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Kings’ School Dubai…
the best by every child
“Bringing learning to life and making
it real…that’s what we are passionate
about. Every moment is a learning
moment and every space a learning
space.”
~ Alison Turner, Executive Primary
Headteacher, Kings’ School Dubai
T
his is not just a manner of
speaking, but rather a reflection
of what is in practice on any
given school day at the Kings’
School Dubai. At present, the school
holds the coveted position as one
of the top schools in Dubai, having
consistently received an outstanding
status in all school inspections carried
out by the Dubai School Inspection
Bureau (DSIB) of Knowledge and
Human
Development
Authority
(KHDA) since they began in 2008.
The school’s welcoming atmosphere
is perhaps one of its more dominant
features. There is a soft hum of
productivity as teachers interact with
students inside the classrooms. Further
engagement is witnessed as students
happily interact with each other in
hushed tones on their way to classes.
This sense of a tight knit community
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is aided by creatively designed
visuals that highlight the term’s theme
throughout the school’s corridors.
These visuals are mostly designed by
the students and help to remind them
and the staff of the creative focus and
theme for that particular term.
Of note is that the somewhat cozy
layout of the buildings allow for more
personalised interactions between
students and staff, while the space is
effectively utilised for both indoor and
outdoor learning.
The facilities, which include a wellresourced library and innovative
learning space allow for a progressive
teaching and learning environment.
The sports facilities are equally
remarkable and include a gym, 2 sports
courts, a large Astroturf pitch, running
track and a 25-metre swimming pool.
The school’s commitment to staying
abreast of technological developments
is evidenced in their PC and Mac suites,
class iPads and laptops, Apple TV and
Elmo visualizers, as well as interactive
whiteboards.
Kings’ School Dubai also boasts a
Class Time
state of the art auditorium with a
high-specification lighting rig and
sound system, which is instrumental
in showcasing students’ talents in the
performing arts.
Both staff and students enjoy a
professional and mutually respectful
relationship. There is a harmonious and
unanimous effort by all in maintaining
the school’s prestigious position.
Executive
Primary
Headteacher,
Mrs Alison Turner credits quality
communication as the key to staff
engagement. Good communication is
also vital in implementing the school’s
vision, improvement planning and the
overall direction of the school.
She outlines the following
as useful in running a very
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