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    Cambridge International School

    School Description

    By integrating the academically renowned UK curriculum with the unrivalled excellence of GEMS Education, we bring you Cambridge International School, Dubai.

    Set in a spacious campus, the school is divided into two Sections: the Primary (Kindergarten to Year 6) and the Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 13). Outstanding teaching, the variety of opportunities and good facilities make the school one of the best in the city. The school equips its students with all the necessary skills required to explore the opportunities of the present and face the challenges of the future with confidence.

    The School prepares students for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course, the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge and London (UK), consistently producing results well above the UK national average, year after year. The school is an approved centre for the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and for London University.

    We aim to provide students with a thorough preparation to face the modern world. The school has high expectations for every child, as they are encouraged to take pride in personal achievement through hard work. Whilst academic success is of primary importance, there is also a firm belief in developing social, sporting and artistic skills through both curricular and extra-curricular activities.

    We cater to the wide range of abilities and talents of all the students by providing them opportunities to develop their potential, enabling them to make a positive contribution to society.

    Cambridge International School-Dubai has a proven track record of success in both academic and extra-curricular activities. Our record of success rests not only on the efforts of students, but also on the dedication of the staff. A great deal of emphasis is placed on staff training and development and on maintaining a thoroughly up-to- date study programme for all students.

    Our educational programmes place significant emphasis on:

    Attainment of academic excellence
    Development of student confidence, initiative and independence
    Development of the skills needed for life long learning
    Individualized student support
    Constructive partnership with parents

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    Location

    Al Twar 1

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      Qries
    • Principal's Name
      Stephen Brecken
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    BSO

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    Examination Boards

    IGCSE, A level,

    Extra Curricular Activities

    Cambridge International School-Dubai offers a rich selection of extracurricular activities designed to enhance students' all-round development. The school has earned an excellent reputation for its inter-school sports activities and tournaments.

    Support classes in a variety of subject areas are extremely popular with students who require additional guidance and for those that merely wish to acquire additional expertise.
    Cambridge International School-Dubai offers a rich selection of extracurricular activities designed to enhance students' all-round development. The school has earned an excellent reputation for its inter-school sports activities and tournaments.

    Support classes in a variety of subject areas are extremely popular with students who require additional guidance and for those that merely wish to acquire additional expertise.
    Sporting Activities
    A wide variety of athletic and sporting activities are offered on-campus at Cambridge International School taught by specialist teachers. The wide selection of activities includes:

    Swimming
    Gymnastics
    Hockey
    Basketball
    Cricket
    Badminton
    Football
    Netball
    Athletics
    Rounders
    Dance
    Volleyball
    Handball
    Cambridge International School holds inter-house sporting competitions and plays friendly and League matches against other Dubai and Arabian Gulf schools on a regular basis.
    Outdoor Education
    Students at Cambridge International School participate in a planned progression of outdoor experiences that take place in Fujairah, Oman, and Mauritius. The outdoor activities include rafting, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, and canoeing. All students from Year 1 and upwards are encouraged to participate in the Environment Club. These activities allow students to develop universal values for the society at large, leadership skills and greater self-confidence as relationships with peers and teachers are strengthened through various environmental club activities.
    Arts
    Students are encouraged to explore their talents within painting, drawing, printmaking, photography or ceramics, allowing them to experience a wide range of techniques and applications. All students study Art and Design up to the end of Key Stage 3 after which it becomes an external examination option. Cambridge International School has one spacious well-resourced art studio.
    Drama
    All students study Drama in Key Stage 3 after which it becomes an option for external examination in key stage 4 & 5. Drama offers our students a challenging medium in which to explore their individual or group creativity.
    Dance
    For primary classes dance is taught as an integral part of the compulsory Physical Education programme. Through dance, our students learn to explore basic body actions so that they can create and repeat short dances inspired by themes and music.

    In secondary school, dance is offered as part of the Arts program for shows, contests, and productions.

    Debate
    The CIS Debate Society offers a multitude of activities for students in Year 5 and above. This enables them to engage in a wide range of enlightening discussions, develop critical thinking and public speaking skills, learn to collaborate and interact effectively, and build self-confidence.

    Debate is divided into four sections:

    Debate Training
    Model United Nations
    World Scholars’ Cup
    Politics, Problems, and Ethic
    Each division is headed by a team of experienced students, who join together to form the Debate Admin.

    Cambridge International School hosts and participates in various debate competitions such as the Dubai Debate League, Gulf Debates, and the Cambridge International Primary MUN- among many others.

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    • Number of Students
      2806
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