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United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Newlands School Dubai follows the English National Curriculum, with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in the Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum for England in the Primary and Secondary sections. The core subjects are Mathematics, Literacy, and Science, with Arabic Language for native and non-native speakers, Islamic Studies for Muslim students, Moral Education and UAE Social Studies. The secondary offers Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Levels and IGCSEs, with a range of academic and vocational pathways.
The school offers a broad arts and performing arts program embedded in the curriculum, with opportunities in Music, Art, Drama, and related activities. Extracurricular clubs include Choir, Art, Drama, Dance, Music, and Readers Theatre, among others. Students can participate in multiple arts and creativity-focused activities across different years.
French is taught as a Foreign Language and there are language clubs such as French across multiple year groups. Arabic language and Islamic studies are part of the curriculum, with Quran recital opportunities. The school also engages in cultural and global learning through activities like debates, public speaking, and international events.
Over 50 co-curricular activities are on offer each term, spanning sports, arts, science, and humanities. Students may join two clubs per term, with further clubs available across the year. Clubs promote teamwork, creativity, and personal development outside the classroom.
There are opportunities for community service and volunteering within the school program, encouraging social responsibility and engagement with wider communities.
The school supports leadership through student council and leadership positions, plus university fairs and career guidance activities to help students plan their next steps.
A range of sports is offered, including swimming, basketball, football, table tennis, volleyball, and badminton, supporting physical health and wellbeing across year groups.
