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When it comes to preparation for university, career and life, few schools in the Middle East come close to Nord Anglia International School Dubai (NAS Dubai. The school has earned its reputation as a top choice for parents seeking a holistic education paired with unwavering support.
NAS Dubai has a track record of academic excellence and student success. The school consistently achieves good results in external examinations such as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the IB Diploma Programme. Many graduates go on to attend top universities around the world. Students do just as well beyond exams, with achievements in the arts, sports, community and more.
How does NAS Dubai accomplish this? Here are five key features that make an education here a solid foundation for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century:
At NAS Dubai, it is not just about what you learn in textbooks. The school adopts a hands-on approach that encourages students to be creative. Source: Nord Anglia International School Dubai
Personalised, effective approach to learning
Here, you’ll find a learning environment where your child’s personality can shine. The school believes that every child is unique, so they tailor their teaching to fit individual needs and goals. Every aspect is designed to help students excel — and that includes how the school ensures all teachers are highly qualified, experienced and dedicated.
Whether it’s the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), A levels and IGCSE, they are there for students every step of the way. These teachers are a key reason for the top marks recorded between 2021 to 2023 — where 38% of NAS Dubai students achieved 40+ in the IBDP, with the top score being a perfect 45.
One-of-a-kind experiences
At NAS Dubai, it’s not just about textbooks and lectures. Here, it is about real-life challenges and hands-on solutions. Students have plenty of chances to apply what they’re learning in class in field trips, internships, or special projects. Not only does this make learning more fun and interesting, but it also helps learners develop important skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Many resources to get into university
Understanding that each student is different and needs different kinds of support, the school created the Future Guidance team. They not only help students figure out their passions, interests and skills but also guide them through universities and courses. There’s even help with extracurricular activities to bolster applications and panels where students can ask questions directly to university representatives. Essay clinics and portfolio review days are available too.
With such keen support, NAS Dubai students often get into the world’s top 100 universities, including Oxbridge, Edinburgh, Brown and Cornell, to name just four.
NAS Dubai’s innovative programmes put students on their individual paths to success. Source: Nord Anglia International School Dubai
Focus on creativity
Here, creativity is valued. Tom Douch, Head of Secondary, believes it’s a crucial ingredient for success. “We firmly believe that nurturing students’ creative potential empowers them to think innovatively, solve complex problems, and adapt to an ever-evolving world,” he says. “By emphasising creativity, we instil in our students the ability to approach challenges with open minds and explore multiple perspectives.”
From the IBDP to its extracurricular actitives, creativity permeates every corner of NAS Dubai. “It is nurtured through a combination of opportunities, hard work, and dedication to academic achievement,” adds Maggie Perkins, the Deputy Head of Secondary. “Students are constantly encouraged to think innovatively, challenge norms and explore new concepts. Our environment empowers our students to unleash their imagination and develop unique solutions to complex problems.”
Collaborations with world-leading organisations
NAS Dubai collaborates with the likes of The Juilliard School, UNICEF and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). The goal is to offer transformative experiences, such as opportunities to participate in the Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard programmes abroad, develop filtration devices to be used on Mars, take on projects like recycling and turning plants into biofuel, and more.
“Underpinned by a robust curriculum policy and driven by our collaboration with MIT & Julliard, the curriculum at NAS Dubai is infused with opportunities for students to be creative, innovative, problem-solve and think critically,” says Perkins.
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