A British heritage and an international perspective
Dubai | Al Barsha | Nad Al Sheba
A British heritage and an international perspective
Dubai | Al Barsha | Nad Al Sheba
OUR LEARNING
At Kings’ School Al Barsha, we treat every day as one step along a learning journey designed to inspire children to become effective, enthusiastic, independent and lifelong learners.
Our unique curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Early Years Foundation Stage, but is influenced by current issues and local opportunities, and evolves to meet the specific needs and interests of our international community of children. Teaching takes a cross-curricular, theme-based approach, designed to immerse children in subjects and inspire them to make connections. There is a clear emphasis on teaching skills and concepts that challenge children at all levels. We also aim to inspire children with exciting hands-on learning experiences, imaginative teaching and educational trips.
The main curriculum is enriched by specialist teaching of French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, PE, ICT, Swimming, Music and Islamic Education. Children also have access to an impressive level of technology, including iPads for all children, just one of the ways we equip and enthuse our pupils for lifelong learning.
Read more detail in the pages under Learning to understand about the curriculum at each stage of your child’s learning journey.
Here, children become effective, enthusiastic and independent life-long learners.
Primary Curriculum
FOUNDATION STAGE (FS1 and FS2, ages 3 to 5)
- Personal, social and emotional development
- Communication and language
- Physical development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world
- Expressive arts and design
PRIMARY (Years 1 to 6, ages 5 to 11)
At Kings’ School Al Barsha, the Primary level of schooling takes children from age 5 to 11, and is broken into two stages:
- Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2, ages 5 to 7)
- Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6, ages 7 to 11).
Our bespoke curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England, to ensure that the skills and knowledge gained are in line with UK expectations, but our teaching is tailored to the individual children so that the learning experience is meaningful and inspiring.
Key Stage 1 is designed to support children in their transition from mostly play-based learning in the Foundation Stage to the more formalised routines and situations of Key Stage 2. We plan opportunities to make the learning experience memorable, by adding imagination and excitement into the mix, encouraging children to learn through collaboration, investigation and perseverance. Our children have hatched baby chicks, turned investigators after a friendly giant broke into classrooms, created artwork from marvellous medicines, discovered Ancient Egyptian tombs in darkened hallways, and received a series of challenges from a lighthouse keeper!
Key Stage 2 begins with a greater emphasis on independence, leadership and collaboration.
In the first two years, teachers facilitate learning experiences designed to:
In the final two years, leadership is further developed and children are expected to take on various leadership roles. The most prestigious and responsible are the elected positions of Head Boy, Head Girl, House Captain and Vice House Captain for each of the four Houses. These school leaders will play an integral role in the running of the school, planning and engaging in many events throughout the year. But all children have the opportunity to lead in areas of school life, such as caring for the animals, running the school library or reading to the younger children.
