United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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EVOLV3 provides weekend sessions for the school's most able, gifted, and talented students from Years 4 to 13, enabling specialised study in areas they are passionate about. The drama program includes LAMDA qualifications, integrating language and performance into learning. The school's enrichment ecosystem extends beyond the timetable through these targeted programs.
Performing arts are central to Horizon, with drama and music education that extends to performances, showcases, and productions. There are monthly Let's Perform showcases and school-wide performances, plus theatre trips and opportunities for drama clubs. LAMDA qualifications are introduced through the drama provision.
The school is multicultural and open to all nationalities. It offers a British curriculum.
STAR CLUB provides after-school care Monday to Thursday until 5 p.m. and Friday until 3 p.m. for Foundation and Primary ages. Activities include arts and crafts, puzzles, board games, story time, and indoor/outdoor play; a chillout area is available.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered to develop resilience, leadership, and community involvement outside the classroom, with formal accreditation upon achievement.
The Duke of Edinburgh program develops leadership and transferable skills. EVOLV3 targets high-potential students, and LAMDA qualifications in drama support leadership in performance contexts.
Wellbeing is highlighted within the Cognita family through wellbeing resources for families and events such as Global Be Well Day. Drama education also fosters emotional literacy and personal growth.