Dunecrest American School, Duncrest School in Dubai

• Location: Dubai, UAE,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of studying: mixed.

Dunecrest American School offers programs for students of all ages, ranging from preschool to high school. As an authorized International Baccalaureate school, it provides its students with the sought-after IB Diploma course, which is accepted by leading universities around the world.

Dunecrest American School boasts over 40 years of educating students from different countries. Today, more than 60 nationalities study on campus, creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere: working together in classrooms and participating in extracurricular activities, they make friends, broaden their horizons and learn a lot about other cultures. Each of the pupils is fully supported by qualified teaching staff, who are also represented by different nationalities. The teachers speak different languages, but they are all certified to teach English.

Outside the classroom, students will find a wide range of additional areas for the development of creative, athletic abilities. A variety of sections and circles perfectly complement excursions to local attractions, trips to entertainment and cultural centers, collective leisure, allowing students to learn more about the history, customs of the UAE residents, and have fun.

The teaching staff comprehensively supports each student by offering additional academic services to achieve success. Whether it's elective classes in subjects to improve knowledge, address additional topics or external activities focused on the development of individual skills – all students receive tools that will lead them to high grades, success in final exams and further study.

The programs cover all stages of school education:

• Early Childhood, Elementary School — preparatory groups,
• Elementary School is a primary school covering grades 1-5,
• Middle School — a secondary school that includes studying in grades 6-10,
• High School — senior grades 11-12.

Through the partnership with Emirates Sports Hotel, students in grades 9-12 can stay in the hotel's en-suite double rooms. Students are provided with all the services necessary for a comfortable stay, including three meals a day and healthy snacks. A school shuttle takes students to classes every day.

A cafeteria is open on the learning grounds on weekdays, offering students a balanced menu of hot/cold meals, healthy snacks and drinks.

A wide range of extracurricular clubs, sections and events allow students to develop individual abilities, try their hand at new directions, find like-minded people and receive awards that will help them enter the university in the future.

Fine and performing arts are included in the curriculum of all grades, which are also taught in the format of electives. By helping students develop performance, expression, perception and creativity skills, teachers contribute to the comprehensive improvement of students. Both during and out of class, you can attend such circles as:

• Painting
• Engraving
• Design
• Needlework
• Photography
• Dancing
• Acting.

Sport is also part of the academic curriculum, allowing students to maintain an active lifestyle. In extracurricular time, those who are passionate about one of the sports can study alone with a coach or in a team, participate in interschool competitions. The campus has excellent conditions for achieving success in such areas as:

• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Swimming
• Badminton
• Soccer
• Handball
• Table tennis
• Gymnastics
• Karate
• Judo.

Students have access to elective clubs focused on the development of various interests, hobbies and talents. The list is updated and changed every semester to offer students new directions - at the moment, the following clubs are open:

• Arabic calligraphy,
• Chess
• Robotics
• Italic script,
• Media, Journalism,
• Cookery
• STEAM,
• LEGO,
• Social work.

One of the main areas of extracurricular life, which contributes to the acquisition of important life skills, is the UN model. Students participate in a simulation conference, thanks to which they learn about current international problems, develop leadership skills, the ability to speak in public, and conduct discussions.

• An IB Authorized School teaching the IB Diploma Graduate Program,
• The ratio of students to teachers is 7:1,
• More than 60 different nationalities among the students,
• High final exam scores, allowing graduates to enter leading universities in the UK, USA, Canada and other countries,
• Accreditations from MSA CESS, CIS,
• Modern campus in the city center.

The institution is located in the central area of Dubai, adjacent to the Al Barari and Living Legends residential complexes. The campus covers an area of 8 acres, housing naturally lit academic spaces and open spaces:

• Spacious classrooms,
• Scientific and technological laboratories,
• Computer rooms,
• Specialized spaces for graphic, performing arts and music,
• Outdoor training areas,
• Learning Support Rooms, Counseling Areas,
• Special playgrounds for younger pupils,
• Libraries for each educational stage,
• A multifunctional sports hall with an area of 1,500 square meters,
• A football field of standard sizes, surrounded by a running track,
• Pool
• Dining room.

The school is equipped with a high-speed Wi-Fi network, and some classrooms have a wired network connection. All classrooms are equipped with laptops or PCs, interactive whiteboards, and other technology tools to support students and teachers. The educational program encourages the use of tablets from preschool to grade 5, implements a program for the individual use of laptops for middle and high school students.

The academic year lasts from the end of August to the end of June and includes three trimesters:

• Autumn: August-November,
• Winter: December-February,
• Spring: March-June.

Classes are held from Monday to Friday in the morning and afternoon, followed by extracurricular activities, excursions. Holidays are organized on weekends, national and international holidays, during seasonal vacations.

List of additional costs includes:

• Registration fees, deposit, entrance testing,
• Accommodation, meals,
• School uniform,
• Transportation fees,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• Additional academic opportunities,
• Personal educational materials,
• Personal expenses.

Step-by-step admission process stipulates:

• Filling out the online application, submitting the required documents,
• Payment of registration fees,
• Receiving an invitation to an interview, entrance exams corresponding to the age of the applicant,
• Obtaining an official letter of acceptance based on the results of the previous stage,
• Payment of the deposit for booking a seat in the class,
• Arrive on campus to begin your studies.

Graduates of Dunecrest School annually confirm the high quality of education provided at the school when passing final exams. Excellent results help them continue their studies at top universities around the world, including Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Yale, MIT, and Columbia University.

Foreign applicants need to have a passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit to study in the UAE. For admission to Dunecrest School, candidates must provide:

• Personal documents of the child and parents,
• Academic certificates from the previous place of study: report cards for the last two years, exam results if any,
• Individual achievements.

Teaching is conducted entirely in English, so applicants need a fairly high level. The language ability test takes place at the entrance test, and then the prospective student is assigned additional support, if necessary.

Dunecrest School offers discounts for siblings - 20% for the third and subsequent children from the same family.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision