Schools In And Around Sustainable City
Can you imagine living in Dubai’s first net-zero energy city designed to only use clean energy? Voted the happiest community for 3 years by the GCC, Sustainable city sets the bar high by being environmentally friendly and conserving energy. Starting at the entrance, there are 2,500 trees helping to purify the air. The car parks are covered by solar panels taking advantage of the Dubai sun, and the streets are car-free for kids to have a safe place to play around. That’s not all, the area also has some outstanding schools within the community and around. Here are some options:
Fairegreen International School
Fairgreen International School in Dubai was founded by Esol Education, an organization that has been providing educational excellence for over 40 years and currently educates over 10,000 students in international schools in Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia.
Fairgreen International School is a pioneering educational institution that Offers the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum of education with a mission to promote sustainability in all its forms. Fairgreen International School is designed to provide students with a forward-thinking education. It aims to inspire future generations to positively impact the world as ambassadors of sustainable development.
In addition to the outstanding academic provision, there is a wide-ranging program of performing and visual arts, sport, and extra-curricular activities. This holistic approach to differentiated teaching and learning promotes individual student development and well-being.
From architecture to curriculum, sustainability is at the heart of the school.
Their elite campus is equipped with excellent learning facilities. Solar-powered classrooms, cool & shaded play areas, technology labs, maker spaces, and athletic facilities with a swimming pool, football field, and basketball courts are just a few of the amenities available to Fairgreen students. Mobile food technology and urban agriculture labs provide opportunities to learn about sustainability.
With access to one of the city’s bio-domes and an outdoor garden, students can explore the ecology of the natural world through Urban Farming. Students will also have access to the city’s coming soon Innovation Centre, animal sanctuary, bee garden, equestrian center, and biking and jogging trails.
Location: The Sustainable City – Dubai
KDHA Rating: Due for inspection in the academic year 2021-2022.
Contact: 04 875 4999
Arabian Ranches Primary School
Arabian Ranches Primary School is a fully inclusive British curriculum school located in the heart of the popular community of Arabian Ranches 2. The school is a short drive from Sustainable City and aims to provide a bespoke primary school environment for all its pupils.
The school places great emphasis on encouraging individuality through its extensive range of extra-curricular activities, allowing children to experience a wealth of activities and find their ‘niche’ whether on the sports field, in the art studio, or on the stage.
The school has its own ‘character compass’: engagement, courage, curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and compassion. There is even a kindergarten that the children can attend 3 to 5 days a week.
The care and support for pupils are outstanding (DSIB inspection report 2018-2019) and the school has numerous safeguarding arrangements and teachers who keep an eye on the school throughout.
Location: Arabian Ranches 2 – Dubai
Contact: 04 442 9765
Creakids Nursery – Sustainable City
Located in Sustainable City, CreaKids Nursery is a place where your child can learn with fun opportunities and environments that encourage exploration and hands-on learning as the foundation for a child’s future learning. Their goal is to encourage children to make choices and learn independently in a safe and supported way.
CreaKids has well-equipped classrooms with age- and grade-appropriate furniture and equipment for children to use. And in the cooler months, the nursery is always looking for opportunities to take learning outside: outdoor activities, exploring the community, nature walks, or field trips that support the learning areas.
The staff is made up of highly qualified and experienced professionals who teach a topic-based curriculum. This means that children have more control over their learning, which takes place in a stage-appropriate way. Parents are also kept regularly updated via video chats and parent portals. You can book a virtual tour today and see for yourself.
Location: Sustainable City – Dubai
Contact: 04 240 6728
Jumeirah English Speaking School – Arabian Ranches
Jumeirah English Speaking School, also known as JESS, is located in Arabian Ranches – just 12 minutes from Sustainable City. It is a dynamic, forward-thinking school built on a foundation of high standards and expectations. As one of the oldest non-profit schools in Dubai, it has a long history and a proven track record.
JESS is an inclusive and tolerant school community that welcomes students from age 3 to A-Level, with special educational needs and disabilities (Students of Determination). It is a school that promotes innovation, creativity, literacy and strives to develop 21st-century learning skills. It also aims to promote an understanding of Emirati culture and values through the teaching of social studies and moral education.
The school aims to be a family-friendly community school where families can feel safe sending their children there. From National Day to Christmas, Eid to Diwali, the school is super multicultural and aims to promote learning in innovative ways. Check Twitter or the school’s website for regular updates about the school.
Location: Arabian Ranches – Dubai
KDHA rating: Outstanding
Contact: 04 361 9019
These are just a few of the many schools in and around the area. To start your sustainable living, give our community agents a call at 800LINDAS for more information. You can also check out our full area guide here.
