Crescent English High School Dubai

The school is committed to a holistic, rigorous, and international education that empowers students to succeed in an ever-changing world. It emphasizes inquiry-based learning, international-mindedness, and the development of positive, resilient mindsets, aiming to foster students who are well-grounded citizens and future leaders.

The school offers the full continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Years 1–6, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and both the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) for Years 12–13. The curriculum is supported by extensive language programmes, including Arabic, French, and Spanish, alongside mother-tongue instruction in languages such as Hindi, Mandarin, German, and others.

The school reports a 100% pass rate for the IB Diploma Programme, with graduates securing placements at prestigious universities worldwide, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Cambridge, and Imperial College. The 2024 graduating cohort secured over $13 million in university scholarships.

The school’s learning support programme consists of seven distinct components designed to ensure individual student success through both classroom and external strategies. This holistic approach includes personalised learning strategies tailored to each student's specific needs.

The school accepts applications for students from KG1 to Year 13. The admissions process requires an entrance test, and for students requiring English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, completion of the EAL programme is a condition of enrollment. Prospective families are encouraged to arrange a school tour and submit an enquiry form via the school's website.

The school operates on a term-based academic year. While specific dates are subject to change based on the lunar calendar and government announcements, the school provides a calendar for parents to track key events and holidays.

The campus spans 482,000 square feet in the Emirates Hills area and includes a networked library, specialist rooms for music, design and technology, art, dance, and drama, and a music and movement room with sprung floors for kindergarten. Sports facilities feature four climate-controlled multi-purpose halls, three swimming pools, a fully grassed outdoor playing field, and shaded basketball and tennis courts. The school also provides fully equipped science and computer labs, outdoor learning areas, and a cafeteria.

The school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to support social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Options include Model United Nations (MUN), The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Eco Club, Water for Life Club, DI@TECH, debating, science, robotics, business clubs, art, music, drama, and various sports.