Our family of Kings’ Schools often features in national and regional media. Here you can browse a broad range of news stories and reviews. The coverage ranges from opinion pieces, articles showcasing our academic and sporting achievements to features focusing on new developments, such as scholarships and expansion plans. This collection of links provides the outside perspective on our family of successful schools.
Wednesday 17th November | 4.30pm to 6.30pm,
If you are considering secondary education options for your child, please join us when we open our gates for a dedicated secondary open evening. Meet our talented team, explore our extensive campus set around landscaped gardens, and find out for yourself what sets Kings' apart.
Joinnn us for a Kings' family fun day at our beautiful Nad Al Sheba campus, from 3pm to 6pm, on Tuesday 17th March.
With children's entertainment, inflatable fun, sports activities, arts and crafts, this promises to be a wonderful afternoon for Kings' families with an open invitation to prospective families too. If that wasn't enough, we will also have a selection of food and refreshments to fuel the fun.
We hope to see you there!
We are incredibly excited to announce the opening of our first Kings’ nursery, a dedicated and purpose-built early years provision set within our beautiful and established Nad Al Sheba campus.
Enrolments are open and we invite you to tour this exceptional new facility for children from 2 years old. Call +971 4 3566800 ext. 715 or email registrar@kingsnas.com.
Indian all-rounder to share his knowledge through tie up with his Gen Next
World renowned spinner and Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin will share his expertise with youngsters in the UAE. Ashwin, who enjoys coaching youngsters was impressed with the talents in the UAE during his last visit in December 2016 and has picked the UAE to provide an unparalleled coaching programme designed specially by him based on his cricketing experiences at the highest level.
Kings’ School Al Barsha students are proudly celebrating some impressive results that have set them up for a confident move into their Sixth Form education and beyond.
Kings’ School Al Barsha students are proudly celebrating some impressive results that have set them up for a confident move into their Sixth Form education and beyond.
The GCSE results are in and whether they're better than expected or not, the great news is the UAE has a whole host of sixth form courses and programmes to suit you.
At Kings' School Al Barsha, another school with its first GCSE cohort, grades were also good with 44% scoring A* to A and 92% A* to C. Alan Williamson, Director of Education at Kings’ Schools and Principal at Kings' School Al Barsha said in a press release, “these results are a testament to our students’ drive, determination, and careful preparation, as well as the caliber of the Schools’ teachers.
2017 marked the first full set of GCSE results for Kings' School Al Barsha, and the school reported impressive results in its first year. A total of 44 per cent of grades achieved were A*-A, with the overall A*-C pass rate at 92%
Despite the challenges that the new grading system imposed Kings' School Al Barsha that marked its first full set of GCSE results since opening in 2014, teachers and pupils were celebrating an excellent performance.
2017 marked the first full set of GCSE results for Kings' School Al Barsha, and the school reported impressive results in its first year. A total of 44 per cent of grades achieved were A*-A, with the overall A*-C pass rate at 92%.
Kings’ School Al Barsha found it a particular challenge as the school is marking its first full set of GCSE results since opening in 2014. Despite that, teachers and pupils were celebrating an excellent performance, although only maths was graded under the new system on this occasion.
Ravichandran Ashwin, the brand ambassador and chief mentor of GenNext Kings’ Cricket Academy, founded in Chennai, India has announced the opening of a Dubai based cricket coaching center in partnership with Kings’ Schools. This facility will provide best-in-class coaching along with world class infrastructure for cricket lovers in and around Dubai.
Ravichandran Ashwin has been achieving new highs of late, be it being drafted in Worcestershire for County Championship or launching his own cricket academy in Dubai. Yes, budding cricketers from UAE can now pick Ashwin’s brains through this academy. Ashwin’s Chennai-based GenNext Cricket Academy and Kings will be providing a new coaching program specially designed by the spinner himself. This will help the youngsters to improve their game to the next level.
GenNext Kings’ Cricket Academy and Kings’ Schools have partnered to provide an unparalleled coaching program designed by Ravichandran Ashwin from his cricketing experiences at the most elite level against the world’s best.
GenNext Kings’ Cricket Academy and Kings’ Schools have partnered to provide an unparalleled coaching program designed by Ravichandran Ashwin from his cricketing experiences at the most elite level against the world’s best.
Cricket in the UAE is set to get a major boost at grassroots level as GenNext Kings’ Cricket Academy and Kings’ Schools have partnered to provide an unparalleled coaching program designed by cricketing star, Ravichandran Ashwin.
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has partnered with Kings' Education to bring his GenNext Academy to Dubai. Ashwin will serve as the brand ambassador and chief mentor for GenNext Kings' Cricket Academy, which will provide coaching for players of all ages and skill levels.
International cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin has partnered with Kings’ schools and GenNext Kings’ Cricket Academy in Dubai to launch an unparalleled cricket programme. The cricketing superstar will be on hand to offer one-on-one advice to youngsters as well as to help manage and structure the training.
India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be launching his new academy in Dubai. Budding cricketers in the UAE will get a chance to pick the brains of Ravichandran Ashwin on a regular basis after the all-rounder announced the launch of his new academy in Dubai. His Chennai-based GenNext Cricket Academy and Kings’ Schools have partnered together to form the GenNext Kings’ Cricket Academy which will provide a unique coaching programme designed by Ashwin himself for youngsters to take their game to the next level.
The UK government announced significant changes to the A level system in 2015; the first changes since 2000. The reform has seen the de-coupling of AS and A levels, in addition to the removal of coursework, resits and modular exams. The reforms have been carefully designed in consultation with universities in a bid to make A levels better preparation for University.
Rehman Asif Oomer can definitely be described as a bit of a numbers whiz. The Dubai student scored an impressive 'A*' in his GCSE mathematics exam. A year later, he secured a topper-worthy A** in a further mathematics paper, and come August, he's expecting good news again when his AS Level exam results come in.
At Kings’ action-packed summer camp, kids can spend the morning building and programming robots and the afternoon kayaking and practicing their archery skills. For their summer camp, Kings’ have teamed up with Ecoventure school holidays camp for a truly unique summer camp.
For those struggling to find September places for their kiddos (sometimes it feels like you were supposed to sign up for school right after giving birth..),Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba, part of the hugely sought after Kings’ school group (whose founding school is the only one to have scored a KDHA Outstanding every year since inspections began), has places available at Foundation and Primary level.
If you have pre-teens and teenagers in your family, we can imagine they'll want to spend their summer break either out with their friends, locked away in their rooms or at the mall or local cinema. Teenagers may not communicate as well with you anymore, but that doesn't mean you can't encourage them to make the most of their summer holidays. So why not send them to one of the summer camps? Designed with your child's best interests in mind, the camps are both educational and fun for all!
Stuck for what to do with the kids this summer? Well, don't be- WhichSchoolAdvisor.com has got your back! Our 2017 BIG list of summer camp details is bigger than every before. No matter what they like doing, there's an ideal summer activity just for them...
I have a passion for creating engaging lessons, through interactive games, use of technology and a range of pedagogies. For example the use of Flip Learning, Aurasma, Google Classroom, an interactive Monopoly revision game and the use of video analysis software Ubersense. I feel technology is forming an integral part of teaching and learning.
With so many primary schools in Dubai it’s not always easy to decide which will best suit your little student. We look at five of the newest primary schools in Dubai and share what makes each so unique.
Kings School Nad Al Sheba - Second child: 5% discount; third child: 10% discount; fourth child or more: 15% discount. (To qualify for this incentive scheme, the children must be already enrolled at Kings' School Nad Al Sheba or must enrol for the academic year up to and including September 1, 2019)
Kings’ Education today announced fantastic results for its two newest schools for the 2016-2017 academic year, adding to the outstanding Kings’ School Dubai, inspected by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) through the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB).
This year, 11 new schools completed the inspection process for the very first time. Of these, six (Nord Anglia International School, GEMS Firstpoint School, Kings' School Al Barsha, Kings' School Nad Al Sheba, Safa Community School and Sunmarke School), achieved a Good rating.
In the latest round of KHDA inspections, 11 schools were inspected for the first time. Their results showed that the majority – 6 schools – were rated “Good” – meeting the level expected by the KHDA, and above the minimum requirement of Acceptable. These were GEMS Firstpoint , Kings' School Nad Al Sheba, Kings' School Al Barsha, Nord Anglia International School, Safa Community School and Sunmarke School.
For the first inspection, Teaching for Effective Learning at Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba was rated Good. Because of the smaller class size at the school, teachers are able to create bespoke lessons for their classes, meeting the needs and learning styles in ways that teachers at larger schools are not able to.
Expats discuss the pros and cons of raising kids outside of their “home country” Darren: I think we’re reaching a point where there’s a huge drive for children to be diverse and individualistic, and I think schools play a huge part.
Snap Up September Places At Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba Looking for a school for your kiddos, Mamas? Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba is a real jewel in the desert – and there are still primary school places available for September (including the much sought after Early Years and Foundation Stage).
With the rise of obesity in the UAE, it’s never been more important to have a healthy lifestyle, Kings’ School Al Barsha offer their tips on how to help your family to be more active
Dubai-based Ramakrishnan heads to Chennai for second stint Sanjay Ramakrishnan, a budding 15-year-old school cricketer from Dubai, is picking the brains of the game’s best off spinner these days.
Ecoventure spring camps at Kings’ Al Barsha, Kings' Dubai & Kings’ Nad Al Sheba The experts in adventure have teamed up with leaders in education to bring you this unique programme where learning, adventure and fun come together. After a successful summer and winter camp, Kings’ Schools and Ecoventure are once again joining forces to provide exciting holiday camps at the all three of the Kings' Schools.
Kings' & Ecoventure Spring Camp Looking for a spring camp where learning, adventure and fun come together? Kings’ Schools and Ecoventure are joining forces to provide exciting holiday camps at the all three of the Kings’ schools – yay! Choose from the 3 programmes they offer: the popular Multi Activity Camp that includes climbing, kayaking, pool games, archery, fun science, performing arts and more (running at all Kings’ Schools), Sports Camp for the active ones aged 8 and above (Kings’ School Al Barsha only) and Lego Robotics for builders and programmers aged age 7 and above. Sounds awesome! Right, mamas? Now which one to choose…?!
Want to keep the kids entertained this spring break? Mother, Baby & Child has put together a list of the best kids’ spring camps in Dubai this year. Kings’ and Ecoventure spring camp – best for adventure activities
Part of the state of the art multi-sport facilities offered at Kings’ School Al Barsha.
FuturePro Tennis Academy opened its Performance Tennis Centre at the state of the art multi-sport facilities at Kings’ School Al Barsha last week. The brand new facilities feature 4 tennis courts and will be open until 10:00 pm daily. The facilities also include a fitness centre with gym and indoor swimming pools along with conference rooms for lectures, game analysis and seminars.
If you're wondering what to do with the kids over Spring and Easter break there are some great camps available for them.
Top UAE school, Kings’ Dubai recently announced they will be offering more scholarship opportunities for older children.
From mathematics and science whizzes to budding sports stars and accomplished musicians – the UAE’s most gifted children are invited to apply for a scholarship at Kings’.
Here’s some news many of us will have been waiting for; Kings' School Al Barsha school will be opening its doors to Sixth Form students from the start of the new academic year in September 2017.
In safe hands: Smith had a one one one session with ex-England keeper Foster
Kings' Al Barsha announced last month it would be launching a new sixth-form in September 2017, yet that wasn't all the news. In addition to the 23 A Level courses, the school will also be offering a new and 'bespoke' Kings' Diploma too...
A Levels qualifications will include subjects such as product design, music technology, physical education, and theatre studies, which will be complemented by more traditional study areas such as business and economics.
Kings’ School Al Barsha will open its doors to Sixth Form students from September 2017. The aim is to provide a complete educational experience, meaning that students leave as academically successful, well-rounded and mature young adults, ready for whatever the future may hold.
However, is that true of the memories we may have of the hours of fun spent playing with the cardboard boxes these presents came in; whether it was climbing into that makeshift race car, building a fort, or asking for the front to be cut out so you could pretend to be on the television.
Kings’ believes its new A Level offering will be unique due to the school’s continued focus on merging “academic excellence with outstanding levels of pastoral support.”
Kings’ differs from a conventional school as it sets out to merge academic excellence with outstanding levels of pastoral support.
As parents, we tend to think once the kids are safely into secondary school, our school searching days are over, however, what if we were here to tell you they’re not?
Every principal thinks their school is unique. However, it is our sense of community, holistic development, focus on children and critical thinking, and reflection that make Kings' School Nad Al Sheba unique... Pg 38-39
Darren Gale is no newbie to the UAE's education sector. Having moved to the UAE 10 years ago as director of learning and teaching at Jumeirah College, Gale was recently appointed principal of Kings' Nad Al Sheba.
Boys from Kings' Al Barsha were given a history lesson they won't forget anytime soon when they toured the Shyam Bhatia Cricket Museum
Kings’ School Al Barsha. (You can read the review of Kings’ School Al Barsha here).
A bespoke curriculum is rooted in the English National Curriculum “with a creative, concept based approach which enables children to achieve ‘results the right way'”
It’s not every day a former international cricketer gives a talk to students, but that was certainly the case for aspiring cricketers at Kings’ School Al Barsha.
The Pakistan team’s batting coach Grant Flower wants youngsters to embrace all sports — just like South African star player AB De Villiers did when he was a boy.
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The three-pronged approach for parents in the challenge to create a cyber safe environment.
“Building on [our] success story to date, we feel it is a natural progression to support our learning community by encouraging children who are gifted in sporting...
Kings’ Education is proud to offer its first ever scholarship initiative to exceptional pupils. We want to attract and nurture the most gifted children through our scholarship programme.
There will be two age groups for the scholarships: the Middle Years' Scholarship for academic and/or sporting excellence, will be available for pupils attending Year 6 in the academic year 2016/17. The GCSE Scholarship for academic excellence, will be aimed at pupils starting Year 10 in September 2016.
Fetter has lived in Dubai for the past 8 years, put his son through school in the city, and was previously CEO and board member for GEMS Education’s Africa operations
Kings’ Education is proud to offer its first ever scholarship initiative to exceptional pupils. We want to attract and nurture the most gifted children through our scholarship programme.
Due to start in August 2016, the highly selective scholarships will offer a total of six children a 50 percent discount on school fees at Kings for a two year duration each.
Our children now grow up connected from a very young age. Even as toddlers, most intuitively know how to use a touch-screen.
Dr Pablo Fetter has been appointed CEO to oversee operations at Kings' three schools in Dubai.
Tech addiction, cyber bullying, unsuitable material online… cyber safety can seem an overwhelming topic for parents, attracting more than its fair share of frightening stories and warnings.
Schools this year were inspected using the Unified Inspection Framework introduced at the start of the academic year in September 2015.
Kings’ is the only school in Dubai that has achieved outstanding over eight years, consistently delivering excellence in education.
One facet of the school run where people are less tolerant is the driving habits of their fellow parents. This can range from curious to outright dangerous.
The authority released its 2015-2016 private school inspection report today, which stated that 61 per cent of students are enrolled in schools that ranked good, very good or outstanding, compared with 30 per cent in 2008-2009.
Greater competition and choice of Dubai schools has contributed to the biggest improvement in education quality since government inspections began in 2008, with 61 per cent of students now in schools rated ‘good’ or higher, officials said on Monday.
We empower children, staff, parents and friends of the school to work together to be the best they can be and become lifelong learners.
Today, she is the Executive Primary Headteacher at the Kings’ School Dubai, rated as one of the top schools in Dubai by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) of Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) for outstanding achievements in school inspections carried out since 2008. She will be the first to tell you that her time as an educator continues to be one of her lifelong passions.