IGCSE Curriculum School in Dubai

SECONDARY CURRICULUM, INCLUDING IGCSES

Explore NAS Dubai's Secondary curriculum, preparing students for IGCSE exams with personalised guidance and specialist teaching to achieve academic success. Our Secondary students immerse themselves in specialist subjects, which are taught through the English National Curriculum.

OUR SECONDARY CURRICULUM

At Secondary, our students follow the English National Curriculum, which culminates in their IGCSE exams in Year 11. The transition to Secondary school can be a big step and we make sure that each student has the support they need to adapt to a more challenging curriculum.

Guided by our specialist subject teachers, our students learn to apply knowledge and understanding to new and familiar situations, to enquire intellectually, and to develop cultural awareness as global citizens.

LEARNING IN THE SPECIALIST SUBJECTS

In Lower Secondary, our Year 7 and 8 students delve deeper into a wide range of subjects. Lessons are delivered by specialists, supported by a class tutor who’s responsible for each learner’s academic and social development. Your child’s tutor will also deliver moral education and social studies, which includes global citizenship and PSHE.

Every student studies: Arabic, art, computer science, design technology, drama, English, French, geography, German, history, Islamic studies, Mandarin, mathematics, music, PE, science, Spanish, and our DICE curriculum (Design, Innovation, Computing, Enterprise).

Your child will choose their IGCSE options in Year 8 before beginning their programme of study in Year 9. The subject choices they make can affect university options, and our staff are always on hand to guide you through the process.

achieving success in igcse exams

In Years 9, 10, and 11, our students work toward their IGCSE exams. Guided by our highly qualified teachers, your child will develop the skills, understanding, and knowledge they need to achieve outstanding results.

We offer a wide variety of courses, which are designed to engage and challenge. These include core and optional subjects over a three-year period. We encourage our learners to take their exams early (in Year 10), which allows them greater flexibility, as well as the opportunity to increase the number of courses they follow.

All our students take English language and literature, maths, science, humanities, and a language. They then choose their options from established blocks. We offer a wide range of choices so that each child can tailor their learning journey.

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A TYPICAL DAY AT NAS DUBAI

Our inspiring curricula, dynamic spaces, and world-class teachers inspire every student to be their best, every day.

Tutor Time

Tutor Time creates a sense of community - and sets our students up for the day. Our learners engage in relationship-building activities, mindfulness, and opportunities that boost their energy levels, as well as receiving pastoral care.

Tutor Time

Specialist subjects

Specialist subject learning is at the heart of our curriculum. Students immerse themselves in 'big ideas' through subjects like maths and languages. Our learners work together on themed projects, developing vital creative and critical thinking skills.

Specialist subjects

Lunchtime

Lunchtime provides the fuel our students need to learn, thanks to delicious meals that are freshly prepared in our onsite canteen. After eating, there’s always time to socialise with friends or play sports outdoors.

Let’s Eat and Mingle

Expressing creativity

Through our exclusive collaboration with The Julliard School, students gain a rich understanding of musical composition, learn an instrument, and dive into innovative dance and drama experiences – developing their talents in the process.

Expressing creativity

Getting competitive

As soon as classes finish, our students seek out new challenges on the pitch, competing in a wide range of sports against schools from across Dubai. Our development teams offer everyone the chance to get active and have fun, too.

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INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS

Outstanding teachers make outstanding schools, which is why we only recruit the best. Your child will learn from highly qualified educators who are at the forefront of their subject field or specialism. They’ll inspire your child to achieve more than they ever thought possible – including impressive IGCSE results that set them up for success.

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