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United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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DESS Oud Metha uses a House System (Jaguar, Leopard, Lynx, Panther) to foster belonging and peer support, complemented by DESS 360 Care which prioritises balanced academic and emotional growth with dedicated staff, parent engagement, and collaboration with external agencies.
The Dubai Inclusion Education Policy Framework guides practice; the Learning Zone provides inclusive support including tailored one-to-one programmes, boosters and focus groups, and in-class support, and the school welcomes students with all sorts of learning needs with admission assessed individually.
A standalone EAL programme is not publicly described; language support is described within inclusive education via the Learning Zone's tailored support and inclusion policies rather than as a separate EAL department.
Mental wellbeing is central to DESS through the 360 Care focus on emotional growth, a nurturing environment, and parent involvement, complemented by character development (The 6Cs) and mindfulness/emotional-regulation initiatives; KHDA confirms an outstanding wellbeing provision.
KHDA inspection notes safeguarding and health and safety arrangements as outstanding; safeguarding and welfare are supported by measures such as a safe bus service with safety features and an on-site medical team of nurses and a doctor.
