Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
700 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Spanish |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGSCE and A Level |
Results in these examinations |
IGSCE and A Level results ahead of UK National Averages
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Education Department |
Learning support offered |
DIS realises that learners are all unique individuals and, as such, some may require extra support. In these circumstances, the Special Education Department will make an assessment of your child and how best to meet their needs. This will be done in collaboration with you, as well as all of their teachers, so that DIS can understand your child more fully.
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Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Admission into the Foundation Stage of the school does not require a formal assessment. However, where English is not the family's first language or where additional learning support may be required, assessments may be needed. All FS pupils must be fully toilet trained before starting school. Students applying from year 1 upwards will be required to attend an age appropriate entrance assessment. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sewing, face painting, music, craft, chess, football, rugby, eco art club, Arabic, Quran, film club, story writing. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports facilities at the school |
Shaded play areas, basketball and tennis courts, astro turf football pitch, large multi purpose hall. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Diyafah International School aims to inspire its students, so that they are successful in their learning, confident in attitude, responsible citizens in a global society and effective leaders of tomorrow. DIS aims to 'Let Their Light Shine'.
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Teaching approach of the school |
Your child will develop a love of learning through our contemporary teaching approach.
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