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GCSE in United Arab Emirates for international students

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  • RCG Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
    RCG Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
    8.2
    RCG Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 6
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    5 reviews
    8.2
    from 102600.00 aed / year
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    Primary school
    Last booking 2 weeks ago
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    5-11
    from 81900.00 aed / year
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    Middle school
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    11-14
    from 40000 aed / term
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    GCSE
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    14-16
    from 102600.00 aed / year
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    A-Level program
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    16-18
    from 102600.00 aed / year
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    BTEC program
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    16-18
    from 102600.00 aed / year
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  • Kent College in Dubai
    Kent College in Dubai
    8
    Kent College in Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 6
    Good
    4 reviews
    8
    from 86000.00 aed / year
    from 86000.00 aed / year
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    A-Level program
    Last booking 2 weeks ago
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    All year round
    16+
    from 98000.00 aed / year
    from 98000.00 aed / year
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    GCSE
    Last booking 4 weeks ago
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    14-16
    from 86000.00 aed / year
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  • Al Barsha National School in Dubai
    Al Barsha National School in Dubai
    7
    Al Barsha National School in Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 1
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    7
    from 42000.00 aed / year
    from 42000.00 aed / year
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    A-Level program
    Last booking 3 weeks ago
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    All year round
    16-18
    from 57000.00 aed / year
    from 57000.00 aed / year
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    GCSE
    Last booking 2 weeks ago
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    14-16
    from 42000.00 aed / year
    from 42000.00 aed / year
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    Early Years Program
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    3-6
    from 22000.00 aed / year
    from 22000.00 aed / year
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    Primary school
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    6-11
    from 46000.00 aed / year
    from 46000.00 aed / year
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    Middle school
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    11-14
    from 46000.00 aed / year
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  • Modern Academy – Dubai
    Modern Academy – Dubai
    7
    Modern Academy – Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 2
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    7
    from 12923.00 $ / year
    from 12923.00 $ / year
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    Last booking 2 weeks ago
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    All year round
    3-6
    from 7798.00 $ / year
    from 7798.00 $ / year
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    Primary school
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    5-10
    from 10901.00 $ / year
    from 10901.00 $ / year
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    Middle school
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    11-13
    from 12125.00 $ / year
    from 12125.00 $ / year
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    GCSE
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    14-17
    from 12923.00 $ / year
    from 12923.00 $ / year
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    IB program
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    16-19
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  • Founder Private School – Mizhar
    Founder Private School – Mizhar
    7
    Founder Private School – Mizhar
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 2
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    7
    from 8168.00 $ / year
    from 8168.00 $ / year
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    Last booking 5 weeks ago
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    3-5
    from 6262.00 $ / year
    from 6262.00 $ / year
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    Primary school
    Last booking 5 weeks ago
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    5-11
    from 7625.00 $ / year
    from 7625.00 $ / year
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    GCSE
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    11-16
    from 8168.00 $ / year
    from 8168.00 $ / year
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    A-Level program
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    16-18
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  • New Millennium Private School – Al Khail
    New Millennium Private School – Al Khail
    7
    New Millennium Private School – Al Khail
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 2
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    7
    from 8155.00 $ / year
    from 8155.00 $ / year
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    Early Years Program
    Last booking 6 weeks ago
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    All year round
    4-6
    from 4950.00 $ / year
    from 4950.00 $ / year
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    Primary school
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    6-14
    from 5825.00 $ / year
    from 5825.00 $ / year
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    GCSE
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    14-16
    from 8155.00 $ / year
    from 8155.00 $ / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
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    16-18
    from 8445.00 $ / year
    from 8445.00 $ / year
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  • Jumeirah College in Dubai
    Jumeirah College in Dubai
    7
    Jumeirah College in Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 2
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    7
    from 82100.00 aed / year
    from 82100.00 aed / year
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    Primary school
    Last booking 6 weeks ago
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    All year round
    7-11
    from 72800.00 aed / year
    from 72800.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
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    All year round
    15-16
    from 82100.00 aed / year
    from 82100.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
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    16-18
    from 91235.00 aed / year
    from 91235.00 aed / year
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  • Wellington International School – Dubai
    Wellington International School – Dubai
    7
    Wellington International School – Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 1
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    7
    from 85870.00 aed / year
    from 85870.00 aed / year
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    Primary school
    Last booking 2 weeks ago
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    All year round
    4-10
    from 55346.00 aed / year
    from 55346.00 aed / year
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    Middle school
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    All year round
    10-15
    from 76312.00 aed / year
    from 76312.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Dates
    All year round
    15-16
    from 85870.00 aed / year
    from 85870.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    IB program
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    All year round
    16-18
    from 95597.00 aed / year
    from 95597.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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  • World Academy – Abu Dhabi International Academy
    World Academy – Abu Dhabi International Academy
    7
    World Academy – Abu Dhabi International Academy
    United Arab Emirates
    Abu Dhabi
    Currently watching: 1
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    7
    from 17424.00 $ / year
    from 17424.00 $ / year
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    Last booking 1 weeks ago
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    All year round
    3-11
    from 14701.00 $ / year
    from 14701.00 $ / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Last booking 5 weeks ago
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    All year round
    11-16
    from 17424.00 $ / year
    from 17424.00 $ / year
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  • Winchester School – Dubai
    Winchester School – Dubai
    7
    Winchester School – Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    Dubai
    Currently watching: 1
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    7
    from 18000.00 aed / year
    from 18000.00 aed / year
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    Early Years Program
    Last booking 2 weeks ago
    Dates
    All year round
    3-6
    from 15000.00 aed / year
    from 15000.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    Primary school
    Dates
    All year round
    6-11
    from 18000.00 aed / year
    from 18000.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    GCSE
    Dates
    All year round
    11-16
    from 18000.00 aed / year
    from 18000.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
    A-Level program
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    16-18
    from 20000.00 aed / year
    from 20000.00 aed / year
    There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academically rigorous, internationally recognised qualification that secondary school students receive in a range of subjects over a period of two or three years. The GCSE curriculum is designed to provide students with a broadly focused and balanced education, preparing them for university and future employment. The GCSE curriculum is designed for students aged 14 to 16 and covers a wide range of subjects, including Mathematics, English, Science, Humanities, Languages and Arts.

In recent years, GCSE has moved from a modular approach to a linear one. Under the modular approach, the course has been divided into different blocks, with an examination at the end of each block, while under the new linear system, examinations are taken at the end of a two-year period. The new exams have fewer small questions and more essay-style questions.

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Learning programs-summary information

Name Meaning Equivalent Min. age Duration,
years		 Next stage Cost
GCSE General certificate of secondary education secondary education (non-accomplished) 14 1–2 A-Levels 15,000 USD+
A-Levels Advanced level secondary education (accomplished) 16 2 University 15,000 USD+
BTEC Business and Technology Education Board secondary special education 14 2–3 University/ work 15,000 USD+
Oxbridge Preparation Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge secondary education (accomplished) 17 1 University 15,000 USD+
International Baccalaureate International baccalaureate secondary education (accomplished) 16 2 University 18,000 USD+
Foundation/ Pathway Year Preparatory year admission to the 1st year of university 17 1 University 14,000 USD+
NCUK The Northern consortium 2 year university 17,5 1 2 year University of NCUK 13,000 USD+
Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) Specialized training - 14 optional optional 4,000 USD+
Academic English Academic English Language school 8 + 6–12 months School or University 8,000 USD+

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Advantages Disadvantages
The opportunity to enter the best universities in England, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Europe, the world Expensive
High quality of education and academic standards Strong workload
Perfect English after graduation The need to change the social environment; it takes time to adapt
Useful contacts The difficulty of choosing the most suitable school for the child, requires a qualified specialist

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