Private School is inclusive and follows a mainstream curriculum with additional support, differentiation, personalisation, and adaptation to meet individual needs. Support is delivered through a graduated approach with ongoing monitoring and assessment. The Inclusion Team leads SEN and inclusion, including Head of Inclusion Jeannette Jones, Upper School SENCo Lena Gaitanou, Lower School SENCo Darin Shahin, and EAL LSA staff such as Rola Ismail. Provision includes in-class support, phonics and maths interventions, social skills groups, access to pastoral care, Gifted and Talented groups, and English as an Additional Language support. Dove Green is a mainstream school rather than a dedicated SEN specialist institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision is planned after an initial needs assessment, with support designed to help students access the curriculum, initially focusing on essential communication and progressing to subject-specific help. The Inclusion Team includes an EAL Learning Support Assistant and other EAL staff (e.g., Beverly Banares, Olga Huckin, Rola Ismail, Liubov Shuvalova). EAL planning is integrated into school inclusion practices and emphasises meaningful peer interaction and teacher differentiation. The Race Equality Policy and English Language guidance recognise bilingualism and outline school strategies to support bilingual learners and access to literacy in multiple languages. English language planning is embedded in the school's Inclusion policies, with staff differentiating to meet varied needs.

Mental wellbeing is supported by a dedicated team of Mind Matters–accredited Mental Health First Aiders who are trained to recognise early signs of mental health challenges and provide initial support. The safeguarding structure includes a School Counsellor who offers individual emotional support to students. Pastoral and inclusion practices underpin ongoing wellbeing within the curriculum, and staff receive regular wellbeing-focused training as part of safeguarding requirements. The school also emphasises access to pastoral care for students and families facing emotional or behavioural challenges.

Dove Green Private School is rated ‘Good' by KHDA and BSO authorities. Safeguarding aligns with UAE Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (Wadeema's Law) and the UK's Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. A safeguarding team with roles including Primary Principal – Head of Safeguarding & Wellbeing, Assistant Principal – Head of Pastoral & Inclusion, Secondary Designated Leads, and a School Counsellor provides support and guidance. All staff are trained annually to Level 1 safeguarding with ongoing updates, and concerns can be reported to designated safeguarding leads or the safeguarding team. The school emphasises a culture of safety, trust, and care, with clear reporting channels for safeguarding concerns.

1. Eligibility and program scope: The school accepts applications from boys and girls from age 3 and is open for FS1 (Nursery) through Year 11. The academic year runs from September to July. Admissions may be offered throughout the year if places are available, subject to KHDA regulations. Confirm current availability before applying. 2. How to apply: An application form is required for each child and must be completed in full. The form should be submitted to the Admissions department together with the 500 AED application fee and the listed documents. The documents include copies of both parents' passports, visas and Emirates IDs; a copy of the child's passport, visa and Emirates ID; 4 passport photos; the child's previous school or nursery report; and any relevant medical or professional reports. If applying from overseas or recently arrived in Dubai, some documents may not yet be available and should be submitted when they become available. 3. Online form and assessments: An online Dove Green Application Form is available. Entry assessments form part of the admission process. FS1 & FS2 assessments take 20-30 minutes; Year 1 & Year 2 assessments take 20-30 minutes; Year 3 to Year 11 assessments take 1-1.5 hours. 4. Tours and visits: Tours are available seven days a week by prior appointment. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. 5. Offers and enrollment: Places are offered in line with KHDA regulations. The school will communicate admission decisions through the Admissions team. Families proceed with enrollment according to the guidance provided by Admissions. Final enrollment details and required steps follow confirmation of an offer. 6. Curriculum and teaching context: The school follows the National Curriculum for England and employs UK-trained teachers. The school emphasizes learning with technology and aims to develop global citizenship in students. KHDA rating history notes Good ratings in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020.