Horizon English School

Horizon English School is distinguished by many features that make it the optimal choice always, and among the most important of these advantages are the following:

It creates an educational experience that is not just exceptional, but advanced and comprehensive.

It provides a thriving school environment, where the happiness and well-being of its students and staff are at the core of its concern, and this foundation is pivotal to nurturing academic excellence and personal growth.

It offers an advanced curriculum, where its dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in teaching methods ensures that its curriculum remains dynamic and relevant, making it adapt to the constantly changing educational landscape to provide its students with the best learning experiences.

It strengthens deep connections with students' families, recognizing that the educational journey is a collaborative effort between the school, students, and their families.

It is renowned for its inclusive approach, as it is highly recommended for children with special and additional educational needs and disabilities. Its facilities are equipped to facilitate wheelchair user access, in addition to its ability to provide intensive individual support and an alternative curriculum for children with diverse physical and mental conditions.

It provides a thriving, nurturing environment that enables students to develop their social, emotional, and physical well-being, alongside their intellectual abilities, ensuring a balanced and comprehensive educational experience.

The school does everything in its power to help all students reach their maximum academic potential, achieving this by providing an exceptional educational staff comprising highly competent teachers.

Students who complete their studies at the school receive a study place at one of the secondary education schools affiliated with the Success Educational Group.

It provides air-conditioned and comfortable school buses to transport students safely to and from school.

To enroll in Horizon English School, the following steps must be followed:

Step One: Fill out the registration form available on the school's website, so that a member of the admissions team can contact you.

Step Two: Book an introductory tour to view the school's facilities and discuss its curricula through the leadership team.

Step Three: Submit an application online with supporting documents and application fees (525 AED).

Step Four: All children undergo an assessment by the class teacher before being accepted into the school. The assessment is informal and does not require any prior preparation. Families residing abroad can arrange an online assessment with the admissions team. We aim to share assessment results within a few days.

Step Five: Reserve the place by accepting the registration offer and submitting all required documents within the specified period, in addition to paying the registration fees to confirm the offer.

Mandatory Documents Required for Registration:

• Identity data page in the child's passport
• Child's birth certificate
• Progress and academic achievement reports for the last two years (not mandatory for kindergarten)
• Identity data page in both parents'/guardian's passports
• Child's vaccination records

Documents That May Be Submitted Later:

• Any relevant additional reports such as medical reports, Individual Education Plan (IEP), assessments, and any progress follow-up reports
• UAE ID card (both sides)
• UAE ID card for both parents/guardian (both sides)

Horizon English School provides multiple payment methods including the following:

• Cash
• Online

Horizon English School provides innovative educational programs for each academic stage, and among the most important of these programs are the following:

Foundation Stage Program

In the Foundation Stage, teachers use play-based learning strategies that help develop the most important basic skills in students.

Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten 1 students are encouraged to integrate with their peers during free time. All classrooms have been equipped with their own play area, which encourages students to spend as much time as possible learning outside the classroom.

The school assigns an assistant teacher to each class alongside the main teacher, and also provides weekly lessons in Arabic language, music, and physical education.

The Early Years stage program targets the following seven areas of learning:

• Design and Expressive Arts
• Physical Development
• Knowledge and Understanding of the World
• Personal, Social, and Emotional Development
• Mathematics
• Communication and Language
• Reading and Writing

The above-mentioned areas help develop students' problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and expand their ideas and perspectives about the local and global community.

Key Stage 1 Program

A program that facilitates students' transition from Kindergarten 1 to Kindergarten 2, and encourages self-learning based on the following subjects:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Science
• Arabic Language
• Islamic Education
• French Language
• Music
• Physical Education
• Swimming
• Geography
• History
• Arts and Design
• Social Studies
• Moral Education

Key Stage 2 Program

The school also adopts the British curriculum in Key Stage 2, which includes many subjects, including:

• French Language
• Arabic Language
• Islamic Education
• Computing
• Art and Design
• Physical Education
• Swimming
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Social Studies
• Moral Education
• Science

In addition to supporting students to achieve their educational goals, the school is keen to instill leadership values and effective communication in them by encouraging them to participate in outdoor activities, field trips, and overnight trips.

Yes, there are mixed classes between girls and boys at Horizon English School.

You can view the complete details of tuition fees for Horizon English School through the school's page on the Mdares platform at mdares.ai.

Horizon English School has received the prestigious BSO (British Schools Overseas) award.

It received an "Outstanding" rating from KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority) in 2018.

The school has received accreditation from the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) network.

Horizon English School's activities are diverse and include the following:

• Sports Day events
• Breast Cancer Awareness Day event
• Various educational and recreational trips
• Halloween event
• Teacher's Day celebration
• UAE National Day celebration
• Arts event
• Celebration of the Prophet's Birthday anniversary
• New academic year reception parties
• International Literacy Day event
• Student graduation ceremonies
• Crazy Hair Day event
• Beach Day event
• Ramadan celebration
• World Down Syndrome Day celebration
• Mother's Day celebration
• UAE Flag Day celebration
• Educational and sports competitions
• Modern scientific experiments

Horizon English School follows the British curriculum.

Horizon English School is located on Street 30B, Al Wasl, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Yes, Horizon English School provides air-conditioned and comfortable transportation services.

Horizon English School provides various educational and sports facilities including the following:

• Spacious classrooms equipped with the latest educational aids
• Cafeteria
• Health clinic
• Comprehensive library
• Swimming pool
• Football field
• Basketball court
• Science laboratories
• Computer lab
• Various recreational games
• Spacious outdoor play areas
• Activity rooms
• Theater

Horizon English School allocates a health clinic with two qualified nurses to provide first aid services in emergencies. The school also maintains medical records for all students and communicates with their parents immediately if necessary.

The school also commits to the following:

• Promoting a culture of responsibility and accountability towards protecting human health and safety
• Ensuring Cognita Middle East's commitment to health and safety
• Reducing health and safety risks arising from equipment, activities, and facilities
• Promoting awareness and encouraging participation through effective communication and consultation with staff, students, contractors, and relevant stakeholders
• Providing continuous training in relevant health and safety issues
• Reducing the total number of incidents and doing its utmost to ensure the prevention of injuries and illnesses for all staff, students, contractors, third-party service providers, and visitors in its buildings
• Promoting the health and well-being of its staff and students
• Complying with local laws and legislation
• Providing adequate resources to maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Achieving continuous improvement of its health and safety performance

The school also provides safe and reliable transportation services for students in cooperation with Gulf Pinnacle Transport LLC (GPT), a well-known company that is keen to equip its buses with the highest safety standards. It is also continuously maintained by a specialized team and is keen to adhere to the rules set by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

The school's transportation covers many areas, and a supervisor is assigned to each bus by the authority responsible for school transportation.