SCHOOL
PROFILE
Dubai National
School was founded in 1987 by a group of experts in the
fields of education, sociology, psychology and health as
suitable for the student population of the country, both
locals and non-locals, through an atmosphere of Islamic
customs and beliefs.
DNS is a
private school. It offers an international program which
serves students from KG to Grade 12. It has now
two
branches with approximately 4000 students.
STUDY PROGRAMS
1.
The
American Syllabus :
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Al Barsha Branch : One of the
largest and most modern schools in the area.
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Al Twar Branch : A modern
building which is distinguished for its
unique structure and modern facilities.
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Both schools have the same philosophy and
objectives which are summarized as follows: |
TOTAL POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE
GENERATIONS CAPABLE OF PARTICIPATING
IN THE FUTURE GLOBAL PROGRESS.
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In order to
achieve our goals:
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Qualified, experienced & dedicated teachers of
the highest integrity are recruited.
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We maintain our culture and national heritage
and enhance traditional values in our students.
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We help to develop skills through a wide range
of activities.
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We follow all technological
advances and provide the latest educational means.
DIPLOMAS
Graduates
of Dubai National Schools are accepted in Arab and
Foreign Universities.
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The American Syllabus : The “High School
Diploma” is awarded to the student upon successfully
completing Grade 12. A student’s High School diploma
may be equalized to Al Thanaweiah Al Ameh (National
Secondary Certificate) if that student has passed the
examinations required by United Arab Emirates for Arabic
and Islamic Education, in addition to completing
successfully the TOEFL Test with a minimum score of
(500) or (171) computer based and the SAT1 for
Mathematics Sections with a minimum score of (400).
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Graduates of
Dubai National School are accepted in
Arab and Foreign Universities.
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Candidates have to successfully
pass a written aptitude test and undergo an interview
with the principal or his assistants.
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The test will include Arabic,
English and Mathematics. Students applying for the High
School must successfully pass additional tests that
include Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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Candidates will be accepted only
upon presentation of attested certificates or transfer
certificates from the Ministry of Education.
ACCREDITATION
Dubai National
School is accredited and recognized by the U.A.E.
Ministry of Education. We have also achieved our American Accreditation through NEAS&C
(New England Association of Schools & Colleges) in 2003.
MIXED
& SEPARATE SCHOOLING
Boys are
separated from girls once they complete Grade 3 and
start Grade 4.
SCHOOL
SECTIONS
| Kindergarten
>> |
(3
years old) |
KG1
- KG2 |
| Elementary
>> |
Six
years |
Grades
1 - 6 |
| Intermediate
>> |
Three
years |
Grades
7 - 9 |
| High
School >> |
Three
years |
Grades
10 - 12 |
NO. OF
TERMS PER YEAR
The school
academic year is divided into four (4) terms distributed
as follows:
|
Term |
Starts |
Ends |
|
1st
Term |
September 9, 2008 |
November 27, 2008 |
|
2nd
Term |
December
6, 2008 |
March
16, 2009 |
|
3rd
Term |
March 22, 2009 |
June
8, 2009 |
SCHOOL TIMING
/ WEEKLY TIMETABLE / WEEKLY LOAD
The weekly timetable includes 38 periods per week (8
periods per day except for Thursday which includes 6
periods only). Classes starts at 8:00 a.m. and end at
2:20 p.m. daily. There are also 2 recess times (snack
and lunch breaks). Different break times are assigned
depending on the grade level.
The official
working hours for the teachers are as follows:
|
Administration |
7:30
a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
|
Teachers
|
7:40 a.m.
– 2:30 p.m. |
|
KG
Department |
7:30 a.m.
– 2:30 p.m. |
School Times
School times are clarified in
the table below:
|
DAY |
KG1
è
KG2 |
GRADE 1 |
|
SUNDAY
è WEDNESDAY |
Start |
End |
Bus Dep. |
Start |
End |
Bus Dep. |
|
7:50 a.m. |
1:00 p.m. |
1:00 p.m. |
7:50 a.m. |
2:20 p.m. |
2:20 p.m. |
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THURSDAY |
7:50 a.m. |
12:30 pm. |
12:30 pm. |
7:50 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
|
CLASS |
Day |
Morning Assembly |
1st Period |
End of School Day |
|
G2
è
G12 |
Sunday
è
Wednesday |
7:40 a.m. |
8:00 a.m. |
2:20 p.m. |
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Thursdays |
7:40 a.m. |
8:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
SCHOOL
DIVISIONS
Dubai
National School (Al Barsha) is composed of eight (8)
school sections. Each section has an Administrative
Supervisor. The school sections are distributed as
follows:
|
Section |
Classes |
|
KG
Section |
KG1 – KG2
& Grade 1 |
|
Lower
Elementary Section |
Grades 2
& 3 (Boys and Girls) |
|
Upper
Elementary Section (Boys) |
Grades 4,
5 & 6 (Boys) |
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Upper
Elementary Section (Girls) |
Grades 4,
5 & 6 (Girls) |
|
Intermediate Section (Boys) |
Grades 7,
8 & 9 (Boys) |
|
Intermediate Section (Girls) |
Grades 7,
8 & 9 (Girls) |
|
Secondary
Section (Boys) |
Grades
10, 11 & 12 (Boys) |
|
Secondary Section (Girls) |
Grades 10, 11 & 12 (Girls) |
COURSE
DIRECTORY
The Course
Directory is a document that includes all the subjects
taught at DNS for the different levels. It also includes
the number of classes assigned per subject per week. The Course Directory
will be available on-line.
LSP
PROGRAM (Learning Support Program)
The Learning Support Program is a pull-out program in its
nature where students have to move from one room to
another or from one building to another. Certain
procedure is followed to determine who needs LSP.
PRIVATE
TUTORING
Private
tutoring inside or outside the school is only allowed
after obtaining the Principal's consent. Fees are
determined by the administration. Teachers are required
to complete the special forms before any lessons are
given.
HOMEWORK
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Homework
assignments are assigned through a specific weekly
schedule for all the subjects. The schedule will be
accessible through the school's server and every teacher
has his/her own pass code to access it.
MORNING
ASSEMBLY AND BREAK DUTIES
All teachers
must attend the morning assembly even if they do not have
classes in the first period. They should supervise the
students in the morning assembly and during breaks.
SCHOOL
FACILITIES
The Al Barsha campus is located in a newly developed area;
it features a large compound containing a number of
separate buildings designed in a modern architectural
style. There is also an administration area, food
services (cafeterias) and gymnasiums. The home
economics, computer, physics, chemistry and electronics
labs are fully-equipped. Separate labs serve the boys
and girls sections. The grounds are spacious and
attractively landscaped with numerous courtyards and
gathering areas. Outdoor soccer, tennis and swimming
facilities are provided. Libraries are located in the
girls, boys and KG sections. Two clinics are also
located in the boys and girls sections.
MULTI-MEDIA
ROOMS
A multi-media
rooms is available in every section. It has a computer, a
multi-media projector, and an internet connection point.
These rooms are used by the teachers according to needs.
Teachers should place a booking with the Department
Supervisor to access to these rooms.
APPEARANCE /
DRESS CODE
All DNS
employees are required to dress in a decent manner, which
is in harmony with the Islamic culture of the country.
CIGARETTE
SMOKING
No staff is
hired if he/she smokes. Also, no visitors or guests may
smoke within the campus.
TRIPS /
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
School trips
are scheduled throughout the year. Teachers are
scheduled to participate according to the special schedule
issued in this regard. Teachers also participate
effectively in the extra-curricular activities.
FEES
Please
contact the school for additional information.
TRANSPORTATION
Air-conditioned buses for Dubai and Sharjah.
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