Crescent English High School

Crescent English High School (CEHS) was founded in 1984. The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. Currently, the school has over 1,500 students, including 110 students of determination. It also has 88 teachers, six teaching assistants and a guidance counsellor.

• Location: Al Qusais
• School fee: AED 3,954 - AED 10,280
• Curriculum: Indian
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
• KHDA rating: Acceptable
• Years offered: KG1 - Grade 12

Crescent English High School is in one of the historical communities in Dubai and has the following nearby communities:

• Al Twar
• Al Mamzar
• Al Nahda
• Deira

The nearest family-friendly community is Al Nahda, Dubai. Al Nahda has evolved from an industrial area to a residential hub. People who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Dubai often find their home here.

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The purpose-built Crescent English High School campus has modern facilities for a progressive learning environment. The classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and multimedia. It also has a library full of magazines, published papers, newspapers and books. Students also have access to a science and ICT lab. Similarly, there is an inclusive room for students with educational needs and a Mathematics lab.

Students can also make the most of the Arts and Music rooms. The auditorium can be used for extracurricular activities related to Performing Arts. Also, kindergarten students can use the play area and activity centre. One can find an Islamic room where students are taught how to pray. Senior students can use the multi-purpose sports court to play basketball and volleyball. There is a football field and a table tennis room as well. Crescent English School has also maintained a well-equipped clinic and a canteen under the directives of the Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA).

Crescent English High School location is quite convenient. It is located in the famous community of Al Qusais.

Crescent English High School provides affordable CBSE curriculum education to many. Families living in Al Qusais and nearby residential areas who want to remain connected with their cultural roots will find CEHS a better option. The school offers quality education from kindergarten to Grade 12.

CEHS offers the following grades:

Being an Indian school, Crescent English School Dubai follows the CBSE curriculum.

Kindergarten

The kindergarten curriculum focuses on letting little ones develops their senses. Since this is the first platform for children to teach knowledge and information, most activities at the KG level are child-initiated and teacher-led.

The emphasis is on seven areas of learning, including:

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

Primary School

The primary school is from grade 1 to grade 5, the curriculum focuses on the development of Literacy, Arithmetic and Science skills. The following subjects are taught in the primary school:

MIDDLE SCHOOL

In the middle school, children are encouraged to apply their learning outside the classroom. They take part in cultural programs, literary events, field trips and inter-school competitions. These activities teach skills such as creativity and critical thinking in students. The school teaches the following subject at this stage:

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Crescent English High School secondary curriculum is from grade 9 to grade 10. It prepares students for practical world. Similarly, children are expected to engage in a wide range of extra and co-curricular activities. The following subject are taught in the secondary school:

HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL

The higher secondary school focuses on grade 11 and 12. The school prepares students for CBSE exams and teaches the following courses:

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has been developed to evaluate the performance of private schools in Dubai. The regulatory body inspects each school and rates based on senior leadership, campus provision, quality of education, teaching methods and students’ performance.

KHDA publishes the final rating of the school in an annual report. The different ratings can be seen below.

Presently, Crescent English High School’s KHDA rating is Acceptable. Below is a history of KHDA rating awarded to the school.

Crescent English High School calendar starting from April is 10 months long. Three terms form an academic year at the school as represented below:

• The first term starts in the first week of April and ends in the last week of June, followed by a two-month summer break.
• The second term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a two-week winter break.
• After the winter break, the third term starts in the first week of January and ends in the second week of March, followed by a two-week spring break.

Crescent English High School’s admission policy is straightforward. Registration starts in the first week of January each year. For the process to start, parents need to submit a completed application form to the school office and pay a fixed registration fee, which is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Parents need to submit the following mandatory documents:

• A copy of the applicant’s passport
• A copy of the applicant’s visa
• A copy of the applicant’s Emirates ID card
• A copy of the birth certificate
• A copy of each parent’s passport
• A copy of each parent’s valid visa
• A copy of each parent’s Emirates ID card
• A copy of vaccination report
• The original Transfer Certificate (for Grade 2 and above students only)

Parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement criteria before enrollment.

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

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

As approved by the KHDA, here’s the Crescent English High School’s fee structure.

There are some additional charges as well:

You can pay Crescent English High School fees through cash, cheque or bank transfer.

The school canteen provides children with nutritious food and drinks from 08:30 am to 01:30 pm. Students who bring their lunch from home must comply with the Crescent High School guidelines.

Crescent English High School in Dubai provides a transport service. All buses are air-conditioned and well-equipped with CCTV cameras, Global Position System (GPS) and electronic attendance.

Each student is issued a bus card with a barcode scanned against the bus’s attendance scanner. This ensures the child’s safety and informs parents that their child has boarded the bus.

Nevertheless, there are a few terms and conditions that you must adhere to at all times. Any change in pick-up or drop-off location must be brought to the notice of the transportation department in writing.

Sports facilities for both primary and secondary students are available at CEHS. Little ones in the kindergarten section have access to a play area. There is a multi-purpose, outdoor sports court for secondary students to play basketball and volleyball. The school also has a table tennis room and a football field as well.

Crescent English School Dubai offers extra-curricular activities that allow students to develop self-discipline, various skills, and confidence.

School trips are eagerly awaited by students all year. These trips can be a great source of entertainment. Crescent English School Al Qusais ensures that children are frequently taken on field trips. In the past, students have visited the Dubai Museum, Al Nahda Pond Park and various other venues in Dubai.

Crescent English High School Al Qusais has an after-school enrichment programme so students can pursue their interests after the regular school timings. Under this initiative, students can engage in Karate, Music, Aerobics and Dance, Basketball, Football and Volleyball, Cricket and Hifz al Quran.

A full-time licensed physician manages the medical centre at the Crescent English High School Dubai. The clinic is well-equipped to provide first-aid and treat minor injuries. The school requests parents to provide an updated vaccination report of their child, especially if they have a medical condition. Also, the medical facility keeps a record of the treatment and medicines provided to each student.

Crescent English High School Al Qusais Dubai believes that parents need to be involved in their child’s academic careers. One of the most important means of communication available to parents and guardians is the parent portal. Here, you can create an account to know more about the school policy, events, examination, calendar, student attendance and other features.

Similarly, CEHS Al Qusais conducts parent-teacher meetings so that parents and teachers can discuss the strong and weak learning areas of students. Likewise, parents are invited to various events organised by the Crescent English School Al Qusais to create a sense of community and bonding among teachers, parents and students.

• Telephone Number: +971-4-298-8866
• Emails: info@crescentschooldubai.com 
• admin@crescentschooldubai.com

GENERAL INFROMATION

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WHAT IS CRESCENT ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE?

Crescent English High School fees are AED 3,954 - AED 10,280.

DOES CRESCENT ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL FOLLOW CO-ED SYSTEM?

Yes, it is a co-ed school.

WHAT ARE THE GRADES OFFERED BY CEHS?

CEHS offers education from KG1 to Grade 12.

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR OF CRESCENT ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL?

The academic year of Crescent English High School starts from April and ends in March.

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