Good Will Children Private School, Abu Dhabi

Good Will Children Private School (GCPS) was founded in 1992 as a primary school. Presently, it follows the National Curriculum of England and offers classes from FS 2 until Year 9 for students aged 4 to 14 years. Good Will CPS is located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi in Mussafah.

Approximately 600 children are receiving quality British education at Goodwill Children Private School. They are supported by 58 teachers and 20 teaching assistants and the teacher to student ratio is 1:10.

British Good Will Children School was rated ‘Acceptable’ by the ADEK for the academic year 2018 – 2019.

Good Will Children Private School Mussafah enjoys a prime location in the city. The school is easily accessible for families residing in:

• Mohammed Bin Zayed City
• Mahwi
• Al Maqtaa
• Al Mafraq

Approximately a 5-minute drive from the campus, MBZ City is the nearest residential area. Named in the honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, MBZ City offers various lifestyle amenities, recreational spaces and an array of residential towers and villas.

Parents looking to relocate near Good Will Children Private school or other schools in Mussafah can consider:

• Apartments for rent near Good Will Children Private School

Facilities available at Good Will Children Private School campus are:

• Well-equipped classrooms
• Science laboratories
• Library
• Indoor multi-purpose hall
• Outdoor play area
• Specialist rooms
• Prayer room
• Rooms for art and music
• Special education room
• Bookshop
• School clinic
• Transport services

Good Will Children Private Location on Al Widad Street, ME-10, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi is right opposite Mussafah Park. GCPS shares the neighbourhood with other popular schools, including:

• Creative British School
• Bait Al Maqdes School
• The Model School
• Al Bashair Private School
• Emirates Future International Academy

GCPS School UAE’s mission is to provide quality British curriculum-based education to its students. The school actively encourages students to become responsible global citizens. Here’s why GWCPS should be your choice when it comes to selecting top British schools in Abu Dhabi:

• The school offers a unique cultural experience
• International curriculum education at a reasonable cost
• Digitally-equipped classroom and blended learning through smart boards and iPads.
• A wide range of extracurricular activities to support academic programs

GCPS School Abu Dhabi follows the British curriculum from FS 2/KG 1 until Year 9/Grade 8.

Good Will Children Private School curriculum is based on the British education system. The school follows the Cambridge-based education model from FS 2 until Year 9. Unlike other British schools in Abu Dhabi, GWCPS offers Urdu as a second language.

Students learn to communicate in English at the kindergarten level. They also learn to read and write through phonics. They try to understand simple mathematical concepts like counting, calculating, addition and subtraction while learning science skills like observing, exploring and investigating.

Key areas of EYFS learning are:

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

The primary and lower secondary school provides children with student-centred learning. They are encouraged to broaden their analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Subjects offered at this stage are:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• ICT
• Physical Education
• Art and Design
• Arabic for native speakers
• Arabic for non-native speakers
• Islamic studies in Arabic (for Muslims only)
• Islamic studies in English (for Muslims only)
• Moral Education (for all students Year 2 to Year 9)
• Civic Studies/ UAE Social Studies

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) evaluates and rates public and private schools in Abu Dhabi. The entity is responsible for improving the educational standards in all schools across the emirate. Irtiqaa Programme is one of the initiatives of ADEK where private and public schools are inspected annually and are rated based on:

• Quality of students’ achievement.
• Quality of personal and social development as well as innovation skills of the students.
• Quality of teaching and assessment.
• Quality of curriculum.
• Quality of student safety and wellbeing, as well as the guidance and support provided to them.
• Quality of school leadership and management.

Good Will Children Private School’s ADEK rating for the academic year 2018 – 2019 is ‘Acceptable.’ The report highlights positive aspects of the school that should be reinforced. These include:

• Students have a positive relationship with teachers that is beneficial for the learning process.
• Students have an understanding of the UAE culture and Islamic values.
• Students have access to a wide range of clubs and activities.
• GCPS Abu Dhabi prioritises students’ health and safety at all times; therefore, the school provides excellent care and guidance.
• Good Will School has maintained ‘Acceptable’ attainment in different subjects
• The partnership between parents and school is remarkable.

Nevertheless, the report pinpoints areas that require effort from the school. An improvement in these areas means a better rating in the coming years.

• Good Will Children British Private School should work on students language skills and teachers’ expectation of students to raise attainment level across all subjects.
• Working on the use of technology and students’ skill is required to improve children’s learning and subject skills.
• Improve and update the curriculum followed
• Improve teaching, assessment, leadership and management.

Good Will Children Private School’s academic calendar marks the beginning and end of the three terms. A summary of the calendar is given below;

• The first term starts in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December, followed by a 3-week winter vacation.
• The second term resumes in the first week of January and ends in the last week of March, followed by a 2-week spring break.
• The third term begins in the second week of April and ends in the first week of July, followed by a 2-month summer holiday.

Good Will Children Private School timings are:

• KG 1 to Grade 8: 07:30 am to 02:00 pm.

Good Will Children Private School in Abu Dhabi offers admission to students belonging to diverse backgrounds. You can start the admission process by downloading the form and submitting a duly filled application along with the following documents.

• 4 recent passport-sized photos of the applicant with a full-face view directly facing the camera in front of a white background
• Coloured copy of Birth Certificate in Arabic or English
• Coloured passport copy of the student (first, second and valid visa page)
• Coloured passport copy of the Father (first, second and valid visa page)
• Original valid Emirates ID Cards of the student, father and mother. These documents must be scanned on Esis.
• Copy of the student’s Vaccination Record (make sure the student’s name is visible)
• Copy of the water and electricity bill for Premises ID
• Original end-of-year ADEK Report Card with an official school stamp and signature
• Pursuing of Study

In the case of transfer (from outside UAE), you must bring a copy of the result card and school leaving certificate attested as follows:

Attestation from home country:

• District Education Officer of the concerned district
• UAE Embassy in the home country

Attestation from UAE:

• Embassy of the home country
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE

Once all the documents have been submitted, your child will be called for a placement test. The admission committee will review your application and assessment result. In case your child passes the test, you can confirm a seat by paying a non-refundable admission fee of AED 1,000.

Before enrollment, parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement guideline set by Good Will School Abu Dhabi.

This is based on the age of the students on 31st July (for schools beginning in April) and 31st December (for schools beginning in September). Source: ADEK

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

The current fee range is AED 23,200 for KG1 to AED 29,900 for Grade 7-9. For details regarding the Good Will Children Private School fee structure, please visit the campus or contact the school via email.

Good Will Children School does not offer catering services to students. However, parents can send a home-prepared lunch. The school requires students to bring two lunch boxes that contain fresh, nutritious and healthy food.

Junk food is strictly prohibited on the campus. Parents must seek approval in advance from the school to bring confectionery and cakes for birthday parties and other events. Also, sharing food among students is not allowed. This is to avoid any inconvenience or unfortunate incidents as some children may have food allergies.

To provide convenience to parents and students, Good Will Children Private School Mussafah Abu Dhabi offers transportation facilities. The school maintains a fleet of well-equipped buses for morning and afternoon trips.

Students who use the bus service must follow the rules and regulations. In case your child is absent on a day, parents must inform the bus driver via phone call before the bus comes to pick the child.

Good Will Children British School has an outdoor play area and a multi-purpose hall that can be used as a basketball court. Students can engage in various sporting activities.

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of the British curriculum taught at the school. Students can participate in a new club or activity each term. There is a language club where children can learn French, Spanish and Urdu, or participate in English Spelling Bee and Arabic reading.

Kindergarten students have access to various activities, including Quran Recitation, Mini Cricket, Board Games, Karate, Origami and Coding.

However, as your child advances, the nature of extracurricular ventures becomes more diverse. Primary and Secondary pupils can choose from four major categories of activities.

GCPS School Mussafah organises local and international trips around the year. Students have visited zoos, parks, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Lulu Supermarket, a fire station and other tourist destinations in Abu Dhabi.

Good Will Children Private School Abu Dhabi operates a state-of-the-art medical facility.

GCPS School clinic is run by a New Medical Centre (MNC) nurse and follows the HAAD regulation authority. The medical facility has few policies in place for parents and students:

• Please inform the nurse if your child has a contagious illness or condition.
• Avoid sending your child to the school when ill or sick to minimise the spread of disease.
• Please inform the school nurse if your child has special medical needs, special dietitian needs, allergies and/or physical impairment.
• In case a vaccination by HAAD is taking place, the school nurse will inform you in advance. Please fill the consent form with correct information.
• If a child falls sick during school hours, he/she will be asked to sit in the clinic until parents collect the child.

Good Will Children Private School United Arab Emirates has a remarkable partnership with parents. The school has clearly outlined its expectations from parents regarding students’ education and learning progress.

The school invites parents to keep a check on students’ homework diaries and classwork. Also, parents must ensure that students are present at school and take a leave of absence only when necessary. Similarly, concerns can be communicated to the school via email or in person.

GCPS School Mussafah has a Parent Council, which you can be a part of. By joining this council, you will assist the school by taking up different tasks and responsibilities. The school also welcomes parents from the panel to be a part of the  Board of Governors Committee.

Parent-teacher meetings are another way of ensuring parents are an active part of their child’s academic journey. Besides this, there is a Good Will Children Private School Portal where you can sign up and receive access to vital information.

• Telephone Number: +971-2-553-4277
• Mobile Number: +971-50-790-8624
• Admission Number: +971-56-505-0851
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: reception@gcps.ac.ae
  • Admission Enquiries: admission@gcps.ac.ae
• GCPS Website
• GCPS Facebook
• GCPS Instagram

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