Hartland International School - Dubai

• Heartland International School - Dubai is a vibrant school that relies on experienced educational and leadership staff. It believes that educational excellence is based on high academic quality and a comprehensive enrichment program that provides multiple paths to success within a safe and supportive environment.
  Community School: Heartland relies on close partnership with parents in setting educational goals and encourages their active participation through the Board of Directors and the "Friends of Heartland" group, which has contributed to building the trust of parents from more than 109 nationalities in the school.
• Experienced Academic Team: The senior leadership team has over 20 years of educational experience leading distinguished schools in Dubai and the United Kingdom. It includes qualified teachers from prestigious international schools, specialized in teaching the British curriculum and other curricula, with full commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student.
• Academic Excellence: The school adopts an educational approach that combines British values-based education with best international practices, implementing inquiry-based learning and the High Performance Learning (HPL) program, alongside providing early specialized education to enhance critical thinking and a culture of continuous learning.
• Comprehensive Enrichment Program: The enrichment program forms an essential part of the curriculum, comprising more than 100 clubs and activities. Students spend up to four hours weekly in activities that develop talents and develop new skills, ensuring high quality and valuable educational outcomes, with most of these activities included in tuition fees.
• Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity: The school is committed to inclusivity and supporting all categories of students through an integrated team and dedicated resources for those with special educational needs, and programs for gifted and talented students, with high expectations for behavior and commitment within a nurturing educational environment.

Heartland International School - Dubai welcomes admission applications for children of all nationalities and ability levels.

Places may not be available in some grades, in which case the application will be placed on a waiting list and you will be contacted as soon as a place becomes available.

Application Steps: Please complete the application form using a desktop, laptop, or tablet and upload the required documents, avoiding the use of mobile phones.

Required Documents Upon Application: Copy of the child's birth certificate, passport, visa and Emirates ID (both sides), copies of passports, visas, and ID cards for both parents, passport-size photo (two original copies will be requested later), previous school/nursery reports (applications from Grade 2 and above will not be reviewed without them), and vaccination record.

If you are new to Dubai and your visa has not been issued yet, we can accept the application temporarily provided that copies are submitted after the visa and ID card are issued.

Documents Required Later: Medical form and consent form.

Transfer Certificate from Previous School:

• Local transfers/within Dubai: Please provide a departure certificate authenticated by KHDA through the Arabic school secretary before starting school.
• Transfers from abroad or other emirates: The certificate requires certain attestations according to KHDA requirements for Grade 3 and above.

Child Assessment: The child will be invited for an assessment that includes age-appropriate activities to better understand their abilities.

Application fee: AED 525, payable before or on the day of assessment.

Assessment within Dubai is usually with a small group, while outside the UAE it is coordinated with the child's current school.

After the assessment, the educational team will review the results and confirm the possibility of accepting the child as soon as possible.

After Issuing the Offer Letter: To confirm the child's acceptance, please sign and return the acceptance agreement within 7 days and pay the acceptance fee of 10% of the annual fees, ensuring all required documents are submitted.

Students Who Need Support in English: Any student who needs to learn English will undergo an additional assessment to determine language level and required support, and places are currently limited.

Students with Special Educational Needs: The school follows Federal Law 29 (2006) and the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework 2017.

New applicants are referred to the head of the inclusion team, who will request medical reports, psychological reports, school reports, and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) if available. After review, a meeting is held with parents, observation and assessment are arranged, then the team issues its final recommendations to parents.

Payment Methods at Heartland International School - Dubai:

• Cash
• Cheque payable to "Heartland International School LLC-FZ"
• Bank transfer
• Credit card

At Heartland International School - Dubai, we recognize the importance of siblings attending the same school, and we are pleased to offer the following discounts:

• 5% discount for the second child
• 10% discount for the third child and beyond

General School Curriculum

Heartland International School - Dubai adopts the National Curriculum for England, with international expansion and integration of the High Performance Learning curriculum to develop thinking and higher learning skills across different educational stages.

First: Foundation Stage (FS1 & FS2)

Ages: 3–5 years Curriculum: EYFS — Early Years Foundation Stage from England

Core Educational Content:

• Personal, Social, and Emotional Development: Social interaction, teamwork, respect for others
• Communication and Language: Speaking, listening, and expression
• Physical Development: Movement and coordination skills
• Literacy: English language basics
• Mathematics: Simple number concepts
• Expressive Arts and Design: Creativity, drawing, and music
• Understanding the World: Exploring the environment and community around the child

Additional Subjects and Skills: Arabic lessons, music, physical education, swimming, library, dance, yoga

• Learning through play and exploration and stimulating curiosity
• Developing communication skills, independence, self-confidence, and creative imagination

Second: Primary School

Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2 / Ages approximately 5–7)

Core Subjects and Skills Development:

• English: Reading, writing, speaking and listening (with strong focus on phonics)
• Mathematics: Arithmetic skills and practical applications
• Science: Exploring the natural world through practical experiments
• Arts, Physical Education, Music
• Arabic as a core language

Enrichment Curriculum and Supportive Environment:

• Learning through practical and sensory approaches
• Developing thinking and collaboration skills
• Extracurricular activities such as dance, yoga, mindfulness
• Supporting social and emotional wellbeing through "How Curriculum"
• Partnerships with parents to monitor the child's academic and psychological growth and progress

Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6 / Ages approximately 7–11)

Core and Complementary Subjects:

• English (advanced reading and writing)
• Mathematics (broader problem-solving and logical thinking skills)
• Science (investigations and applied projects)
• Arts, Music, Design and Technology
• Sports and Physical Health Education
• Drama
• Modern Languages (such as French, Spanish, German, Mandarin by choice)
• Computer Science / Information Technology

Target Skills in This Stage:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Collaboration, presentation, and delivery
• Physical and creative development through artistic and sports activities
• Linking knowledge to real-world applications

Third: Secondary Stage

Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9 / Ages approximately 11–14)

Core Subject Group:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science (Biology – Chemistry – Physics)
• Geography and History
• Arabic and PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education)
• Modern Languages: Choice of two languages from French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
• Arts, Design and Technology
• Physical Education
• Computer Science / Technology

Key Skills:

• Independent study and deepening in scientific subjects
• Research and analysis skills
• Preparation for GCSE / IGCSE choices in the next stage

Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11 / Ages approximately 14–16)

Focus here is on qualifying for GCSE / IGCSE examinations.

Core Curriculum and Choices:

Core:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science

Elective:

• History, Geography
• Business Studies
• Computer Science
• Design and Technology
• Art and Music
• Physical Education
• Modern Languages
• Drama and others

Fourth: Sixth Form (Years 12–13 / Ages approximately 16–18)

The post-GCSE stage focuses on A-Levels and provides advanced study options that qualify for university admission.

Available Study Fields Include:

• Mathematics and related applications (Pure & Further Mathematics)
• Advanced Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Computer Science / Information Technology
• Economics and Business Management
• Arts and Design
• Drama and Theatre
• Modern Languages
• Other specializations that prepare for university and work

Yes, Heartland International School - Dubai is a co-educational school, where it receives male and female students in all educational stages from kindergarten to secondary stage (Sixth Form).

You can view complete details of tuition fees through the school's page on the Madares platform mdares.ai.

Heartland International School - Dubai has received several awards, most notably the UAE Junior Choir of the Year award for the choir team, in addition to a "Very Good" rating from KHDA. Students have also won awards in local and international sports and academic competitions.

Co-curricular & Extra-curricular Activities Provided by Heartland International School - Dubai:

School Enrichment Programme

The school offers more than 100 activities that students can choose within the enrichment program. Students typically participate up to four hours weekly in these activities alongside regular classes.

Activities are implemented by school teachers and specialized external providers to ensure quality education and practical experience.

Sports & Physical Activities

The school pays great attention to sports as part of the student's personality and health, including:

a. Competitive Sports Students begin in Year 3 (U8) and continue until Year 13 (U19) in competitive programs.

Competitive sports include:

• Football
• Basketball
• Rugby
• Cricket
• Events such as Biathlon, running, swimming, golf, and others

Teams participate in tournaments inside and outside Dubai, including World School Games and BSME events.

b. Recreational and Non-competitive Sports Activities: Include: Dance, yoga, skiing, martial arts (such as Taekwondo), gymnastics, horse riding, and circuit training.

Performing Arts

Arts are an important part of the educational experience at Heartland and include:

Music, drama, and dance as part of the physical and artistic curriculum across all stages

Performance Activities Include:

• Annual musical performances (Winter & Summer Concerts)
• Theatrical productions (such as 'The Wizard of Oz')
• Programs such as Theatre Under the Stars and secondary theatre performances

Various Musical and Artistic Clubs:

• Choir
• Small music band (Ensemble / Pop Band)
• Ukulele club and others

Supporting partnerships with external institutions such as Centre for Musical Arts and LAMDA to provide professional performance training and exercises.

4. Various Clubs and Enrichment Activities

The school also provides a wide range of clubs and activities including:

a. Intellectual and Social Clubs

• Model United Nations (MUN) Club
• Debate Club
• Journalism / Writers Club
• Environment / Culture Club
• E-book Creator / Robotics Club (such as LEGO Mindstorms)
• Activities such as Formula One Club that enhance engineering thinking and innovation

b. Languages and Cultural Exchange Language clubs such as French, German, Spanish, Mandarin which often include activities outside the classroom.

c. Creative and Artistic Activities

• Drawing and design
• Handicrafts
• Theatre
• Creative expression
• School journalism and student publications

Special Trips and Events

Students are allowed to participate in:

• Local and international school trips that add a practical perspective to learning
• External camps and programs such as Duke of Edinburgh's International Award that develop personal and leadership skills
• Family community events such as Spring Fair that strengthen bonds between school, family, and community

Heartland International School - Dubai adopts the English National Curriculum with international dimensions, integrating the High Performance Learning curriculum to enhance thinking and develop advanced learning skills across all educational stages.

Heartland International School - Dubai is located in Sobha Heartland project, Nad Al Sheba, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, Heartland International School - Dubai is pleased to collaborate with NEXGEN Falcon to provide safe and reliable school transportation services for its students. Each bus is supervised by a qualified driver and bus supervisor to ensure the health and safety of students at all times, alongside providing friendly atmospheres and familiar faces accompanying them daily.

Heartland International School provides a stimulating and nurturing academic learning environment, where safety is one of our core priorities for all children and teaching staff members.

Specialized Facilities Include:

• Modern theatre seating 650
• Training pool dedicated to Foundation Stage students
• 25-meter heated swimming pool for Grade 1 students and above
• Professional recording studio
• Music technology room and a collection of individual music training rooms
• Design technology complex including 3D design lab, food technology room, and textiles room
• Multi-purpose gym, dance studio, and dedicated creative arts room for Foundation Stage
• Libraries dedicated to both primary and secondary stages to support research and study
• Common room specifically designed for upper grade students (Sixth Form)

Heartland International School - Dubai Procedures for Maintaining Student Safety:

• Full school monitoring via CCTV cameras
• Presence of specialized security personnel at school entrances and in all facilities
• Control of student entry and exit through electronic monitoring gates and accurate registration systems
• School bus services equipped with GPS and real-time tracking
• Verification of student boarding and disembarking using RFID system or accurate attendance lists
• Training bus drivers on traffic safety and first aid
• Presence of school clinic equipped to receive emergencies
• Presence of specialized health staff inside the school
• Awareness programs for students about personal health, hygiene, and nutrition
• Emergency evacuation plans and periodic drills to ensure readiness of students and teachers
• Policies for dealing with emergency incidents or extreme weather conditions
• Direct supervision by teachers and trainers on all sports, artistic, and enrichment activities
• Use of safe and approved equipment for all practical and experimental activities