Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
2744 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
44 |
Most common nationality |
Emirati |
Ratio of local students to international students |
62% local : 38% international |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
Students are subjected to (proficiency test) CEPA and international assessment tools, such as: PISA, PIRLS, TIMSS, SAT, TOEFL. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Education department. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, gymnastics, athletics, ballet, Kung Fu, martial arts, self defense. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Sports facilities at the school |
Playing courts, swimming pools, indoor sport hall, multi-purpose hall. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Dubai Modern Education School first opened its doors in 1996. DMES applies two curriculums where third of the students are following Ministry of Education Curriculum , while the rest are following U.S Curriculum , and about 50 students with special educational needs. Dubai Modern Education School encourages rapprochement between people and considers cultural and religious multiplicity into acceptance and tolerance. The school prepares an annual event entitled “People cultures Forum”, since DMES believes in peaceful coexistence and respect for the rights of others.
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Teaching approach of the school |
The US Curriculum is based on American standards of achievement. This gives more creative freedom to improve the curriculum based on individual needs, supported by a huge range of co-curricular activities that ensure students have the opportunity to fully develop as individuals. Individualized instructions are geared towards enquiry-based, hands-on teaching methods and world class best renowned learning strategies. |