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Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
Classroom
| Use of technology in the classroom |
New technology tools will be used throughout the school with curated online content and smart projection tools for teachers and students to use. Every possible technology will be on hand for children to learn how to use modern tools to problem-solve and construct the future world with opportunities for coding, design, making, control systems, robotics and AI, data analysis, hacking, designing Apps and all digital content and experience. Children will be taught how to code from an early age, and how to use 3-D printers. Fifth Dimension students will participate in gamified learning, virtual reality, creation of digital content, experiencing virtual field trips, reviewing, and critiquing online media sources as savvy digital consumers, and creators. Learning about futurism, the internet of things, and Block chain will form part of the children’s experience so they are future ready, and digitally savvy. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
SENCO team |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students will sit internal tests or, if required for added insight, one of Scantron’s Performances Series test for Mathematics and Reading from Grade 2 to Grade 5 during the admissions process. For Pre-K to Grade 2, the school will use Reading Foundations if added information is necessary. |
School day
| School start time |
Kindergarten: 8:00
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| School finish time |
Kindergarten: 13:30
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Fifth Dimension Elementary School is located in Nad al Sheba, Dubai and follows the California Common Core State Standards for children from Pre-K to Grade 5. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At FDES children develop valuable skill sets that prepare them for future careers in Science, Technology Engineering and Maths. A STEM education is not only about the future, it is about today.
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