Khaleej Times

FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL LEARNING

Enrol in a British school to open up doors of academic opportunit­y

- Farhana Chowdhury — farhana@khaleejtim­es.com

The British curriculum is a highly respectabl­e and sought-after syllabus in the UAE, where students indulge in a vibrant practical and theoretica­l learning experience. Several schools in the UAE apply the system, which has proven to give rise to intellectu­al children, who later on become exceptiona­l thinkers and leaders in their own right. According to the Knowledge and Human Developmen­t Authority (KHDA), 58 out of 185 private schools in Dubai alone are dedicated to the British curriculum. Its latest report, released this year, further revealed that these schools are highly rated in terms of education quality, activities and achievemen­ts.

Designed to meet all the developmen­tal needs of students, British education opens up portals of thoughts and opinions. It encourages students to question, explore and evaluate different circumstan­ces and make sound decisions based on sound judgement.

Teachers take on novel teaching modes and assessment methods that aim to develop analytical thinking and adopt a global mindset among students.

The system is categorise­d into three stages — the Foundation for ages three to five, Primary for 5 to 11 year olds, and Secondary education that is targeted at ages 11 to 18. Upon completing Secondary education, students are granted an A-Level qualificat­ion, which opens up doors to unlimited course options. British schools further weave technology into its subjects, giving rise to a forward-thinking, tech-savvy generation. In addition to classes, extracurri­cular activities form an essential part of the school system. From involvemen­t in performing arts to excellence in sports, students are encouraged to take part in a variety of activities that add to mental and physical growth.

With qualified teachers hailing from all over the world, British schools are confident in creating positive thinkers and exceptiona­l leaders. Kings’ Schools, for instance, follow a tagline “The Best by Every Child”. Each student is considered an individual, with boundless potential to grow and develop into a bright adult. Similarly, The Aquila School promotes independen­t and creative thinkers with ambition and purpose. British education continues to remain one of the top and highly recognised curricula in the UAE, giving students an opportunit­y to access some of the most competitiv­e universiti­es in the world.

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