SCHOOL PROFILE
Ms. Rashmi Nandkeolyar - Principal and Director
Ms. Rachna Prakash - Vice Principal Ms. Sunita Razdan - Vice Principal (Academic)
(Academic – Admin)
Ms. Arpita Jani – HOD Counselling Ms. Blessy Benjamin- Headmistress- Senior
Secondary School
Ms. Sunita Bhardwaj - Career Counsellor Mr. Kanagarajeu Deenadayalan – Senior Master-
Secondary School
The Gardens, Jebel Ali
Dubai United Arab Emirates P.O Box 38321
T: 971 4 8821848 F: 971 4 8821849 Web: [Link]
School:
Delhi Private School Dubai is a private, co-educational institution established in 2003 for the diverse, expatriate community
in the UAE. The school is recognised and approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of UAE and is affiliated to the
Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, India.
The school is located in The Gardens, Jebel Ali, Dubai. The campus is built on 6.83 acres and provides state-of-the art facilities
to offer an international holistic experience for students.
At present, the student strength is approximately 3,750.
The school offers a holistic learning programme for students from KG I to XII. The CBSE curriculum has been aligned, modified
and enhanced creatively in line with the vision of the school and the requirements of the UAE.
DPS Dubai is an inclusive school that welcomes children from all backgrounds and abilities. The DPS motto of “Service Before
Self” is the inspiration guiding our value-based curriculum that emphasises empathy, responsibility and caring for others.
Students are motivated to be responsible global citizens and sensitised to issues such as environmental conservation,
awareness, and respect for other cultures. The school strongly advocates integration by encouraging an understanding of
Emirati values, culture, and aspirations.
DPS Dubai promotes academic excellence to meet the challenging demands of a competitive, international environment. The
personalised needs of each student is at the heart of the child-centered curriculum. Learning is experiential and a love for
knowledge is encouraged among students to enable lifelong learning in today’s dynamic world. Research, innovation, and
creativity help foster intellectual fulfillment.
The holistic approach to education is reflected in the co- scholastic programme of sports, debates, quizzes as well as artistic
pursuits. Confidence building and leadership skills are encouraged through innovative programmes. Spiritual and moral
growth is enhanced through life-skills workshops and every day pastoral care.
Self-reflection and goal setting are encouraged for greater focus and result in thoughtful career choices. The ethical use of
technology for collaboration and research is a hallmark of the curriculum.
The community and parents are considered important stakeholders in creating a harmonious system and DPS Dubai
encourages their active participation to help create a vibrant school.
(Recognised and Approved by the Ministry of Education, Dubai, U.A.E. and Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary
Education, New Delhi, India)
Vision:
We aspire to be a happy school, where all students are facilitated to be the best versions of themselves
Mission:
We at DPS Dubai zealously promote a global curriculum:
• Academic Excellence-by encouraging intellectual curiosity, sustained hard work, rational and critical thinking,
independent learning, and innovative solutions.
• Actualization of Talent-by providing opportunities for the development of multiple intelligences be it in sports, arts,
orintellectual pursuits.
• Global Citizenship-by educating students to be forward thinking and committed, to celebrating diversity; skilled at
ethically using technology for collaboration research; with a clear awareness of world issues such as environment, peace,
tolerance, and abiding commitment to be proactive in making a better world. – fostering integration by actively advocating
Emirati values, culture, and aspirations.
• Pastoral Care-by providing emotional and spiritual support, leadership programs, life skills workshops, confidence
building opportunities, sterling lifelong values with a deep commitment to be an inclusive school.
The Vision and Mission Statement is the lodestar for our extensive school program:
Academic Excellence is actively promoted to meet the challenging demands of a competitive and international environment.
The curriculum is transacted in accordance with international Best Practices, with excellent outcomes both in the Indian CBSE
Board examination and in International benchmarking tests such as PISA, TIMSS, PIRLS. Differentiation ensures that the
curriculum is child-centered and empowers every child.
Co-curricular activities go hand in hand with academics at DPS Dubai to develop wholesome personality rich in values,
culture, and tolerance, along with robust physical and mental capabilities. The comprehensive approach to education is
reflected in the co-curricular program of sports, games, debates, quizzes as well as artistic pursuits and community
service.
Sports Programme: Physical education is regarded as crucial to the healthy development of every student. Robust
trainingis imparted in athletics and sports through all phases of the school, with a high level of participation at the
interschool and national level.
Global Citizenship: The school actively participates in Environment Drives to reduce global carbon footprint Seva Sankalp
is the medium through which our students are encouraged to extend their full support towards community service.
Charities, fetes, and walkathons are organized regularly to garner funds for social causes. The clubs at DPS Dubai encourage
every child to develop a holistic personality. Performing Arts, Model U.N, Survivor Club, Music (Western and Indian), Quiz,
Art, Yoga, Environment, Health, and Awareness are some of the courses offered.
Pastoral Care: The student’s emotional quotient is enhanced through Life Skills Programs which integrate a multitude
of learning experiences through workshops, career fairs, counseling, and motivational talks by renowned speakers.
Confidence building and leadership are two key elements that are encouraged.
CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:
DPS Dubai follows the CBSE curriculum that is enhanced to meet the challenging demands of a competitive international
environment and the Vision of the UAE.
CBSE Requirements
The school is compliant with all CBSE requirements and the curriculum is reviewed periodically to include changes that
arestipulated by the Board.
International Enhancement
• The balanced curriculum provides opportunities for the development of future fluencies.
• Provision and accommodations are made for SEND and Gifted students.
• There is a well-developed co-curricular program to foster leadership, resilience, empathy and responsibility.
• A wide choice of clubs and sports activities encourages students to make interest based choices.
• A major thrust is given to innovation via Design Thinking and other innovative programs.
• Activities to develop DUKS (Disposition, Understanding, Knowledge, Skills) are mapped out in the lessons.
• Curriculum transition is addressed by periodic reviews, ensuring age appropriate skills.
• In the Kindergarten, a hybrid curriculum is followed which is a harmonious blend of the best practices of CBSE
and EYFS. This balanced curriculum is multi-sensory and play-based.
• Classroom Monitor, an assessment tool in Kindergarten, is used for recording observations and the learning
journey of the young learners.
Alignment with UAE Priorities
• Compliance requirements for UAE Social Studies, Islamic Education, Moral Education and Arabic are fully met.
• UAE Social Studies and Moral Education are integrated with other subjects.
• The curriculum has been modified for success in International Benchmarking Tests (TIMSS, PISA, ASSET) in view of
the National Agenda of UAE.
Choices
• Exemption/optional subjects are available for students with special needs.
• Students are offered language choices from Phase II (Grade IV onwards).
• In Grades XI and XII a wide range of choices in subjects enables students to focus on their career choices.
• Introduced Artificial Intelligence and Introduction to financial Markets in the academic year 2021-22 for secondary
school.
• Introduced Home Science in Grades XI for all three streams
Subjects Offerd in Grade XI Subjects Offered in Grade XII
English English
Physics/Economics/History Physics/Economics/History
Chemistry/Business Studies/ Sociology Chemistry/Business Studies/ Sociology
Mathematics/Biotechnology/Home Mathematics/Psychology/I.P/CA /Music/ Dance
Science/Psychology/I.P/CA /Music/ Dance (Bharatanatyam / Kathak )/ Accountancy/ Entre/Political
(Bharatanatyam / Kathak )/ Accountancy/ Science/ Geography
Entrepreneurship/Political Science/ Geography
Bio/[Link]/A. I/ Eco/EG/I.P/ Mathematics /Applied Bio/Biotechnology/[Link]/A. I/ Eco/EG/I.P/ Mathematics
Mathematics/Home Science/Psychology/FMM/ /Applied Mathematics/Psychology/FMM/Marketing/I.P/
Marketing/ I.P/ A. I /CA/Music/ Dance (Bharatanatyam / A. I /CA/Music/ Dance (Bharatanatyam /
Kathak)/Economics Kathak)/Economics
C.A/ Marketing/P.E/Yoga/Dance/ Music ( additional C.A/ Marketing/P.E/Yoga/Dance/ Music ( additional
subjects as 6th subject) subjects as 6th subject)
Grade IX & XI Grade X & XII (as per CBSE grading)
Marks Range Grade Marks Grade
Range
91-100 A1 Top 1/8th of A1
the passed
candidates
81-90 A2 Next 1/8th of A2
the passed
candidates
71-80 B1 Next 1/8th of B1
the passed
candidates
61-70 B2 Next 1/8th of B2
the passed
candidates
51-60 C1 Next 1/8th of C1
the passed
candidates
41-50 C2* Next 1/8th of C2
the passed
candidates
33-40 D Next 1/8th of D1
the passed
candidates
32 and Below E Next 1/8th of D2
the passed
candidates
*Essential E*
Repeat
CBSE Grade XII Board
ExaminationProgress Chart-
Class Averages
CBSE Grade X Board Examination
Progress Chart- Class Averages
International
BenchmarkingTests
PISA (Program for International Student Assessment) is international benchmarking tests for
Mathematics, Science and Reading Literacy conducted by the KHDA* for 15 years old.
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Alumni Placement:
The alumni of our school are placed at reputed firms across the globe such as:
o USA – Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Valve Corp, United Health Group, Kite Pharma, Rackspace Technology,
Anheuser-Busch in Bev, Korn Ferry, Virginia Tech University and McKinsey & Company, St. Barnabas Hospital
New York, Bronxcare Health System New York
o India – IBM, Saathealth, Rheinmetall Automotive German Company, Delhi Police, Inventia Healthcare Ltd,
Shell and Wipro.
o UK – PwC, Alten UK and PwC.
o Canada – Ultimate Software, Smile & Wave.
o UAE - Grant Thornton UAE, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Dubai, Kitopi Motors Dubai, Emirates Cricket
Board, Invoice Bazaar (Triterras), Videojet Technologies Inc., Gulf News, Publicis Sapient, Luxtron Systems
FZCo, Atkins, Queens Medical Center, Future Intelligence Center, SAE Dubai, Emirates Aviation University and
UAE University, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia
o Germany - Boehringer Ingelheim and Sono Motors, Munich
