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The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi
Programs and prices, tuition fees in The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi
Primary School
- Age: from 6 to 11 years.
The primary school curriculum follows the basic stage, junior primary and senior primary school, using the curricula of england's National Curriculum.
The junior primary school continues to be built on the foundation laid in the kindergarten. The learning process is child-centered, allowing students to think independently, show initiative, innovation and participation. Progress is closely monitored through regular assessments.
The School's House system allows students to participate in a variety of competitive activities from Grades 1 to 6, reinforcing leadership and team spirit. A wide range of educational visits are offered to encourage learning outside the school.
In grades 4, 5 and 6, after school, extracurricular programs are provided that allow children to participate in a variety of activities: drama, choir, computers, arts and crafts, cooking and various sports. A number of school clubs provide students with additional opportunities to acquire leadership qualities, enhance their natural abilities and develop skills in new areas of interest.
The primary school programme is supported by a well-stocked school library, computer labs, a music studio, a multi-purpose auditorium, English language support resources, art studios, an audiovisual hall and well-equipped sports facilities.
Secondary School
- Age: from 11 to 16 years.
Secondary education lays the groundwork for IGCSE options in Grade 10. The assessment is continuous and aims to achieve the objectives set out in england's National Curriculum. In Grade 9, students take Check Point exams as an internal control to make sure they are up to par with UK schools.
Key Stage 4 introduces the IGCSE curriculum – students must choose 8 subjects from the following options:
- English
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- English literature,
- History
- Geography
- Art, painting and design,
- Computer research,
- Business research,
- Psychology
- Accounting.
High School
- Age: from 16 to 18 years.
Students in grades 12 and 13 take the AS and A-Level exams. A wide range of subjects are available to prepare students for career opportunities and further higher education:
- Literature in English,
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- Computer research,
- Business research,
- Geography
- History
- Accounting.
Preparatory courses for preschoolers
- Age: from 4 to 6 years.
The basic stage for preschool children from 4 to 6 years old is focused on the child and on the practical application, social development and acquisition of skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for interaction in a changing world. Encouragement and support are provided to realize the full potential of children in a caring and stimulating environment in which the learning process is positive and meaningful.
Learning through structured play and regular educational visits are an integral part of the basic stage. Arabic is also taught in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education.
Classrooms are served by separate classroom libraries, a well-stocked school library, computer labs, a music studio, and a dedicated playground for toddlers.
Parents and staff work together to ensure that academic and social skills are easily transferred. "Open Days" are organized to provide parents with the opportunity to meet and discuss their children with teachers.
Description of The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi
- Age of students: from 4 to 18 years,
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE,
- Founded: 1988,
- Type of institution: private school,
- Language of instruction: English, Arabic,
- Type: mixed.
Founded in 1988, The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi provides high-quality education based on the England National Curriculum for students in grades 2 to 13. The school provides a holistic education by providing students with an excellent curriculum, a wide range of activities and opportunities designed to provide a quality education with high expectations.
The school prepares students for IGCSE and A-Level. Graduate exam results consistently exceed the UK average. The school is also an approved centre for international examinations at the University of Cambridge.
Located on a spacious campus, the school is divided into two sections: primary school (grades 1 to 6), including FS2, and high school (grades 7 to 13). Excellent teaching, a variety of facilities and good facilities make the school one of the best in the city. The school equips its students with all the necessary skills necessary to explore the possibilities of the present and confidently solve the problems of the future.
Educational process
Cambridge High School in Abu Dhabi follows England's national curriculum. The British National Curriculum provides students with an education that is recognised and respected around the world. It is a skills-based curriculum, serviced by excellent textbooks and resources, with its own testing engine. It fits into the English system of state examinations (GCSE, AS & A Level), which is accepted by universities around the world.
Scientific achievements
Cambridge Secondary School abu Dhabi is accredited and affiliated with world-renowned educational organisations, independently confirming that the school provides internationally recognised high standards of education. Global accreditation and subsidiary bodies to which Cambridge High School is recognised:
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE),
- Cambridge International Schools (CIS),
- Oxford AQA,
- EDEXEL,
- HPL Foundation.
Activities The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi
CHS students face a variety of leadership opportunities throughout their schooling.
Students chosen for these roles must not only demonstrate high academic performance, but also possess a balance of tact, diplomacy, creativity, and resilience. Student leadership is the perfect platform to nurture and expand these valuable qualities and create future global citizens.
Advantages
- Graduates of The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi are accepted into the most prestigious universities in the world,
- Children from more than 45 countries study here,
- Over the past four years, the school has had one of the best university admission rates among all international schools. Graduates have been admitted to 1050 universities in 53 countries,
- Students during their studies develop self-confidence, sociability, initiative, teamwork and time management skills.
Facilities and equipment at The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi
The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi has a number of dedicated facilities to improve teaching, learning and extracurricular activities at the school:
- Playground for young children
Younger students have their own separate shaded playground with appropriate play equipment.
- Pool
The heated indoor pool allows you to use it all year round.
- Scientific laboratories
The school has separate scientific laboratories for practical classes in physics, chemistry and biology. The laboratories are spacious and offer state-of-the-art and superior facilities where students are encouraged to use their analytical and creative skills through research and experimentation.
- Computer services
Four ICT laboratories with high-speed Internet connection are equipped with smart whiteboards, multimedia projectors, all employees are equipped with laptops.
- Music studios
The school has a music studio: it is equipped with keyboards, drums, percussion and wind instruments.
- Multi-purpose sports court
A playground with spacious fields for a variety of sports, including cricket nets, basketball courts, hockey and a playing field.
- Ballroom
The school has a spacious, air-conditioned auditorium, which also serves as a multi-purpose hall: used for school meetings, performances and other large-scale school events.
- Library
The school library, equipped with computers and internet access, is an ideal place for students to work independently.
- Art Studios
Two art studios support different types of creative activities.
- School canteen
The campus has two clean and well-stocked dining rooms with air-conditioned seating areas: one for boys and one for girls. Healthy snacks and drinks are available.
- Extras
Additional school facilities include a special classroom for English lessons and a prayer room.
- Medical Care
The school has a well-equipped medical facility under the supervision of two full-time nurses. Whenever specialized medical care is required, transportation is provided to transport the student to the hospital.
Enrolment process
- Step 1
In the first part of the application, you will need: the name of the parent / guardian, kinship with the applicant, a valid e-mail address, contact number, company.
- Step 2
You will be asked to provide a complete set of information about the applicant, including the applicant's name, date of birth, academic year for which the application is submitted, current school, etc.
- Step 3
The Admissions Committee will call/inform the applicant by e-mail if there is a free place. According to the previous report, the child will be placed on a waiting list and will be offered a seat as soon as it becomes available.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Documents required for admission:
- Sponsor's Emirates/Qatar identity card,
- Passport of the parent (sponsor),
- Parent (sponsorship) visa,
- Photo of the applicant,
- UAE/Qatar applicant's identity card (both parties),
- Applicant's passport,
- Applicant's visa,
- Records of the applicant's vaccinations,
- Recent report of the applicant from the school
- Birth certificate.
Arabic is compulsory for all non-Arab students in grades 2 to 13.
The study of Islam is compulsory for all Muslim students up to grade 13. The study of Islam is available in Arabic for Arab Muslims and in English for non-Arab Muslims. For non-Muslim students up to grade 9, personal, social, medical and civic education is compulsory.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about The Cambridge High School – Abu Dhabi
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
