Repton School Dubai

• Location of Repton School Dubai: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Year of foundation: 2007.
• Training programs: High School, GCSE, IB, BTEC.
• Age of students: 3-18 years.
• Residence type: general residence.
• Total number of students: up to 2300 people, 120 of them on the boarding house.

Repton School Dubai, rated by KHDA as outstanding since 2015, is an elite international school in the heart of Dubai, celebrating over a decade of excellence, since its inception in 2007.  Repton School Dubai is the only British school in Dubai to offer boarding facilities, with full, weekly and flexible boarding options available to both boys and girls. There are also schools with Switzerland education in Dubai such as Swiss school Dubai.

Repton School is the largest campus in the Middle East.  By joining our boarding family, boys and girls from all over the world experience outstanding academic, curriculum and boarding opportunities. Set in a stunning campus in Nad Al Sheba, offering a dynamic boarding experience, Repton pupils from ages 3-18 benefit from facilities, resources and a classroom and sporting experience that is the envy of their peers.

The school has a wide – ranging after school and weekend activity programme during the week and boarders actively participate in this to broaden their horizons, develop new skills and discover hidden talents. Full boarders will enjoy exciting weekends making the most of what Dubai school has to offer including golf, sailing, horse riding, go - karting and paintballing in the cooler months and theme parks, theatres, cinemas and sporting activities during the summer period.

Repton School is open every day (in school learning offered) for every student with access to our exciting curriculum and facilities whilst still following precautionary COVID guidelines regarding social distancing and disinfection processes!

Repton boarding school offers:

• Safety - Dubai is one of the safest places to live with a very low crime rate
• Healthcare – fantastic healthcare facilities to offer peace of mind; full time School Doctor available and nurse in the boarding house
• Multicultural environment – 85 nationalities
• Rated by KHDA (UAE education authority) as Outstanding since 2014
• Strong special needs provision with broad range of learning support and an ambitious gifted and talented program
• Scholarship opportunities in multiple disciplines
• Arabic, French, Spanish and German languages taught within the curriculum
• 98% of our teachers are British educated and have trained and taught in the UK
• We provide pupils the opportunity to develop the key skills need to become confident and self-supporting young adults fully prepared for university dorms transition
• Boarders have access to outstanding facilities such as 3 swimming pools, multiple tennis and basketball courts, indoors sports halls, music and dance studios
• On site tutors, counselors and support staff ensure pupils emotional wellbeing is cared for as well as their physical wellbeing
• Partnership with Repton School in the UK – student exchange program offered annually for Repton IGCSE pupils.
• Visa and medical insurance provided for full time boarders if required
• Our aim and purpose is to provide the best teaching and learning environment in which all our pupils will achieve their very best academically, physically and socially
• Repton IGCSE options perfectly prepare pupils for the structure demand of the IB diploma programme
• Our students have progressed onto some of the world’s leading universities (Oxford, UCLA Berkley, University of St Andrews, University College London, New York University, King’s College London and many more).

Repton School follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales and the academic year runs from August to June. Children are admitted during the academic year if a place becomes available. 

Our Values

Alongside the pursuit of academic excellence, Repton Dubai is proud of the outstanding pastoral care provided for all students and proud too of the traditions and core values that underpin all that goes on at the school. Combining the culture, energy and dynamism of the UAE with the rich heritage and traditions derived from our close partnership with Repton School in the UK, standards and traditions that have stood the test of time. We are determined to remain a world-class school and a beacon of excellence where people matter, and the whole Repton community, pupils, staff and parents, work together to develop young people who are confident yet compassionate, courageous and curious. Repton Dubai aims to develop open minded, knowledgeable and nurturing young people who help to create a move peaceful work through international – mindedness and respect.

Repton Family of Schools

Repton Dubai cherishes its close links to Repton UK with over 450 years of academic and sporting excellence. Our Board of Governors consist of representatives of our UK partners. Repton UK performs annual Quality Assurance inspections to ensure the curriculum, teaching, learning and ethos are aligned. We offer yearly a two weeks student exchange program in Repton UK for Repton Dubai IGCSE students. We also benefit from our collaborative synergies with our sister schools Repton Dubai Al Barsha and Repton Abu Dhabi.

Curriculum

At Repton, we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt and develop the curriculum to meet the needs of each pupil. With regular progress tracking through both formal and informal assessments, we deliver a bespoke and individual curriculum to ensure each student reaches their full potential

Early years (Nursery and Reception – age 3 and 4 years old)

Our early year’s department offers the EYFS curriculum and focusses on developing enquiring minds by learning through play. The expertise of our outstanding teachers well-resourced classrooms, dedicated outdoor spaces, garden, dedicated swimming pool, library and sensory room all provide opportunities to continuously develop the core seven areas of learning.

• EYFS programme
• Read Write Inc phonics programme
• Focus on fine motor skills
• Social, emotional and physical development
• Building the foundations for core subjects
• French and Arabic taught
• Specialist Music, PE , and Swimming

Junior School (Year 1 – Year 4 – age 5 to 8 year old )

Pupils progress through the Junior School following the British National Curriculum. They are taught traditional values of respect and good manners alongside an outstanding curriculum of academic, sporting and creative excellence. Our pupils develop their critical thinking skills and stretch their understanding thought an exciting skill based learning approach.

• Emphasis on acquisition of life skills such as confidence creativity and curiosity
• Core curriculum included English, math, science, art , music , PE, ICT
• Introduction to mental arithmetic
• Introduction to competitive sports
• Specialist teaching in PE, music, art French, ICT, Arabic, Islamic education ( for Muslim children) and DT
• Introduction to outdoor education
• Extra-curricular peripatetic Music lessons in collaboration with Music box

Middle school (year 5 to year 8 - 9 to 12 year old )

• Core curriculum includes English, math, science, art , music, DT , PE , ICT
• Specialist teachers in all subjects
• World languages include Arabic ( A & B) French, German and Spanish, with accelerated programs for native speakers
• Islamic Education ( for Muslim children)  social studies and Moral education
• International trips and local visits/activities
• Extra-curricular Peripatetic Music lessons in collaboration with Music Box

Senior school (year 9 to year 11 – age 13 to 15 year old)

Our senior school is designed to extend pupils’ academic ability further, whilst encouraging them to think deeply, question and explore ideas for themselves. The expectation on all pupils is to take responsibility for their own learning and begin to carve their own future pathway.

• Preparation and completion of IGCSE qualifications
• Core subjects include English language, English literature, mathematics or additional mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics ,world language ( Arabic/French/German/Spanish) core physical education
• Optional subjects include, Art, Drama, music, business studies, computing, DT, economics, Geography, history, PE, and psychology
• Extra-curricular peripatetic Music lessons in collaboration with music box
• University visits

IB ( year 12 and year 13 age 16 and 17 years old)

Whether students choose to follow the IB diploma or the IB careers programme, we are committed to ensuring pupils have the academic knowledge, skills and competencies to succeed and join their first choice university.

• The IBDP ( IB diploma) is a balanced, rigorous qualification that has been in existence for 50 years
• Students must take English, Mathematics at least one Science at least one Humanities subject, a World language and then a further choice from the Arts or others
• IBCP students study one BTEC course ( Businesses Sport) undertake 2 IBDP subject of their choice and complete a core subject
• Students are directed and assisted by an experienced Careers and University Advisor

Admissions process

The admission process includes the following steps:

1. Online application form
2. No application fee required
3. The most recent school report and previous academic year’s end of year report required for Academic team review (translated into English) and student copy of the passport
4. Entry assessment (if requested by the academic team the candidate would be required to take remote assessment GL or CAT 4)
5. Pastoral interview required for Boarding prospective pupils to be conducted  on zoom platform
6. English Placement test might be required for pupils coming for non- British/international schools

Once the offer letter is sent the parent will have 10 days to accept the offer by paying the security deposit.

Alison Roberts

Head of Marketing and Admissions at Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD)

Why do parents choose Dubai primary and secondary schools for their children?

The quality of education is one of the reasons families choose Dubai. With a plethora of international schools, offering all curriculums and positioned across all fee price points, there is something for everyone. A significant number of families are moving to Dubai, and the city is booming. Schools are seeing an exponential growth and it is a very exciting time to be in education. The level of education across the city is exceptionally high and the school regulator ensures that all schools are achieving excellent standards of education across all measures.

In the spacious residences of the Repton School, young men can live (in the hostel directly on the territory), and girls (for them two spacious villas are located near the building). In the men's rooms there are equipped bathrooms, all the necessary equipment and furniture: high school students can claim a separate room, students from 7 to 11 class live by twos. The residence for girls was the first female hostel in the Middle East: cozy rooms with bathrooms (high school students live in twos, junior students with several neighbors). Each residence offers Wi-Fi (not available from 11 pm to 6 am), as well as a kitchen, a living room and a prayer room for general use.

International students receive a full, varied and delicious food on the basis of a full board: in the general dining room, young men always eat, girls can have dinner either here or in the territory of their boarding house. All meals are prepared in the school, in own kitchen - so it's easier to control the quality of the ingredients and the preparations, the freshness and taste of the products. Currently, the dishes are prepared with less salt; nuts and glutamate sodium are not used. It is possible to organize a special dietary or vegetarian diet. In addition, each residence has a fully equipped kitchen, where students can prepare for themselves simple meals or snacks: there is always milk, bread, fruit and cereals.

Each residence is managed by a senior educator, special assistants tutors, the head of the household are also working, in addition, some teachers regularly live in residences, and there is also regular staff. You can be sure that the safety of children is guaranteed around the clock.

The nurse also is on duty around the clock: Repton School has its own medical center, where a physiotherapist and a psychologist work, pediatrician reception conducts regular. In case of an acute need, the child is promptly transported to a hospital nearby and the staff  immediately reports to the parents or guardians.

Subject list: Art, biology, business, chemistry, design, drama, geography, history, Information Technology, maths, music, Natural science, physical education, physics
Activity list: badminton, basketball, dancing, football, gymnastics, rugby, swimming, tennis, track-and-field athletics, Trampoline jumping, water polo

At Repton, learning can take a variety of forms and many of these take place beyond the confines of the classroom. We emphasis the importance of engaging with othr schools and societies, with students taking part in the UK Maths challenge, Model United Nations, Formula 1 in schools and 4x4 challenges, building schools in Senegal and showcasing their talents at DIFC Art Nights and World Art Dubai.

Repton provides an outstanding and ambitious program of outdoor education from involving overseas trips, local adventure camps and leadership workshops such as the Duke of Edinburgh award. Whether on top of a mountain in the French Alps, a community project in the jungles of Thailand of competing in Netball tournaments in South Africa, we ensure all of our activities develop essential life skills such as a team work, self-confidence, leadership and self-reliance that will set Repton student in good standing for the rest of their lives

Extra curriculum activities

The sport and extracurricular programme offered at Repton is second to none and delivers enormous opportunity and choice; whether children prefer drama to rugby, or netball to debating and computer coding, we are determined to file up their imagination and inspire them to fulfil their potential. With over 150 activities war are confident there is something for every child

Specialist teaching

WE believe specialist teaching foresters exceptional achievement and attainment. From Year 5 , all lessons are taught by specialist teacher and we are very proud to provide specialist music from FS1 and Art and DT from year 3. This ensures depth in the Repton curriculum in every year group and very subject, as well as smooth transitions between year groups and key stages. All our specialist teachers have expertise in a particular field, have specific qualification to teach that subject to a high level and are passionate about it.

Sports

Repton offers a wide range of sporting opportunities to all students, which are supported by our fantastic sports facilities. Our pupils have access to experienced sports professionals from Olympic athletes to UAE National players.

Our teams re amongst the top 5 schools in the UAE across a wide range of sports for both boys and girls in all ages. In particular, our performances I core sports of Netball, Football, Cricket, Swimming and Rugby have been impressive and our teams routinely achieve top honors. Special mention to our Grills Football team and Boys Footall team who were recently crowned DASSA Champions. As well as our Cricket team who have been crowned Cricket Champions of Dubai.

Repton also competes internationally and has demonstrable success in sporting tours conducted in England, South Africa, Thailand and Spain.

Repton community

From a starting point of 500 students in September 2008, Repton has now grown to over 1700 with over 1000 students in junior school complemented by 700 students in Senior school and IB.

Repton quickly established itself as one of the leading schools in the GCC; in July 2020 the average IB points per DP student achieved was 36, well above the global average of 29 points and the equivalent of AAAA at A level.  These outstanding results secure successful applications to the world’s leading universities and recent alumni are now studying in Oxford University, University College London and Kings College London and the University of California.

Academics

Our pupils follow an academic programme based on the British National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 11, (FS1 to Grade 10) studying a broad range of International GCSEs, examined at age 16 in Year 11, accredited by the Cambridge and London University Exam Boards.

Thereafter, students study for the prestigious International Baccalaureate qualification, post 16, following either the Diploma or Careers programmes. The latter qualification is available through a BTEC qualification for both Business and Sport. At the senior school, the academic programme is organized into three terms. In Years 7-9 (Grades 6-8), pupils are taught core subjects (Maths, English, Science) in ability groups and non-core subjects in mixed ability groups.

At the end of Year 9 (Grade 8), students choose their IGCSE options and follow these over a two-year period. At the end of Year 11, pupils are awarded their IGCSE certificates and those achieving a minimum of 6 passes at grade 6 are invited to join the sixth form to follow the IB Diploma Programme. For students opting to follow the IB Career-related Programme, a minimum of 5 passes at grade 5 or better are required.

The International Baccalaureate is intellectually rigorous, demanding that pupils not only attain high academic standards but also that students fully participate in out of class activities through the Creativity Activity Service (CAS) aspect of the Diploma. In addition, students study a course in the Theory of Knowledge [TOK] and complete a 4000 word Extended Essay. Through these courses, pupils develop the knowledge of how to learn and positively challenge their perspectives of the world from a variety of differing viewpoints.

Repton Teachers

All Repton teachers are highly trained professionals who care to further their own learning. The Headmaster regularly poses ‘What are you reading?’ and the culture of erudition within this outstanding school is perceptible. Repton teachers are skilled within their own subject discipline; students in Year 3 and Year 4 enjoy some specific, specialist-lead classes and those in Year 5+ benefit from specialist teaching across all disciplines. By the time that the rigorous International Baccalaureate is reached in Year 12 and Year 13, teachers are skilled in exploring the necessary demands at the highest level of their subjects.

Technology and Innovation

The ability to use technology appropriately is a core skill all students need, in order to be successful in their later lives. At Repton Dubai all students have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of technology both as consumers and as creators. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and as we move towards becoming an Apple Distinguished School, the number of iPads available for students to use is increasing. In computing, our recently refurbished Mac suite has ensured that students are using innovative technology to aid their work, while in Design Technology the use of 3D printing to produce projects has developed many new skills.

However, it is not just in the traditional subjects where the use of new technologies is encouraged; students in Drama regularly film and edit scenes using handheld devices and data is collected in Science and sent by Wi-Fi directly to a computer. Innovation is both a process and a mindset. To support the UAE National Agenda and our students’ development, at Repton we are developing the next generation of innovators. Teachers achieve this goal by acting as role models and being innovative in their teaching methods. Students are given the opportunity to innovate, during lessons and in regular competitions both in and outside of school. Nothing stands still at Repton; we are preparing our students for an ever changing world where the ability to innovate and think creatively will be paramount.

Student Success

The tables below shows the percentage of grades achieved in IGCSE and IB

Inclusion (learning support program)

Repton School offers a range of support services, including:

• Individual learning/education plans with strategies to support the learning environment of the pupil
• Case conferences with teachers and administration regarding the individual needs of the pupil
• Individual or small group classes targeting specific learning differences
• Occupational therapy
• Speech and language therapy
• Behaviour management programmes
• Educational and diagnostic assessments
• Access arrangements for examinations
• Outreach programmes for parents/pupils

We strive to ensure that our teaching meets the needs of all our students and is appropriately differentiated to allow access and challenge for all. The school has the required support systems available to meet students’ needs both at the admissions level and the classroom level. To this end we work collaboratively with management, teachers, pastoral and medical teams, parents and pupils in supporting learning diversity. We have a shared objective to collaborate with parents to ensuring that that pupils and parents are at the center of our support.

Scholarship opportunities

Scholarships at Repton Dubai are awarded to pupils in Year 5 to Year 8, both to Internal and external candidates and are tenable for a pupil’s time at school, subject to high standards of behavior, performance and engagement in academic, musical and sporting activities. They are awarded at the discretion of the Headmaster. Upon the award of a scholarship, academic scholars are expected to remain hard working in their studies and demonstrate outstanding attainment. Music scholars should be prepared to support Repton School music performance groups and sports scholars should be available to represent school teams.

Scholarships, typically awarded at 10% of tuition fees, are offered in the following three areas:

• Academic: awarded to pupils with the ability and commitment to be academic leaders at Repton. The school is looking for outstanding pupils, who are curious, inquisitive and enjoy their studies.
• Music: awarded to talented musicians who are prepared to make a strong contribution to the Music Department at Repton, and prepared to support musical performance groups at the school.
• Sport: awarded to pupils with strong sporting credentials, who will promote sportsmanship, team work, leadership and fair play, and who will be ambassadors for Repton sports teams.

Repton has state of the art facilities and is situated on a spacious campus of over 1.3 million square feet, making it the largest school in the region.  We provide an environment that offers limitless opportunities for children to explore their passions and create their own identity. We boast purpose- built sports facilities that include 3 swimming pools, multiple tennis and basketball courts, indoor sports halls and vast outdoor sport fields. Repton’s expansive range of facilities support our rich and specialized curriculum with dedicated science, ICT and DT labs, language rooms, art workshops, music and dance studios.

The year is divided into traditional trimesters:

• Autumn lasts from 27 August to 17 December (vacations from 27 October to 1 November);
• Spring - from 3 January to 24 March ( Vacation 10-14 February);
• Summer - from 10 April to 30 June.

The cost of training directly depends on the season (trimester) and the year of study:

• Grade 6: autumn = 36405 AED, winter = 27303 AED, summer = 27303 AED (30% deposit for foreign students will be 39000 AED);
• Grade 7: autumn = 40054 AED, winter = 30040 AED, summer = 30040 AED (deposit - 30% - for foreign students will be 42915 AED);
• 8 class: autumn = 40884 AED, winter = 30663 AED, summer = 30662 AED % - for foreigners will be 43804 AED);
• Grade 9: autumn = 41711 AED, winter = 31289 AED, summer = 31283 AED (30% deposit for foreign students will be 44690 AED);
• Grade 10: autumn = 43373 AED, winter = 32530 AED, summer = 32530 AED (deposit - 30% for foreign students will be 46470 AED);
• Class 11: autumn = 45032 AED, winter = 33775 AED, summer = 33774 AED (deposit - 30% for foreign students will be 48250 AED);
• 12 class: autumn = 46692 AED, winter = 35020 AED, summer = 35019 AED (deposit - 30% - for foreign students will be 50028 AED);
• 13 class: autumn = 46692 AED, winter = 35020 AED, summer = 35019 AED (deposit - 30% - for foreign students will be 50028 AED).

Please note that some fees are not included in the total cost of the program and are paid separately:

• Initial testing;
• Medical insurance policy;
• Deposit upon admission (for foreign students only, refundable) = 50000 AED;
• Registration fee = 500 AED.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 500 AED
• Deposit for a course/programme 10000 AED
• Deposit on accommodation 50000 AED
• Medical insurance 5250 AED
• Visa fees 5000 AED

To enter the school, you will need to do the following:

• Complete the registration form
• Provide a copy of the passport or birth certificate
• Submit a school report indicating the year of study (Most recent data)
• To pay registration fee (non-refundable) = 500 AED.

High school students also must pass some mandatory tests:

• Assessment of cognitive abilities (computer test CAT, commission fee = 1000 AED)
• Give results no less than 6 IGCSE exams or equivalents - not less than B
• In some cases, take the CAT test.

Please note that Repton School prefers that the child has the results for the IGCSE exams specifically for those subjects that he/she will continue to study. It is also worth noting that in physics and higher mathematics, as a rule, higher marks are required.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision