Kent College School, Dubai

Following the National Curriculum of England, KC Dubai provides educational programs from the Foundation Stage to the Sixth Form.

Foundation Stage

Kent College Dubai implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Programme, which aids educators in children's learning, development, and care.

The EYFS framework emphasises play-based learning to facilitate children's adjustment to the school setting. It allows children to select their preferred activities, fostering their self-confidence.

In FS1 and FS2, the curriculum highlights seven crucial areas of development:

• Communication and language
• Physical development
• Personal, social, and emotional development
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding of the world
• Expressive arts

Additionally, the Early Years Foundation Stage incorporates four guiding themes for the planning, observation, and assessment of students:

• A unique child
• Positive relationships
• Enabling environments
• Learning and development

Junior School (Key Stage 1 and 2)

Kent College Dubai adopts structured teaching approaches starting from Key Stage 1. The curriculum is enriched by extracurricular activities focusing on numeracy and literacy.

Furthermore, the school offers specialised learning facilities, including a Science lab, food technology room, art studio, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic education) classroom, design and technology workshop, and a primary library for student use.

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3, encompassing Years 7 to 9, marks the beginning of senior school for students and lays the groundwork for the subjects they will choose for their GCSEs. At this stage, emphasis is placed on fostering work ethics and encouraging students to think independently.

The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), Arabic, Islamic Studies, French or Spanish, History, Geography, Design and Technology, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, and PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education).

Key Stage 4

During this period, students undertake the General Certificate of Secondary Examination (GCSE), choosing between six to 12 subjects to be examined. The fundamental subjects in Key Stage 4 include:

• English (Language and Literature)
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Islamic Studies
• PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education)

It's important to note that Islamic Studies and PSHE do not have exams associated with them.

Students also have the option to select from a variety of subjects, which include:

• Geography
• History
• ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
• Music
• Physical Education
• Spanish
• French
• Drama
• Design Technology
• Art and Design
• Business Studies
• Arabic

Sixth Form

In the Sixth Form, students take Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced (A) Level exams.

For admission to AS-level courses, students must achieve at least four B/ level 6 grades and two C/ level 5 grades in their GCSEs. The compulsory subjects include English language (first language) and Mathematics.

The subjects available for A-Levels include:

• Arabic
• Art and Design
• Biology
• Business Studies
• Chemistry
• Design Technology
• Drama
• English Literature
• French
• Geography
• History
• Maths
• Further Maths
• Music
• Physical Education
• Physics
• Psychology
• Spanish

Please note that senior school classes are limited to 20 students, allowing for individualised attention from teachers.

Kent College Dubai offers year-round admissions, streamlining the process into three clear stages: Registration, Assessment, and Acceptance, for ease and clarity.

Registration

The enrollment procedure begins with an online sign-up. Afterwards, parents are required to submit a registration fee of AED 500 and provide the subsequent documents:

• The most recent two school reports or a nursery report (in English only)
• A photocopy of the student's passport, UAE residence visa, Emirates ID card, and birth certificate
• Four passport-sized photographs of the student (against a white background)
• A photocopy of the student's vaccination record
• Copies of the parents' passports, UAE residence visas, Emirates ID cards, and birth certificates

Assessment

Assessments generally take place on the school campus, with international students able to complete them at their current school. Prospective students in Dubai are encouraged to visit the school on Monday before their entrance exam.

• The scheduling of assessments is contingent upon the payment of fees and submission of necessary documents.
• Foundation Stage assessments are conducted from January to March in small groups to gauge readiness for school.
• For Years 1 and 2, assessments in age-appropriate reading, writing, and mathematics are conducted by the deputy head or head of the junior section.
• Years 3 to 6 applicants undergo a 60 to 90-minute computerised Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) and must provide a writing sample.
• Secondary-stage students are required to complete a 90-minute CAT4 assessment, submit a writing sample, and have an interview with the Deputy Head or Head of the Senior School.
• Sixth Form applicants need to submit their GCSE results for consideration.

Acceptance

Parents must finalise the paperwork and pay the deposit fee within four weeks before the school term begins to secure their child's enrollment. Additionally, the KHDA registration must be completed within this timeframe.

For the KHDA registration process, parents must provide a transfer certificate (applicable for Years 1 to 12) and valid Emirates IDs for themselves and their children. Furthermore, signing the KHDA Parent-School Contract is mandatory. The admissions office will offer guidance regarding the attestation of transfer certificates. Before starting the admissions process, parents should verify that their children fulfil the school's specified age requirements.

These criteria depend on the student's age as of August 31st, applicable to schools starting in September.

The fee structure for Kent College Dubai for the current academic year is as follows:

Additional fees include:

• A non-returnable registration fee of AED 500 (payable at registration)
• After accepting the admission offer, a payment of up to 10% of the yearly fee is required, which will be subtracted from the first term's fees.
• A re-registration fee of up to 5% of the yearly fees secures enrollment for the following academic year.

Discount Policy 

Kent College Dubai offers various discounts to support parents, but only one discount can be applied at a time.

• Families employed by partner corporations receive a 15% discount on tuition fees. This offer is valid until July 2021 and can be renewed through mutual consent between the partner firms and the school. Emirates Airlines, Fly Dubai, and ICE/MHK Group have specific corporate discount agreements.
• A sibling discount is provided: tuition fees are 10% off for the second child, 15% for the third, and 20% for the fourth or subsequent children.
• Senior students may be eligible for the Kent Scholarship, which will be detailed later in this document.

Kent College Dubai has a scholarship program only for senior school students. Under this program, students can get a 50% concession on the two-year KHDA-approved annual tuition fee.

Students can apply for scholarships in four categories, which are:

• Academic Achievement
• Music and Performing Arts
• Sporting Excellence
• Arabic Language Studies

Please note that the Arabic Language Studies scholarship is open to native and non-native speakers.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for current and prospective students are:

• Show remarkable performance in academics
• Have been the leader in their academic, extra-curricular activity or community work
• Take part in extra-curricular activities
• Successfully meet the criteria for a specific award
• Have shown commitment towards the school and the community
• Have endorsed the vision, mission and values of the school

KC Dubai partners with School Transport Services (STS) LLC to meet its transportation needs. STS drivers are thoroughly trained and hold valid driving licenses. They undergo continuous customer service and driving training and complete a 30-hour Safe Driving course annually.

The buses are equipped with GPS tracking and video monitoring systems. Service routes include key areas such as Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Silicon Oasis, The Villa, and Arabian Ranches. Parents must notify the driver and school if their child will be absent. For changes in drop-off locations, a written notice should be provided to the school ahead of time.

Students interested in sports will appreciate the extensive facilities available at the school. The school offers a large sports hall where students from both junior and senior schools can engage in activities like basketball, volleyball, netball, badminton, table tennis, and gymnastics. The Foundation Stage children also enjoy access to a dedicated sports hall and three separate play areas.

Moreover, the school boasts two swimming pools, pitches for 4G cricket, rugby, and football, and an athletic track catering to various sports interests.

Telephone Number: +971-4-318-0700

Emails:

1. General Enquiries: info@kentcollege.ae 
2. Admission Enquiries: admissions@kentcollege.ae

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