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Parent's Review of The Sheffield Private School in Dubai

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What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

The Sheffield Private School

In what town or city is this school located?

Dubai

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International

What grade levels are represented at this school?

KG1-12

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

Bus

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

Reasonable facilities. Outdoor/indoor sports areas plus swimming pool. It has quite a range of activities on offer now both paid and free.

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

The school has now introduced Proficiency in English (PiE) lessons to help with English as a Second Language.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

Getting better. The PTA has restarted and it is playing an increasing role in the school. A Fun Day was a big success plus International Day.

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

Pay the school a visit. The students are great and the staff are getting better year on year.

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guest
Jan 27, 2011 03:53

yes,its true that the school is improving rapidly.The principle is a great man who wants to make his school the best.I as a parent hope that the school will do the very best for their pupils in the future.

guest
Feb 28, 2011 09:50

i have a request tell me the honestly about the sheffield pvt school wana enroll my child her sibilings studying in dubai scholars

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