Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
4719 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
Most common nationality |
Indian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
100% international |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Hindi, French, Malayalam, Urdu, Arabic |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
External examinations or assessments available |
CBSE |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Middle school - 1 hour
|
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
School start time |
7:40 am |
School finish time |
1:45 pm |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
The school canteen is a hygienic and well-stocked facility that serves nutritious snacks and beverages at affordable prices. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Craft making, glass painting, fabric painting, sand painting, mask making, vegetable printing, collage, dancing, drama, public speaking, cricket, football, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, basketball, gymnastics, athletics, swimming, scouting |
Sports activities included |
Volleyball, swimming, cricket, gymnastics |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Facilities are provided for Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Cricket, Badminton, Table Tennis and Athletics. We also hire the facility of the Etisalat Academy to provide specialised training. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our Own High School - Al Warqa'a is a modern private boy's school, located in Dubai's Al Warqa'a neighborhood. The school welcomes students aged 6-17 to its private Indian curriculum school, where young people from Grade 1 to Grade 12 learn, grow, play and work towards outstanding CBSE levels which will open exciting doors to leading higher education opportunities and future career options. Throughout their time at Our Own High School – Al Warqa'a, pupils will be carefully assessed to ensure they receive the best possible support and the greatest opportunities for academic success using the low-stress CCS (Continuous & Comprehensive evaluation System). OOH teaching staff follow the Indian curriculum closely, while using its international connections and experts to offer the latest in teaching practice and methodology – ideal for an inspiring, modern education. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Resolute in its mission to make extraordinary education accessible, ‘Our Own’ focuses its energies in preparing its students to be able to pursue tertiary education in their chosen fields and be at the forefront as ethical and socially engaged leaders.
The curriculum designed and developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi ensures quality education to all its students and prepares them to take on the mantle of leadership in the knowledge society. |