The Elite English School

Founded in 1992, The Elite English School is a co-educational school. It follows the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. The Elite English School offers quality education and has high-standard facilities for students, making it one of the best schools in Deira. Currently, it has over 2,000 students and 95 teachers. The Elite English School has a robust educational programme that focuses on helping students attain academic excellence.

• Location: Deira
• Curriculum: Indian
• School fee: AED 4,614 - AED 10,186
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• KHDA rating: Acceptable
• Years offered: Pre-K - Grade 12

Al Wuheida, a sub-community of Deira, is renowned for its unique blend of modern and traditional constructions. People in the following nearby communities can easily access the Elite English School:

• Abu Hail
• Hor Al Anz
• Al Mamzar
• Al Nahda Dubai

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The campus of the Elite English School Dubai is extensive and has various facilities. Spacious and bright classrooms have excellent technological resources for a supportive learning environment. The entire campus has access to high-speed Wi-Fi connections to assist teachers in delivering lectures.

For mathematics, science and computer studies, there are separate labs. Avid readers and learners spend their time in libraries having latest books, magazines and journals. Besides academic facilities, the campus also supports non-academic activities. Students engage in healthy physical activities under the supervision of trained supervisors in the outdoor play areas.

The Elite English School is located on 34 B Street in Al Wuheida, Deira, Dubai.

The Elite English School is a multicultural primary and secondary school with students from different parts of the world. It follows an inclusive admission policy that forms a highly diverse community. The warm and friendly environment ensures the best educational experience for students. It has a positive culture where students learn and grow. The educational syllabus and teaching approach of the school fully support this vision. Extra-curricular activities ensure development of modern-day skills. Thus, the school offers a wide range of non-academic activities such as arts, sports, baking and more.

It offers education from kindergarten to Grade 12. Grades are split into the following sections:

The Elite English School Dubai syllabus is based on the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum. It consists of a variety of core and optional subjects that develop a comprehensive set of skills. The school is affiliated with the CBSE board and the Ministry of Education (MOE). Thus, allowing them to offer a wide range of academic and non-academic options.

FOUNDATION YEARS

The Elite English School foundation years are crucial to the success of a child. It emphasises nourishing impressionable minds from a young age. It develops skills and expertise that result in well-rounded students with balanced personalities. By the end of the foundation years, students are fully prepared for the next stage.

PRE-PRIMARY

In the pre-primary stage, the Elite English Private School specifically focuses on the following areas:

• English language and communication skills
• Motor skills
• Emotional and social development

These skills are imperative for the next stages of education. Teachers adopt a less formal teaching approach based on play and fun activities. This helps kids understanding the basic concepts effectively. Subjects taught in the pre-primary stage are:

PRIMARY

In the primary stage, the school changes its focus towards a formal learning plan. It targets student development by exposing them to a range of subjects. They are encouraged to think critically, enabling them to understand subjects in greater depths. The subjects are:

Please note that Islamic Education is mandatory for Muslims. For non-Muslims, Moral Science replaces Islamic Education.

FORMATIVE YEARS

In the formative years, the school continues the educational syllabus based on the CBSE curriculum. The critical thinking skills developed in the preceding stage help students to grasp complex concepts. The subjects taught from Grade 5 to Grade 10 are:

• Arabic
• English
• Hindi
• General science
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics
• UAE social studies and geography
• Islamic studies
• Moral education

DECISIVE YEARS

The syllabus for the decisive years is the advanced version of the formative years. It consists of similar subjects with economics, business studies, accountancy and home science. The foundations laid in the preceding stages help students grasp advanced concepts. Other subjects in Grade 11 and Grade 12 are:

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is an education regulatory body established by the government of Dubai. Since its inception in 2006, it has played a significant role in improving the quality of education offered by private institutes. It annually inspects the school performance and offers judgement based on a six-point scale.

In the latest inspection, the school was awarded an acceptable rating by the KHDA. Here is the history of KHDA’s rating for the Elite High School:

The Elite English School academic calendar is as follows:

The The Elite English School admission procedure is straightforward. Those interested in enrolling their kids in this school need to fill out an online application form.

After receiving the application, the school contacts the parents to bring their child for an assessment. For admission in KG1, the principal conducts a pre-admission interview. The candidate’s verbal and non-verbal skills are thoroughly analysed, and the outcome is discussed with parents in detail. This allows the school to develop a proper education plan for that child. An eligibility test is conducted for admission in KG2 and above. For more information, view its admission policy.

DOCUMENTS AND ATTESTATION

Parents need to pay the deposit and the following documents to secure a seat for their child:

ADMISSION IN KG1, KG2 AND GRADE 1

• The child’s passport copy with a valid UAE residence visa (two copies)
• Valid Emirates ID of the child (two copies)
• A copy of the Birth certificate of the child (attested by the Consulate General of India in Dubai, if born outside UAE or GCC countries)
• Transfer certificate in Arabic (three copies)
• Previous academic record (two copies)
• Recent passport-size or stamp-sized photograph of the child (seven photos with name and class written in block letters on the back)

If the child has no passport, submit copies of the parents’ passport where the child’s name is mentioned.

ADMISSION IN GRADE 2 TO GRADE 9

Those coming from the schools in the UAE must submit the following documents:

• The child’s passport copy with a valid UAE residence visa (one copy)
• Previous academic record (one copy)
• Recent passport-size or stamp-sized photograph of the child (seven photos with name and class written in block letters on the back)
• Transfer or school leaving certificate (original)

In absence of the child’s passport, parents can submit copies of the pages of their passport where the child’s name is endorsed. Also, the gap between the date of leaving the school and the date of joining this school should not be over two weeks. Those coming from schools other than Dubai must get their transfer certificate attested by the Educational Board of that Emirate.

Those coming from other Gulf countries must submit the following documents:

• The child’s passport copy with a valid UAE residence visa (two copies)
• Valid Emirates ID of the child (two copies)
• Recent passport-size or stamp-sized photograph of the child (seven photos with name and class written in block letters on the back)
• Previous academic record (two copies)
• Transfer or school leaving certificate (original)

Please note that the transfer certificate must be in English and have the grades mentioned clearly in figures and words instead of Roman figures. Attestation of the transfer certificate is required from the following authorities:

• UAE Embassy in the country of the previous school
• Ministry of Education of the country of the previous school
• Ministry of Education in the UAE

The gap between the date of leaving the previous school and joining this school should not exceed over one month.

Those coming from India must submit the following documents:

• The child’s passport copy with a valid UAE residence visa (two copies)
• Valid Emirates ID of the child (two copies)
• Previous academic record (two copies)
• Recent passport-size or stamp-sized photograph of the child (seven photos with name and class written in block letters on the back)
• Transfer or school leaving certificate (original)

Please make sure that the transfer certificate is in English and must have grades mentioned clearly in words and numbers instead of Roman figures. Attestation of the transfer certificate is required from the following authorities:

• District Education Board (CBSE or ICSE or other local boards in India)
• UAE Embassy (Delhi)/ UAE Consulate (Mumbai)
• Consulate General of India (Dubai)
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Dubai)

Kindly bear in mind that the gap between the date of leaving the previous school and the date of joining the current school should not exceed one month. For more information, view the list of required documents by the Elite English School. The age-grade guideline is as follows:

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)

The Elite English School fees are as follows:

Parents also have to pay the mandatory charges which are as follows:

Please note that the mandatory charges include fees for the library, laboratory, computer and other equipment. For more information, view the fee structure of The Elite English Private School.

The school does not have a canteen. Students usually bring lunch and water bottles from their homes.

The school provides a safe and reliable transport service to its students. For more information, please contact the school administration.

For more information, contact the school’s transport department.

The school has various facilities available for sports, including cricket, basketball, volleyball and badminton. It also arranges annual sports competitions to keep children engaged and active.

One of the key considerations of the Elite English School is the professional and social development of skills. The school strongly believes that these skills are imperative for students to succeed in the modern-day world. Thus, the school has developed a comprehensive extra-curricular programme with incredible opportunities. From sports to leadership and arts to science, the needs of each student are covered.

Sports is also an important part of the extra-curricular programme at this school. Most of the extra-curricular activities are related to sports and provide opportunities for students to compete. Annual sports and interschool football competitions are the main extra-curricular activities of this domain.

Other extra-curricular activities and events are as follows:

The school conducts field trips to the local attractions, such as museums and parks, every academic year. Parents’ consent is needed before the field trips, and additional charges are applicable.

The school has a clinic supported by full-time nurses and a part-time doctor. It has necessary equipment to overcome any emergency.

The school’s official website is the main source of information that can be accessed at any given time of the day. Here, parents can access information related to curriculum, policies and fee structure. There is also a parent portal where parents can avail specific information, such as the progress of their child, feedback, academic records and attendance records. The school also communicates with parents via social media platforms and WhatsApp groups.

• Telephone number: +971 04 268 8244
• Email address: ees@eliteenglishschool.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The Elite English School Official Website
• The Elite English School Facebook
• The Elite English School YouTube

WHAT IS THE ELITE ENGLISH SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE?

The Elite English School fee is AED 4,614 to AED 10,186

WHAT IS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR THE ELITE ENGLISH SCHOOL?

The academic calendar of The Elite English School Deira runs from April to March.

IS ELITE ENGLISH SCHOOL DUBAI CO-ED?

Yes, it is co-ed school,

WHICH CLASSES ARE OFFERED BY ELITE ENGLISH SCHOOL?

The school offers classes from kindergarten to Grade 12.

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