United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Newlands School Dubai opened in 2017 in Al-Warqa'a 1, Dubai, as part of the Beaconhouse MENA network. The school is operated by Beaconhouse MENA, the regional arm of the Beaconhouse Group. It began as a Foundation Stage/primary offering and has expanded to provide education through Year 13. KHDA DSIB Inspection 2023-24 rated the school Good with Very Good features.
Newlands School promotes community participation across all phases, with parents supporting many events throughout the academic year. The school notes that it represents more than 50 nationalities in its student body, underscoring a diverse, multicultural environment. The calendar includes cultural celebrations, well-being activities, and events such as coffee mornings with parents, leadership forums, and inter-school competitions. Charity fundraising is a central feature of the school, with students organizing events to raise money for charities they identify.
The school's official pages describe parent involvement through Engagement with the Community rather than a separately named PTA. Engagement with the Community states that parents support many events across the academic year. The principal's message lists parent-involved activities such as coffee mornings with parents, leadership forums, and community partnerships. The principal's message also notes a vibrant events calendar that includes cultural celebrations and well-being activities. The site includes a Parents Portal to facilitate communications with families. External sources describe an active PTA at Newlands School, but the school's own materials emphasize broader parent involvement through community engagement.