Amity School Dubai

Amity School Dubai was established in April 2017 and offers education from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 11. It has over 1,000 students, 67 teachers, 27 teaching assistants and a guidance counsellor. The school was awarded ‘Good’ rating by KHDA for the year 2023-24.

Amity School Dubai is located in Al Qusais, a friendly residential community with affordable living options and attractive amenities. The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, enriched with STEAM and other educational programmes.

• Location: Al Qusais School Area
• School fee: AED 15,900 - AED 31,800
• Curriculum: Indian
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Good
• Years offered: Pre-KG - Grade 11

Located at the centre of Al Qusais 1, the school is in proximity to many residential communities in Dubai. These communities include:

• Al Twar 1
• Al Nahda Dubai
• Muhaisnah 3
• Hor al Anz

Al Twar 1, a residential hub for the business owners of the emirate, is nearest to the Amity School. It is near several key amenities and offers an opulent lifestyle. Those looking to move into this area will find spacious and luxurious villas. For less expensive options, people can opt for Al Nahda or Hor Al Anz communities.

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Developed in 2017, the campus is spread over 14 acres and is planned to ensure best schooling experience. It has bright and spacious classrooms painted with vibrant colours. Every classroom has interactive smart board that aids learning.

Besides classrooms, there are dedicated spaces for STEAM and ICT resources. This includes an ICT room, music room, art room and STEAM lab. The science and computer labs are also well equipped with relevant resources. There is also a library with a plethora of books in different languages. A range of age-appropriate learning resources also helps with students’ learning.

Amity School Dubai is located opposite to the Dubai National School on the 5th Street in Al Qusais 1 School Zone. Other schools in the vicinity are Dubai Scholars School and Crescent English High School.

Amity School Dubai is a part of the renowned Amity Educational Group that has a global presence. It offers education from pre-kindergarten to PhD level students. Therefore, parents trust all the educational institutes run by this body, including the Amity School Dubai which caters to the needs of students from kindergarten to senior school education. Amity Educational Group plays a key role in ensuring the best standard facilities for students.

The standard quality of education at Amity School Dubai complies with the standards set by the KHDA. The school was rated Good by the KHDA. The school will upgrade its facilities and teaching staff to further improve its education. For this purpose, it follows the CBSE curriculum, an internationally recognised curriculum that opens doors for its students to study in top colleges and universities. All these features make it an attractive option for parents, especially Indian expatriates in Dubai.

Currently, Amity School Dubai offers education from Pre-kindergarten to Grade 9, split into the following phases:

The syllabus at Amity School Dubai follows the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, an internationally recognised curriculum taught in schools in over 24 countries. It is one of the main Indian curricula, which is known for its structured and rigorous academic approach. Most Indian schools located outside India follow the CBSE system.

Students studying under this curriculum need to clear the CBSE examinations in Grade 9 and Grade 10. Currently, the school only educates children until Grade 11. However, it has plans to expand it until Grade 12 following the CBSE curriculum soon. The specifics of the curriculum in each phase are:

Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten phase

The pre-kindergarten phase involves a specifically tailored programme for young learners. It uses informal learning techniques to develop socialising, partaking and basic skills. Teachers focus on literacy, learning and skills to adjust them in the school’s environment. For this purpose, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework is adopted. The activities involved in this programme include the following:

• Plays
• Music
• Swimming
• Storytelling

In the Kindergarten phase, the school adopts the CBSE curriculum practices. At this stage, teachers focus especially on the continuous learning and growth of children. The learning environment with the following features supports young learners:

• Encourages engagement and enthusiasm
• Makes them aware of multiculturalism, diversity, national values and Arabic language
• Develops critical thinking skills

The key learning areas targeted in the kindergarten stage include numeracy, language and literacy. Here, students engage in:

Primary Stage

In the primary stage, the school continues the CBSE curriculum. The school ensures a smooth transition from informal teaching to formal teaching approaches. It encourages an environment of constructivism and innovation. The inquisitive nature of children coupled with strong critical thinking skills helps them understand concepts in depth. It aims to develop character and foster modern-day skills among primary phase students. A key strength of its primary phase syllabus is the innovative learning programmes. This adds a new dimension to the syllabus and delivers modern education.

The subjects covered from Grade 1 to Grade 5 are:

SCHOLASTIC AREAS

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Arabic
• Islamic Education/ Life Skills
• Moral and Social Cultural Studies
• Second Language – Hindi/ French/ Malayalam/ Tamil
• Environmental Studies

CO-SCHOLASTIC AREAS

• Creative arts
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Physical Education
• Swimming

INNOVATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMMES

• STEAM
• Mahir
• ECW - Every Child Wins
• Mindfulness
• Sustainability

Middle School phase

In middle school, Amity School Dubai continues with the CBSE curriculum from grade 6 to grade 8. It promotes a culture of high standards and personal responsibility, leading to students with independent learning skills. It also focuses on developing self-esteemed students with the confidence to chase their dreams.

The subjects taught in middle school are:

The co-scholastic areas incorporated in the middle school curriculum are:

The innovative learning programmes available for students in Grades 6 and 7 are:

SENIOR SCHOOL PHASE

At this stage, the school follow a practical approach and allows students to gain practical exposure. From grade 9 to 11, the school offers the following subjects:

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a governmental body established in 2006. It is an education regulatory body that manages the quality of education offered in Dubai. It annually inspects the performance of educational institutes in Dubai and rates them on a six-point scale. The scale varies from outstanding to very weak and is explained below:

Amity School Dubai was recently inspected for the first time (for the academic year 2019-2020) and received an acceptable rating by the KHDA. Later on, the school maintained a ‘Good’ rating from 2022-2024.

The academic year for Amity School Dubai starts in early April and ends in mid of March. The academic activities are split into two terms.

• The classes begin in the first week of April and continue till the end of July. Afterwards, students go on a two-month summer break till the second last week of August.
• Classes resume after the summer break in the last week of August till the winter break starting from the second week of December.
• In the first week of January, classes resume again for the last time and ends in the mid of March with the end of the academic year.

To know the exact dates of the school’s events, view the academic calendar of Amity school Dubai.

Amity School Dubai accepts admission applications from all communities and ethnicities. Admissions are open throughout the year, and the academic year starts in April and ends in March. The school encourages parents to visit the school before applying to see the facilities and environment of the school. To book a tour, email registrar@amitydubai.ae.

Sign up to the school’s portal to access the online application form. After submitting the form, the admission office sends a confirmation email along with the date for a visit. The admission depends on the assessment that includes observation for kindergarten and entrance test for Grade 1 and above. The test gauges students’ skills in language and numeracy. The school also follows the strict age-grade guidelines for the following years:

This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April). Source: Amity School Dubai

The admission in Grade 2 and above depends on the curriculum followed at the previous school and guidelines by KHDA and the Ministry of Education (MOE).

The following documents must be submitted at the time of confirmation of admission:

• Passport of the candidate with a valid UAE residence visa (one copy)
• Passport of the parents with a valid UAE residence visa (one copy)
• Birth certificate of the candidate (one copy)
• Emirates ID of the candidate (one copy)
• Emirates ID of the parents (one copy)
• Vaccination record of the candidate (one copy)
• Passport-size photographs of the candidate (four photos)
• Passport-size photographs of the parent (one photo each)
• Previous academic record

For admissions in Grade 2 and above, students need to provide an original transfer certificate issued by the previous school. The guidelines for an acceptable transfer certificate are:

• Students coming from other emirates in the UAE, except Dubai, need to have the transfer certificate attested by the Ministry of Education of that Emirate.
• Those coming from GCC countries, except the UAE, should have the transfer certificate attested by the Ministry of Education of that country. 
• Those applying from India need to have a transfer certificate attested by the education officer of that district/board. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE and Indian consulate in Dubai must verify the seal and signature by the education officer.
• No attestation is required for students coming from Australia, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom and the United States.

For more information, read the admission process at Amity School Dubai.

The annual tuition fee charged by the Amity School Dubai is:

The aforementioned tuition fee is a discounted version of the tuition fee offered for the academic year 2023-2024. Other charges include a registration for of AED 500 which is neither refundable nor transferrable. Several modes of payment are available at the school, including cash, cheque and credit card.

The school has a canteen where students can buy fresh and healthy snacks and lunch items. Students can also bring home-packed lunch boxes. The school prohibits soft drinks and junk food.

Amity School Dubai offers transport service. The school has outsourced transport operations to School Transport Services (STS) LLC. It is a well-known transport service provider that is a popular choice among schools.

Students at this school do not get bored during the vacations as it arranges holiday camps. One noticeable camp is arranged with the collaboration of Kids DXB, a popular sports club in Dubai. This camp usually happens during the summer holiday. It is suitable for children aged 3 to 13 years old and includes the following activities:

Currently, the school has a few sports facilities. The available facilities include:

• Learner swimming pool with a lifeguard and a swimming coach
• Indoor and outdoor play areas
• Full-sized football pitch

The school is interested in adding a sports hall in the upcoming years.

Extra-curricular activity is an important part of the education syllabus at this school. It believes that these activities play an important role in character building. Therefore, it arranges age-appropriate activities to discover hidden talents. Extra-curricular activities in the school include:

The relevant staff plays a key role in encouraging students to maintain mental and physical health. For this purpose, a range of indoor and outdoor sports competitions and training programmes are arranged.

The school arranges educational and recreational field trips for students. These trips play a key role in ensuring that students get hands-on experience in a practical environment. One noteworthy field trip was to the Dubai Aquarium. Students in the primary phase explored and learned about dolphins, birds and the aquatic ecosystem. Students were also taken to the Amity University, a project by the Amity Educational Group.

The school ensures access to medical facilities. There are two school clinics: one at the KG block and the other in the main block of primary and middle school. Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licenced doctors and nurses are available daily from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.

At Amity School, parents play an important role in the growth and progress of children. Therefore, the school ensures effective communication with parents. Parent Representatives, the school’s parent representative association, is a committee that involves top leadership and parents. They work in collaboration to ensure steps are taken to improve the school’s experience. It undertakes a constructive approach and discusses issues with parents as per the school’s policies.

The official school’s website is another mode of communication, which is regularly accessed by the parents and the wider community. Other sources of communication at the school include social media accounts and email.

Parents can enquire about the school by filling the contact us form. The school representative will respond to it on the provided contact information. Other contacts are:

• Telephone number: +971-4-204-1003
• Email address: registrar@amitydubai.ae

GENERAL INFORMATION

• School Dubai Official Website
• Amity School Dubai Facebook
• Amity School Dubai Instagram
• Amity School Dubai Twitter

WHAT IS THE FEE STRUCTURE OF AMITY SCHOOL DUBAI?

Amity School Dubai fee is AED 15,900 to AED 31,800

WHICH CURRICULUM IS FOLLOWED BY AMITY SCHOOL DUBAI?

Amity School Dubai follows the Indian CBSE curriculum.

DOES AMITY SCHOOL DUBAI FOLLOW CO-ED SYSTEM?

Yes, Amity School Dubai is a co-ed school.

WHAT IS THE KHDA RATING OF AMITY SCHOOL DUBAI?

Amity School Dubai KHDA rating is Good for 2023-24.

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