The City School International Guide

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Overview

Established in 1978, The City School has successfully maintained the quality of education without losing its values and traditions.
The school has evolved and progressed with time. It aims to provide every opportunity for students to discover and work on their strengths. The City School International Dubai encourages academic achievements, but it also understands that each student has different learning needs.

National Day celebrations at the school (Image Credit: The City School International )

The school follows the UK National Curriculum with EYFS and IGCSE programme in a co-education setup. The City School International Dubai was established in 2006 in Nad Al Hamar. It offers classes from FS1 until Year 12 for students aged 3 to 19.

Students benefit from Early Years Education guidance to Cambridge International Examinations. Enrichment programmes support academic progress to make students responsible, innovative and independent.

The City School International has multiple campuses in the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, KSA, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The next target is to establish other schools across GCC countries, South East Asia and Africa. It is a Pakistan-based organisation, but students belong to the UAE and other Asian countries. Currently, there are 650 students.

Residential Communities near The City School International

Ras Al Khor is next to Nad Al Hamar and is best known for Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Al Rashidiya is a popular residential community. Al Warqaa is one of the rapidly developing areas in the city and is situated towards the east.

Families looking to settle near The City School International can consider the following:

Campus of The City School International

The design of the two-storey school campus is similar to villas in the vicinity. Expansive play areas surround the school campus where students can take part in basketball and other similar sports. There is a swimming pool as well. The library is well-stocked with books for students of all ages.

Modern and attractive classrooms help students focus (Image Credit: The City School International)

Location of The City School International

The City School International is situated towards the southeast of Nad Al Hamar. It is located on 25th Street, close to 410th Street.

Why The City School International?

The City School International (TCSI) Dubai tries to make the school a second home. Every child gets personal attention at the TCSI Dubai campus. Outstanding teaching and various facilities make The City School International Nad Al Hamar Dubai one of the best schools in the emirate. The school received a “Good” rating from the KHDA after being rated “Acceptable” for several years.

The City School International Nad Al Hamar provides students with all the required skills to face future challenges confidently. It is an approved centre for the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and London University.

Academic success is of prime importance at the school. Consistent improvement and success are the results of students’ effort and the dedication of the staff. Training and development of staff is a prominent feature that helps maintain an up-to-date study programme for students.

The educational programme focuses on academic excellence and student support. The school motto is “I am to learn.” Graduating students gain a lasting interest in learning and discovering new things. They are more confident, independent and responsible. TCSI is one of the well-known UK curriculum schools in Dubai.

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School Details

Years Offered at The City School International

The school offers education from Foundation Stage until Year 13. You can see the break up of years in the table below.

Phases	Years Covered
Foundation Stage	FS 1 – FS 2
Key Stage 1	Year 1 – Year 2
Key Stage 2	Year 3 – Year 6
Key Stage 3	Year 7 – Year 9
Key Stage 4	Year 10 – Year 11
Key Stage 5 / Post-16	Year 12 – Year 13

The City School International Curriculum

TCSI Dubai follows a modified National Curriculum for England, keeping in mind the requirements laid down by the UAE Ministry of Education. It prepares students for IGCSE examinations.

Foundation Stage focuses on literacy, personal and social development, communication and language and understanding of the world. Main subjects taught during this level include Islamic Studies, Arabic, Expressive Arts & Design and Mathematical Development. Children’s progress and attainment are closely monitored at this stage. It encourages Foundation Stage students to try new things, initiate ideas, and communicate confidently. They are taught to be respectful of their culture and beliefs. Tolerance is developed at this early stage.

Students study a well-balanced curriculum at the school (Image Credit: The City School International)

Core subjects taught during Year 1 and 2 include English, Science, Arabic, Islamic Education and Mathematics. Other subjects include Computing, Social Studies, History, Geography, Music, PE, Library, Art and Moral Studies for Non-Muslims.

Year 3 to 6 students study English, Mathematics, Arabic, Islamic Education and Science as core subjects. Other primary subjects at this level are Art, Computing and Robotics, Music, Geography, Social Studies, Moral Studies for Non-Muslim students and Foreign Languages (Urdu and French).

Year 7 and Year 8 come under the secondary section. Core subjects in these classes are Mathematics, English, Islamic Education, Arabic and Science. Students also learn other subjects such as History, Social Studies, Physical Education, Computing and Robotics, Art and Moral Studies (for Non-Muslim students). They also have to study foreign languages such as French and Urdu.

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is followed from Year 9 to Year 11. Students can opt for Science, Commerce or Humanities stream. Compulsory subjects at this level are English, Mathematics, Islamic Education, ICT, Environmental Management/Travel and Tourism, Arabic, Social Studies and Moral Education. Elective subjects include Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Accounting, Sociology, Business Studies and Development Studies.

KHDA Rating

KHDA inspected The City School International Dubai from 11th to 13th November 2019 and rated it “Good.”

KHDA School Rating

As per the detailed The City School International Dubai KHDA rating and report, students’ attainment in most subjects is more than expected. Secondary students achieve high-quality results in external tests in Mathematics, Science and English. Secondary section students’ progress has improved in Arabic as an additional language. Students show good learning skills in all phases.

Most students show exemplary behaviour, especially in the secondary phase. They also have high-quality interpersonal skills. Attendance is variable and has declined over the term compared to the previous inspection. Students show a strong understanding of Islamic values, Emirati culture and social responsibility.

Teachers develop strategies for supporting students’ learning. They use a range of assessments to provide more targeted support. Teachers can deliver a range of high-quality teaching approaches. The strongest examples are observed in English, Science and Mathematics in the secondary phase.

The school curriculum is evaluated regularly, and its transition from FS to Primary level has improved. It has been enriched through practical and science-based activities and additional modern foreign languages in the secondary phase.

The school meets the expectations of the Dubai government in terms of health, safety, child protection, care and support. Although the school does not have a school counsellor, students get good care and support.

Teachers use baseline tests to identify students of determination. The City School has a recently developed policy for gifted and talented students.
The new principal has implemented a few improvement measures. The teamwork is enhanced, and leadership has improved across the school. Other positive initiatives are in the developmental phase.

The best features of The City School International are:

The attainment of secondary students in English, Science and Mathematics in external benchmark exams.
Social, personal and innovation skills of secondary phase students
Quality of primary and secondary phase students’ understanding of Islamic values and know-how of Emirati culture
Curriculum planning and delivery in the secondary phase

KHDA has made these key recommendations for improvement:

The school must work on Arabic in the secondary grades
Teachers must ensure greater consistency in assigning tasks and activities that fully meet the needs of all learners
Ensure a more coherent counselling programme for supporting the needs of students
Governors must ensure the school leaders have sufficient time to carry out their departmental responsibilities and improve students’ outcomes.

Academic Calendar for The City School International

The City School International’s academic calendar is split into three terms. The academic session starts in August and ends in July.

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

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Admission and Fees

How to Apply to The City School International?

Parents considering The City School International for their children can register their child online. They also need to submit a non-refundable registration fee of AED 500 to the accounts office.

Candidates appear for an assessment after the application approval. The concerned department will email or send an SMS mentioning the date and time of the evaluation. A detailed overview of City School International admission policy is available on the website.

No entrance test is required for admission to FS level, but an age-related assessment is mandatory. Year 1 to Year 10 admission is finalised after compulsory basic English, science, and mathematics assessment. For Year 7 and above, the placement of students depends on an interview with a member of senior management. Admission also involves recommendations and the child’s previous school report.

Documents required to be submitted along with the application form are:

Copy of residence visa and valid passport of both student and parents
Copy of Emirates ID card of both parents and student
Original Emirates ID cards of both student and parents (To be scanned in front of an official)
Five recent photographs of the student
Copy of student’s birth certificate
Copy of student’s immunisation card
Copy of original mark sheet of the last examination passed
Previous report card (if any)
Character Certificate from the previous school (for Year 5 onwards)
Original transfer letter for other Emirates transfer (attested by the educational authority)
For overseas students (except for the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe), the original school leaving certificate should be attested by
- The Ministry of Education of the country
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of migrating country
- UAE Embassy in the migrating country
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dubai

TCSI gives siblings of already enrolled students priority. A non-refundable deposit of AED 500 has to be submitted to place a candidate’s name on the waiting list. Parents can also book a school tour at their convenience.

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

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 The City School International

The City School International Fee structure is as follows:

Class	Registration Fee	Admission Fee	Admission Package (Total)	Other Fee	Tuition Fee	Total
Class FS1	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 1800	Tuition Fee AED 13670	Total AED 16970
Class FS2	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 1800	Tuition Fee AED 13950	Total AED 17250
Class Year 1	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 1650	Tuition Fee AED 15220	Total AED 18370
Class Year 2	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 1650	Tuition Fee AED 15220	Total AED 18370
Class Year 3	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 1890	Tuition Fee AED 15220	Total AED 18610
Class Year 4	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 1890	Tuition Fee AED 15220	Total AED 18610
Class Year 5	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 1890	Tuition Fee AED 16490	Total AED 19880
Class Year 6	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 2390	Tuition Fee AED 16490	Total AED 20380
Class Year 7	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 2390	Tuition Fee AED 16490	Total AED 20380
Class Year 8	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 2390	Tuition Fee AED 16490	Total AED 20380
Class Year 9	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 2120	Tuition Fee AED 16490	Total AED 20110
Class Year 10	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 2120	Tuition Fee AED 20550	Total AED 24170
Class Year 11	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee AED 1720	Tuition Fee AED 24730	Total AED 27950
Class Year 12	Registration Fee AED 500	Admission Fee AED 1000	Admission Package (Total) AED 1500	Other Fee –	Tuition Fee AED 29500	Total AED 31000

Additional charges include:

Admission fee: AED 500
Registration fee: AED 1,000
Other fee: AED 1,650 – AED 2,390

Parents can pay fees via post-dated cheques in favour of the school. The fee has to be paid on the following dates:

1st instalment before 23rd August through current dated cheque, cash, debit card or bank transfer
2nd instalment via a post-dated cheque on 1st October
3rd instalment via a post-dated cheque on 1st December
4th instalment via a post-dated cheque on 1st February
5th instalment via a post-dated cheque on 1st April
Fee for the entire team is charged if a student attends school for more than a month.

Already enrolled students have to pay a re-registration fee of AED 1,000 to confirm their seats for the next academic year. This payment is non-refundable but is adjusted in the first payment. The first-term fee is refunded upon a student’s withdrawal before the start of the academic year.

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Facilities

Lunch Options at The City School International

Students can buy snacks from the school canteen or bring packed lunches from home.

School Transportation at The City School International

The school offers bus services for students. It has outsourced the service to Maverick Rental, an independent school transport service provider established in 2009. Safety standards are strictly maintained and all guidelines laid down by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) are followed. The school transportation service only hires experienced professionals with a proven track record.

Area wise transportation charges are mentioned here in detail:

Area	First Term	Second Term	Third Term	Total Charges
Area Nad Al Hamar	First Term AED 1000	Second Term AED 750	Third Term AED 750	Total Charges AED 2500
Area Ras Al Khor	First Term AED 1760	Second Term AED 1320	Third Term AED 1320	Total Charges AED 4400
Area Rashidiya	First Term AED 1760	Second Term AED 1320	Third Term AED 1320	Total Charges AED 4400
Area Dubai Festival City	First Term AED 1760	Second Term AED 1320	Third Term AED 1320	Total Charges AED 4400
Area Al Badia	First Term AED 1760	Second Term AED 1320	Third Term AED 1320	Total Charges AED 4400
Area Al Jaddaf	First Term AED 1760	Second Term AED 1320	Third Term AED 1320	Total Charges AED 4400
Area International City	First Term AED 1960	Second Term AED 1470	Third Term AED 1470	Total Charges AED 4900
Area Trade Centre	First Term AED 2060	Second Term AED 1545	Third Term AED 1545	Total Charges AED 5150
Area Mirdif	First Term AED 2060	Second Term AED 1545	Third Term AED 1545	Total Charges AED 5150
Area Al Warqa	First Term AED 2060	Second Term AED 1545	Third Term AED 1545	Total Charges AED 5150
Area Dubai Silicon Oasis	First Term AED 2260	Second Term AED 1695	Third Term AED 1695	Total Charges AED 5650
Area Mizhar	First Term AED 2260	Second Term AED 1695	Third Term AED 1695	Total Charges AED 5650
Area Al Qusais	First Term AED 2260	Second Term AED 1695	Third Term AED 1695	Total Charges AED 5650
Area Sky Court	First Term AED 2260	Second Term AED 1695	Third Term AED 1695	Total Charges AED 5650
Area Queue Point	First Term AED 2260	Second Term AED 1695	Third Term AED 1695	Total Charges AED 5650
Area Muhaisnah	First Term AED 2260	Second Term AED 1695	Third Term AED 1695	Total Charges AED 5650
Area Satwa	First Term AED 2360	Second Term AED 1770	Third Term AED 1770	Total Charges AED 5900
Area Bur Dubai	First Term AED 2360	Second Term AED 1770	Third Term AED 1770	Total Charges AED 5900
Area Karama	First Term AED 2360	Second Term AED 1770	Third Term AED 1770	Total Charges AED 5900
Area Deira	First Term AED 2360	Second Term AED 1770	Third Term AED 1770	Total Charges AED 5900
Area Dubai Health Care City	First Term AED 2360	Second Term AED 1770	Third Term AED 1770	Total Charges AED 5900
Area Al Safa	First Term AED 2460	Second Term AED 1845	Third Term AED 1845	Total Charges AED 6150
Area Jumeirah	First Term AED 2460	Second Term AED 1845	Third Term AED 1845	Total Charges AED 6150
Area Business Bay	First Term AED 2460	Second Term AED 1845	Third Term AED 1845	Total Charges AED 6150
Area Downtown	First Term AED 2460	Second Term AED 1845	Third Term AED 1845	Total Charges AED 6150
Area SZR	First Term AED 2460	Second Term AED 1845	Third Term AED 1845	Total Charges AED 6150
Area The Gardens	First Term AED 2560	Second Term AED 1920	Third Term AED 1920	Total Charges AED 6400
Area Al Barsha	First Term AED 2560	Second Term AED 1920	Third Term AED 1920	Total Charges AED 6400
Area Al Qouz	First Term AED 2560	Second Term AED 1920	Third Term AED 1920	Total Charges AED 6400
Area Barsha Heights	First Term AED 2560	Second Term AED 1920	Third Term AED 1920	Total Charges AED 6400
Area Jumeirah Village Circle	First Term AED 2560	Second Term AED 1920	Third Term AED 1920	Total Charges AED 6400
Area Sports City	First Term AED 2560	Second Term AED 1920	Third Term AED 1920	Total Charges AED 6400
Area DIP	First Term AED 2560	Second Term AED 1920	Third Term AED 1920	Total Charges AED 6400
Area Sharjah	First Term AED 2560	Second Term AED 1920	Third Term AED 1920	Total Charges AED 6400

Sports Facilities

A variety of sports and athletic activities are offered at the TCSI campus. These are managed and taught by specialist teachers. Several inter-house and inter-school sports competitions and leagues are held regularly.

Students are encouraged to participate in physical activities and sports (Image Credit: The City School International)

Extra-curricular Activities at The City School International

The City School International Dubai strives for the well-rounded development of students, and sports are an integral part of the school activities. Thursday mornings are dedicated to school clubs and support classes. Students can opt for courses according to their area of interest. Teachers, senior students and hired experts conduct these classes and help students polish their skills.

Students engage in many extra-curricular activities at the school (Image Credit: The City School International)

Some extra-curricular activities conducted at the school include:


Innovative Product Competition	Moving Making
Graffiti Competition	Overnight Local Trips
Overseas Trip	Field Trips
Educational Fair	Work Placement
Book Sales	Assemblies
Young Entrepreneurs Competition	World Maths Day
Poetry & Story Recitation	Elocution Competitions
Spelling Bees	Debating Competitions
Plays	Visiting Speakers
STEAM based week	Charity Events
Annual Talent Shows	Sports Days

Islamic values are instilled in students through Quran completion, Quran club (with Telawa and Tajweed) and simulation Hajj program.

Field Trips from The City School International

Students enjoyed their visit to Wagamama Restaurant (Image Credit: The City School International)

Regular field trips arranged at The City School International provide contextual and experiential learning. They plan overseas and overnight local trips throughout the academic year. Trips to religious and cultural sites make students more aware of the Islamic values and UAE culture.

After-school Care at The City School International

The school does not offer after-school care or activities beyond the regular class dispersal time, which is 02:20 pm.

Medical Care at The City School International

A full-time nurse manages a well-equipped medical clinic at the school campus. A visiting doctor also tends to the students once a week.

Contact

Mode of Communication between Teachers and Parents

The school has a WhatsApp group to keep parents updated regarding important school events and notices. Parents can contact the school to know more about the WhatsApp group.

ClassDojo App is used for effective communication between parents and teachers and share reports. You can also share photos and videos through the app.

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The City School International

Overview