Rashid School for Boys

Rashid School for Boys (RSB) is a government school in Nad Al Sheba. It was launched in 1986 under the guidance of the late H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.

This Dubai school follows the British National Curriculum from Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) to Year 13. The school is attended almost exclusively by UAE nationals.

Rashid School for Boys is in Nad Al Sheba community. The school campus is surrounded by:

• Dubai Hills Estate
• Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Business Bay
• Al Quoz 2

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Rashid School for Boys has primary and secondary sections. The school underwent major renovations during the inauguration of the Primary Section in 2003. The campus now has a dedicated Learning Resource Centre, an open-plan studio for the creative arts, a fully-stocked library, a kids’ playground, a swimming pool, a sports hall, a gym and a squash court.

Besides these amenities, lush green fields take up most of the school grounds.

Nestled in the serene community of Nad Al Sheba, Rashid School for Boys is easily accessible from Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Dubai Hills.

Rashid School for Boys was established in 1986, making it one of the oldest schools in the country.

The school incorporates Arab culture, history, language and Islamic studies into the UK curriculum. It helps students curate an understanding and appreciation of the country’s heritage while receiving a high-quality education.

It follows the UK National Curriculum with the ethos of the United Arab Emirates in the syllabus. Arabic language and Islamic Studies classes are offered with other subjects. The school provides primary and secondary sections classes from FS1 till Year 13. The core values that the Rashid School for Boys strives to instil in students are:

• Always learning
• Ready for leadership
• Respect and kindness

By establishing high standards of discipline, honesty, courtesy, and effort, RSB aims to educate and equip students to take on leadership roles in the United Arab Emirates and around the world. The school has many notable alumni in positions of authority throughout the country.

RSB has inclusive programs in place to protect the rights and needs of People of Determination, both at the Primary and Secondary levels. The school ensures students’ access to quality education and equipment through these programs. The school takes assistance from the guidelines laid out by the Dubai Inclusive Education Framework for this purpose.

Operating under the UK National Curriculum guidelines, Rashid School for Boys offers both Primary and Secondary education.

The curriculum offered at RSB is an amalgamation of the British National Curriculum infused with cross-cultural learning to instil cultural consciousness in their students.

At a Primary Level, students follow the UK Early Years Foundation Curriculum. Throughout the primary level (FS1 to Year 6), the key areas of learning are:

1. Personal, social and emotional development
2. Communication, language and literacy
3. Problem-solving, reasoning and numeracy
4. Knowledge and understanding of the world
5. Physical development
6. Creative development

The primary level curriculum is divided into core subjects, foundation subjects and Arabic curriculum subjects, taught by fully-qualified teachers.

The core subjects are:

1. Language and Literacy
2. Numeracy and Science

The foundation subjects include these:

1. History
2. Geography
3. Art
4. Sound Technology
5. Physical Education

The Arabic curriculum subjects include:

1. Arabic Language and Literacy
2. Islam and Islamic Values
3. Cultural Identity as citizens of the UAE

ICT is integrated across the curriculum, with specialist ICT teachers for each grade.

During Secondary level, RSB combines Islamic and Arabic subjects made mandatory by the UAE Ministry of Education with the English & Welsh National Curriculum.

From Year 7 to Year 11, students prepare for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations and Islamic and Arabic examinations.

After Year 11, Rashid School Dubai offers students many options. These are:

1. High School Diploma Course: Students can choose this plan for Year 12, wherein they are prepared for higher education by choosing core courses curated by the school. Topics covered in the High School Diploma Course are:
   1. Psychology
   2. Engineering
   3. Film Making
   4. Graphic Design
2. A-Level/AS-Level: Students can choose one year of A-Level (Advanced Level) or two years of A and AS-Levels (Advanced Subsidiary Level) after Year 11. A-Levels and AS-Levels are subject-based qualifications associated with the General Certificate of Education (GCE). A-Levels are more advanced. AS-Level results count towards the final A-Level result.

The academic year at RSB is divided into three terms for primary and secondary sections.

The academic calendar for the school year is as follows:

• Term 1- Autumn Term
  • Commences in September
  • Concludes in December

• Term 2- Spring Term
  • Commences in January
  • Concludes in March

• Term 3- Summer Term
  • Commences in April
  • Concludes in June

School begins at 07:30 am and ends at 02:30 pm for the Primary section. After school club activities go on until 03:30 pm. Students are then dismissed.

Admission at Govt. of Dubai’s Rashid School for Boys is reserved for UAE nationals. To enrol in Foundation Stage 1 (FS1), applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Student must be between 3 years 6 months and 4 years 6 months at the time of application.
2. The Rashid School for Boys admissions process favours applicants who have had a minimum of 6 months of nursery experience in an English or Arabic setting.

The online admissions process for Rashid School for Boys is as follows:

1. Use a laptop or PC for the admission process. The admission system does not work on mobile.
2. Parents can use Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer to apply.
3. Scan the required documents. Remember that the application will not be accepted unless all documents are submitted. Necessary documents are:
   1. Applicant’s passport (first two pages)
   2. Applicant’s Emirates ID (front and back)
   3. Applicant’s birth certificate (information page)
   4. Applicant’s passport size photograph
   5. Mother’s passport (first two pages)
   6. Mother’s Emirates ID (front and back)
   7. Father’s passport (first two pages)
   8. Father’s Emirates ID (front and back)
   9. Father’s Family booklet (whole family information pages)
   10. Applicant’s Nursery/School report for the previous year (complete report)
4. Depending on the availability, applicants have to undergo an assessment based on which admission will be rewarded.
5. The age requirement for each year is specified on the school website. Parents must ensure that the child meets the age criteria before applying.

Students attending Rashid School for Boys pay an annual fee of AED 3,500. For information regarding the fees of each year, contact +971-4-336-1300

Students eat lunch in the dining hall of the campus. Lunch timings split up by year are as follows:

• 12:50 pm 01:05 pm: Year 1 and Year 2
• 01:05 pm- 01:20 pm: Year 3 and Year 4
• 01:20 pm- 01:35 pm: Year 5 and Year 6
• 12:00 pm- 01:00 pm: Year 7 to Year 13
• 12:45 pm- 01:30 pm:  Year 7 to Year 13

The school has eight 20-seater buses for transportation purposes. The buses are regularly maintained and meet the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) standards.

The school’s Social Studies Department organises an educational trip to the United Kingdom every year. The institution has upheld this tradition for more than 20 years. The main goal of the UK tour is to offer students more insight into life outside the United Arab Emirates.

Rashid School for Boys organises various physical activities and sports competitions such as football, rugby, athletics, basketball, softball, and volleyball. The school houses a sports hall, swimming pool, squash court, and a football field where various sports competitions take place.

Rashid Boys School has an impressive assortment of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) for its students. ECA takes place throughout the week and is generally held after school hours.

Various extra-curricular activities are:

• Logical/Mathematical Clubs

• Language-based Clubs

• Spatial/Media Clubs

• Physical Activity Clubs

• Intrapersonal

The schedule for ECA is planned and managed by the RSB Enrichment Activity Programme.

The school arranges expeditions such as overnight camps and eco-venture trips. Parents have to bear the expenses of these field trips. A professional team trained in First Aid from Eco Venture accompanies students during tours.

The school conducts after-school programs throughout the week in the form of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA). For the Primary section, after-school activities are conducted from 02:30 pm to 03:30 pm.

The school holds regular medical examinations for students at predetermined key stages. A resident doctor and school nurse tend to the medical needs of students.

The school sends important updates/information through circulars. Important notices issued by the school addressed to parents can be accessed on the school’s website.

• Telephone Number: +971-4-336-1187
• Email: info@rsb.sch.ae
• Al Rashid School for Boys Website