Dove Green Private School
Overview
Dove Green Private School started its journey as Dovecote Green Primary School in 2015. The school offers education from Foundation Stage to Year 10 for children aged 3 to 13. In June 2019, the school changed its name to Dove Green Private School in line with its plan of introducing a secondary section in the coming years.
Dove Green School is a British school that caters to the educational needs of 411 students, out of which 28 are students of determination. Currently, the school has 31 teachers and 13 teaching assistants, making the teacher to student ratio 1:13. Dove Green Private School is located in Dubai Investment Park (DIP).
Recently, the school was awarded a Good rating by the KHDA.
In A Nutshell
- Location: Dubai Investment Park, Green Community
- School fees: AED 42k to AED 55k
- Curriculum: UK
- Co-ed or segregate: Co-education
- KHDA/ADEK rating: Good
- Years offered: FS1 to Year 10
Residential Communities near Dove Green Private School
Dove Green Private School’s location is convenient for families living in:
- Jebel Ali Village
- Discovery Gardens
- Dubai Production City
- Al Furjan
The nearest community is Jebel Ali Village. It is a family-friendly neighbourhood with various amenities in proximity.
Parents who want to settle around the school can check out:
Campus of Dove Green Private School
Shaped like an inverted ‘T’, DGPS school’s reception is located at the front of the building with the remaining three teaching blocks behind it. There are 30 classrooms in the school connected to a multi-purpose central hall where assemblies and dining take place. All the classrooms and corridors are spacious and well-ventilated.
Also, classrooms have adjoining toilet facilities and access to an outside learning area. One can find two well-stocked libraries, a dance studio, a music room, a café and a parents’ meeting area. In addition, there is a science suite, an IT centre and a specialist SEND centre.
For physical education, students can make the most of a multi-purpose gymnasium, four astroturf fields and an outdoor pitch for rugby, football and athletics. Toddlers can play in the garden area that has two wooden climbing houses.
Location of Dove Green Private School
Dove Green Private School is located within the Green Community in Dubai Investment Park. The school shares location with British Columbia Canadian International School, a mosque and two local eateries.
Why Dove Green Private School?
Dove Green Private School, DIP, initially started as an academic and SEND selective school and has fully embraced the Dubai Inclusive Framework. Students with SEND requirements are given a supportive environment and receive par excellence education.
Besides this, the principal and the senior leadership team constantly strive to improve education. Similarly, students’ physical and mental health is a top priority for the school. Soon, Dove Green Private School, The Greens, will have a secondary section.
School Details
Years Offered at Dove Green Private School
Following the National Curriculum of England, DGP School initially offered classes until Key Stage 3. The school is expected to add a senior secondary section soon.
| Phases | Years Covered |
|---|---|
| Foundation Stage | FS 1 and FS 2 |
| Key Stage 1 | Year 1 and Year 2 |
| Key Stage 2 | Year 3 to Year 6 |
| Key Stage 3 | Year 7 to Year 9 |
| Key Stage 4 | Year 10 |
The school has plans to expand the school till Year 13 in upcoming years.
Dove Green Private School Curriculum
Dove Green Private School, The Greens is a British curriculum-based facility. The overall curriculum is guided under the National Curriculum of England but is modified to incorporate the UAE’s culture.
Foundation Stage
Taking guidance from the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programme, FS1 and FS2 students are encouraged to participate in child-initiated and teacher-led activities. Similarly, structured play is at the heart of the Foundation Stage. Teachers engage students in outdoor and indoor play opportunities to boost physical education, numeracy and literacy skills.
Five key areas of development are emphasised at this stage.
- Personal Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language Literacy
- Understanding the World
- Physical Development
- Expressive Arts and Design
Key Stage 1 and 2
Key Stage 1 aims to provide the best start to formal education for students. A challenging curriculum is set inclusive of innovative teaching strategies that engage students in subjects like English, Mathematics, Science and Arabic.
As students move on to Key Stage 2, technology is imperative to comprehend the subjects taught Tools such as assessments, group work, creative work and independent research are incorporated into the curriculum resulting in productive learning sessions. Moral education is compulsory for students of Year 1 to Year 6. The programme is based on four major components, including Character and Morality, Individuals and the Community, Cultural Studies and Civic Studies.
Key Stage 3 (Year 7 – Year 9)
The focus in these years is to build on the children’s previous knowledge from Years 5 and 6 and continue to use the thinking tools they have been taught. English (literacy) and mathematics (numeracy) are central elements in the curriculum and will be taught discretely.
The skills taught in both subjects are transferable and used in other subject areas. The main aim at this stage is to integrate the latest technology and creative and investigative work so that students are equipped to engage and complete various age-appropriate tasks.
Children are taught all subjects of the National Curriculum of England, plus Arabic, Social Studies, Moral Education and a modern foreign language, with specialist teachers for all subjects. In addition, Dove Green School teaches children the skills needed to move from Year 9 to Year 10 smoothly. This ensures that they are well informed about the curriculum choices they need for Years 10 and 11.
Key Stage 4 (Year 10)
Key Stage 4 is a two year programme as per the UK National Curriculum. Currently, the school has only inlcuded arrangements for Year 10 as per the KHDA's approval. However, the school has plan to add Year 11 in upcoming years.
Subjects taught to students in this stage include English, mathematics, Arabic, Science, Islamic Studies, Social, Moral and Cultural Studies.
Students can also choose three optional GCSE's subjects.
KHDA Rating
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) was established to assess and assist private schools in Dubai achieve excellence in education. The performance of private schools is evaluated by KHDA every year.
Currently, Dove Green Private School’s KHDA rating is ‘Good.’
As per the report, Dove Green School, Dubai has been successfully maintained an inclusive environment with the help of senior leaders and the principal. Also, students have been observed performing and behaving well with their peers and within the school community.
Furthermore, Foundation Stage students have been seen portraying a remarkable understanding of English, Science and Maths. Students of determination are provided with a good support system. In addition, the school’s provision of lunch and physical education activities ensures that children are enjoying the best health.
Nonetheless, the same report highlighted a couple of areas that require improvement. DGPS, Dubai Investment Park needs to ensure that students’ attainment in Arabic as an additional language is adequate. Second, more strategic and innovative teaching ways must be adopted when planning daily lessons.
Academic Calendar for Dove Green Private School
Here’s an overview of the 10-month long Dove Green Private School academic calendar divided into three terms.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 29 August 2022 | Start of the academic year and first term |
| 17 October 2022 to 21 October 2022 | Mid term break |
| 9 December 2022 | End of first term |
| 10 December 2022 to 1 January 2023 | Winter break |
| 2 January 2023 | Start of second term |
| 13 February 2023 to 17 February 2023 | Mid term break |
| 24 March 2023 | End of second term |
| 25 March 2023 to 9 April 2023 | Spring break |
| 10 April 2023 | Start of third term |
| 7 July 2023 | End of third term and academic year |
Please note that there is no mid-term break in the third term. The mid term break is replaced by holidays on Eid ul Fitr and Eid al Adha.
Admission and Fees
How to Apply to Dove Green Private School
Dove Green Private School, Dubai Investment Park is a non-selective school; hence, it invites children of all capabilities to apply for admissions. The process is quite simple and is held all year-round.
Dove Green Private School’s admission process starts with the child’s registration. The application form can be downloaded from the website or collected from the admissions department. At the time of registration, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Duly filled registration form
- A copy of the student’s passport
- Copies of the most recent school report
- Registration and assessment fees
However, after all, relevant documents are provided, a few terms and conditions are to be met. These are:
- Educational needs of the student
- Sibling priority – whether the child seeking admission already has a sibling enrolled in the school or not
The result of an assessment indicates the year in which the applicant will be enrolled.
The entrance exam fulfils the purpose of gauging whether the child possesses social competence, maturity and behaviour. These exams usually assess the applicant’s numeracy, literacy and reading skills.
Foundation stage students sit in an hour-long assessment. Year 1 and 2 students take a 1 to 1.5 hours exam, and Key Stage 2 students sit for a 2 to 2.5-hour examination.
After the child completes the assessment, they will be offered a place at the school. Parents should note that acceptance of the offer letter has to be given within ten days of its issuance. You will have to make a registration deposit to secure a seat within this period.
Further, some additional documents are required to be submitted with the acceptance letter, including:
- Acceptance of place form
- Four passport-size pictures of the applicant
- A copy of the applicant’s passport, UAE visa and Emirates ID card
- A copy of the applicant’s Family Card (for UAE nationals only)
- A copy of the applicant’s vaccination report
- A copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
- Copies of parents’ passport
- Attested Transfer Certificate
- A copy of the most recent school report
- Photograph consent form
- A signed library policy form
Please note that applicants must submit the UAE visa status enquiry to know about the validity of their visa before handing over their documents to the school.
Before initiating the admission process, please ensure that your child meets the following age placement criteria.
| Years | Minimum Entry Age | Maximum Entry Age | Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Years FS 1 |
Minimum Entry Age 3 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
|
Years FS 2 |
Minimum Entry Age 4 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
|
Years Year 1 |
Minimum Entry Age 5 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
|
Years Year 2 |
Minimum Entry Age 6 |
Maximum Entry Age – |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* – |
|
Years Year 3 |
Minimum Entry Age 7 |
Maximum Entry Age 9 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 6 |
|
Years Year 4 |
Minimum Entry Age 8 |
Maximum Entry Age 10 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 7 |
|
Years Year 5 |
Minimum Entry Age 9 |
Maximum Entry Age 11 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 8 |
|
Years Year 6 |
Minimum Entry Age 10 |
Maximum Entry Age 12 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 9 |
|
Years Year 7 |
Minimum Entry Age 11 |
Maximum Entry Age 13 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 10 |
|
Years Year 8 |
Minimum Entry Age 12 |
Maximum Entry Age 14 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 11 |
|
Years Year 9 |
Minimum Entry Age 13 |
Maximum Entry Age 15 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 12 |
|
Years Year 10 |
Minimum Entry Age 14 |
Maximum Entry Age 17 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 13 |
|
Years Year 11 |
Minimum Entry Age 15 |
Maximum Entry Age 18 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 14 |
|
Years Year 12 |
Minimum Entry Age 16 |
Maximum Entry Age 19 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 15 |
|
Years Year 13 |
Minimum Entry Age 17 |
Maximum Entry Age 20 |
Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers* 16 |
This is based on the age of the students on 31st March (for schools beginning in April) and 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA * This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)
Fee Structure at Dove Green Private School
Dove Green Private School fee structure is approved by the Ministry of Education.
| Years | Term 1 Fee | Term 2 Fee | Term 3 Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Years FS 1 and FS 2 |
Term 1 Fee AED 16,800 |
Term 2 Fee AED 12,600 |
Term 3 Fee AED 12,600 |
Total Fee AED 42,000 |
|
Years Year 1 and Year 2 |
Term 1 Fee AED 17,600 |
Term 2 Fee AED 13,200 |
Term 3 Fee AED 13,200 |
Total Fee AED 44,000 |
|
Years Year 3 and Year 4 |
Term 1 Fee AED 18,400 |
Term 2 Fee AED 13,800 |
Term 3 Fee AED 13,800 |
Total Fee AED 46,000 |
|
Years Year 5 and Year 6 |
Term 1 Fee AED 19,200 |
Term 2 Fee AED 14,400 |
Term 3 Fee AED 14,400 |
Total Fee AED 48,000 |
|
Years Year 7 to Year 10 |
Term 1 Fee AED 22,000 |
Term 2 Fee AED 16,500 |
Term 3 Fee AED 16,500 |
Total Fee AED 55,000 |
Additional Charges:
- Application fee: AED 500 (non-refundable)
- Assessment fee: AED 1,000 (non-refundable)
- Registration deposit: 30% of the total fee (deductible from the first term’s fee)
Besides the aforementioned, parents must expect the following charges:
| Additional Charges | Charges (AED) |
|---|---|
| Transport | 7,500 to 9,000 |
| Uniform | 200 to 400 |
Please note that the additional charges are mentioned in the KHDA's fact sheet for Dove Green Private School.
Discounts
- Students who have paid the total fee amount in lump sum are eligible to receive a 5% discount on the net annual tuition fees.
- If a student’s sibling is joining Dove Green Private School, they will receive a sibling discount.
You can pay Dove Green Private School fees through cash, cheque or bank transfer.
Facilities
Lunch Options at Dove Green Private School
Dover Green School, DIP has a dining facility where healthy and tasty meals are provided to students. During recess time, a teacher usually accompanies students at each table to assist them in learning table etiquettes and encourage healthy food habits.
The menu usually includes soups, seasonal salads, appetisers, main course and pudding.
Parents can either let their children buy lunch plans from DGPS, Greens or send healthy food from home with their child.
School Transportation at Dove Green Private School
Dove Green School, Dubai, provides a transport service for its students. Below is the transport fee table for different areas:
| Areas | Term 1 Fee | Term 2 Fee | Term 3 Fee | Annual Fee (Two-way) | Termly Fee (One-way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Areas Green Community, DIP 1, DIP 2 |
Term 1 Fee AED 2,500 |
Term 2 Fee AED 2,500 |
Term 3 Fee AED 2,500 |
Annual Fee (Two-way) AED 7,500 |
Termly Fee (One-way) AED 1,625 |
|
Areas Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeriah Golf Estate, IMPZ, Mira Oasis, Remraam, Mudon, Sports City, Town Square, Serena, Al Furjan, Discovery Gardens, The Garderns, Arjan, Damac Hills. |
Term 1 Fee AED 2,700 |
Term 2 Fee AED 2,700 |
Term 3 Fee AED 2,700 |
Annual Fee (Two-way) AED 8,100 |
Termly Fee (One-way) AED 1,755 |
|
Areas Springs, JLT, Jumeriah Park, JBR, Al Badra, Dubai Marina, Veneto Residence, Greens, Emaar South, Dubai South, JVT, Tecom, Jebel Ali |
Term 1 Fee AED 2,900 |
Term 2 Fee AED 2,900 |
Term 3 Fee AED 2,900 |
Annual Fee (Two-way) AED 8,700 |
Termly Fee (One-way) AED 1,885 |
|
Areas Al Ghadeer |
Term 1 Fee AED 3,000 |
Term 2 Fee AED 3,000 |
Term 3 Fee AED 3,000 |
Annual Fee (Two-way) AED 9,000 |
Termly Fee (One-way) AED 1,950 |
However, there are a few terms and conditions that parents need to adhere to:
- The transport fee is charged for ten months divided into three months.
- The transport fee has to be paid before the start of the academic year but as three post-dated cheques.
- Regardless of the number of working days, transport charges will have to be paid in full.
Parents looking for a transport service from other than these areas must contact the admissions department.
Holiday Camps at Dove Green Private School
DGP School, Dubai provides holiday camps by partnering with third-party providers. Details of the different camps are available at the school office. The most recent camp held at the school was the midterm holiday camp by ISM sports.
Sports Facilities
Physical education is essential for the well-rounded development of students. Dove Green Private School, Greens Community, has top-notch sports facilities to make sure this happens.
The school has four astroturf areas. You will also find a garden area with two wooden climbing houses. Other than this, there is a multi-purpose gymnasium. The school has two swimming pools – one for toddlers and the other is a 20-metre main pool. A large area outdoors acts as a football, rugby and athletic pitch.
Besides, students have access to outdoor classrooms and different sand and water play areas.
Extra-curricular Activities at Dove Green Private School
Extra-curricular activities help with the overall development of students. Some activities require individual and team-based participation. Activities led by teachers are free for students to join; however, only children from FS 2 upwards are allowed to participate in any extra-curricular ventures.
Activities offered by Dove Green Private School Dubai include football, swimming, dance, martial arts and yoga.
Field Trips from Dove Green Private School
The balance between academics and entertainment is the best way to groom a student productively. Keeping this view in mind, Dove Green School, Dubai Investment Park, takes students on recreational trips. Previously, children have visited Dubai Dolphinarium.
After-school Care
Currently, the school does not provide any after-school care.
Medical Care at Dove Green Private School
The school clinic is tended by a visiting doctor and a qualified nurse during school hours.
Contact
Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents
Recognising and appreciating the role parents play in the development of students, Dove Green Private School, Dubai Investment Park, has adopted an ‘Open Door Policy. As per this policy, parents regularly meet staff members to remain updated about their children’s performance.
Apart from these, parents are invited to be a part of grade-specific WhatsApp groups to receive instant notifications regarding various school events and announcements.
Dove Green Private School Contact Information
- Telephone Number: + 971-4-883-7474
- Emails
- General Enquiries: info@dovegreenschool.com
- Dove Green Private School Website
- Dove Green Private School Facebook
- Dove Green Private School Twitter
- Dove Green Private School YouTube
- Dove Green Private School Instagram
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FAQs
What are the timings of Dove Green Private School?
The Dove Green Private School timings are:
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00 am to 04:00 pm
- Friday: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
The school remains closed on Saturday and Sunday
Does Dove Green Private School Dubai conduct after-school activities?
No, the school does not offer any after-school activity as of now.
How many grades are there in Dove Green Private School?
The Dove Green Private School in Green Community currently offers education from FS1 to Year 10. More years will be included in upcoming years.
Does the school follow a co-education model?
Yes , the school follows a co-education model.
How many students are currently studying in this school?
Dove Green Private School Dubai currently has 411 students as per the last KHDA report.
What is the academic year followed at Dove Green Private School?
The school follows the KHDA's approved academic calendar for British schools. The academic year starts in August and ends in July. For more information, check out the academic calendar section in the guide.
What is the tuition fee charged at Dove Green Private School?
The tuition fee charged at Dove Green Private School Dubai ranges between AED 42,000 to AED 55,000.
How does the school communicate with parents?
Dove Green Private School exercises an open door policy for parents to reach out to the school for any information. In addition, parent-teacher conferences, social media profiles and WhatsApp groups are other notable sources of communication.
Does the school have a cafeteria or a canteen?
Yes, the school has a dining facility for students to enjoy lunches and snacks.
Does the school arrange field trips?
Yes, Dove Green Private School has arranged many field trips for students. It usually takes students to recreational and fun spots in Dubai, such as Dubai Dolphinarium.
How many teachers are part of this school?
Currently, the school has 31 teachers and 13 teaching assistants.
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